Rhythms of Grace

Dear Praying Friends~As I prepare to write this post for the final week of 2023, I ask you one question: What are your God-sized dreams for 2024? I can tell you that this morning as I prayed the dream that God gave me, I felt filled with renewed hope. That is the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit. Many in the prayer networks where I fellowship have expressed great anticipation for what God is going to do in 2024. I know that the world is weary right now and we truly need a fresh infilling of God’s hope. Let’s pray especially for our brothers and sisters everywhere remembering especially the persecuted Church: Lord, Please fill our brothers and sisters who are in persecution’s way with a renewed hope and peace. Give them a God “hug” today, assuring them that they are not forgotten. And let’s keep praying this week: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! This week, we will be prompted in prayer by some of the Christian songs of the season. ~Blessings, Gina

Announcements:                              Psalm 91 Prayer: We’ve had a daily 15-minute prayer call, 8-8:15am Mountain Time, since March 14, 2020. Every morning, we begin by reading Psalm 91 with praying friends from several states. Then we take time to pray as the Holy Spirit directs us.  Some come to pray aloud and some come to listen silently and “soak” in what the Holy Spirit is doing. If you are interested in joining us, you can find details here.

A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Your City, My City, and the World: Thursday, January 11, 2024; join us in whatever way you are able. Consider taking a few moments with praying family and friends to pray for salvation for your city and all across the world. We will be using the January Prayer Guide, Do It Again, Lord, from One Cry, as our suggested prayer prompts. This prayer guide focuses on renewed hope that the Lord will do another great move of awakening in our day. You can download the prayer guide here.

Now, let’s pray on! Note: The information on the Christmas Carols is adapted from the Crosswalk article, 15 Christmas Carols That Give Worship to Jesus

Monday, December 25, 2023: Read Psalm 98

Prayer Pointer: “Joy to the World” is a song all about worship. It was written in 1719 by Isaac Watts, who was also responsible for writing hundreds of hymns, many of which are still sung in churches around the world. Interestingly, “Joy to the World” was not originally written as a Christmas song but was simply a meditation on Psalm 98.

Prayer “Fuel”: Based on the lyrics of Joy to the World: Lord, You HAVE COME and You DO REIGN. When I get discouraged in waiting, help me to remember that You have already come to bring salvation to a weary, waiting world. Help me to declare the Good News of Your coming to those that I know. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! 

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider the lyrics of Joy to the World and journal what the Lord is speaking.

As you have time: Worship Song for today: Chris Tomlin:Joy to the World

Tuesday, December 26, 2023: Read Matthew 1:18 & Luke 2:7

Prayer Pointer: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was originally written by Charles Wesley (who also authored over 6,000 more hymns!) in 1739 and was later adapted by evangelist George Whitfield. Beautiful expressions regarding the mystery of Jesus the God-Man abound in this song: “Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail the incarnate Deity!” We are urged to “Join the triumph of the skies, with the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” and “Glory to the newborn King!”

Prayer “Fuel”: Based on the lyrics of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing: Lord, may all the earth raise a joyful song in celebration of Your birthday. Let our songs join with those of the angels. Thank You for coming to reconcile mankind to God. May many come to the saving knowledge of Jesus during this holy season. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! 

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider the lyrics of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing and journal what the Lord is speaking.

As you have time: Worship Song for today: Keith and Kristyn Getty: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (this is beautiful!)

Wednesday, December 27, 2023: Read Haggai 2:7

Prayer Pointer: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” was written by Charles Wesley in 1744 after considering the plight of orphans in his community in light of Haggai 2:7. The hymn was popularized when Charles Spurgeon mentioned it in a Christmas sermon in 1855. The hymn adores Jesus as the one who was “born to set thy people free” and who is “the joy of every longing heart.”

Prayer “Fuel”: Based on the lyrics of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus: Lord, thank You for coming to set us free from our fears and our sins. Help us to find our true rest in You. You are the hope for the whole earth. Let Your people, Israel, acknowledge You as Messiah. You are the joy of our longing hearts. Help us to think about this every day. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! 

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider the lyrics of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus and journal what the Lord is speaking.

As you have time: Worship Song for today: Keith and Kristyn Getty: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Thursday, December 28, 2023: Read Isaiah 40:31

Prayer Pointer: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” was written by a preacher struggling with depression and news of wars close by and far away. His poem–only later turned into a song–was an attempt to redirect the hearts of believers towards the “golden” things of God even in the midst of the “weary world.”

Prayer “Fuel”: Based on the lyrics of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear: Lord, we resonate in 2023 with the weary preacher who wrote this poem. We hear of wars and rumors of wars almost daily and You know that it can make our hearts heavy. Holy Spirit, please keep redirecting our weary hearts back to the Good News. Help us to let our lights shine in the darkness. (add your own prayers)SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! 

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider the lyrics of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and journal what the Lord is speaking.

As you have time: Worship Song for today: Josh Groban: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Friday, December 29, 2023: Read John 3:16

Prayer Pointer: “Angels We Have Heard on High” is an invitation to join angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph in giving glory to “Christ the Lord, the newborn King.” The song was originally written in French and loosely translated into English in the 1800s. However, the song of the angels, traditionally sung in a beautifully drawn-out fashion by carolers, is written in Latin (the language in which the Bible was most available for much of the history of Western civilization): “Gloria in Excelsis Deo!” means “Glory to God in the highest!”

Prayer “Fuel”: Based on the lyrics of Angels We Have Heard On High: Lord, the night of Your birth must have been an amazing night! Angels, Mary and Joseph, Shepherds were filled with the joy of Your coming. May each of us continue to be on bended knee worshiping You as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We pray that the Good News of the Gospel will spread rapidly throughout the Earth in the new year. Help us to be proclaimers of Your Message.   (add your own prayers)SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! 

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider the lyrics of Angels We Have Heard on High and journal what the Lord is speaking.

As you have time: Worship Song for today: For King + Country: Angels We Have Heard on High

Saturday & Sunday, December 30 & 31, 2023

This is the last weekend of 2023. Even though you may have had a busy week of Christmas preparations, I hope you will take some time to rest, refresh, pray and gather in corporate worship. 

Our next Bible/prayer prompts will post at midnight on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Dear Praying Friends~In the last few months, I have been considering the ministry of the Holy Spirit more deeply. Am I aware of His presence constantly to comfort and guide? Jesus told us when He left that He would send back another comforter. As Christians, we are told to be led by His Spirit. We are not to seek comfort the way that the world does, but we are to be comforted by the true Comforter…the Holy Spirit. This week let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! Let’s consider what scripture tells us about the great Comforter that has come so that we can be close to God. He is speaking…are we listening, Bride of Christ? ~Blessings, Gina

Monday, December 18, 2023: Read Romans 8:14, John 14:26

Prayer Pointer: As a child of God, You have the Holy Spirit to comfort and to guide you.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?

As you have time: Worship Song for today: Holy Spirit, You are Welcome Here

Tuesday, December 19, 2023: Read Galatians 5:16, John 16:13

Prayer Pointer: The Holy Spirit will always tell us the truth.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?

As you have time: How to Serve with Love

Wednesday, December 20, 2023: Read Romans 8:26, Galatians 5:18

Prayer Pointer: There is “Holy Freedom” in the Spirit.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?

As you have time: But in our limited condition, there are many things that we need God to do for us that we are not even aware of, and perhaps never will be. How amazing that God has provided a way for us to pray for things we don’t even know we need by the Holy Spirit. Read more: Romans 8:26 Meaning of the Spirit Helps Us in Our Weakness

Thursday, December 21, 2023: Read Romans 8:5, Romans 8:9

Prayer Pointer: Live according to the Spirit!

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Show us, Holy Spirit, what it means to walk according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?

As you have time: ESV REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE – ROM 8:9–11

Friday, December 22, 2023: Read Isaiah 30:21

Prayer Pointer: Listen for the Holy Spirit’s direction.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Show us, Holy Spirit, what it means to walk according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?

As you have time: Devotional: This Is The Way Walk In It | Isaiah 30:21 Meaning.

Saturday, December 23 & 24, 2023: Take time to reread this week’s Holy Spirit scriptures.

I am sure you are probably making last minute plans and prep for Christmas Day 2023. Enjoy those plans but don’t forsake the reason for those plans. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. I hope you will be able to enjoy a candlelight service this weekend. This is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Singing Silent Night by candlelight is always holy for me. Whatever your plans, I pray that you truly enjoy the Lord’s presence with family and friends.

Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Christmas Day, December 25th at midnight.

Dear Praying Friends~Are you in a season of struggle? As I pray with many from everywhere, I hear the struggle. God is at work in His Bride, getting us ready for His return. We don’t know when, but we believe! I keep hearing the Lord say, “Submit to God, resist satan…” (Jas. 4:7) As the Holy Spirit visits you, remember that You serve a God Who loves you and wants to conform You to His Son. Refining fire can be “hot” (it should be) but it brings forth the best in the Bride. This week as we pray: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!, I feel led to read 1 Peter 5:10 everyday! God is speaking, LET’S LISTEN, Bride of Christ! Blessings! Gina

Monday, December 11, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: God IS THE GOD OF ALL GRACE!

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a revelation of YOU, THE GOD OF ALL GRACE! In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: If you didn’t do this last week, I encourage you to put a note on your bathroom mirror this week that says: “Call out to God.”

As you have time: Have you reached the end of your bravery? Worship Song for Today: That’s the Thing About Praise

Tuesday, December 12, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: God IS THE GOD WHO HAS CALLED ME!

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of YOU, THE GOD WHO CALLS US! In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Give us a greater understanding of the “calling” that You have placed on the lives of each of Your own. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: How can I be obedient to God’s “calling” on my life today?

As you have time: “God didn’t just choose and invite all of us, but He wants to make us His partner. He needs vessels like you and I to complete His Heavenly purpose here on earth…” Read more here: What Is God’s Calling for My LIfe?

Wednesday, December 13, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: Because of Christ, I am walking in eternal glory!

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Respond to this statement from John Piper: The assurance that he will not delay beyond what we can endure, and that he will abolish the flaws we bemoan, and that he will establish forever what has tottered so long — that assurance comes from the God of “all grace.”

As you have time: Only a Little While-A devotional article by John Piper

Thursday, December 14, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: There will be suffering…

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: What burdens do I need to surrender to God and trust Him with?

As you have time: Devotional: God Is A Restorer, 1 Peter 5:10 Meaning

Friday, December 15, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: There is restoration…

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to remember the promise of restoration of strength found in 1 Peter 5:10. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: What are you grateful for today? Count your blessings!

As you have time: Worship Song: Zion City Worship – Restore (Official Lyric Video)

Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 2023: Read 1 Peter 5:10

Prayer Pointer: After the suffering comes strong, firm, and steadfast…

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to worship You today as the God of all grace. Help us to listen for Your “call” and to ask You how we can walk in Your eternal glory. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to rejoice in sufferings (not for them) knowing that suffering brings greater strength. Help us to remember the promise of restoration of strength found in 1 Peter 5:10. Help us to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. Help us to EXPECT a fresh outpouring of strength that is firm and steadfast. Help us to walk as those who contain Your Holy Spirit! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

As you have time: Join others in corporate prayer and worship. Take time to revisit this week’s posts and prayers and to pray and respond again as the Holy Spirit leads you. Take time to rest!

Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Bible/prayer prompts for the week of December 18-24, 2023 will be posted at midnight on Monday, December 18! Keep on praying, Bride of Christ!

Dear Praying Friends~As I write this today, my heart is aching for revival in the Body of Christ. It has to begin in each of us and I hope you will be praying for revival, too. There seems to be such an urgency right now and I find myself “praying without ceasing.” May God be glorified as we start a new week praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! This week, we will continue in our Advent theme as we read from Isaiah 11. I hope you will continue with me. Blessings~Gina

Monday, December 4, 2023: Read Isaiah 11:1-2

Prayer Pointer: God’s eye is upon His people; their eye is upon Him. In waiting upon God, our eye, looking up to Him, meets His looking down upon us. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit. In these difficult days, You are with us. Help us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Put a note on your bathroom mirror this week that says: “Call out to God.”

As you have time: The One Coming by Ray Steadman

Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Read Isaiah 11: 3-4

Prayer Pointer: …when Jesus emptied Himself at the incarnation, He allowed the Holy Spirit to fill Him as a man, being an eternal example to us and a sympathizer with us. ~Matthew Henry

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for Your heart toward people. Your gift to the world is beyond my comprehension. Your love for us is overwhelming. Open the eyes of many around the world who have not known of You or have hardened their heart against You. Show us that Your incarnation is the greatest gift of Christmas. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: How can I cultivate gratitude and joy during this season, even in difficult circumstances?

As you have time: Worship Song: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Wednesday, December 6, 2023: Read Isaiah 11:5-6

Prayer Pointer: “God gives God. That is the gift God always ultimately gives. Because nothing is greater and we have no greater need, God gives God. God gives God, and we only need to slow long enough to unwrap the greatest Gift with our time: time in His Word, time in His presence, time at His feet.” – Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, during this season that seems to stir “busyness”, help me to quiet my heart and sit at Your feet. Help me to know You in greater measure as the greatest gift of all time. Protect me from the pressures of the world that tell me to have more and be more. Help me to truly celebrate Your birth anew. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Recall your conversion experience. Remember the joy of your salvation. Don’t forget your first love. Look entirely to Jesus this Advent and Christmas season.

As you have time: Worship Song: Behold

Thursday, December 7, 2023: Read Isaiah 11:7-8

Prayer Pointer: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes – and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer, God is in the Manger

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I look forward to the day when the earth will be completely redeemed by the presence of Your Kingdom. Help me to wait patiently in this season called Advent. Remind me that today we are one day closer to Your return. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: What lessons have I learned from the challenging experiences I’ve had this year?

As you have time: Max Lucado, Anything But a King

Friday, December 8, 2023: Read Isaiah 11:9-10

Prayer Pointer: The miraculous birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus was accomplished through the zeal, that white hot burning love, that God has for us. ~Through the Bible Daily Devotions

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for loving me so beautifully and wholeheartedly. I know that sometimes my heart is wandering and I ask You to forgive me. I want to love you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: What are my hopes for my spiritual growth in the coming year?

As you have time: Worship Song: Light of the World, Lauren Daigle

Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 2023: Review Isaiah 11:1-10

I hope that you have had time this week to slow down. Consider taking some extra sabbath this weekend. I encourage you to gather in corporate prayer and worship. Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Bible/prayer prompts for December 11-17, 2023 will post at midnight on Monday, December 11th.

Dear praying friends, It is hard to believe that we are now at the end of 2023. When I felt prompted by the Lord to begin posting daily Bible/prayer prompts on June 1, I was not sure how long He would ask me to keep on posting. But here we are in December 2023 and the Holy Spirit leads on. This post will be shorter and I will do a week long post starting on Monday, December 4. The prayer on my heart for this month is SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! On December 3rd, we enter the season of Advent in preparation for celebrating Christ’s birth on December 25. I hope you will take some extra time this month asking the Lord to help you to prepare. We will begin this month with reading from Isaiah 9. Please keep praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit as we pray on together. Blessings, Gina

Friday, December 1, 2023: Read Isaiah 9:2-3

Prayer Pointer: The acid test to know if you are truly His is this: have you been changed? Has something happened inside of you, calling you to go in a new direction? It is inconceivable to think that the Almighty, Most Holy God of the Universe would come to live inside of a person and that person not know it… and that person not be changed. ~from the Advent Devotional Never the Same Again

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help me and my brothers and sisters across the world to prepare to celebrate Your birth in a greater celebration than ever before! Prepare our hearts to receive You anew in Your power and glory. Let You light dawn even more in each of us. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: Is there something special that I can do to prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth this year?(pray about it!)

As you have time: Worship Song: All is Well

Saturday, December 2, 2023: Read Isaiah 9:4-6

Prayer Pointer: Holy Child of Bethlehem, 
Descend to us, we pray; 
Cast out our sin and enter in; 
Be born in us today! ~O Little Town of Bethlehem

Prayer Fuel: Lord, thank You for coming into this broken world to break the yoke of oppression over all mankind. Thank You for coming for me. Thank You for loving the world so much that You did this. May many around this world believe in You this Christmas and receive eternal life. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Think/Journal/Apply: How has an understanding of the true meaning of Christmas changed my life?

As you have time: Worship Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Sunday, December 3, 2023: Take time for Sabbath!

I hope you will take time for corporate prayer and worship this weekend. This is the first Sunday of Advent. Consider using an Advent devotion to enrich your day!

Keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted at midnight on Monday, December 4.

Dear Praying Friends, I mentioned last week that I am going to take a day of fasting and prayer this week. I feel especially burdened for the Church worldwide and I will be more intentional in prayer on Thursday, November 30. I invite you to take some time that day to pray with me. Prayers of agreement are very powerful. At the end of the day on Thursday, I will be meeting with some praying friends for corporate prayer. If you are able to pray with someone, you will find your prayer time more powerful. Consider praying for a few moments over a lunch hour with a co-worker or around your dining table with your family. I sense that the Lord is doing a big work in His Church worldwide in preparation for His return someday. I don’t know when His return will be, but I want to be ready! I hope that you do, too. Let’s finish out our month by continuing in John 1:5 & 14. Let’s keep praying Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns! Blessings, Gina

Here is our simple prayer guide for Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Monday, November 27, 2023: Read John 1:5 & 14, 1 John 2:15-17

Prayer Point: Abiding in Jesus is nothing but the giving up of oneself to be ruled and taught and led, and so resting in the arms of Everlasting Love. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, send a revival that will produce authentic Christians. Help me to be fully committed to Your work in my life. Help me to be a truly authentic heart where You can do your work. (add your own prayers) Show us Your glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Is there anyplace where I am not being authentic before the Lord?

As you have time: What Did Jesus Mean When He Said “Abide in Me”? a devotional article from Crosswalk.com

Tuesday, November 28, 2023: Read John 1:5 & 14, Acts 26:18

Prayer Point: If the spiritual life is healthy, under the full power of the Holy Spirit, praying without ceasing will be natural. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as You use us to help turn people from darkness to light, from the dominion of satan to God, I pray we would do that with Your love and Your power. (add your own prayers) Show us Your glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Who can I pray for today? (ask the Holy Spirit to bring someone to mind)

As you have time: Praying for the lost: Romans 10:1,2 Peter 3:9,1 Timothy 2:4

Wednesday, November 29, 2023: Read John 1:5 & 14, Deuteronomy 5:7-9

Prayer Point: The more we pray, the more our horizons expand and the more we come to expect from a supernatural, miracle-working God. ~Anonymous

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for those who are promoting false religion in my city. I pray that they will meet You, Jesus, and that they will lead others to follow You. (add your own prayers) Show us Your glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Is there someone that I can serve today?

As you have time: Knowing Who I Am in Christ by Joyce Meyer

Thursday, November 30, 2023: A Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Church

Listen to a brief message about joining us in prayer. (please note that I made an error in the recording and referred to 2024. It still is 2023!)

Prayer guide for Thursday, November 30, 2023!

Thank you for praying with us this month! New Bible/prayer prompts for December will post here at midnight on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Dear Precious, Praying Friends…I have been thinking alot about the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life and in HIS CHURCH. I wonder how much we still hold onto the “reins” thinking that the Church belongs to us. The CHURCH IS HIS! I encourage you to ask the Lord to show you where you are still trying to be in control instead of giving it all to Christ. Difficult? YES! Vital? YES! This is what I want and I pray that you do, too. There is a great shaking happening in the Church worldwide because God will have a Bride who is without spot or wrinkle. Will you agree with His work? We will continue to meditate and pray from John 1:5&14 this month along with other scriptures about God’s light. Let’s keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns! Blessings~Gina

Several Announcements:

I am currently praying “day and night” for Israel. We receive two prayer prompts a day from the National Day of Prayer Task Force. If you’d like to receive a “day and night” prayer prompt, text ISRAEL to 31401.

I invite you to join me in Prayer and Fasting for the Church worldwide on Thursday, November 30. I will post the prayer guide the week of November 27!

Monday, November 20, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:6

Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Today’s point: The Spirit is your life-giving friend, here to lead you home.

This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, please give Your people Biblical discernment that enables us to recognize and see through the deceptive words of the sons of disobedience. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?

As You Have Time: What Does Ephesians 5:6 mean?

Tuesday, November 21, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:7-8

Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Today’s point: The Spirit is the dove of peace who calms us, the gift giver who equips us, the river of water who flows out of us to refresh the world.

This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray that all who profess to be Christians would fully turn away from their former way of living outside of Christ. Let this begin with me…(add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?

As You Have Time: What Does Ephesians 5:8 Mean?

Wednesday, November 22, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:9

Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Today’s point: I no longer think of the Holy Spirit as the Holy Who. I now call Him our Heaven-sent Helper. He is the ally of the saint. He is our champion, our advocate, our guide. He comforts and directs us. He indwells, transforms, sustains, and will someday deliver us into our heavenly home.

This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord I pray that Christian parents and grandparents will consistently walk in goodness, righteousness, and truth so that when their children encounter
those walking in darkness, they will know the difference and
reject the influence of those enticing them to evil. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?

As You Have Time: Learn more about the Holy Spirit: Comforts (Acts 9:31); Directs (Acts 13:2,4, Acts 15:28, Acts 21:11)

Thursday, November 23, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:10

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Take time to give thanks to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Today’s point: The Holy Spirit comes with power. Power to make good choices, keep promises, and silence the inner voices of fear and failure…How is your power level?

This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray that the members of my church family and the Church worldwide will make a commitment to faithfully learn and walk in the things that are
pleasing to the Lord. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?

As You Have Time: The Holy Spirit comes to indwell, transform, sustain and He will someday deliver us into our Heavenly home. (Romans 14:17, 15:13, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Jude 20-21)

Friday, November 24, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:11

Prayer point: This week’s “points” will be taken from Max Lucado’s book, Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Today’s point: Who would have imagined? The invisible presence of God on earth invites you to enter his classroom and learn from him.

This week’s “prayer fuel” is an adaptation from the prayer guide Exposing the Darkness from One Cry.

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as Paul exhorted believers to not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them, I ask You to give us wisdom in exposing the realities of darkness in order to protect those under our spiritual care. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider praying into this question all this week: What is one thing that gets in the way of praying more often?

As You Have Time: Read 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 How has God anointed us?

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26, 2023: Read John 1:5,14 one more time

As we come into the last weekend of this month, take time to pray through this week’s passages again. Is God revealing something? Is He convicting you about something? Let the Holy Spirit do His work. I encourage you to gather in corporate prayer and worship with others believers. Ask the Lord to prepare your heart as we finish November and prepare for Advent 2023.

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 at midnight.

Keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Dear Praying Friends~Do you ever feel “threadbare”? As I continue to ask the Lord to “pour” me out into the world for His glory, I often feel empty. That “emptiness” is the reminder to get back into my “prayer chair” with the Lord to allow Him to fill me up again. I hope that you have a special place where You meet with the Lord regularly. This is not a time to run on “empty.” Ask Him to fill you again with His Spirit. We will continue to meditate and pray from John 1:5&14 this month along with other scriptures about God’s light. Let’s keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns! Blessings~Gina

Monday, November 13, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Daniel 2:22

Prayer Pointer: We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer Fuel: Lord, I know that You dwell in absolute LIGHT. You are the LIGHT. Please continue to reveal Your deep and profound truths to me so that I can walk with You more nearly and love You more dearly. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Where do I need more Holy Spirit courage to walk with the Lord?

As You Have Time: Read Daniel 12:10

Tuesday, November 14, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,1 Corinthians 4:5

Prayer Pointer: Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is to expect nothing, to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when nobody praises me, and when I am blamed or despised. It is to have a blessed home in the Lord, where I can go in and shut the door, and kneel to my Father in secret, and am at peace as in a deep sea of calmness, when all around and above is trouble. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer Fuel: Lord, as I pray for Your Church and my brothers and sisters around the world, help me to do this with a clean heart. I know that my life is not yet perfected to the image of Jesus and that You continue to work in me. Help me to view others with Your grace, mercy, and love. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Continue to meditate here: Where do I need more Holy Spirit courage to walk with the Lord?

As You Have Time: Worship Song for Today: Gratitude by Brandon Lake

Wednesday, November 15, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Psalm 94:1

Prayer Pointer: Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer Fuel: Lord, I recognize You as a jealous and avenging God(Nahum 1:2) Who fiercely loves Your Church. Thank You for fiercely loving me and for fighting for me that I will bring forth the image of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Continue to meditate here: Where do I need more Holy Spirit courage to walk with the Lord?

As You Have Time: Listen to Our Battle Strategy by Max Lucado

Thursday, November 16, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Psalm 4:6

Prayer Pointer: Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things! ~Andrew Murray

Prayer Fuel: Let Your Light shine upon me and my brothers and sisters across the world. The only true “prosperity” is in the abundant life that You provide through Jesus Christ. Help us to walk in Your light today! (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Continue to meditate here: Where do I need more Holy Spirit courage to walk with the Lord?

As You Have Time: Worship Song for today: Shine a Light

Friday, November 17, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Psalm 44:3

Prayer Pointer: Humility is nothing but the disappearance of self in the vision that God is all. ~Andrew Murray

Prayer Fuel: Lord, help me to understand in a greater way that the victory does not come in my own strength. It is Your Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17) that I am to wield in the spiritual battles that I face. You have won the victory over sin and death at the Cross. Thank You! (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Continue to meditate here: Where do I need more Holy Spirit courage to walk with the Lord?

As You Have Time: 7 Bible Verses about the Sword of the Spirit

Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2023: Read John 1:5,14

Prayer Pointer: The highest glory of the creature is in being only a vessel, to receive and enjoy and show forth the glory of God. It can do this only as it is willing to be nothing in itself, that God may be all. Water always fills first the lowest places. The lower, the emptier a man lies before God, the speedier and the fuller will be the inflow of the diving glory. ~Andrew Murray

As we come to another weekend, consider our journal question this week one more time and compile your thoughts. Do these thoughts inspire any further prayer?

I encourage you to take time this weekend for corporate prayer and worship. Take time to rest in the Lord. Keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, November 20, 2023 at midnight.

Dear Praying Friends~Are you dealing with disappointment? God uses all of this to help us to grow and to be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus. As He sends refining fire over His Church, it is for our good and for His glory. It may be painful, but God knows us best and cares about what is best for His children. We will continue reading and praying from John 1:5&14 every day this month. In addition, we will also pray from the scriptures about God’s light. Let’s keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns! ~Blessings, Gina

Monday, November 6, 2023: Read John 1:5&14, Psalm 119:105

Prayer Pointer: The image of refinement is something God touches on again and again in His Word. He is the true Refiner. We are His silver. ~Kay Arthur

Prayer Fuel: Lord, I believe that Your Word is a lamp unto my feet to guide me in Your ways. Help me this week to spend time in Your Word, meditating on it and applying it. Help me, Holy Spirit, to understand God’s Word in a deeper way so that correct paths become clear. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do I consider testing as a valuable part of my Christian life?

As You Have Time: Read Psalm 66:10-12

Tuesday, November 7, 2023: Read John 1:5,14, 1 John 1:7

Prayer Pointer: Continued from Monday’s post: And the fire is the fire of His making, for through His fire our Refiner will perfect an awesome work, a divine work. ~Kay Arthur

Prayer Fuel: Lord, thank You for dying for the forgiveness of my sins. As Your possession, I continually ask for the help of Your Holy Spirit so that I can walk in the light as You are in the light, purified from all sin. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: What test of faith am I experiencing?

As You Have Time: Worship Song for Today: When Trials Come by Keith and Kristen Getty

Wednesday, November 8, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Isaiah 5:20

Prayer Pointer: Continued from this week’s previous posts: He will take what is impure and make it pure. He will take what is dull and make it beautiful. ~Kay Arthur

Prayer Fuel: Lord, woe is me when I don’t choose to walk in Your light. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for the conviction and grief I feel over sin. Thank You, Lord, that You have died for the forgiveness of my sin. Help me to choose Your light over darkness, Your goodness over evil, Your sweetness over bitterness. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider this question again: What test of faith am I experiencing? Keep talking to God about it.

As You Have Time: What Are The Five Purposes? (Getting Through What You’re Going Through) ~Pastor Rick Warren

Thursday, November 9, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Psalm 84:11

Prayer Pointer: Continued from this week’s previous posts: He will take what is of potential value and reveal its actual value. He will transform us into treasure. ~Kay Arthur

Prayer Fuel: Lord, I worship You today as my sun and my shield. Help me, Holy Spirit, to walk in a way that is blameless before God. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider this question again: What test of faith am I experiencing? Keep talking to God about it.

As You Have Time: Read and meditate on the lyrics of Jesus Paid It All; Listen to Jesus Paid it All by Kim Walker-Smith

Friday, November 10, 2023: Read John 1:5,14,Psalm 90:8

Prayer Pointer: Continued this week’s previous posts: We want to understand all this well–because the good fire of our loving Refiner is burning. It burns for your good and His glory. ~Kay Arthur

Prayer Fuel: Thank You, Lord, for Your light that reveals my sin. Thank You, Lord for dying for the forgiveness of my sins. When You expose my sin, help me to allow Your Holy Spirit in to do HIs work of conforming me to Jesus. (add your own prayers) Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Think/Journal/Apply: Consider this question again: What test of faith am I experiencing? Keep talking to God about it.

As You Have Time: Read 6 Ways the Holy Spirit Transforms Our Lives

Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11, 2023: Read John 1:5,14

As we come to another weekend, I encourage you to take time to rest in the Lord. Gather with other believers in corporate prayer and worship. Take time to review where we have been this week and keep talking to the Lord about any test of faith you are facing. Keep praying: Show Us Your Glory, Lord as Your Light Dawns!

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, November 13, 2023 at midnight.

Dear Praying Friends, As we continue to pray into 2023, I sense that God is coming as a mighty “flood” and we will see the outpouring of His Holy Spirit that many of us have been longing for. Our world desperately needs this outpouring and it has to start in His Church. Ask the Lord to prepare your heart to receive all that He is sending. This month’s posts will focus on God’s light coming! Every day we will read John 1:5&14 and then scriptures about LIGHT! Please keep praying with me this month: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as YOUR LIGHT DAWNS! Blessings, Gina

Wednesday, November 1, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Ephesians 5:13

Prayer Pointer: Be sure…that your faculty of wonder is used in holy things; let your astonishment bless God. ~Charles Spurgeon

Prayer “Fuel”: Father, as You pour out Your Holy Spirit across Your world, help me to submit to all that You are doing in my life to conform me to Your Son Jesus. Even though Your discipline can be difficult for a season, I know that You love me and always want what is best for me. Help me to say “YES” every time You knock on the door of my heart! (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as YOUR LIGHT DAWNS!

Think/Journal/Apply: Is my heart closed to the Lord in any area? If so, why? Pray about this.

As You Have Time: Listen to the podcast Am I Completely Surrendered to Christ? with Pastor John Piper

Thursday, November 2, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; 1 Thessalonians 5:5

Prayer Pointer: …there is always a place for fasting and fervent prayer when we face stubborn challenges that seem to refuse to leave us, as well as the problems that seem to mock us. ~from 5 Prayer Pointers from Nehemiah

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as a child of the light, help me to walk in a way that glorifies You. I am no longer a child of the darkness because You have delivered me out of darkness and into Your glorious light. (1 Peter 2:9) I desire to walk in greater fellowship and intimacy with You. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as YOUR LIGHT DAWNS!

Think/Journal/Apply:

Who does God say that you are? Make a list about who you are in Christ. Here are some thoughts to start with:

• I am a child of God
• I am fearfully and wonderfully made
• I am clean
• I am loved
• I am a new creation

As You Have Time: Worship song for today: Who You Say I Am

Friday, November 3, 2023: Read John 1:5,14; Proverbs 4:18

Prayer Pointer: A quote by Martin Luther goes as follows, “If I should neglect prayer for a single day, I will lose a great deal of the fire of faith.“

Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help me to walk in Your paths of righteousness today, shining ever greater for Your glory. Use my life as You will so that Your purposes for my life will be fulfilled. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as YOUR LIGHT DAWNS!

Think/Journal/Apply: There are endless ways to spend time with God, but today, find time to do one of the things you love with God and journal about your experience.

As You Have Time: Make a list of the ways you enjoy spending time with God. Here are a few ideas:

• Solitude?
• Silence?
• Nature?
• Worship?
• Community?
• Fasting?
• Studying His Word?
• Creating Art?
• Journaling?

Saturday & Sunday, November 4 & 5, 2023: Read John 1:5,14 again

Take some time this weekend to review where you have been with the Lord this week. You may want to look back at the posts for the week to see if there is anything else the Holy Spirit will tell you. I encourage you to take time for corporate worship and prayer this weekend.

Next Bible/prayer prompts will be up on Monday, November 6, 2023 at midnight.

Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as YOUR LIGHT DAWNS!

Blessings, Gina