Dear Praying Friends, In August we prayed, “Show us Your glory, Lord as we surrender all!” Perhaps you felt some heartache while praying along with us in August. I believe that prayers of “surrender” mean that I am dying to my own desires to take on the image of Jesus. Scripture reminds us that when a “seed” falls on the ground and dies, it produces much fruit. (John 12:2). It will be exciting to see the fruit of our August 2023 season of prayer. As we continue into September, I invite you to pray SHOW US YOUR GLORY, Lord as WE EMBRACE YOUR “NEW THING”, based on Isaiah 43:18-19. I encourage you to read this scripture daily in September, along with the other scriptures included in the daily posts. Keep praying, friends! ~Gina
Friday, September 1, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19
Prayer Pointer: …there is a sense in which we must remember the past, in terms of God’s great work on our behalf. There is also a sense in which we must forsake and forget the past, with all its discouragement and defeat, and move on to what God has for us in the future. ~Enduring Word Commentary
Prayer “Starter”: Holy Spirit, help me to follow Your leading every day as I look to the future. When I get discouraged, remind me of the great ways that I have been delivered and protected in the past. As I face uncertain days, clarify God’s plans for my life so that I can walk in absolute obedience. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR “NEW THING.”
Think/Journal/Apply: Looking back, note some places where God has met you with help and hope.
As you have time: Listen to He Will Make All Things New by Max Lucado. (1 minute) A worship song for today: All Things New by Hillsong Worship
Saturday & Sunday, September 2 & 3, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 (both days if you are able)
Think/Journal/Apply: Do I believe that I am a new creation? Why or why not? Continue praying about this.
Take some time for true Sabbath this long weekend if you are able. Try to gather with other believers in corporate prayer and worship.`
Monday, September 4, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 40:31
Prayer Pointer: …the Lord is to be waited upon for the manifestations of himself, who sometimes hides himself, but is to be waited for, since he has his set time to show himself again, and his presence is worth waiting for… ~Gill’s Exposition of the Bible
Prayer “Starter”: Lord, help me to be obedient in the waiting. Let me know what to do and when to do it. Let me know when to wait for Your further instructions. When I grow impatient, remind me of the importance of waiting upon You. I trust Your timing as I wait upon You. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR “NEW THING.”
Think/Journal/Apply: In what circumstances is it difficult for you to wait for the Lord? Why?
As you have time: Read Waiting by Chuck Swindoll. (brief read)
More daily posts will be available after this holiday weekend, at midnight on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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