In August, let’s pray:
Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Dear praying friends, I feel like time is moving faster and faster! Perhaps we are approaching the “culmination” of the ages and the return of Christ. I would not even attempt to predict the date of His return, but I think we would all agree that it is sooner than when He left us and returned to Heaven. Let’s live every day as though He is coming TODAY! I read a scripture from 1 Corinthians 2 today that really struck me. I feel that this week we should take a deeper “dive” into this chapter of scripture and pray from there. And let’s keep praying for students, teachers, and parents as the kids return to school. Remember in August that we are also praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Are you struggling in a “wilderness” season? Listen to Prayer Cast #1: God’s Messages in the Wilderness
Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,
And your justice as the noonday.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Monday, August 19, 2024: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Prayer Pointer: “Make prayer the time to give yourself this day as a gift to God.” —The Praying Church Sourcebook
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help each of us know that You don’t need Christian “superheroes” to move by Your Spirit. Help me, help my brothers and sisters worldwide, to be “ready” when Your Spirit moves upon us. Help us to be ready to speak and act in Your Name with simplicity and humility. (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: What practical steps can you take today to better care for yourself?
As You Have Time: Take 5 minutes in silence with the Lord just to be with Him.
Worship Song for Today: We will Glorify
Note: Consider joining us in fasting and prayer tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Even if you can only join for a few hours, fasting is important. To learn more about fasting, look here.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 : 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Consider joining us today in corporate prayer and fasting.
Prayer Pointer: “God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.” — Max Lucado
Prayer “Fuel”: Holy Spirit, help me and my brothers and sisters worldwide to become more intimately acquainted with You. Your Word tells us that You know the depths of God. Take us to deeper places in revelation knowledge of God! (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: What are the “flaming arrows” that you’re currently facing?
As You Have Time: The Greatest Mystery
Worship Song for Today: See a Victory
Wednesday, August 21, 2024: 1 Corinthians 2:11-12
Prayer Pointer: Trust that you are loved, you are guided, and every step—even into the unknown—leads you closer towards the ultimate good that God desires for you. -Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Holy Spirit, I ask You to show me and my brothers and sisters worldwide, the thoughts of God. Help us to understand the things that have been freely given to us. (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can you practically take up the shield of faith today, choosing to trust in God’s protection and provision?
As You Have Time: Check out this prayer app!
Worship Song for Today: How Firm a Foundation
Thursday, August 22, 2024: 1 Corinthians 2:13-15
Prayer Pointer: The realization that you don’t have the necessary power to prevail means that you must pray without ceasing, relying on God’s strength, particularly as you face spiritual battles. ~Bill Elliff
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, whenever I speak to others about You, let me speak with words inspired by the Holy Spirit. Give me Spirit-filled communication skills! (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: Are there areas where I need to extend forgiveness to others or myself?
As You Have Time: 10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
Worship Song for Today: Come to Jesus
Friday, August 23, 2024: 1 Corinthians 2:16
Prayer Pointer: Because believers have God the Holy Spirit within us, we yield to Him for guidance, teaching, enabling, and power…not the law. However, this freedom and liberty we have should not be used to cause another person to stumble, nor is a believer’s freedom from religious laws a license to sin. ~Love God Greatly-Galatians
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for giving me and my brothers and sister the mind of Christ. Help us to operate from Your mind in all our earthly endeavors. (add your additional response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: In what trying or frustrating circumstances do you need encouragement to remain steadfast in doing good because no immediate rewards are seen?
As You Have Time: Spiritual Insight by Oswald Chambers
Worship Song for Today: God Leads His Dear Children Along
Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 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. Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, August 26, at midnight!
Rhythms of Grace 