Isaiah 62 Fast

Today through May 28th, many Christian prayer networks representing more than a million Christians will be praying for Jerusalem and the nation of Israel for an historic breakthrough of God’s purposes among the Jewish people. This prayer event is being described as a “global solemn assembly” as well as a “global Esther moment” and draws inspiration from Isaiah chapter 62 that describes God setting watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. Check out the website Isaiah62Fast.com for more detailed information. As always, check out current prayer times at the Greater Peoria House of Prayer website—gphop.org—if you would like others to pray with locally. Now that’s something to pray about!

WBNH Share 2023

Over the last couple of years, while working on Prayer Point and other projects, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know the staff at WBNH. Jim, Keith, Daniel and Carla—as well as the many volunteers—are not only wonderful people and fellow Christians, but truly dedicated to the mission of bringing distinctly Christian radio to central Illinois. This week, during Share 2023, WBNH could use your support to continue this vital ministry—a ministry that is 100 percent listener-supported by folks just like you. Your financial contribution ensures that thousands of people throughout central Illinois continue to hear about Jesus Christ. So be sure to call in, and thank you for supporting such an important ministry in our community. Now that’s something to pray about!

The Father’s Love

While concluding His prayer in John chapter 17, Jesus makes a remarkable statement. It’s almost as if He saved the most powerful idea for last. In verse 26, while speaking to His Father, He says: “I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” Did you catch that? Our Lord prays that the very same love He knew and felt would be in His disciples—followers like me and you. Imagine how different our life would be if we knew our Father’s love for us and others in the same way Jesus did. Friends, let’s make it our aim this week to ask for this love to fill our hearts and motivate all we do. Now that’s something to pray about!

Jesus Lifts Up Peter In Prayer

“Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail...” (Luke 22:31-32). Jesus knew that Peter was going to deny Him. But what He wanted Peter to know was that He had his back in prayer. How reassuring! The same God who knows you and I are going to fail Him at times—because we all do—also covers us His prayers. Friend, no matter how weak you may feel your faith is today, always know that Jesus is in Heaven praying for you. Consider taking a moment today to thank Him for not only saving you, but carrying you to the end with His fervent intercession. Now that’s something to pray about!

That They All May Be One

As we continue to look at Jesus’ prayer in John chapter 17, we must pause to reflect on His request of the Father for unity. In verse 21, John records Christ praying “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Interestingly, Jesus links the unity of His followers with the world believing in Him. Friend, make it your prayer this week to ask for the same spirit of unity to be expressed in your home, local church and even throughout the world among Christians in every nation. As we become one, those who do not yet believe in Jesus begin to believe. Now that’s something to pray about!