DAY 25 – March 5th – Married Junk And All
Scriptures: Hebrews. 4:12–16; Ephesians 5:25
Michael tells Tony, “Marriage is not some buffet where you get to pick and choose what you want; you married her junk and all.”*
Life, commitment, marriage, parenting, career, etc. are not a buffet where we get to pick what we enjoy and leave the rest behind. We are in a covenant with Christ; in marriage and in life as the Bride of Christ, for richer, poorer, better or worse, sickness and in health, rested, tired, happy, sad, and so forth. The blessing is that we do life together, guided and guarded by the hand and heart of God when we pray.*
The best thing you can do together as a couple, as a family, as friends, as neighbors, as co-workers, is pray together and pray for one another. Nothing leaves a blessing like hearing someone pray over you, nothing brings unity like two or more praying together, locking their prayer shields and taking ground away from the enemy.*
Examine your attitude about some of your relationships and responsibilities. Write down anything that you have ignored because you just “did not want to deal with it.” If you have had a “buffet mentality,” write down some of the areas you have been turning a blind eye or hard heart toward. Remember who the real enemy is—it is not your spouse, your children, your pastor, your boss, or any of the people you are praying for! Ask God to examine your heart and point out the areas you need to address in prayer and compassion. Be brave; ask Him to shine His light in the dark places that you would rather not deal with, but know that you can because of Him. Ignoring even one area of your life gives Satan a place to hide and harbor.*
Write down a Scripture or prayer for each of these areas as they come to mind. Give grace and mercy in these areas as God heals and restores (Hebrews. 4:12–16).*(Kathy Branzell)
Pray:
- Pray that the church will be a living force of love in the earth today.
- Pray that the disciples of Christ will be known by our love for one another and the loving-kindness of the Lord that leads to repentance.
- Pray that members of the church and yourself show love through deeds that touch the lives of the unsaved, unchurched and unsure.
- Repent from demonstrating the letter of the law rather than the Spirit of liberty and love.
- Pray for marriages.
Linda Fegins , The Prayer Leader
DAY 26 – March 6th – Warriors Fight on Their Knees
Scriptures: Psalm 69:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Clara continues in prayer, “Raise up warriors who will fight on their knees.”
Sometimes the most difficult part of the fight is to stay on our knees. In our impatience or pride, we may think that we have diagnosed the problem and know just how to fix things. But the truth is that we don’t know what we don’t know. Only God knows every detail—the past, present, and even the future. Only God knows the intention of the heart and mind behind the decision and situation, who the victim is and where the fault really belongs.*
Staying on our knees keeps us from charging in and making the situation worse in our ignorance. Write down your prayer requests and ask God to give you insight and instructions. In situations where you feel anger, frustration, or other negative feelings, ask God to deal with your emotions and attitudes. Stay on your knees and ask the questions, “What does love require? Are my desires self-serving or God-serving?”*
Write down how you would want to be treated if the tables were turned. Would you be willing to change the tire of the man who wanted you thrown in jail? God can only raise you up if you are willing to stay down on your knees in humble prayer (Psalm 69:13).*(Kathy Branzell)
Pray:
- Repent of failing to show acts of kindness to those who mistreat or offend us or our love ones.
- Repent of withholding mercy and love out of judgment and vengeance.
- Pray that believers and you grow in grace, mercy and love to make an impact in the lives of others and in the world.
- Pray that the fruit of the spirit will abound in you and in and through the church.
- Pray for the physically disabled. Pray that they will be surrounded with loving friends and family; for physical stamina and healing; for financial burdens of therapy and special care, and that they will love and honor God.
Linda Fegins, The Prayer Leader
#1 by sepkje lind on March 5, 2016 - 10:31 PM
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May the Holy Spirit help me to continue and not grow weary,Amen