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Need a Good Night’s Sleep?

Need a Good Night’s Sleep?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who need to lie down and sleep in peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Insomnia can result in going to sleep too late, waking up too early, or a combination of the two. Sleep deprivation can result in a host of health-related issues. Some people would give anything for a good night’s sleep.

Proverbs 3:5 (ESV) says,

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding..”

The psalmists tells us in Psalm 4:8 (ESV) what happens:

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

Sleep and dwelling in safety are a winning combination.

These verses bring hope and comfort to the sleep deprived.

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Calling Out to God!

Calling Out to God!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for all those who call out to you in prayer.

Prayer is having a conversation with God.

John Denver wrote, “Talked to God and listened to the casual reply,” in his song, “Rocky Mountain High.”

Listen to the psalmist’s heartfelt plea and the confidence he has in God in Psalm 4:1-3 (ESV):

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?
How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.”

How is God prompting you to pray? Pray for as long as you need.

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Healed and Raised!

Healed and Raised!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who rejoice when they heard about a healing and a life restored. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God used Peter to heal a man. Then God used him to bring a woman back to life.

We learn about the first in Acts 9:32-35 (ESV):

“Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, ‘Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.’ And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.”

According to the notes to the English Standard Version of the Bible, the name Tabitha is an Aramaic name that is translated as Dorcas in Greek. The name means gazelle. This woman’s story is found in Acts 9. People were mourning her loss when Peter arrived. What follows is found in Acts 9:40-42:

“But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, ‘Tabitha, arise.’ And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.”

News spread fast. Thank God for Peter’s ministry to those in need. Give thanks.

Could you be called to minister to those in need?

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Saul’s Life in Jeopardy!

Saul’s Life in Jeopardy!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who need a means of escape. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When Saul became a believer and started to defend Christ, his opponents decided to seek vengeance.

Luke describes what happened in Acts 9:23-25 (ESV):

“When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him, but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him, but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.”

Saul eluded capture. This incident is reminiscent of what happened in Joshua 2:15 when Rahab helped two spies flee Jericho by rope. In both cases, God provided a means of escape.

Pray for those believers who need to flee to safety.

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Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus!

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose lives are dramatically changed after encountering Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Paul experienced a complete turnaround. He went from persecuting the church to preaching Christ. It seems the more people challenged Saul, the more God used him to confound his opponents.

Luke tells how God used Saul in Acts 9:20-22 (ESV):

“And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, ‘Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?’ But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.”

The people knew of Saul’s reputation. When he became a believer and started to advocate for Jesus, his previous allies became angry.

Are you willing to defend the faith?

George Duffield wrote the song, “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Ye Soldiers of the Cross” that begins:

“Stand up, stand up for Jesus
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.”

Is it time for you to stand up for Jesus?

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Me? Help New Believers!

Me? Help New Believers!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those God sends to help new believers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Saul imprisoned believers and was there when Stephen was killed. As despicable as Saul was, God had a plan. After Saul was blinded on the road to Damascus, Ananias, a man who was reluctant to deal with Saul because he knew his reputation, heard from the Lord.

We learn the story in Acts 9:15-19 (ESV):

“But the Lord said to him [Ananias], ‘Go, for he [Saul] is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.’ So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’ And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; and taking food, he was strengthened.”

Even though Ananias was reticent, he was available to be used by God.

Tend to shy away from helping new believers?

Be open and willing to be used by God.

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