Rhythms of Grace…Praying Kingdom Prayers for Everywhere!
A song that fits our Theme…Open the Heavens…show us Your glory!
Dear Praying Friends, I have been enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas this week. There is always so much to do during this season and I feel a bit overwhelmed on some days. I hope you are finding time to be quiet with the Lord as we count the days until we celebrate His birthday. Let’s meditate on the goodness of the Lord this week! And let’s continue in prayer as we have all 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 16, 2024: Psalm 25:8
Prayer Pointer: May we stop looking to other things to provide the safety and security that can only come from God and God alone, for He is a fortress that cannot be shaken. -365 Promises
Prayer “Fuel”: Good and upright God, please instruct me in the way that I should go. As the spiritual “noise” of this season presses in, help me quiet my heart 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 past trial tested you? How did God kindly sustain you?
As You Have Time: Waiting
Worship Song for Today: Goodness of God
Dear Praying friends, It has been good for me to slow down a bit and write just one day at a time on this blog this week. Not sure where we will head in 2025, but God knows. This past Sunday, I heard a good sermon that posed a few striking questions for me. I have included one in the “think/journal/apply” for our Tuesday post. I hope it gets you thinking and praying. I have also included a nation to pray for in that section. Have a great Tuesday! ~Gina
Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Continuing in the Goodness of God! Psalm 27:13
Prayer Pointer: The goal of life is not pleasure, possessions, prestige, politics, power, or popularity. It’s not anything that the world values. The goal of life is the glory of God. -Rick Warren
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for the new life that You give to me through Your death and resurrection. I am confident that even in these trying times, I will see Your goodness. Thank You for always being GOOD! (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: A question to consider: What bugs you!?!
A nation to pray for today— Venezuela: Spiritual forces battle in Venezuela. Both rich and poor visit witch doctors in the thousands of spiritist and occult shops. Fewer people go to church in Venezuela than in any other Latin American nation. Millions of former Catholics chose evangelical faith or no religion at all. Pray for the Holy Spirit to bind all the powers that blind Venezuelans to Truth, and to reveal Christ to all. ~Operation World
As You Have Time: Christmas in Genesis | Genesis 3:15 | Our Daily Bread Video Devotional (2 mins, 36 seconds)
Worship Song for Today: Messiah
Wednesday, December 18, 2024: Nahum 1:7
Prayer Pointer: Your prayers will never catch God off guard. You can bring them all to him! -Rick Warren
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for being my refuge in these troubled times. Help me to trust You more! Help my brothers and sisters everywhere to trust you more! SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: Question #2 from the sermon I heard on Sunday: What inspires you?
And…Pray for your church (if you have one) and two other churches in Your community: Come, Holy Spirit!
As You Have Time: Who We Listen To
Worship Song for Today: Holy Child Who Chose the Hearts of Men
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 19, 2024
Dear Praying friends, This week I spoke with a pastor friend who felt the Lord was telling him, “Believe BIGGER!” That word excites me! I felt the Lord has been telling me that He wants to “prod the prayerless.” If that is you, what is keeping you from praying? Disappointment, fear, anger? Let’s keep pressing into the GOODNESS of God. He is for us and not against us! PRAY ON, FRIENDS!
Gina
Thursday, December 19, 2024: Psalm 23:6
Prayer Pointer: His plan may not always align with our own desires or timelines, but it is always woven with purpose, hope, and anchored in His unchanging love. -Our Daily Verse
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for Your promise in Psalm 23:6 that assures me that Your goodness and kindness are there for me every day. Please forgive me for the times that I become unaware of Your presence. You are always here and I am grateful. Please help my brothers and sisters all over the world to realize Your presence today. SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: From Sunday’s sermon…Question#3: What small thing can I do today to make a difference in the world?
As You Have Time: God’s View of Us
Worship Song for Today: O Holy Night
Friday, December 20, 2024: This seems like a perfect scripture for the end of this year. Jeremiah 29:11-12
Prayer Pointer: “Christian, remember the goodness of God in the frost of adversity.” ~Charles Spurgeon
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as I end this year, help me to remember that You are a good God who cares for His children. Reveal Your plans for me and for my brothers and sisters everywhere so that we will go into 2025 fully ready to do Your will. SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD, as we wait with EXPECTANT HEARTS!
Think/Journal/Apply: How can I practice letting go of my worries about the future today?
As You Have Time: The Promise of Peace
Worship Song for Today: This is BEAUTIFUL! Prince of Peace
Dear Praying friends!
Blessed Christmas to all! Thank you for praying with me this year. The blog has had over 3000 views and almost 2000 visitors since I started writing it in June of 2023. Let’s keep praying into 2025 and as I my pastor friend shared (Thursday, December 19) let’s “believe BIGGER!’ This will be my last post for 2024 so that we all can take some time to be still and to enjoy these holy-days!
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at midnight!
Love to all, Gina
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