Dear Praying Friends~ This week my calendar shows Patriot Day, (9/11), National Day of Encouragement (9/12), and Rosh Hashanah, 9/15-17. It seems like people are always looking for something to celebrate. I remind you that as Christians, we celebrate the freedom and joy of the salvation purchased for us by Christ EVERY DAY. This week we will again be reading Isaiah 43:18-19. In addition, we will read and pray through Psalm 27. I hope you will join us as we pray SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING! Blessings, Gina
Monday, September 11, 2023: Patriot Day Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27:1-3
Pause in prayer for the families who are remembering loved ones who died on September 11, 2001 in the Twin Towers attack.
Prayer Pointer/promises: In the midst of troubling times, the Lord is my CONFIDENCE.
Prayer “Fuel”: (naming this section differently beginning today) Lord, today as our Nation pauses again to remember that terrible day of September 11, 2001, please comfort those who are remembering loved ones and friends who died on that day. Help those who are still outside Your Kingdom to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Help me to walk in greater Holy Spirit CONFIDENCE today with the assurance that in good days and bad ones, You are with me. Thank You for being the light of my life and a safe stronghold. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Tuesday, September 12, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27:4-6
Today is the National Day of Encouragement. Can you give a hug, smile, or prayer to someone who needs it?
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God INVITES me into His House. I am welcomed there because of what Jesus did for me.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for opening the door to Your House for me to come in. Help me to be a “seeker” all the days of my life on “this side” of Heaven. I want to love You more and long for You more. Thank you for INVITING to know You more and for making Yourself known to me. I come today with open hands and an expectant heart. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Am I seeking God today? Why or why not?
As you have time: Worship Song for Today The More I Seek You, please pray for intercessors from all over our Nation gathering at the National Prayer Summit this week.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27:7-9
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God HEARS me when I cry out to Him. He will never leave me nor forsake me.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I do cry out to You today. Thank You for HEARING my cries and sighs, my moans and groans today. Forgive me for where I look to the world for refuge. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is there a “heart cry” that I need to express to the Lord?
As you have time: Worship Song for today Hear My Cry, O God; Please pray for intercessors from all over our Nation gathering at the National Prayer Summit this week.
Thursday, September 14, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27:10-12
Prayer Pointer/Promises: The Lord TEACHES me His ways. He defends me in the day of trouble because I am His.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, TEACH me Your ways today. Show me Your straight paths and help me to stay on them. Help me to be a good and faithful and TEACHABLE student of Yours today. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Have I looked to parents/loved ones to provide what only God can provide for me?
As you have time: Read a portion of the commentary on Psalm 27 from the Blue Letter Bible. Please pray for intercessors from all over our Nation gathering at the National Prayer Summit this week.
Friday, September 15, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27:13-14
Today is the start of Rosh Hashanah. Please pray for Jewish people everywhere to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God helps me to WAIT.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help me today in the places where I need to WAIT upon You. I will go where You send me, but I want to be sure to stay in Your timing. Calm my anxious heart in those places that feel pressing and fearful. You have not given me a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7) (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/ Apply: Respond to this statement by Charles Spurgeon: “Wait at his door with prayer; wait at his foot with humility; wait at his table with service; wait at his window with expectancy.”
As you have time: Read a portion of the commentary on Psalm 27 from the Blue Letter Bible. Please pray for intercessors from all over our Nation gathering at the National Prayer Summit this week.
Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 27
Take some time this weekend to really rest. Consider spending time with friends and family. Fellowship can be so life-giving. I encourage you to participate in corporate worship and prayer with other believers.
As you have time: Review the promises of Psalm 27 (see below) that we prayed through this week. Pray for the intercessors who gathered at the National Prayer Summit who will be heading home.
We prayed through these promises this week:
In the midst of troubling times, the Lord is my CONFIDENCE.
God INVITES me into His House. I am welcomed there because of what Jesus did for me.
God HEARS me when I cry out to Him. He will never leave me nor forsake me.
The Lord TEACHES me His ways. He defends me in the day of trouble because I am His.
God helps me to WAIT.
Thank you for praying with us this week. Next post will be available on Monday, September 18, 2023 at midnight. Let’s keep praying!
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