July 18th, 2023

A reminder to pray, as one, for all; loved ones, believers, local churches, marriages, families, nations, Ukraine, Russia, those in authority & for Israel’s peace.

“Father, I’m troubled & down in the dumps, as many of Your loved ones I pray for are (Ps. 42:11; John 14:27; 1 Peter 5:9).”

“I’m going to stop singing the blues. I’m going to fix my eyes on You, Lord, & line my thoughts & actions up with Your Word.

(Ps. 91:1; 55:22; Rom. 12:2).”

“I’ll obey Your Word & count it all joy when I’m in various trials. I’ll rejoice in the Lord always, even when I don’t feel like it.

(James 1:2; Phil. 4:4).”

“I come to You Jesus, weary, knowing I’ll find rest & peace as You’ve promised & proven.

(Heb. 4:10-11; Ps. 37:7).”

Thank you for praying with me.

“I tenderly turn into Your gentle & humble heart & find rest for my weighed down soul, in Your tranquil presence. You’ve chosen me to grow in Your gentle & humble heart & to help others grow in the same.

(Mt. 11:28-30; Exodus 33:14).”

“Strengthen me to have much confidence in Your leadership & to be faithful & obedient, doing my best to cooperate with You.

(Col. 1:11; Ps. 130:7-8).”

“I know from my experience & from Your Word that when I rejoice in the Lord, who dwells inside of me, You put Your joy & strength into my heart & mind & that puts a smile on my face.

( Neh 8:10; Heb. 1:8-9).”

“Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore brothers & sisters be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing Your labor’s not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor. 15:57-58) Amen.”