Dear Precious, Praying Friends…I have been thinking alot about the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life and in HIS CHURCH. I wonder how much we still hold onto the “reins” thinking that the Church belongs to us. The CHURCH IS HIS! I encourage you to ask the Lord to show you where you are still trying to be in control instead of giving it all to Christ. Difficult? YES! Vital? YES! This is what I want and I pray that you do, too. There is a great shaking happening in the Church worldwide because God will have a Bride who is without spot or wrinkle. Will you agree with His work? We will continue to meditate and pray from John 1:5&14 this month along with other scriptures about God’s light. Let’s keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns! Blessings~Gina
Several Announcements:
I am currently praying “day and night” for Israel. We receive two prayer prompts a day from the National Day of Prayer Task Force. If you’d like to receive a “day and night” prayer prompt, text ISRAEL to 31401.
I invite you to join me in Prayer and Fasting for the Church worldwide on Thursday, November 30. I will post the prayer guide the week of November 27!
Monday, November 20, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:6
Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s point: The Spirit is your life-giving friend, here to lead you home.
This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please give Your people Biblical discernment that enables us to recognize and see through the deceptive words of the sons of disobedience. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?
As You Have Time: What Does Ephesians 5:6 mean?
Tuesday, November 21, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:7-8
Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s point: The Spirit is the dove of peace who calms us, the gift giver who equips us, the river of water who flows out of us to refresh the world.
This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray that all who profess to be Christians would fully turn away from their former way of living outside of Christ. Let this begin with me…(add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?
As You Have Time: What Does Ephesians 5:8 Mean?
Wednesday, November 22, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:9
Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s point: I no longer think of the Holy Spirit as the Holy Who. I now call Him our Heaven-sent Helper. He is the ally of the saint. He is our champion, our advocate, our guide. He comforts and directs us. He indwells, transforms, sustains, and will someday deliver us into our heavenly home.
This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord I pray that Christian parents and grandparents will consistently walk in goodness, righteousness, and truth so that when their children encounter
those walking in darkness, they will know the difference and
reject the influence of those enticing them to evil. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?
As You Have Time: Learn more about the Holy Spirit: Comforts (Acts 9:31); Directs (Acts 13:2,4, Acts 15:28, Acts 21:11)
Thursday, November 23, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:10
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Take time to give thanks to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s point: The Holy Spirit comes with power. Power to make good choices, keep promises, and silence the inner voices of fear and failure…How is your power level?
This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray that the members of my church family and the Church worldwide will make a commitment to faithfully learn and walk in the things that are
pleasing to the Lord. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?
As You Have Time: The Holy Spirit comes to indwell, transform, sustain and He will someday deliver us into our Heavenly home. (Romans 14:17, 15:13, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Jude 20-21)
Friday, November 24, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:11
Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s point: Who would have imagined? The invisible presence of God on earth invites you to enter his classroom and learn from him.
This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as Paul exhorted believers to not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them, I ask You to give us wisdom in exposing the realities of darkness in order to protect those under our spiritual care. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?
As You Have Time: Read 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 How has God anointed us?
Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26, 2023: Read John 1:5,14 one more time
As we come into the last weekend of this month, take time to pray through this week’s passages again. Is God revealing something? Is He convicting you about something? Let the Holy Spirit do His work. I encourage you to gather in corporate prayer and worship with others believers. Ask the Lord to prepare your heart as we finish November and prepare for Advent 2023.
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 at midnight.
Keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!
Rhythms of Grace 