In August, let’s pray:
Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Dear praying friends, This past week I found myself hitting a spiritual “wall”. Perhaps you did, too. As I prayed about it, I felt the Lord speaking to me again about entering His rest. I have a hard time resting because I am a hard worker. But there needs to be a right “rhythm” of work and rest. As I prepared to write this week’s posts (I usually write on Sundays weekly) this morning one of my scripture readings included Hebrews 4 . The title of this chapter is “The Promised Rest”. I have to respond, “I hear You, Lord” and “I’m sorry, Lord, for not resting in You as I should.” And so this week, our posts will help us to “pray through” Hebrews 4. I expect to hear from the Lord and I hope that you come with expectancy, too. And as we finish August, let’s pray again this week: 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 26, 2024: Hebrews 4:1-3
Prayer Pointer: “Waiting time is not wasted time. Something is being worked out — in us, in our circumstances, in other people, and in the “invisible” realms where God is at work.” — Priscilla Shirer
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help each of us in Your Body worldwide to truly enter Your rest with the knowledge that You hold the world and all that it contains in Your Hands. Help us to cease striving and to know that You are God!(add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: In what areas of my life do I need to trust God’s timing more deeply?
As You Have Time: Take 5 minutes in silence with the Lord just to be with Him.
Worship Song for Today: Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
Note: Consider joining us in fasting and prayer tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Even if you can only join for a few hours, fasting is important. To learn more about fasting, look here.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 : Hebrews 4:4-6 Consider joining us today in corporate prayer and fasting.
Prayer Pointer: To know that the God of distant galaxies is the God sitting next to us as we gaze at them makes His nearness all the more real. -Chris Tiegreen
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, it is amazing that You rested after You created. I don’t understand, Lord, but believe You are showing me the “rhythm” of work and rest. Help me to be obedient in both. Help me to obey You every day and in every way. (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I surrender my desire for immediate answers and embrace His perfect plan?
As You Have Time: Sabbath as Spiritual Principle
Worship Song for Today: Be Still My Soul
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Hebrews 4:7-9
Prayer Pointer: Our natural impulses must not rule; God must. The obstacle in our spiritual life is that we have great wedges of obstinacy inside us, places where pride spits at the throne of God and says, “I won’t.” -Oswald Chambers
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, let me hear what You are saying today. If I am too busy, please convict me of this and help me to enter Your rest and to truly listen. (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: In what areas of my life do I need God’s light right now?
As You Have Time: What is Spiritual Formation?
Worship Song for Today: Spirit Lead Me
Thursday, August 29, 2024: Hebrews 4:10-12
Prayer Pointer: Why does He wait for us to ask? Maybe He wants us to acknowledge our need of Him. Maybe it’s one way of getting our attention. Maybe it’s the only way we will know when the answer comes that it comes from Him, and we don’t credit ourselves or someone else for it. -Anne Graham Lotz
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help me to make every effort to truly enter Your rest today. Help me to wait when You say “Wait!” and to move when You say “Move!” Let my steps be directed by Your Holy Spirit. (add your own response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I trust God more in the midst of my struggles, knowing He will turn my darkness into light?
As You Have Time: 33 Top Bible Verses about Rest
Worship Song for Today: Heavenly Harmonies (this is really peaceful playlist)
Friday, August 30, 2024: Hebrews 4:13-16
Prayer Pointer: “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” — Corrie ten Boom
Prayer “Fuel”: Jesus, thank You for being the High Priest who totally gets us. You understand our weaknesses because You were tempted in every way but did not sin. Help us to be holy as You are holy. (add your additional response) Show Us Your Glory, Lord, as we COMMIT to walk with You!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I cultivate a more persistent and trusting prayer life?
As You Have Time: to walk in the Spirit means to live a life that depends on the Spirit’s power to (1) grow in godliness, (2) obey God’s commands, and (3) experience increasing intimacy with God. (Read More…)
Worship Song for Today: Wonderful Peace
Saturday, Sunday, Monday (Labor Day) August 31-September 2, 2024: SABBATH, REVIEW, WORSHIP Because this is a long weekend take some extra time for rest!
Next Bible/prayer prompts and theme will be posted on Tuesday, September 3, at midnight!
Rhythms of Grace 