“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Hope!

“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)

“But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.  My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.”
Psalm 71:14-15

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 the hope that we have in Jesus Christ!  As you pray, pray that your life would reflect this hope to the people around 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 a characteristic of true Hope.  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: Hope of the Nations.  Pray that your hope remains in the name of Jesus.  Pray that the people of the nations would know the hope of Jesus.  “In his name the nations will put their hope.”  Matthew 12:21

Tuesday: Hope of the Resurrection.  Pray that you would always hold fast to the hope that you have because of the resurrection of Jesus.  “I stand on trial because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead.”  Acts 23:6

Wednesday: Hope that doesn’t Disappoint.  Pray that all disappointment would be dispelled because of the hope  that you have through the love of God poured into your life.   “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”  Romans 5:5

Thursday: Overflowing Hope.  Pray that your life would overflow with joy and peace because of the hope of God’s Spirit within you.  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13

Friday: Hope of an Inheritance.  Pray that you would clearly see  the incredible  hope that is yours through your inheritance as a child of God.   “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.”  Ephesians 1:18

Saturday:  Professed Hope.  Pray that you would always make the most of every opportunity to profess to others the hope you have In Jesus.  “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”  Hebrews 10:23