“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers” Ephesians 1:15-16
E.M. Bounds wrote, “Our praying, however, needs to be pressed and pursued with energy that never tires, a persistency which will not be denied, and a courage which never fails.”
The Apostle Paul is a great example of a man of God who was a man of prayer. We are given many examples in scripture of Paul exhorting believers to pray. We are also given many examples of Paul the prayer warrior. Paul had a bull dog determination when it came to prayer and we should have the same mindset. Our hearts should be burdened and broken with a desire to pray. O to have a burning flame within that awakens us in the middle of the night to come boldly to the throne on the behalf of many!
Dear Friend Let's Pray!
I. Capital Baptist College- Let’s continue to ask God to provide all that is needed for this wonderful and powerful work to be continually moving forward as they look towards the fall of 2014. Capital Baptist College is a Ministry of Woodlawn Baptist Church-Bowie, Maryland-Pastor William Tyson.
II. Military Families- It is tough on the soldiers and it is tough on their families back home this time of the year. Let’s pray that the families will stay strong as their loved ones are away protecting our freedom. Pray for a hedge of protection around the soldiers and their families.
III. Church Plant in Starkville, Mississippi- Shining Light Baptist Church- This request should get us fired up to pray! Let’s lift up Pastor Jimmy Banks and Lighthouse Baptist Church as well as bro. John Harvey as they begin this wonderful work. The first service (Lord willing) will be February 16, 2014. Let’s Pray for God’s hedge of protection and that God will provide all that is needed for this exciting new work!
IV. Salvation- A dear friend of mine has been praying for the salvation of his daughter Michelle.
V. Muck Brown Cancer- He is a Christian friend of a dear friend of mine. They were in the military together. Bro. Brown had his bladder removed a year ago, now the cancer has moved to the brain. His attitude is great.
VI. Bro. Jeremy Davis- Old Pathway Baptist Church, Ga.- These are his request- "Asking all my friends to pray for me! The Lord has allowed me to step in as our youth leader. Please pray that The Lord will touch." "I was in the bus ministry for 7 yrs and I love it. "God has opened this door for me." " Please pray- our teens needs Jesus to."