Dear Praying Friends~ I have heard from some friends around the country that Spring is already showing up in their area. Not so much where I live! Springtime at 7200 feet looks very different. It actually looks more like winter here when we are all longing for Spring. But I know that if we wait patiently, Spring will arrive. I think that prayer is like that. As we ask God for many things, we wait patiently for His answers. I know that we all wonder why He doesn’t do things right when we ask. I believe that He cares more about the journey than the outcome. Keep on seeking Him with a sincere heart, trusting that He is at work on your behalf. Oh, how He loves you and me! I invite you to join me as we continue with this month’s theme: “SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!” We will continue with this theme until we come to the end of our Lent prayer calendar.
Lent 2024 began 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 the entire prayer guide that is downloadable here.
Mark Your Calendar…Thursday, May 2, 2024 is the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer Task Force is the Christian expression of the day. Many prayer gatherings will be planned. To find a prayer event near you, check out our event finder here.
Let’s pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Thursday, March 14, 2024: Read Psalm 128:1-2: Praying for LABORERS.
Prayer Pointer: Having the fear of the Lord simply means to love God so much that you hate all that He hates. ~Floyd McClung Jr.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the LABORERS in our city and in our world. I ask that You reveal the honor and dignity of doing work as unto the Lord. Help workplaces to be settings of safety, joy, and friendship. I pray that workers will be treated with justice and dignity. Please provide continued employment in our changing world. May many follow Christ and serve You openly in their workplaces with co-laborers. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among LABORERS.
Think/Journal/Apply: Find a way to walk or drive and pray near a factory, construction site, or another place of industry.
As You Have Time: John Piper – Christian work ethic changed the world (4:05)
Friday, March 15, 2024: Read 1 Chronicles 29:11-12: Praying for ATHLETES.
Prayer Pointer: Pray at whatever level of faith you have, that God would send revival in our day! ~Bill Elliff
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the ATHLETES in our city and in our world. Please reveal Your calling and purpose for the students and coaches in all athletic programs. I also ask this for professional athletes. Help them to know Christ and fulfill Your calling in their lives. Help them to live with integrity and carry out the responsibility of wealth and reputation. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among ATHLETES.
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying onsite at the scene of a sports event near you. If you are in attendance at such an event, take a moment to pray for the athletes that you see.
As you have time: CBN News: An Athlete’s Testimony (3:03)
Saturday, March 16, 2024 : Read Psalm 22:27: Praying for ETHNIC COMMUNITIES.
Prayer Pointer: …small compromises, unseen to others, can ultimately sink a person’s character. ~USA Today
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the ETHNIC COMMUNITIES in our city and in our world. Please bring racial harmony and help forgiveness to flow into long-standing offenses. Help Christians to show honor and to serve others in Christ’s reconciling power. May the beauty of distinctive languages and cultures be on display in our local churches. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among ETHNIC COMMUNITIES.
Think/Journal/Apply: Pray blessings in a neighborhood with an ethnic identity different than your own. Or pray blessings upon a business owned by people of another ethnicity than yours.
As You Have Time: Tony Evans on Racial Healing (2:41)
Sunday, March 17, 2024: SABBATH…TAKE TIME TO REST!
I encourage you to take time this weekend to gather corporately for prayer and worship.
Thank you for praying with us as we continue in March 2024.
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted at midnight on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Lent 2024-Praying for Our City Prayer guide if available here.
Rhythms of Grace 