Rhythms of Grace…Praying Kingdom Prayers for Everywhere!
A song that fits our Theme…Open the Heavens…show us Your glory!
Dear Praying Friends, As we enter Advent 2024, is your heart “ready” for what God wants to do? Christmas time can be chaotic, wonderful, stressful, happy, sad…so many things. I encourage you to take time for your “interior” life as you make plans to deck the halls. Just below this “note” I have linked some Advent resources that can help you to pause and reflect. I hope you will find them helpful.
As I mentioned last week, this blog will begin to take on a bit of a different look. Going forward, starting in December, I will prompt you to pray for a Nation on Tuesdays, and for Churches on Wednesdays. This will include your own church (if you have one) and other churches in your community. This should be an exciting “ride”!
Let’s pray this month:
SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Some Advent resources:
5 Ideas to Make the Most of Advent
Advent: The Beautiful Meaning, Purpose, and Traditions Explained
Peace on Earth Prayer Calendar for Families
Monday, December 2, 2024: Isaiah 9:2-6
Prayer Pointer: Today, whatever you’re facing, let this truth hold you: God’s goodness hasn’t changed, and His love will never run out. Not because life is perfect, but because He is faithful—yesterday, today, and forever. -Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for being our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. As we enter this Advent Season, help us to quiet our hearts to truly encounter You in greater measure. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: How has God’s enduring love sustained you through difficult times?
As You Have Time: 10 Wonderful Truths of Christmas
Worship Songs for Today: Noel
Tuesday, December 3, 2024: Isaiah 40:3-5
Prayer Pointer: When everything else feels shaky, when doubts creep in, when life doesn’t make sense, this remains: God is good. Not sometimes, not mostly—but completely, constantly, eternally good.-Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, during this Advent Season, speak to us, all of us everywhere. Help us to quiet our hearts to truly encounter You in greater measure. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: Pray for Southeast Asia: safety of the believers committed to reaching the neighborhoods in this dangerous region. Pray that those who go door to door and those receiving the gospel would be receptive and that those who respond to the Good News would not be persecuted. Pray for this region to turn to Jesus Christ. ~Every Home for Christ
As You Have Time: God is With Us
Worship Songs for Today: Holy Forever
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Isaiah 12:2-6
Prayer Pointer: Your help, your hope, your way forward—it all begins with Him. -Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Thank You, Lord, for being our salvation. Help me and my brothers and sisters everywhere to trust You more. Help us to quiet our hearts to truly encounter You in greater measure. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: Pray for your church (if you have one) and two other churches in Your community: Come, Holy Spirit!
As You Have Time: Not Quarrelsome
Worship Song for Today: Make Room
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9:6
Thursday, December 5, 2024: Luke 1:46-55
Prayer Pointer: “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” — Soren Kierkegaard
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for being mindful of me and all my brothers and sisters throughout this world. You see us and You know us. Help us to walk humbly with You. Help us to quiet our hearts to truly encounter You in greater measure. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can you cultivate a posture of watchfulness and thankfulness today?
As You Have Time: The Light of Christ
Worship Song for Today: Glory
Friday, December 6, 2024: Isaiah 52:7-9
Prayer Pointer: You are his unique child, knit together in the womb with care, made like no other, on purpose. So, throw off your self-criticism and appreciate what He sees in you. -Crosswalk
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I want to be one who proclaims Your Good News. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me to keep on telling of Your goodness. Fill my brothers and sisters, too. Help us to quiet our hearts to truly encounter You in greater measure. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: What would it look like for prayer to become the heartbeat of your life?
As You Have Time: Tangible Love
Worship Song for Today: Glory in the Highest
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2024: SABBATH and REVIEW
Consider taking some time for silence this weekend. In this busy season, you may feel overwhelmed. Take time to take care of your “interior” life.
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, December 9th at Midnight!
SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
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