Dear Praying Friends~ I’m writing this on a snowy afternoon in Laramie, WY. For the last stretch of days, the weather here has been pleasant and even rather “spring” like. But in a moment, things changed and now we have lots of snow on the ground. Here in Wyoming, we have to be ready for sudden changes in weather. All of this made me think about being “ready” in the ever-changing spiritual climate that we live in. Am I ready to go, pray, bless, minister when the Lord calls on me? Are you ready? As we focus on discipleship and prepare to enter Lent, let’s focus this week on being “ready.” I encourage you to join me as we continue to pray “SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!”
Lent 2024 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. During this season, these posts will be focused on praying to make disciples in every area of our cities’ cultures. We have a prayer guide that is downloadable here.
Let’s pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Monday, February 5, 2024: Read Hebrews 6:10
Prayer Pointer: If you know that God loves you, you should never question a directive from Him. It will always be right and best. When He gives you a directive, you are not just to observe it, discuss it, or debate it. You are to obey it. ~Henry Blackaby
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please help me and my Christian family around the world to be “ready” when You call upon us. Please help us to be directed by Your Holy Spirit as we seek to serve others. Let our love for You be evident as we minister in Your love to others. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Think/Journal/Apply: Am I “ready” to go when God calls upon me? Why or why not?
As You Have Time: This is powerful! Live to Serve
Tuesday, February 6, 2024: Read Proverbs 11:25
Prayer Pointer: God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies. ~Hudson Taylor
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please help me and my Christian family around the world to be “ready” when You call upon us. Please help us to be directed by Your Holy Spirit as we seek to serve others. Let our love for You be evident as we minister in Your love to others. Thank You for the blessing that You give when we serve others but help us to serve simply because You ask us. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Think/Journal/Apply: Think of some specific ways that you can celebrate God today.
As you have time: Worship Song for Today-The More I Seek You
Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Read Mark 10:45
Prayer Pointer: Those that God used in the past were just ordinary people with an extraordinary Master. They were not all champions of great faith, but little people who saw their own need, and put their small faith in a great God. ~Winkie Pratney
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please help me and my Christian family around the world to be “ready” when You call upon us. Please help us to be directed by Your Holy Spirit as we seek to serve others. Let our love for You be evident as we minister in Your love to others. Jesus, You came as the perfect servant. Teach us to serve like You do. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can getting to know God better help me to serve others better?
As you have time: The Challenge to Serve
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Read 1 Peter 4:10
Prayer Pointer: Prayer is of transcendent importance. Prayer is the mightiest agent to advance God’s work. Praying hearts and hands only can do God’s work. Prayer succeeds when all else fails. ~E.M. Bounds
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please help me and my Christian family around the world to be “ready” when You call upon us. Please help us to be directed by Your Holy Spirit as we seek to serve others. Let our love for You be evident as we minister in Your love to others. Jesus, You came as the perfect servant. Teach us to serve like You do. Help us to be faithful stewards of all the gifts You give us. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Think/Journal/Apply: What things might the ascended Christ want to accomplish through you?
As you have time: Serving Like Jesus
Friday, February 9, 2024: Read Galatians 6:10
Prayer Pointer: Have you been holding back from a risky, costly course to which you know in your heart God has called you? Hold back no longer. Your God is faithful to you, and adequate for you. You will never need more than He can supply, and what He supplies, both materially and spiritually, will always be enough for the present. ~J.I. Packer
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please help me and my Christian family around the world to be “ready” when You call upon us. Please help us to be directed by Your Holy Spirit as we seek to serve others. Let our love for You be evident as we minister in Your love to others. Help us to bring Your goodness at every opportunity. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Think/Journal/Apply: What do you think God would like to do in your neighborhood or workplace? Can you join Him in His work?
As you have time: Worship Song for Today-In The City
Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2024: Take time to rest in the Lord
Take some time this weekend to slow down and rest in the Lord if you are able. Consider gathering with other believers in worship and fellowship. Keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted at midnight on Monday, February 12, 2024.
Rhythms of Grace 