Bible in a Year:
This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.
Are people still praying for me?
That was one of the first questions a missionary asked his wife whenever she was allowed to visit him in prison. He had been falsely accused and incarcerated for his faith for two years. His life was frequently in danger because of the conditions and hostility in the prison, and believers around the world were earnestly praying for him. He wanted to be assured they wouldnt stop, because he believed God was using their prayers in a powerful way.
Our prayers for othersespecially those who are persecuted for their faithare a vital gift. Paul made this clear when he wrote the believers in Corinth about hardships he faced during his missionary journey. He was under great pressure, so much that he despaired of life itself (2 Corinthians 1:8). But then he told them God had delivered him and described the tool Hed used to do it: We have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers (vv. 1011, emphasis added).
God moves through our prayers to accomplish great good in the lives of His people. One of the best ways to love others is to pray for them, because through our prayers we open the door to the help only God can provide. When we pray for others, we love them in His strength. Theres none greater or more loving than He.
How do you love others with your prayers? In what ways can you encourage prayer for those who are persecuted for their faith?
Loving and Almighty God, thank You for the amazing gift of prayer and the ways You move through it. Please help me to pray faithfully for others today!
For help in your prayer life, read Jesus Blueprint for Prayer at DiscoverySeries.org/HJ891.
Worked at 2 VA hospitals in the 80’s. They were hell holes on steroids.
Been at Dover when the dead where coming in during Iraq war
Volunteered at Walter Reed on the amputation ward during the Afghan war , Ward 52, “The Snake Pit”.
Been volunteering at W.R. for 5 years until they closed us down cuz of Covid.
God bless our military.
God bless our president.
I held my nose to vote for this man, now I’m broken glass. Love this man.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
All rested and ready to take on the new week?
Did you get any news coverage of your big events?