The realization of the divine presence
is the inflexible condition of a right engagement of spirit
in the exercise of private prayer.
– David McIntyre
Author: Brian
Follower of Jesus, Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Pastor
Prayer Quote of the Week
There is no way that Christians, in a private capacity,
can do so much to promote the work of God
and advance the kingdom of Christ
as by prayer.
– Jonathan Edwards
Prayer for the Ukraine
I have been posting prayer guides for America for the past few weeks. This week, here is a prayer guide for Ukraine as they hold elections this Sunday:
- Churches – ministry to the hurting, needy, struggling, and fearful
- Ministry to refugees/families fleeing areas of violence
- Ministry in the violent areas, safety and protection
- Many people to come to know Christ in the midst of the turmoil
- End to the violence (here is the latest), peaceful resolution to the tensions
- Peaceful national elections Sunday – clear integrity of the results, peaceful acceptance and embrace of the results
Current
A weekly collection of current news and issues in the church, country, and world.
Osteenification and What It Portents – Hank Hanegraaff (Patheos)
Believe Schmalieve – Mike Wittmer
Disbelief in Hell is a Luxury of an Affluent Society – Michael Kelley
Sermon Songs: Isaiah 11
Our hope is in the coming King
The Branch and yet the Root
Who died & rose this hope to bring
The Branch will bear much fruit
He’ll rule with wisdom and with might
He’ll judge with righteousness
Fear of the Lord is his delight
Away with wickedness!
He’ll end the strife, bring in the peace
And all will know the Lord
From violence and the curse – release
Eden will be restored
The remnant comes from all the earth
From every century
Together we’ll proclaim his worth
For all eternity
– From a sermon on Isaiah 11
(To the tune of “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”)
Passion Passages
The Lord’s Passion For Us
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness
and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
– Colossians 1:13-14 (ESV)
Prayer Quote of the Week
Prayer – secret, fervent, believing prayer –
lies at the root of all personal godliness.
– William Carey
Prayer for the American Church
Today we continue our focus on praying for our nation. Last week we prayed for the American people. Today we want to focus on praying for the American Church. Again, I have used parts of Isaiah 1-10 that apply to the church as a guide:
Revival – Isaiah 1:10-18
Pray for repentance; hearts and actions given completely to the Lord
Awe of God – Isaiah 6
Pray for reverence, praise, confession, amazement, and availability
Trust – Isaiah 8:11-14a
Pray that we would trust in the Lord in all things in midst of the fear around us
God’s Word – Isaiah 8:20
Pray for a commitment to God’s Word in the midst of the compromise around us
Hope – Isaiah 9:6-7
Pray that we would walk in the hope of our King in the midst of the despair around us
Sermon Songs
We recognize our Savior Lord
Who died, now lives today
Our debt is paid, our hope restored
Our sins are washed away
Gripped by the gospel now we live
Pouring persistent prayer
We humbly hear, gratefully give
Rejoicing in His care
– From a sermon on the characteristics of a godly woman
(To the tune of “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing”)
Ministry Monday
Here are some good posts on mentoring future leaders:
Avoiding Short Lived Ministry – Kevin DeYoung
Looking For A Few Fat Men – Tim Challies
Mentoring Future Leaders: A Priority For Your To-Do List – Chris Bass (GC)
Brian J. Mikul 