Dear Praying Friends~Are you in a season of struggle? As I pray with many from everywhere, I hear the struggle. God is at work in His Bride, getting us ready for His return. We don’t know when, but we believe! I keep hearing the Lord say, “Submit to God, resist satan…” (Jas. 4:7) As the Holy Spirit visits you, remember that You serve a God Who loves you and wants to conform You to His Son. Refining fire can be “hot” (it should be) but it brings forth the best in the Bride. This week as we pray: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!, I feel led to read 1 Peter 5:10 everyday! God is speaking, LET’S LISTEN, Bride of Christ! Blessings! Gina
Monday, December 11, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: God IS THE GOD OF ALL GRACE!
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a revelation of YOU, THE GOD OF ALL GRACE! In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: If you didn’t do this last week, I encourage you to put a note on your bathroom mirror this week that says: “Call out to God.”
As you have time: Have you reached the end of your bravery? Worship Song for Today: That’s the Thing About Praise
Tuesday, December 12, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: God IS THE GOD WHO HAS CALLED ME!
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of YOU, THE GOD WHO CALLS US! In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Give us a greater understanding of the “calling” that You have placed on the lives of each of Your own. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I be obedient to God’s “calling” on my life today?
As you have time: “God didn’t just choose and invite all of us, but He wants to make us His partner. He needs vessels like you and I to complete His Heavenly purpose here on earth…” Read more here: What Is God’s Calling for My LIfe?
Wednesday, December 13, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: Because of Christ, I am walking in eternal glory!
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Respond to this statement from John Piper: The assurance that he will not delay beyond what we can endure, and that he will abolish the flaws we bemoan, and that he will establish forever what has tottered so long — that assurance comes from the God of “all grace.”
As you have time: Only a Little While-A devotional article by John Piper
Thursday, December 14, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: There will be suffering…
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: What burdens do I need to surrender to God and trust Him with?
As you have time: Devotional: God Is A Restorer, 1 Peter 5:10 Meaning
Friday, December 15, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: There is restoration…
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to remember the promise of restoration of strength found in 1 Peter 5:10. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: What are you grateful for today? Count your blessings!
As you have time: Worship Song: Zion City Worship – Restore (Official Lyric Video)
Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10
Prayer Pointer: After the suffering comes strong, firm, and steadfast…
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to remember the promise of restoration of strength found in 1 Peter 5:10. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to EXPECT a fresh outpouring of strength that is firm and steadfast. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
As you have time: Join others in corporate prayer and worship. Take time to revisit this week’s posts and prayers and to pray and respond again as the Holy Spirit leads you. Take time to rest!
Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Bible/prayer prompts for the week of December 18-24, 2023 will be posted at midnight on Monday, December 18! Keep on praying, Bride of Christ!
Rhythms of Grace 