Lifestyle of Prayer: Spirit of the Lord

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Spirit of the Lord

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him — the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD — and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.”
Isaiah 11:2

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  This week we will focus on some qualities of the Spirit of the Lord as Isaiah describes the Spirit resting upon Jesus!  As you pray, pray that your life would represent the Spirit of the Lord resting upon you on a daily basis.  Pray each day for the individuals of the church congregation you attend as well as for the body of believers that meet together. 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time praying about each day’s specific focus on what is new.  With that focus in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past year.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Spirit of Wisdom.  Pray that God’s Spirit would fill you with His wisdom as you seek His face.  “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”  Ephesians 1:17

Tuesday: Spirit of Understanding.  Pray that you would always look to the Spirit of God to gain necessary understanding of the things of God.  “But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.”  Job 32:8

Wednesday: Spirit of Counsel.  Pray that you would allow the Spirit of God living in you to always be your wonderful counselor.  “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”  John 14:26

Thursday: Spirit of Power.  Pray that your witness for Jesus would be filled with great power through His Spirit in you.  “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”  2 Timothy 1:7

Friday: Spirit of Knowledge.  Pray that you would always seek true knowledge that can only be found through the Spirit of the Lord.  “To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit.”  1 Corinthians 12:8

SaturdaySpirit of the Fear of the Lord.  Pray that your life would constantly exhibit a fear of the Lord that comes from His Spirit.  “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.”  Acts 9:31

Lifestyle of Prayer: All Things New

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: All Things New

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
Revelation 21:5

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  This week we will focus on some of the aspects of being made new.  Whether you feel new or not, if you have been adopted into God’s family He has made, and continues to make, you new!  As you pray, pray that you would not only experience the newness of being in Christ but that you would share that newness on a daily basis.  Pray each day for the individuals of the church congregation you attend as well as for the body of believers that meet together. 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time praying about each day’s specific focus on what is new.  With that focus in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past year.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: New Command.  Pray that you would live out this new command that your love would not be ordinary, but would be Christ-like.  “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  John 13:34-35

Tuesday: New Life.  Pray that the new life you experience in Christ would compel you to share that message with others.  “‘Go, stand in the temple courts,’ he said, ‘and tell the people the full message of this new life.’” Acts 5:20

Wednesday: New Teaching.  Pray that you would always be prepared to give an explanation of the teaching of Jesus that you follow.  “Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, ‘May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?’”  Acts 17:19

Thursday: New Covenant.  Pray that you understand fully the competence you have been given to share the new covenant with others.  “He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant — not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”  2 Corinthians 3:6

Friday: New Creation.  Pray that your life as a new creation in Christ would not be held back by a past that has been forgiven.  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”  2 Corinthians 5:17

Saturday New Attitude.  Pray that the removal of your old self will be complete as you live fully in a new attitude when you allow Christ to complete a renewing of your mind.  “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  to be made new in the attitude of your minds.”  Ephesians 4:22-23

Lifestyle of Prayer: Christmas Purpose

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Christmas Purpose

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6

“’She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:  ‘The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ — which means, ‘God with us.’”   Matthew 1:21-22

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  This week we will focus on some scriptures regarding the birth of Jesus and the names He was to be called.  Pray each day for the individuals of the church congregation you attend as well as for the body of believers that meet together. 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time praying each day for godly wisdom in applying that day’s “unity” quality for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the other “one anothers” in your life.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Wonderful Counselor.  Pray that your relationship with Jesus reveals His presence, the Wonderful Counselor, living in you.  “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”  John 14:26

Tuesday: Mighty God.  Pray that your life submits fully to the authority and might of God.  “But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”  Luke 22:69

Wednesday: Everlasting Father.  Pray that your life shows a trust in an eternal Father and Savior.  “’I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’”  John 8:58

Thursday: Prince of Peace.  Pray that you would seek peace with God who desires to bring all people to peace with Him through Jesus.  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:14

Friday: Jesus.  Pray that you completely experience the cleansing power of the name of Jesus who came to save His people from their sins.  “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners — of whom I am the worst.”  I Timothy 1:15

SaturdayImmanuel.  Pray that your life is a constant reminder to those around you that God is with us and has come to help His people.  “They were all filled with awe and praised God. ‘A great prophet has appeared among us,’ they said. ‘God has come to help his people.’”  Luke 7:16

 

 

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Unity (Revisited)

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Unity (Revisited)!

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

A year ago we began this “Lifestyle of Prayer” emphasis with a 40 day focus on praying people by name.  Next week we will return to a season of praying for one another by name, but I want to lead into that with a return visit to a prayer focus on Unity.  Save this guide to use in conjunction with the following weeks of individual names.  This week we will focus on different aspects of unity from God’s perspective.  It seems nearly everyone loves the idea of unity, if people would just agree with me — really we just want conformity, not unity.  Real unity comes when we decide it’s all about what God says, wants, and desires and not about me!.  Use the suggestions each day but most of all allow God’s Word to soak into your life and direct how you pray and who you pray for.  As you pray, pay attention to any changes and/or actions God would be calling you to make in that area.  Pray for a unity of spirit among believers in general and among your church family in particular.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.

 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” 
Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV)

Please spend time praying each day for godly wisdom in applying that day’s “unity” quality for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the other “one anothers” in your life.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Unity of mind.  Pray for a unity of mind among the people of God so that the work of the kingdom is not hindered.  “Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the LORD.”  2 Chronicles 30:12

Tuesday: Unity of life.  Pray for unity in the families of our congregation and in the family of our congregation so that life together will be “good and pleasant”.   “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”  Psalm 133:1

Wednesday: Complete unity.  Pray that your pursuit of complete unity in Christ would help others to see Jesus and the love of God in you.  “I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”  John 17:23

Thursday: Unity of spirit.  Pray for a unity of spirit among our church family that is based on our following Christ Jesus..  “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus.” 
Romans 15:5

Friday: Unity of faith.  Pray for the maturity to get along with one another as we mature into a unity of faith through our knowledge  of, and relationship with, Jesus.  “until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”  Ephesians 4:13

Saturday Perfect unity.  Pray for a Christ-like love which will hold together in perfect unity all of the godly characteristics that God calls you to “put on” in your life.   “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” 
Colossians 3:14

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Jesus (Week 2)

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Jesus!

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:15

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:19-20 

A Lifestyle of Prayer should be just that — a lifestyle, not simply an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  It is my prayer that these weeks of “topical” prayer guides have been training and equipping you in the practice of prayer.  This week we finish a two-week series of praying about who Jesus is, or should be, in our life.  Over the two weeks we are using many of the titles/descriptions of Jesus found in the gospel of John.  As you are growing in the practice of prayer, I also encourage you to grow in the practice of journaling your prayers, your requests, your praises, and make note of how you see God working in each.   As you pray, listen for what God would have you to do.  Pray each day for the individuals of your church congregation as well as the body of believers who meet there.  Continue to use the prayer guides/lists from the past weeks.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time each day praying about how God describes who Jesus is through the gospel of John.  With that in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past weeks.

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: The Gate.  Pray that you would recognize Jesus as the gate that must be entered through in order to be saved.  “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.”  John 10:9

Tuesday: The Good Shepherd.  Pray that you would always know Jesus as the good shepherd who laid down his life to protect you from the judgment to come.  “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”  John 10:11

Wednesday: The Way.  Pray that you would follow Jesus fully as the way in which you should go.  “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”  John 14:6

Thursday: The Truth.  Pray that you would know Jesus as complete truth.  “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”  John 14:6

Friday: The Life.  Pray that you would have life itself through your relationship with Jesus who is life.  “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”  John 14:6

SaturdayThe True Vine.  Pray that you would remain attached to Jesus as the true vine that provides the life and nourishment that you need.  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.”  John 15:1

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Jesus (Week 1)

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Jesus!

But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:15

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:19-20 

A Lifestyle of Prayer should be just that — a lifestyle, not simply an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  It is my prayer that these weeks of “topical” prayer guides have been training and equipping you in the practice of prayer.  This week we begin a two-week series of praying about who Jesus is, or should be, in our life.  Over the two weeks we will be using many of the titles/descriptions of Jesus found in the gospel of John.  As you are growing in the practice of prayer, I also encourage you to grow in the practice of journaling your prayers, your requests, your praises, and make note of how you see God working in each.   As you pray, listen for what God would have you to do.  Pray each day for the individuals of the church congregation you attend as well as the body of believers who meet there.  Continue to use the prayer guides/lists from the past weeks.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time each day praying about how God describes who Jesus is through the gospel of John.  With that in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past weeks.

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Lamb of God.  Pray that you would know Jesus as the Lamb of God who was sacrificed to pay for your sin.  “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'”  John 1:29

Tuesday: Son of God.  Pray that the presence of Jesus in your life causes you to testify that He is God’s Son.  “I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.”  John 1:34

Wednesday: Messiah.  Pray that you would both believe and tell others that Jesus is the anointed one that God has promised.  “The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (that is, the Christ).”  John 1:41

Thursday: Son of Man.  Pray that you would recognize the depth of understanding God has of you through the role of Jesus as the Son of Man.  “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”  John 1:51

Friday: Bread of Life.  Pray that you would be filled with the life-sustaining bread that is Jesus.  “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.'”  John 6:35

SaturdayLight of the World.  Pray that you would constantly walk in the light that is Jesus as you follow Him with each step you take.  “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”  John 8:12

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Turn To God!

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Turn To God!

“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 
2 Chronicles 7:14

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:19-20 

A Lifestyle of Prayer should be just that — a lifestyle, not simply an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  It is my prayer that these weeks of “topical” prayer guides have been training and equipping you in the practice of prayer.  This week we will pray about turning to God as we humble our self, pray, and seek His face.  As you pray, allow God to change you to be more like Jesus each day.   As you are growing in the practice of prayer, I also encourage you to grow in the practice of journaling your prayers, your requests, your praises, and make note of how you see God working in each.   As you pray, listen for what God would have you to do.  

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time each day praying about how God would have you respond to that day’s “turn to God” focus.  With that in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past weeks.

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: With A Whole Heart.  Pray that you would turn to God with your whole heart as you obey His commands.  “If you obey the LORD your God and keep his commands and decrees that are written in this Book of the Law and turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”  Deuteronomy 30:10

Tuesday: In Worship. Pray that your remembering God’s work in your life would lead you to turn to Him in worship.  “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him.”  Psalm 22:27

Wednesday: For Healing.  Pray that you would turn to God in every life situation where healing is needed.  “They will turn to the LORD, and he will respond to their pleas and heal them.”  Isaiah 19:22

Thursday: For Salvation.  Pray that you would always turn to God for your salvation, understanding that there is no other way.  “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.”  Isaiah 45:22

Friday: For Mercy.  Pray for the courage to turn to God for mercy when His Spirit convicts you of wicked ways and evil thoughts.  “Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts.  Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.”  Isaiah 55:7

Saturday In Repentance.  Pray that you would turn to God in a manner that shows a complete change of direction because of your faith in Him.  “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”  Acts 20:21

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Turn From . . . !

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Turn From . . .!

“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 
2 Chronicles 7:14

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:19-20 

A Lifestyle of Prayer should be just that — a lifestyle, not simply an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  It is my prayer that these weeks of “topical” prayer guides have been training and equipping you in the practice of prayer.  This week we will pray about turning away from some things that God categorizes as “wicked ways”.  As you pray, seek God’s face as He instructs you on things to turn away from.   As you are growing in the practice of prayer, I also encourage you to grow in the practice of journaling your prayers, your requests, your praises, and make note of how you see God working in each.   As you pray, listen for what God would have you to do.  

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time each day praying about how God would have you respond to that day’s “turn from” focus.  With that in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past weeks. 

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Worthless Things.  Pray that God would help you to turn away from the worthless things in your life that continue to receive the worship He deserves.  “We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God.”  Acts 14:15

Tuesday: Darkness.  Pray that you would allow Jesus to fill you with His light so you may turn from all deeds of darkness.  “I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God.”  Acts 26:18

Wednesday: Godless Chatter.  Pray that you would pay close attention to what you hear and say,  deliberately turning  from godless chatter.  “Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge.”  1 Timothy 6:20

Thursday: Wickedness.  Pray that you would turn from all wickedness so that your confessing the name of the Lord would bring Him glory.  “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”  2 Timothy 2:19

Friday: Error.  Pray that you would be open to correction in order to turn from any error that you may be following.  “Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.”  James 5:20

SaturdayEvil.  Pray that you would live above reproach and turn from all evil, and all appearances of evil, in order to exalt the great name of Jesus.  “He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.”  1 Peter 3:11

 

Lifestyle of Prayer: Speech!

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Speech!

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.”  
  James 3:2

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:19-20 

A Lifestyle of Prayer should be just that — a lifestyle, not simply an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  It is my prayer that these weeks of “topical” prayer guides have been training and equipping you in the practice of prayer.  This week we will pray about our speech and the way we use our words.  As you are growing in the practice of prayer, I also encourage you to grow in the practice of journaling your prayers, your requests, your praises, and make note of how you see God working in each.   As you pray, listen for what God would have you to do.  

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Please spend time each day praying about, and writing down, how God would have you live out that day’s aspect of speech.  With that in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past weeks.

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Gracious Speech.  Pray about the connection God makes between a pure heart, gracious speech, and those you are friends with.  “He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.”  Psalm 22:11

Tuesday: Powerful Speech.  Pray that you would recognize that speech with real power comes from God and His Word.  “Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.”  Acts 7:22

Wednesday: Truthful Speech.  Pray that your speech is always truthful so that the power of God is heard in it.  “. . . in truthful speech and in the power of God . . .”  2 Corinthians 6:7

Thursday: Excel in Speech.  Pray that the quality of your speech would be noted as something you excel in.  “But just as you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”  2 Corinthians 8:7

Friday: Exemplary Speech.  Pray that the example you set in your speech would cause others to look up to you.  “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”  1 Timothy 4:12

SaturdaySound Speech.  Pray that your speech would be considered sound and above reproach so that no accusation would have cause to stick.  “In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”  Titus 2:8