Dear praying friends~ I feel like a woman of few words as I write this. It seems our whole world has changed in an instant with wars and other disastrous events. I am grateful that I know the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who is firmly on His Throne. Oh, how I love Jesus! If you are finding yourself afraid today, I remind you to begin to worship Him anew. He doesn’t need our worship or anything from us, but as we worship we experience His strength once again. This month we continue to pray from 1 Chronicles 29:11 every day: Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. This week, I heard the word “wisdom” from the Lord. We all need His “wisdom” to rightly discern the times we face here on earth. We need much more than just knowledge of His Word, we need His wisdom to understand how to walk. We will pray through Proverbs 1 this week. I hope you will join me as we pray on…SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME! ~Gina
Monday, October 16, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1:1-7
Prayer pointer/promises: “True prayer is a way of life, not just for use in cases of emergency. Make it a habit, and when the need arises you will be in practice.” – Billy Graham
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, You tell me that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Help me to stand in reverential awe of You today so that I can receive Your wisdom. I long to know You more and to love You more. Great and Wise God, I ask You to show me the way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is there a place where I need God’s wisdom today?
As You Have Time: A Teachable Spirit from Our Daily Bread
Tuesday, October 17, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1:8-15
Prayer pointer/promises: “She (my mother) became a warrior far superior to any epic hero. She became a giant on her knees. With a sword in one hand she battled the enemies of death and disease, and with her other hand stretched toward heaven she kept beseeching God’s help and His mercy.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, give me ears today to truly hear godly instruction. Keep me from the paths of evil and deception. I long to know You more and to love You more. Great and Wise God, I ask You to show me the way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Think/Journal/Apply: What is one thing you most seeking God for today?
As You Have Time: Need a little cheer? Worship Song for today: Every Praise
Wednesday, October 18, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1:15-21
Prayer pointer/promises: “Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between his will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit’s prayer.” – Elisabeth Elliot
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, keep me out of the paths of evil. Help me to discern today where You want me to be and who You want me to see. Give me Your “eyes” to see things the way that they truly are. And when I see, give me prayers to go along with what You show me. Help me to pray with a pure heart that is aligned with Yours. I long to know You more and to love You more. Great and Wise God, I ask You to show me the way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Think/Journal/Apply: Where in your day can you take extra time to pray?
As You Have Time: Need to fill your home with worship? Here is a playlist: Best Praise and Worship Songs 2023
Thursday, October 19, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1:22-28
Prayer pointer/promises: “There are parts of our calling, works of the Holy Spirit, and defeats of the darkness that will come no other way than through furious, fervent, faith-filled, unceasing prayer.” – Beth Moore
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, when You bring correction into my life, help me to submit to Your refining fire. Help me to remember that Your discipline is for my good and for Your glory. I long to know You more and to love You more. Great and Wise God, I ask You to show me the way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Think/Journal/Apply: How has God revealed himself to you this week?
As You Have Time: The word “scoffer” is from the Hebrew lēsim, meaning a person who mocks or speaks arrogantly. This is a person who sneers at wisdom, makes fun of it, or laughs at it, instead of listening to it. This same attitude is reflected in verses such as Isaiah 28:22, Psalm 119:51, and Proverbs 14:9.
Friday, October 20, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1:29-33
Prayer pointer/promises: “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” – Corrie Ten Boom
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I want to be one who truly listens to You so that I can live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm. I want to be one who accepts Your counsel and resists the schemes of my sinful nature. Help me, Lord, to walk humbly. I long to know You more and to love You more. Great and Wise God, I ask You to show me the way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Think/Journal/Apply: What test of faith are you experiencing?
As You Have Time: Go “deeper” in Proverbs 1:29
Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22, 2023: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11, Proverbs 1
I encourage you to read Proverbs 1 more time this weekend. I hope you will take time to gather with other believers in corporate prayer and worship. I think we need each other more than ever. Don’t forsake assembling together.
Bible/ prayer prompts for October 23-29, 2023 will be posted at midnight on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD and LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
Rhythms of Grace 