Dear Praying Friends~ Had some strange thoughts this week about the “robotic” calls I sometimes get on my cell phone. And then I wondered if that’s how I sound before the Throne sometimes…just saying the words with no real feeling behind them. I think we’d all agree that sometimes our prayer life feels “dry” and it is easy to just give “lip service” to our GREAT and MIGHTY, LORD. In my Bible reading today, I read Psalm 103 again and it seems like the perfect place to settle in this week and to commit to “Bless the Lord, O (our) souls;
And all that is within (us), bless His holy name!” Psalm 103:1 NKJV (adapted) And let’s keep praying…Show Us Your Glory, Lord as we Seek Your Kingdom First! Pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Monday, June 17, 2024 Psalm 103:1-2
Prayer Pointer: Pray for the grace today to surrender your life again to God. Open your hands as you kneel before him as symbol of your willingness to give him whatever he asks and to receive whatever you need. ~Ann Spangler
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, what does it mean to “bless” You with ALL that is within me? I’m sorry for the times when my prayers just become “lip service” and don’t come from a heart filled with praise. Help me, Holy Spirit, to truly surrender again today and to lay my ALL on the altar. And help my brothers and sisters all over the world to do the same. (add your response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Think/Journal/Apply: Thank the Lord for pursuing a relationship with you!
As You Have Time: Read another passage about blessing the Lord… Psalm 134:1-2
One more note…consider joining us in a time of corporate prayer and fasting as you are able on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Even consider just joining for a few hours.
Lord, let us bring the fragrance of Christ to every place where we walk!
Tuesday, June 18,2024 Psalm 103:3-4 Consider joining us today in corporate prayer and fasting
Prayer Pointer: When you delight yourself in God, when you look to Him, listen to Him, and linger in His presence, then God begins to implant His desires on your heart. He begins to change your desires to match His. ~Jack Graham
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for the being the “WHO” that provides so many blessings according to Psalm 103:3-4. Help me to continue to “bless” Your Name for GREAT THINGS You have done! I love You, Lord! Please help all my brothers and sisters all over the world to pause today to bless Your Name, too! (add your response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Think/Journal/Apply: Does my spirit soar like and eagle?
As You Have Time: Consider more scripture about blessing the Lord: Psalm 66:8
Worship Song for Today: 10,000 Reasons
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Psalm 103:5-6
Prayer Pointer:
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, You are a JUST God. You see the places that seem “unfair” to me. Create in me a clean heart and help me to see those places through Your eyes. You told us that in this world we would have trouble but that in You we may have peace. Help me and all my brothers and sisters to claim that peace in our lives today and especially in the places that seem “unfair” and hurtful. (add your response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Think/Journal/Apply: Where have I strayed from some basic, biblical guidelines? Ask the Lord to reveal these places.
As You Have Time: Consider more scripture about blessing the Lord: Psalm 135:19-21
Worship Song for Today: God of Every Grace
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Psalm 103:7-8
Prayer Pointer: Run the race not only with endurance and diligence , but also with careful, watchful submission to His Word. ~Priscilla Shirer
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, make known Your ways to me the way You did to Moses. Thank You for Your loving mercy and grace even when I disappoint You. Help me to run this race here on earth paying close attention to Your instruction. I love You, Lord! (add your additional response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is the Christianity you are living healing your life? (this question comes from Restoration Year, a 365-day devotional by John Eldredge)
As You Have Time: Consider more scripture about blessing the Lord: Psalm 66:20
Worship Song for Today: Mercy
Friday, June 21, 2024 Psalm 103:9-10
Prayer Pointer: Imagine waking up each day with a joyful anticipation, not because of what the day might bring, but because of who is already there: God. This is the delight Psalm 37:4 speaks of. It’s not about getting stuff, it’s about savoring Him. ~Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for not giving me what I deserve but for lavishing love upon my broken life to make me whole. Help me to be thankful each day, remembering that You are here! I bless Your Name again today and I say “I love You, Lord!” (add your additional response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Think/Journal/Apply: Ask the Lord to help you to take the “small” steps of obedience today that will lead to “larger” ones!
As You Have Time: Consider more scripture about blessing the Lord: Psalm 68:35 Worship Song for Today: Goodness of God
Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 2024: SABBATH, REVIEW, WORSHIP
Thank you for continuing to pray with us as you are able. I encourage you to take some time this weekend to rest, to review the scriptures of the week and to be a part of a corporate worship setting. Let’s keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we seek Your Kingdom FIRST!
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 at midnight!
Rhythms of Grace 