Praying For Health

Praying For Health

Prayer Point 152 - January 15, 2024

With winter in full swing, sicknesses such as colds, flus, RSV, COVID and more are making their seasonal rounds. As Christians, I believe we are to pray in faith for health, healing and even protection against sickness. The words of the apostle John come to mind. In 3 John 1:2 (NIV), he writes: “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” What if we chose to be a praying friend just like the beloved disciple was? Let’s lift up not only ourselves, but our families, church communities, classmates, coworkers and others the Holy Spirit places on your heart. Prayer always makes a difference, and it just might keep you and others healthy this winter. Now that’s something to pray about!

Sticking With The Vision 2024

Sticking With The Vision 2024

Prayer Point 151 - January 8, 2024

Sometimes we think that because a lot of time has passed, and that things have gotten harder, or that our ability to feel connected with God seems more difficult, that somehow we went wrong. The truth is, however, that hardship is simply part of the journey. All the trials we go through are necessary for where God is taking you and me. Let me encourage you to hold fast to the vision God has given you, and not to give up. If no new instructions have come, then nothing has changed. He still wants you to do what He has called you to do. Keep being salt and light, loving your neighbor, serving the church and loving Jesus. By the grace of God, let’s stick with the vision He has given us. Now that’s something to pray about!

Prayer Resolution 2024

Prayer Resolution 2024

Prayer Point 150 - January 1, 2024

My first Prayer Point for the new year is typically about making a prayer resolution for the upcoming year. In 2024, however, I’m encouraging you to take it a step further. What if we all not only recommitted to having a time of prayer and Bible study each day, but also committed to praying prayers of great faith. What are some of the greatest needs in your life, the breakthroughs needed in your family, the miracles needed in the community—even around the world? What if we targeted these things consistently throughout the year in our prayers? Let’s resolve to pray with great faith in 2024. Who knows? This time next year we might just have a few more testimonies of God’s miraculous intervention. Now that’s something to pray about!

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Prayer Point 149 - December 18, 2023

Like many of you, this is my very favorite time of the year. I still vividly remember as a youngster waking up on Christmas morning to a brand new original Nintendo gaming system. It was the greatest gift a young 80s kid like me could have ever received. Looking back, now with my own kids, I see what made everything so special—it wasn’t just the gifts, but having my parents and siblings there with me. This week, prayerfully keep in mind that the greatest things are not things at all, and the best present is the presence of God and loved ones. Keep Jesus first, and your loved ones close and truly it will continue to be the most wonderful time of year. Now that’s something to pray about!

Praying To Be A Blessing This Christmas Season

Praying To Be A Blessing This Christmas Season

Prayer Point 148 - December 11, 2023

In the spirit of giving this Christmas season, what if we all took some time to ask God to place a special person, family or organization on our hearts that we could bless. It could be a simple prayer such as “God, is there anyone on your heart that should be on my heart during the holidays?” Remain open to who and what He may speak to you about. Many people could use a handwritten letter, a phone call, a meal with a loving family, help buying gifts and so much more. Let’s be led by the Holy Spirit to help make this Christmas as wonderful as possible for those God places on our hearts. I can think of no better time of year to be a blessing and share the love of Jesus than during Christmastime. Now that’s something to pray about!