Dear Praying Friends,
Sometimes when I travel I get a bit homesick. That may seem strange for a 60- something woman, but I guess the place where I feel safe and secure is at home.
Lately, I think I have been homesick for the Kingdom. Here are the words of a hymn that I’ve just learned is published in 65 hymnals (at least that is what hymnary.org tells me.):
This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue;
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door,
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.
I look around at the shaking of our world with desperate news being reported daily and I am glad that my treasures aren’t here. My treasure is in knowing Jesus as my Lord and knowing that someday all of this will fade away and we will be truly “home.”
But we are still here and that means that He still has work for us here.
And so I pray on into August 2025 and I invite you to join me:
SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO BE UNSHAKABLE. (based on Psalm 62:6)
Let’s keep praying for Nation and neighbor…
Friday, August 15, 2025: Hebrews 4:14
Prayer Pointer: Make your plans, set your goals, but do so with a spirit of surrender, inviting God into your planning. Trust in His guidance, for He sees the whole journey and promises to lead you where you need to be. -Our Daily Verse
Prayer Fuel: Lord, help each of us to hold fast to You as our high priest. In a world that is shaking, remind us that You are preparing a place that is far better for us. While we are here, help us to look to You for strength and courage. I pray in Your Name and I stand in Your Name..(add your own prayers here) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO BE UNSHAKABLE. (based on Psalm 62:6)
Think/Journal/Apply: When have you failed to recognize God’s presence in your life? Why do you think this happens?
As you have time: Treasure in Heaven
Worship Song for Today: This World is Not My Home
For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar
Praying, praying, praying…Gina
I don’t post on weekends and I hope you will take some time to rest and to worship.
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