Rhythms of Grace

Dear Praying Friends, I just went into our local detention center to share Bible Study with the women detained there. We spoke about Luke 9:51-62 and I found a number of prayer themes there that I’d like to explore this week and next. Jesus had his face set towards Jerusalem and it made me wonder where I am to set my face. Let’s keep pressing in and pressing on in prayer. It is a difficult and challenging season, but God never leaves us nor forsakes us. Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Monday, June 23, 2025: Luke 9:51

Prayer Pointer: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”  ― Corrie ten Boom

Prayer Fuel: Lord, You were resolute in what You were called to do. Help me and help my brothers and sisters to hear Your voice and to be resolute in the plans that You lay before us. Let us honor You in every word and deed…(add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: Where is God calling You to stand firm? Are you battling fear?

As You Have Time: Standing Firm in Faith

Worship Song for Today: I Will Wait for You

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Next Bible/prayer prompt will be posted on Monday, June 23 at midnight. I hope you can get some rest this weekend…until then

Dear Praying Friends,

After the excitement of answered prayers, I am ending this week with some weariness. I’m reminded that life is filled with both mountains and valleys and that the Lord is the Lord of both. I have often thought about the scripture about seed falling to the ground and dying and then bringing forth life. (John 12:24) I have sometimes related this to times when I feel weary, discouraged, disheartened. It has often been a pattern in my life that when seasons seem to “die”, coming to an end, those places can serve as a gateway to a greater harvest. If you are battling weariness or discouragement today, use that as launching place to cry out for more of God’s presence and power. I believe He loves to “refill” our cup over and over again. The Nation and the world are difficult right now. Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Friday, June 20, 2025: Another very familiar scripture about the love our Heavenly Father: John 3:16

Prayer Pointer: When a man has no strength, if he leans on God, he becomes powerful. ~D.L. Moody

Prayer Fuel: Lord, I sometimes take for granted the love that You have for the world and for me. Your love caused You to give Your most valuable possession, Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank You, Jesus, for Your willingness to come among us to make a way for us to be right with God. Yours is the greatest gift of all time. Help me to remember that today and everyday. Help many all over the world to hear of You today and to accept Your wonderful gift. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What might I be missing by resisting rather than embracing my current season? 

As You Have Time: Choose another revival prompt and pray on!

Worship Song for Today: Doxology by Shane and Shane

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Next Bible/prayer prompt will be posted on Monday, June 23 at midnight. I hope you can get some rest this weekend…until then

Dear Praying Friends,

Yesterday I mentioned that sometimes answers take time. But then sometimes answers seem to come instantly and supernaturally. I still believe that even the “quick” answers come from patiently praying when the answers don’t feel quick. This week, I asked God for a “divine appointment” and it appeared in a fantastic way. But He reminded me that this “divine appointment” came on the shoulders of many prayers that were prayed into some relationships. We don’t know how each even seemingly “small” prayer can be the platform upon which much greater things can be built. So keep on praying! Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Thursday, June 19, 2025: Another scripture about the love our our Heavenly Father: Joshua 1:9

Prayer Pointer: …the God who spoke the universe into existence, the God who raised Jesus from the dead, the God who has parted seas and moved mountains—that same God is with you. And with Him, all things are possible. -Our Daily Verse

Prayer Fuel: Lord, thank You for Your reminder that You are always here for me. I am not alone. You don’t expect me to be strong and courageous in my own power, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank You, Holy Spirit for coming to bring the presence of God into my life and into the lives of my brothers and sisters everywhere. Help each of us to be strong and courageous.(add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What circumstances and relationships in your life could use more peace, solutions, and ultimately humility?

As You Have Time: Choose a revival prompt and pray on!

Worship Song for Today: God of Every Grace

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends,

Sometimes answers take time! I was thinking today about the last 40+ years that the Lord has been inspiring me to pray for my city. It is hard to believe that it has been that long. And here I am today and the burden remains. I want to remind you to continue in prayer even when things seem long and difficult. Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025: A scripture about the Father’s love: 1 John 4:8

Prayer Pointer: If your desire is to experience God, if you long to live in communion with him, you need look no further than the truth that he is pursuing you. To experience him is simply to let him in. To love him is simply to receive his love. Intimacy with God is as pure and simple as breathing.- First 15

Prayer Fuel: Lord, You are love. Help me to love the way that You love. Help me to know you more and to love you more. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What does friendship with God mean to you?

As You Have Time: Consider choosing two prayer points from our summer prayer calendar and continuing with more prayer.

Worship Song for Today: Everything

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends,

I have several mechanical problems this week and they are reminding me of something I taught the kids in VBS last week: DON’T WORRY! Maybe you need this reminder, too! Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025: A scripture about the Father’s love: Proverbs 4:11-12

Prayer Pointer:

The Bible tells us that God will meet all our needs. He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass with the splendor of lilies. How much more, then, will He care for us, who are made in His image? Our only concern is to obey the heavenly Father and leave the consequences to Him.

Charles Stanley

Prayer Fuel: Thank You, Heavenly Father, for correcting me so that I become more like Jesus. Help me to submit to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in my life.(add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: Where do you sense God is bringing correction to your life right now? How can you be obedient?

As You Have Time:

3 Ways to Prevail in Prayer

Worship Song for Today: Behold Our God

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends,

Prayer is most importantly about a relationship with a Heavenly Father Who loves us. But as we pray for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done, we are engaging in an ongoing battle to bring His light into dark places. Because we have just celebrated Father’s Day this week, I’m going to meditate on the Father’s love for me and I hope you will pray right along. Even though sometimes prayer is difficult, let’s persevere. Thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Monday, June 15, 2025: A scripture about the Father’s love: Psalm 103:13

Prayer Pointer: Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that He’s sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped.~Charles Stanley

Prayer Fuel: Thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your compassionate heart for me and all my brothers and sisters everywhere. Some days I get so tired in this world. Help me to look to You for the strength and the courage needed to continue to serve Your Kingdom. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What kind of father did you have and how did he influence you?

As You Have Time: Take some time for silence as we start the week. Take a deep breath and as you release it, let God know that You want to release your cares to Him.

Worship Song for Today: An “Oldie” but Good song: Behold What Manner of Love

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends, As we approach another summer weekend,perhaps you are planning a camping trip or a barbeque. It is Father’s Day weekend so let’s lift up fathers everywhere. Let’s continue to ask God to bring “redemption” to every hurting place. He has told us to continually pray for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done. I encourage you to take some time to rest this weekend, but to remain prayerful in your rest. Consider reviewing some of the posts from this past week and praying from those prompts again. Let’s worship Him today and let’s keep asking God to help us to be tenderhearted and compassionate. And thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Friday, June 13, 2025: A scripture about redemption: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Prayer Pointer: Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize, and condemn, but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort. – Samuel Chadwick

Prayer Fuel: Thank You Lord for being my wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. Help me, help my brothers and sisters everywhere to walk as Your redeemed. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: In yesterday’s post we asked “What is your redemption story?” How do you see God continuing to write that story today?

As You Have Time: Pray for your CITY and Transformation for cities.  Peaceful Communities: Lord, as we pray for our own communities, we also pray for communities where there is much unrest. Please guide those who govern every community with wise counsel so that they will respond as You desire. Please protect our communities from the plans of the evil one. Amen.

Worship Song for Today: God of This City

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends, On Wednesday, June 11 (yesterday), I asked the children in VBS what they learned about God. One little boy raised his hand and profoundly said,”Light overcomes darkness.” Out of the mouths of babes! I think that is what “redemption” is all about…God’s light overcoming the darkness of sin. As I have shared my faith with many children this week, it has brought me back to my “childlike” faith, too. Praise the Lord! I am redeemed and if you have accepted His gift, you are redeemed, too! Let’s worship Him today and let’s keep asking God to help us to be tenderhearted and compassionate. And thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Thursday, June 12, 2025: A scripture about redemption: Titus 2:14

Prayer Pointer: The Bible teaches that through faith and grace, anyone can find renewal and purpose. Embracing redemption means accepting forgiveness and moving forward with hope. It’s a journey that leads to freedom and a deeper understanding of God’s love. ~Biblegen.com

Prayer Fuel: Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself for me so that I can be redeemed from lawlessness and made pure. I belong to You and I ask You to help me to be zealous for the good works that You have prepared for me to do here. Please open the eyes of my brothers and sisters everywhere and help them to bring Your redemption, too. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What is your redemption story?

As You Have Time: Each week through the next National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, 2026, I encourage you to pray for our Nation. Today, as you are able, please take a moment and pray for GOVERNMENT. You can find our “I Can Pray for My Nation” prayer calendar that includes prayer prompts for all areas of our American culture here. You can join others in daily prayer calls with the National Day of Prayer Task force here.

Worship Song for Today: If you are struggling with identity, this song is posted for you today: I Will Change Your Name

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends, As I continue meditating on what “redemption” means, I love the fact that Psalm 130:7 (featured below) tells us that God’s redemption is plentiful. I believe that God is generous with redemption and He uses us to bring redemption to many places. Let’s keep asking God to help us to be tenderhearted and compassionate. And thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025: A scripture about redemption: Psalm 130:7

Prayer Pointer: “Jesus Christ did not come into this world to make bad people good; he came into this world to make dead people live.” ~Lee Strobel

Prayer Fuel: Lord, thank You for Your plentiful redemption. Open my eyes to the places where I can bring Your redemptive touch in difficult places. Let me see Your world with Your eyes. Please open the eyes of my brothers and sisters everywhere and help them to bring Your redemption, too. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: What are some ways you can bring redemption to a hurting world today?

As You Have Time: Here is a free download of our Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar. I created it for “Children in Prayer for America”, a ministry of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. It is suitable for families of all ages. Consider choosing 2 topics on the calendar today and adding additional prayers to your day.

Worship Song for Today: Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor (so beautiful and true!)

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina

Dear Praying Friends, As I continue meditating on what “redemption” means, there are some places in my life that I definitely feel need a redemptive touch from the Lord. Do you have places where your heart has grown hard? With the world events, it is understandable. But God wants us to have clean and teachable hearts. He wants to touch our hearts of stone to replace them with hearts of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26) Let’s keep asking God to help us to be tenderhearted and compassionate. And thank you for your continued prayers for nation and neighbor. I also invite you to join me in continued prayer with this month’s theme:

Tuesday, June 10, 2025: A scripture about redemption: Ezekiel 36:26

Prayer Pointer: Your current circumstances are part of your redemption story He is writing. ~Evinda Lepins

Prayer Fuel: Lord, thank You for paying the ultimate price for our redemption. Help me, help my brothers and sisters everywhere to be truly grateful for the redemption that You provide. You see the places where my heart may be hard and resistant to Your redemption. Please show me clearly the parts of my life where I need to turn things over to Your redemptive touch. Help my brothers and sisters everywhere in the same way. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD! HELP US TO THRIVE IN 2025 AND HELP US TO STAY CLOSE TO YOU IN THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS!

Think/Journal/Apply: Do you live more by the “Me” plan or “God” plan? Explain.

As You Have Time: Pray for the Nation of Central Asia.
A woman recently accepted Christ, but her brother found out about her faith and began to persecute her. Pray for her safety and that her brother will come to Christ.
~Every Home for Christ.

Worship Song for Today: I Speak Jesus

For more prayer “fuel” for your summer months: Summer “Pray and Play” prayer calendar

Blessings to each of you, Gina