Dear Praying Friends~At the dawn of this new year, let’s ask the Lord to help us make this the most prayerful year ever. D.L. Moody said, “Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” I want to see a great movement of God in 2024 and I pray that you do, too. Over the next few months, the prayer theme here will be based on a recent dream. You can read about the dream here. This month, please join me as we pray: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH! Pray on, Saints! Blessings~Gina
Announcements:
Join us in the Nightwatch 2024: Every year, for many years, we have hosted prayer 12midnight-6am Eastern time on our national prayer line for the first three weeks of January. This year’s Nightwatch begins at midnight on 01/01/2024 and continues every night until 1/21/2024. To participate, dial: 667-770-1523 Access code (when prompted): 4961322#. To mute/unmute during the call :*6 Be sure to adjust for your own time zone. For more information, please email Gina.Gibson@nationaldayofprayer.org
Psalm 91 Prayer: We’ve had a daily 15-minute prayer call, 8-8:15am Mountain Time, since March 14, 2020. Every morning, we begin by reading Psalm 91 with praying friends from several states. Then we take time to pray as the Holy Spirit directs us. Some come to pray aloud and some come to listen silently and “soak” in what the Holy Spirit is doing. If you are interested in joining us, you can find details here.
A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Your City, My City, and the World: Thursday, January 11, 2024; join us in whatever way you are able. Consider taking a few moments with praying family and friends to pray for salvation for your city and all across the world. We will be using the January Prayer Guide, Do It Again, Lord, from One Cry, as our suggested prayer prompts. This prayer guide focuses on renewed hope that the Lord will come in another great move of awakening in our day. You can download the prayer guide here.
Now…let’s pray
Monday, January 1, 2024: Read John 4:24 & Psalm 95:6
Prayer Pointer: Jesus told us ‘God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in Spirit and in truth.’ Christians treasure the truth; they were designed to worship God, and they were given the Spirit with which to do so. ~Crosswalk.com
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we enter a new year, help each of us to truly understand what it means to worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Holy Spirit, help us to die to our own desires and to truly bow our knees to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Think/Journal/Apply: What distractions keep me from coming to the Lord in worship?
As You Have Time: Worship Song for Today: Hillsong- I Give You My Heart
Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Read Isaiah 25:1 & Romans 12:1
Prayer Pointer: Ultimately, the Christian worships Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, equipped by that Spirit to know the truth, and will also demonstrate a spirit or intention of truthfulness. ~Crosswalk.com
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we enter a new year, help each of us to truly understand what it means to worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Holy Spirit, teach us how to offer our bodies as “living sacrifices, holy and pleasing” to You (Romans 12:1) Help us to truly bow our knees to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can you apply the instruction of not conforming to the pattern of this world in your own life?
As You Have Time: When we worship God, we’re honoring him. We’re recognizing his value. Read more: What is Worship?
Wednesday, January 3, 2024: Read Psalm 150:6 & Hebrews 13:15
Prayer Pointer: Christ came to free every believer from the trap of religious self-righteousness which sought to put strangleholds on worship. ~Crosswalk.com
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we enter a new year, help each of us to truly understand what it means to worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Holy Spirit, teach us to worship God continually, openly professing the Name of Jesus throughout the Earth. (Hebrews 13:15) Help us to truly bow our knees to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I bring a sacrifice of praise today?
As You Have Time: “Worship is the believer’s response of all that he is—mind, emotions, will, and body—to all that God is and says and does.” — Warren W. Wiersbe Read more in the Section Why Do We Worship found here.
Thursday, January 4, 2024: Read Psalm 71:8 & Daniel 4:37
Prayer Pointer: …Christ’s Spirit abides in every believer. Worship will be appropriate and expected all the time, everywhere. He made Himself accessible to all who would believe. What Christ gives by His Spirit is secure in the believer. ~Crosswalk.com
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we enter a new year, help each of us to truly understand what it means to worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Holy Spirit, help us to have mouths filled with praise all day long. (Psalm 71:8) Help us to praise and exalt and glorify You as the King of Heaven. (Daniel 4:37) Help us to truly bow our knees to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I see God’s faithfulness in my life? Take time to offer praise!
As You Have Time: “It is in the process of being worshiped that God communicates His presence to men.” — C. S. Lewis Read more in the Section When Do We Worship found here.
Friday, January 5, 2024: Read Colossians 3:16, Job 1:20-21
Prayer Pointer: God meets you where you are. He doesn’t wait for you to get your act together. Try him out. ~Crosswalk.com
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we enter a new year, help each of us to truly understand what it means to worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Holy Spirit, help us come together corporately praising You in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. (Colossians 3:16). Help us to be like Job who praised You even when physical circumstances were trying. (Job 1:20-21) Help us to truly bow our knees to the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is there anything that has kept me from meeting with God?
As You Have Time: Worship Song for today: The Lord is My Salvation
Saturday & Sunday, January 6 & 7, 2024: Take time to reread this week’s scriptures
Here we are at the first weekend of January 2024. I hope you will take time for a true sabbath and extra time with the Lord. I encourage you to gather corporately with other believers to worship in Spirit and in Truth. And let’s keep praying:
SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH!
Pray on, Saints! Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, January 8, 2024 at midnight.
Rhythms of Grace 