PRAY’11, DAY 11: Teenagers

January 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment

January 11, 2011

Praise
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.-Isaiah 40:30-31

We praise you, God for your goodness and for the gift of life and for allowing us to see a new year! We praise for the youthful energy and unstoppable faith of those in their teens.

Reflect
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.-Proverbs 4:23
We pray for the young person in our lives, we pray for their ability to focus on you, God and for their ability to make choices that will bring them life and joy. If you are a teenager reading this,realize how what you see,read or hear influences your attitudes and behavior. Are there habits or things in your life right now that make it hard for you to follow God?

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.-Psalm 145:18
Realize that you are not alone or abandoned, God is near.

Admit (and Ask)
What are deepest desire of your heart? What dreams do you have for your future? Share them with God. Ask God to direct you and make you strong in Him.

If you are a parent of a teenagers or a child approaching the teen years, what are your concerns for them? Submit these to God. What are your hopes for them? Give these to God. Today we join you in praying for your child as they grow through this transition into adulthood and figure out who they are or want to be. Admit or Confess your need for God.

Yield
We submit our teenagers (say his or her name out loud) and ask for your spiritual, physical protection. May they grow in grace and truth, ready to serve God and others.

Whatever age you are, let go of trying to make it on your own, and go into the new year with God-confidence. And everyday say:”more of you,Jesus. In my life. More of you! Amen”

Thank you for coming along with us during these past 11 days of prayer.
Have a blessed, hopeful New Year…

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PRAY ’11, DAY 8: The Local Church

January 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Praise

Praise God for his creativity, for the manifold gifts and talents and diversity in the “Body of Christ.” Thank God for people who are willing to share themselves to be the hand, feet and heart of God in the world.

Reflect

“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”

-Ephesians 2:19-22

Admit (and Ask)

Lord God, we pray for a revival. Begin with our heart. Please help us remember that it is your work and for your glory, not ours. Guide us on how to share the good news of salvation and eternal life in you! Unify us in your love. Teach us how to serve and meet the needs of our neighbors. Give us a heart for people. Help us to claim the authority to teach and to disciple all people in your name!

Yield

Surrender agendas, and plans for our church to God. What has he called us to do in this particular community and at this particular time…? We are open to God as he leads us in our service to our congregation and the local community.

Amen

Next: January 9-The Sick and Broken hearted

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