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A Prayer to Practice by Nicolet Bell Just like physical training strengthens our bodies, spiritual training strengthens our hearts and faith. The habits we repeat daily become second nature, shaping our reactions and responses when pressure comes.In today's episode by Nicolet Bell, she encourages us to consistently practice prayer, gratitude, worship, and scripture reading. When we implement habits, they become our spiritual reflexes—helping us stand firm and respond with faith in life’s big moments. God uses the quiet, unremarkable moments of obedience to prepare us for greater challenges and opportunities ahead. Reference: 1 Timothy 4:8 Prayer: Father, help us to not be afraid to put in the practice of spiritual discipline. We know that the quiet, ordinary moments are preparing us for the big moments and the challenges we will face. Show us when and where we need to put the reps in, knowing that we don’t work to earn our salvation but we do work out our salvation, each day drawing closer to you. In Jesus name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for God to Continue the Good Word He Has Started by: Gina Smith Parenting doesn’t end when our kids become adults—it simply changes form. In this episode from Gina Smith, we reflect on the truth of Philippians 1:6 and the lifelong process of trusting God to continue His good work in our children. From the early days of learning that every child is uniquely created, to the complex seasons of parenting adult children, this devotion reminds us that God is the one shaping their hearts and guiding their growth. Reference: Philippians 1:6 Prayer: Father, thank you for the promise that you will complete the good work that you have begun in my children, in me, and in our family. Help me to rely on you as you grow my children into their new roles as adults and help me to not have expectations or make everything about me. Help me to be able to patiently step back and allow them to learn and grow as adults and help me to continue to grow and learn in my new role as mom of adult children. I want it all about you and your work in their lives, and not about me and what I hope our relationship might look like. Amen LINKS: Connect with Gina Smith How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for God to Keep You The short letter of Jude—only one page in most Bibles—packs profound truth for believers. Today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin dives into the first few verses in Jude and she remind us that those who belong to God are called, beloved, and kept. The word “kept,” or “preserved” in the King James Version, speaks of God’s continual care and protection over His people.To “preserve” means to safeguard, protect, or maintain. Unlike our own imperfect efforts to keep things in order, God never fails to keep what belongs to Him. Reference: Matthew 6:34 Prayer: Father, thank you for keeping me and thank you for keeping my children. Left to myself I know I would never, left to myself I know I would never be able to stay. There's too much sin still in my heart and it's prone to wonder from you. The knowledge that you will preserve me, that you will guard me and keep me from stumbling, brings me so much peace. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for When You Feel Like Your Prayers Aren't Being Answered Have you ever prayed for something and felt like God wasn't answering? Today's episode by Nicolet Bell takes us through the words of Psalm 34. We are reminded that God always hears our prayers—though not always in the way we expect. True prayer draws us closer to the heart of God, shifting our focus from seeking the gift to desiring the Giver. Reference: Psalm 34:4 Prayer: Father, help me to believe that you hear and respond to my prayers. Help me to trust in your character even when life doesn’t go the way I want or expect. I release my expectations to you and trust you with the outcome of my requests. Strengthen my faith by the power of your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Listen in on the special interview with Christy Nockels & Nicolet Bell. Christy is a worship leader and a mom and on this special episode she shares how God used seasons of motherhood, stillness, and surrender to birth lullabies that are now ministering to families around the world. Christy opens up about her songwriting process, the inspiration behind her album A King Who Never Sleeps, and how music and prayer shape her home. This episode is a gentle, grace-filled reminder that peace is found in presence—and that Jesus meets us in the unseen moments of parenting. I know you are going to love it! LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Learn more about Christy's ministry & music Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Not Hit the Panic Button What does it really mean to bring everything—big or small—to God in prayer? In today's episode by Nicolet Bell we look at Philippians 4:6 and we are reminded that Paul, who had every reason to be anxious, encourages us to pray in every situation with thanksgiving. Prayer is not our last resort—it’s our first and best response. As John Wesley once wrote, “Prayer is our grand means of drawing nearer to God.” Reference: Philippians 4:6 Prayer: Father, help me to seek you in prayer daily as my first and best response. Please help me not to hit the panic button until I speak to you. I trust that you will meet me when I come to you in prayer, helping me release my anxieties and exchanging them for thankfulness. Show me how to make praying for my family a priority. In Jesus’ name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for Living a Righteous Life What does it really mean to “live to righteousness.” At first glance, living for what is right can seem restrictive or dull — especially in a world that values self-gratification and personal freedom. Today's episode by Christie Thomas reminds us that living for Jesus isn’t a burden; it’s freedom. Living for Jesus brings freedom from regret, freedom to choose wisely, and freedom to walk in peace and purpose. Whether you’ve followed Him for years or just discovered His grace, this episode reminds us that God redeems lost years and invites us daily into a life of hope and holiness. Reference: 1 Peter 2:24-25 Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for bearing my sins and your body so that I might die to sin and live for righteousness. Please forgive me for the times I've lived for sin instead of righteousness. Fill me with your power so I can make choices that honor you and show love to the world. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Christie Thomas Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for Our Children to Apply Themselves Diligence is not relentless busyness, but as faithful perseverance in small, steady steps. Today's episode by Tara L. Cole reminds parents and students alike that diligence is not about perfection or speed, but about showing up faithfully. Like Noah building the ark over decades, steady obedience and daily persistence bear fruit over time. Reference: Proverbs 10:4-5 Prayer: Lord, may our children apply themselves a school year and be diligent. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Tara L. Cole Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Finish In a culture that often prizes speed and instant results, what if we chose to slow down, stay focused, and trust God to bring His work in us to completion. In today's prayer by Nicolet Bell,we look at the story of Solomon completing the temple — a dream that began in the heart of his father, King David. Though David longed to build a dwelling place for God, the Lord chose Solomon to carry out the task. Instead of being resentful, David prepared his son for success by gathering materials, providing detailed plans, and encouraging him to serve God with an undivided heart. Reference: 1 Kings 6:14 Prayer: Father, I thank you for the example of Solomon to show us what hard work and perseverance looks like. His commitment to begin and finish a task, his assignment from you is an incredible witness to us. Help us to stay focused on the tasks you have given us. Guard us from distractions and sluggishness. I am confident that you who began a good work in me will carry it out to completion. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does this teach us about prophecy in the church?Prophecy existsNT Prophecy does not stand equally with the Scriptures.NT Prophecy is for: Edification & Strength, Conviction, Comfort, Bold ProclamationWe need to be extreme careful with the gift of prophecyEarnestly Desire Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 14:1 “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” Because prophecy helps us understand the Lordship of Jesus more clearlyBecause prophecy is a good gift that God gives to bless His ChurchBecause prophecy is a way that we can be used by God in a meaningful waySo,Pray God would give you the gift of prophecyPray that God would give others the gift of prophecy for the building up of the churchPursue prophecy by prayerfully opening yourself up to receive the gift, with humble willingness to fail as you learn. Our church is a safe space.Remember the NT gift of prophecy is about Jesus, not you.

Pray God's Word and watch your faith ignite. Pastor Steve Austin shares “Power Prayers” that renew the mind, break resistance, and unlock breakthrough in healing, family, and finances.   Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/6a6mt8w or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/   Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R  or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/    Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Friends, this conversation will stir your spirit and activate your prayer life. Pastor Steve Austin joins me to unpack his new book Power Prayers—a scripture-saturated guide with 140+ targeted prayers to cover healing, soul restoration, marriage, family, finances, and more. We dive into why praying God's Word is the most effective way to pray, how to “pray the promise, not the problem,” and why praying aloud strengthens faith as the Word gets into your hearing and renews your mind. You'll hear how the Holy Spirit led Steve to pen compassionate prayers for deep wounds and how bathing in scripture shifts heaviness into hope. If you've struggled to find the words, this will give you a strong foundation you can personalize and declare daily. I challenge you: before you scroll, go to the throne—read one or two prayers out loud each morning and watch your faith rise. Let's cultivate a lifestyle of prayer, agreement with the Word, and expectation for breakthrough. Get ready to ignite your devotional time and see the manifestation of the prayers you've been believing for. #powerprayers #prayinggodsword #healingprayer #breakthrough #scriptureprayers   **Connect with Steve** https://livinghopechaplaincy.com Purchase Power Prayers at https://a.co/d/734M2q2    **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/    Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu  or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499    **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org   **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others!  - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/   - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

A Prayer for Growth to be a Good Friend In today's episode, Monica Swanson shares practical wisdom for parents on how to harness the power of good influences to help children grow in character and faith. From the friends they spend time with to the media they consume, every influence matters. While we can’t control every outside factor, we can teach and model what it looks like to choose wisely and prayerfully. Reference: Proverbs 13:20 Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you would bring good and godly friends and influences into my child's life and protect him or her from ungodly influences. In 1 Corinthians 1533, we are reminded the bad company corrupts good character. From friendships to choices about entertainment, music, internet, and social media, I pray that my child would be attracted to good, wholesome, and helpful influences. Finally, I pray that my child would grow to be a good friend and godly influence in others' lives. Let him or her shine your light in such a way that others may see his or her good deeds and glorify their Father in heaven. That's from Matthew 5:16. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Monica Swanson Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Be Weak May we be moms who see weakness not as failure, but as an opportunity for God’s power to shine through. In today's episode, Brooke McGlothlin helps us see that we all have moments when we feel like we’re not enough — when the chaos, exhaustion, or guilt of motherhood makes us want to quit trying. But instead of glorifying our weaknesses and letting them drain our hope, we can use them to glorify God. Reference: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Prayer: Father, I confess to you that I feel so weak. I constantly wonder If the things that I do wrong on the daily with my children are going to cause them problems in the future But today I pray that you would help me to take heart Hold on But today I pray that you would help me to do something different Help me father to boast in my weaknesses and then be truly strong. May your strength Hold on. May the power of Christ rest upon me and for the sake of Christ help me to be content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for when I am weak then I am strong. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

[Prayer Title] Show Notes. Reference: Matthew 6:34 Prayer: Jesus, help me to focus on what you are doing right now. Open my eyes to see the ways that you are working and moving in my life and in the life of my children. Help me not to worry about tomorrow or yesterday, but to seek your face today. In your name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Learn to Love Yourself We all have moments when we struggle to see ourselves the way God sees us. Whether it’s our physical appearance, our talents, or our personality, it’s easy to let insecurity, comparison, or shame distort our reflection. But Scripture tells us something far greater: we are made fearfully and wonderfully made and intentionally crafted for good works.Today's episode by Rachael Adams is a reminder that when we accept who He made us to be, we can better love others as He commands. Reference: Ephesians 2:10 Prayer: Father, thank you for creating me in your image. Remind me of my inherent worth and significance in you. Help me to focus on my God -given identity traits and learn to appreciate who you've uniquely made me. May I see others as people also carefully crafted by you. Forgive me for finding fault with the work of your hands. In your name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Rachael Adams Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Release Competitiveness Those who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who humble themselves will be lifted up.In today's episode, @@nicolet_bell reminds us that we live in an ultra-competitive world where winning, achieving, and being seen as “the best” often take priority. But God invites us to live differently — to put others before ourselves and to let our humility point people toward Him. Reference: Luke 14: 7-11 Prayer: Lord, forgive me for allowing my pride and competitive nature to affect the way I treat other people. Enable me to lift them up, to help them recognize their worth. Replace my pride and selfishness with Your heart for others. Don’t let me look down on anyone. Help me to model this for my children and encourage them to respond in the same way. In Your name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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A Prayer for When Your Strength Runs Out Through exhaustion and feelings of failure, we can learn that peace doesn’t come from personal control or independence, but from resting in the power and grace of God.Today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin shares a powerful reflection on God’s strength and peace—illustrated by the vast, mighty ocean. Reference: Psalm 29:11 Prayer: Father, if I rely on my own strength, it will eventually fail. If I try to find my peace outside of you, I will eventually run out. Today and every day help me remember that my strength is in my relationship with you. You are my true source. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Extend Kindness Have you ever thought of the difference between being nice and living out true kindness rooted in Christ. Niceness leaves a good impression, but kindness leaves a lasting impact.In today's episode with Doris Swift, we are reminded that while our prayers may be imperfect, God uses them to shape us first and to display His mercy and kindness through us. Reference: Ephesians 2:7 Prayer: Father, thank you for your loving kindness toward us. Open our eyes to the needs of those around us so that we might extend kindness, show love, and share the message of hope in Christ with the world. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Doris Swift Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Be a Godly Empty Nest Mom Parenthood often brings with it fears—fear of repeating unhealthy family patterns, fear of failure, and fear of wounding the ones we love most. But Scripture reminds us that we are not defined by our past or bound by old habits.In today's prayer, Gina Smith reminds us that through seasons of raising young children and then learning how to love and support adult children, the temptation to fall back into fear and old ways remains. Yet God’s Word offers freedom: we are new creations in Christ. His Spirit empowers us to parent, love, and live in a way that glorifies Him, no matter what stage of life we are in. Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Prayer: Father, help me to live by the Spirit and to focus on the fact that I am a new creation and I don’t need to fear repeating patterns that are in my family. As I walk in this reality, please give me the opportunity to show my children what it means to be a new creation and be an example of what it means to live for you and be controlled by your Spirit. I want to leave the past behind and not be defined by what has happened to me or what I may have done. Please renew my mind, conform me into your image, and cause this transformation to be lived out in all that I do. My hope is in you alone. Amen LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Gina Smith Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Say Yes to Jesus' Invitation Jesus reminds us that apart from Him, we can do nothing. Just as a branch cannot survive without the vine, we cannot bear fruit without staying connected to Christ. IIn today's episode, Tara Cole reminds us that abiding in Jesus isn’t just a once-a-week practice, but a continual, life-giving connection that nourishes, strengthens, and sustains us. Reference: John 15: 4-5 Prayer: Jesus, thank you so much for your invitation to Abide in You. Help us to Abide in You and to stay connected to You constantly throughout the day so that we can do more than we could ever do on our own. Please strengthen us for what lies ahead in our day today. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Tara Cole Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Fill the Void Just like a home needs a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives need the firm foundation of Christ to endure trials and hardships.In this episode by Nicolet Bell, we’ll consider how building on Christ brings strength, hope, and community support in every season—and how to invite him to fill in the hidden voids of our lives, making us steady and secure in Him. Reference: Matthew 7:24-27 Prayer: Jesus, thank You for being with me even under pressure. Thank You for always holding me through the worst of times. Help me to build my life on Your foundation. With You, I can get through anything. Help me to trust You at all times. In Your name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for Help with Hard Decisions As parents, mentors, and believers, we’re challenged to nurture children’s spiritual growth with the same passion we give to academics or sports, trusting that God desires them to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with Him and with others. In today's prayer by Nicolet Bell we take a look at the story of Jesus at the temple as a child and how this teaches us about the spiritual capacity of children and how we can encourage their faith. Reference: Luke 2:41-52 Prayer: Lord, thank You for guiding me each day with Your Protection and Love. Help me with the hard decisions and when I’m not sure what to do next. I pray for Your Wisdom to live the best life I possibly can. In Jesus’s Name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Reap What You Sow Peace is one of the deepest longings of our hearts, and yet it can feel just out of reach—especially in strained relationships.In today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin, we explore how true wisdom is shown in the way we live and get along with others. It’s not always easy—just like tending a garden takes sweat, patience, and perseverance—but sowing peace is always worth the effort. God promises a harvest of righteousness for those who keep planting seeds of reconciliation, dignity, and honor. Reference: James 3:18 Prayer: Father, give me and my family the desire to do the right thing, even if the favor isn't returned, sowing seeds of peace in the dark, troubled places of our lives. Over time, Lord, we pray that you will grow those seeds, produce fruit that glorifies your name, and produce a harvest of righteousness in your people. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Love Your Neighbor Being a good neighbor is more than kindness—it’s a reflection of Christ’s love.Today's prayer by Rachael Adams explores Jesus’ teaching of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that love isn’t limited to those who are easy to care for, but extends to everyone God places in our path. Loving our neighbor means recognizing needs and acting in compassion, without bias or judgment. Reference: Mark 12:31 Prayer: Father, some people are easy to love, but others can be more difficult. Forgive me for not reaching out to my neighbors when I should have. Lead me to know when and how to help the people you have intentionally placed around me. No matter where I go or who I meet, help me to see each individual as a person to love and as an opportunity to fulfill your command to love my neighbor. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Release the Mess Motherhood can feel like hard, fruitless labor—pouring out everything and still ending up with empty hands and an empty heart. In today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin, we reflect on Peter’s exhausting night of fishing with no results and the moment Jesus asked him to try again. Against all odds, Peter obeyed and witnessed a miracle.. Reference: Luke 5: 1-9 Prayer: Jesus, I give this messy life to you. These messy kids, my messy attempts to be what they need, our messy, sinful responses to life. I give it all to you. Meet me here in these moments. Help me remember that you are what my kids really need and that I have access to you in prayer, both for myself and my kids, to give me the strength I need to keep going. Help me throw the nets out. Help me throw the nets out one more time. Thank you for hearing when I pray. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Release Expectations Discipling our kids rarely goes as planned, right? In today's episode, Nicolet Bell reminds us that parenting is a roller coaster, but God calls us to keep His Word central in family life and trust Him to work in the hearts of our children.Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that the Word of God should be woven into the everyday rhythms of our homes, even as our kids squirm, giggle, or pout. What matters most is that we are faithfully pointing them to Scripture. Reference: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Prayer: Father, remind us of the importance of impressing your word on our children. Help us to remember and talk about your word as a part of our daily rythmns and routines. Help us to be intentional in pointing our children to you. Help us to release our expectations of what this time will look like, putting our attention and focus on you alone. Give our children a hunger for your word. In Jesus' name, Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Combat Comparison Have you ever walked away from a playdate, a scroll through social media, or a simple conversation and suddenly felt like you or your family weren’t “enough”? Today's prayer by Nicolet Bell reminds us that comparison sneaks in quickly and quietly, leaving us unsettled, discontent, and distracted from the joy God desires for us. We reflect on Galatians 1:10 and the truth that we cannot seek the approval of people and the approval of God at the same time. Reference: Galatians 1:10 Prayer: Father, reveal to us who we are trying to please. In a world in constant comparison, help us to model for our children what it looks like to seek your approval, and yours alone. Guard our hearts and the hearts of our children so we might have sole devotion to you. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Even your faith can become a performance. If you love God but feel like you're always curating, producing, or proving, this recalibration will help you trade spiritual hustle for grace-rooted rest.You love God — but still feel like you're performing.Today's recalibration names the quiet ache that many high-capacity humans carry in silence: the pressure to “do faith” right. You serve, pray, and lead… but underneath, there's a haunting question: Is this really what grace feels like?This episode explores how even our deepest devotion can be hijacked by performance — not because we're insincere, but because we've been formed by a world that rewards doing more, giving more, and being more.From the disciples' debate in Mark 9 to Martin Luther's guilt-ridden striving, we unpack how even spiritual zeal can become another form of hustle — and what it means to return to rest, identity, and unearned love.You'll hear a deeply personal story, a powerful Henri Nouwen quote, and a raw reminder: God's not grading your output. He's inviting your return.Today's Micro Recalibration: Ask: Where has my faith felt like performance? Pray: God, strip away performance so I can rest in grace. Let this episode be the interruption that leads you back to grace — not as a concept, but as your lived reality.Episode Highlights Why even sincere faith can drift into performance — and how to spot itSigns your spiritual life may be more curated than connectedWhat Mark 9 reveals about the disciples' desire for status and exclusivityMartin Luther's identity crisis before the Reformation — and how grace freed himThe danger of spiritual comparison and “holy hustle” cultureThe difference between discipline and delight in your walk with GodHow performance-based faith disconnects us from presence, rest, and identityA deeply personal reflection from Julie's own season of spiritual image maintenanceHenri Nouwen's transformative quote on moving from belonging to the world → to belonging in GodWhy Identity-Level Recalibration isn't just for business or burnout — it's for your spiritual life, tooHow grace isn't earned through output — it's received in restResources: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri NouwenIf this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

A Prayer for a Servant's Heart One of the most powerful acts of humility recorded in Scripture—Jesus washing His disciples’ feet.In today's episode, Nicolet Bell helps us reflect on how this simple yet profound act shows us what it means to live with a servant’s heart. Jesus set the ultimate example of love, humility, and forgiveness.We are reminded that following Jesus means picking up the “towel” daily—choosing to serve and forgive, even when it’s uncomfortable. Reference: Psalm 139:7-12 Prayer: Father, I take such comfort in the fact that Even when I can't see my children, you can. There's nowhere they can go, nothing they can do, and no place they can hide, that they're outside the boundary of your love and your presence. Find them when they're in the dark and bring them into the light. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Connect with Nicolet Bell Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Make the Hidden Things Known Parenting young adults is a season marked by both joy and challenge. In today’s episode by Brooke McGlothlin, we explore the tension of releasing our children into independence while still feeling the weight of responsibility as parents.While we can no longer control their schedules, choices, or environments, God’s presence never leaves them. Even in places we cannot see or reach, He is there—leading, guiding, and holding them close. Reference: Psalm 139: 7-12 Prayer: Father, I take such comfort in the fact that Even when I can't see my children, you can. There's nowhere they can go, nothing they can do, and no place they can hide, that they're outside the boundary of your love and your presence. Find them when they're in the dark and bring them into the light. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Liturgy for a Heart of Hospitality How can we better welcome others into our lives and homes as Christ has welcomed us? Today's prayer by Abby Kuykendall is an invitation. Through prayer, scripture, and confession, we can be reminded that hospitality is not about perfection but about creating space for God’s love to be experienced by those around us. As we open our hearts and tables, we become reflections of the generous, welcoming God who first made room for us. Reference: Hebrews 13: 1-2 Prayer: Father, you are the epitome of hospitality. A God unlike any other. Your open arms and welcoming table invite all to come to you. You have made a home for us in your kingdom and provided everything we need. Help me to be disciplined in serving others and showing hospitality to all. I desire to reflect you. Open my heart to the needs of others and empower me to offer hospitality without hesitation. May my home be a place of comfort and solace so that no matter what circumstances people find themselves in, my table would welcome them just like the example you gave by welcoming us to your table. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Connect with Abby Kuykendall Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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A Prayer for Reconcilliation In today's episode by Gina L. Smith, we reflect on the ministry of reconciliation and how it applies to one of the most important relationships in our lives—our relationships with our parents. For years, family dynamics, unspoken pain, and even cultural labels cancloud how we see those who raised us. But Scripture calls us to view others not from a worldly perspective, but through the eyes of Christ.Parents are more than their shortcomings, and when we choose to see them with compassion, we open the door for healing, restoration, and peace. Reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 16-20 Prayer: Father, help me to see my parents through eyes of grace, not from a worldly point of view, but through your eyes. Help me to follow your example and be an ambassador of reconciliation. In the same way that I have been reconciled to you, being loved and forgiven unconditionally, I pray that I would seek that in my relationships , especially in my relationship with my parents. Help me to see the good they have done, and how you have sovereignly used them in my life, and not just those things that were not done perfectly. As I live this reconciliation and grace out, may those around you come to know you and be reconciled to you as well. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Connect with Gina Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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A Prayer to Bear Fruit What does it truly mean to bear fruit? In today's prayer by Nicolet Bell we will uncover why “fruit” is singular and how the Spirit works holistically in our lives. It is a powerful reminder that abiding in Jesus is the only way to bear fruit that lasts. Reference: John 15:5 Prayer: Father, reveal any areas of my life that aren’t bearing your fruit. Help me to submit to your careful and caring pruning hand. Help me to model this for my children. Empty me of myself and fill me with your Spirit, that I might bear your fruit. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer Not to Rush God’s timing is always intentional and perfect.Today's prayer by Nicolet Bell looks at the story of Jesus healing the blind man at Bethsaida. Rather than healing instantly, Jesus chose a gradual process—first partial sight, then complete clarity. This miracle serves as a powerful illustration of how spiritual growth often unfolds over time. Just as the disciples’ understanding of Jesus deepened step by step, our own faith—and the faith of our children—develops progressively, not all at once. Reference: Mark 8:22-26 Prayer: Jesus, thank You for walking with me daily through this journey of life. I know I need Your gentle reminders that developing maturity takes time for both me and my children. Give me patience as I work through the challenges of each day. Help me to release my frustration to You when I wish I were farther along in my spiritual walk than I am and to trust in Your faithfulness to transform me into Your likeness. In Your name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Cultivate Kindness Motherhood is filled with both chaos and sweetness. In today’s devotion, we reflect on the small yet powerful acts of kindness and those tender moments that remind us of God’s love. We are reminded that we don’t always need the perfect words or solutions when others are hurting. Often, presence, gentleness, and kindness speak louder than advice. Reference: Ephesians 4:32 Prayer: Thank you God for your loving kindness. Help me to respond to the needs of others with kindness every day in every way. Teach me to react with kind words and deeds instead of anger or frustration. Help me lead my children to be kind by example. Holy Spirit empower my children to share your kindness with those around them. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Share Joy Joy is contagious. Today's prayer written by Nicolet Bell reminds us that the true source of lasting joy is Jesus. When we root our joy in Him, our relationships become spaces where His Spirit overflows, bringing light and gladness to those around us. Reference: Philippians 4:4 Prayer: Father, today we rejoice in you. Help us to seek you as the fountain of joy in our lives. Help us to show up in our relationships with joy from your presence, not seeking our families to give us joy or fulfillment. May our children witness your joy in us and desire to be in relationship with you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Focus on the Now Jesus calls us to trust Him with tomorrow and let go of our need for control.Today's prayer by Nicolet Bell reminds of the importance of living in the present with God. Choosing joy means choosing presence—releasing regret, fear, or striving, and experiencing the fullness of God’s love today. Reference: Matthew 6:34 Prayer: Jesus, help me to focus on what you are doing right now. Open my eyes to see the ways that you are working and moving in my life and in the life of my children. Help me not to worry about tomorrow or yesterday, but to seek your face today. In your name, Amen. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer to Combat Jealousy Jealousy is a subtle but destructive force that can creep into our hearts and relationships. In today's episode, we look at King Saul’s jealousy of David, the “green-eyed monster” Shakespeare warned of, and how jealousy can consume us if left unchecked. Through personal stories—including a lesson from kids’ soccer trophies—we explore how jealousy separates us, while love and gratitude draw us closer to God and one another. Reference: Proverbs 14:30 Prayer: Jesus, forgive me for being jealous of others. Help me to remain humble and grateful for all the blessings in my life, and to rejoice when blessings come to others. Show me the warning signs when the green-eyed monster rears its ugly head in my or my kids’ hearts, and give me the wisdom to help them navigate those situations with grace. Lord, set my children free from jealousy so that they may see others as co-laborers for Christ, rather than competitors. In Jesus' Name, Amen. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Prayer for Comfort As I Anticipate the Next Season Have you ever sat in the bittersweet moments of parenting—when children begin to step into independence, and the reality of them slowly leaving home starts to set in?It’s in these tender seasons of grief and transition that God reminds us He is the God of all comfort, walking with us through each change. Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Prayer: Father, you are the Father of mercies and comfort. Thank you for allowing me the freedom to grieve and for promising that you are there to comfort and uphold me. I need your strength and comfort as my children get older, more independent, and eventually leave home. I want to glorify you in this transition, even though it is one of the hardest life changes. Please use me in the lives of others who might be going through a similar season. Help me to comfort others in the same way you have comforted me. Amen. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if hospitality wasn’t about a spotless home, the perfect meal, or curated moments—but simply about presence? A Prayer for an Open Door Today’s episode by Abby Kuykendall, we explore the beauty of opening our doors, fingerprints and all, and welcoming others the way Christ welcomes us. From Zacchaeus’ messy house to Matthew’s table full of “disreputable sinners,” Scripture reminds us that hospitality is about grace, not performance. Reference: Matthew 9:10 Prayer: Lord, you see the hearts of every mom juggling laundry, dinner, errands and little hands tugging at her all at once. You know the weight we carry when we feel like we have to do it all and do it perfectly. But you remind us in Hebrews 12, one, to lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely and to run with endurance the race that is set before us. Today we choose to throw off the heavy cloak of perfection that entangles us and instead fix our eyes on you. Our hospitable Lord who has prepared a table for us and invited us in. Teach us to work diligently, not for the applause, but out of love for you. Help us to see that an open heart matters more than a perfect home and that every act of service is holy when it's done for you. Let our homes be places of peace, our tables be places of welcome, and our lives a reflection of your open armed grace. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Abby Kuykendall: @abby.kuykendall Preorder her new book, Let The Biscuits Burn Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Pray God's Word for Our Children Often, our prayers as parents can feel reactive—born out of desperation in the middle of tantrums, challenges, or long days. But what if prayer became our proactive response instead of our last resort? That’s the invitation of today’s episode: to return to the heart of Million Praying Moms—praying God’s Word faithfully and intentionally over our children Reference: Psalm 139: 23-34 Prayer: Father, help us to not be afraid to pray bold prayers from our children. Help us to see the value of praying your word over our kids. Reveal to us the things in their hearts and our own that need to be brought out into the light and transformed into your likeness. Help us to carve out sacred time to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Turn my reactive prayers into proactive prayers on behalf of my family. Help us to be mothers that know that our help and strength come from you alone. LINKS:How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Welcome to Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia!Today's Message: How Do We Pray God-Centered Prayers? (Nehemiah 1:5-11) with Pastor Jordan FanaraIf you're new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card.We would love to connect with you this week!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/connect-cardYou can also download our Free app — which makes learning more or watching services even easier.» https://subsplash.com/immanuelbaptist/appIf you would like to join a Community Group, meeting twice a month in homes throughout metro Richmond, visit:» https://immanuelbaptist.org/community-groupsYou can learn more about us anytime at: http://immanuelbaptist.org/Giving remains available online. Thank you for your faithfulness, church family!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/give

In our 1 Kings reading we find Solomon's wonderful beginning as he loved Yahweh his God and offers a thousand cattle at Gibeon as a mark of thanksgiving to Almighty God, Solomon's Sovereign. King Solomon also married Pharaoh's daughter, who he loved deeply as the Song of Solomon shows. It was at Gibeon that the Almighty appeared to Solomon and him to ask from God whatever he desired. Solomon requests wisdom to rule the people of the LORD according to divine ways, indeed a wise choice indicating that Solomon already possessed, to a large extent, wisdom. In the understanding of human behaviour Solomon demonstrates that he was able to discern who was the true mother of the living child. His wisdom became legendary.In Jeremiah 30 we undoubtedly have a prophecy of the unprecedented horrendous time that was to come upon Israel soon - called "the day of Jacob's trouble". This term is an obvious allusion to Genesis 32. This is the time called, in Daniel 12, "a time of trouble such as never was". And Matthew 24 refers to it as "the time of great tribulation". The Jewish People call a time such as this 'The Dire Straits". It will be when the Russian confederacy under Gogue seeks the total destruction of Israel. However, they will be delivered . Read aloud and reflect on verses 8-11. The end result will be blessing in Messiah's Kingdom, verses 18-22. This time will be after the Almighty's wrath has been poured on the persecutors of His people.Mark 4 commences with the most fundamental of all parables - the Sower. We have seen, that it could be called the parable of the Soils. For God's Word tests the calibre of the soil. What type of soil will our Heavenly Father find us to be? Pray God that we may be found to be good soil! Then follows an explanation of why our Lord uses the parabolic method. It was to reveal truths to the responsive and conceal them from the reprobates (Psalm 78 and Isaiah 6). Next follows the parable of the Lampstand, its only purpose, like that of disciples, is to give light, ie testimony. The progress of the Gospel is like seed multiplying. In the parable of the Mustard Seed we learn that small beginnings can have powerful ends. Jesus calms the storm on the sea of Tiberius showing him to be the Son of God - read Psalm 104 verses 23-32. Pause and ponder the power of the message.

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God hasn't changed; Weakened nature of mankind; Connecting the biblical message; Tree of Knowledge; Revelation; Answered prayers; Holy Spirit?; Emotion?; Hebrews; Bondage; Between Kadesh and Shur; "Abimelech" = father king; Son of God?; Exposing corruption; Temples; Relevance of the bible today; Honoring parents; Property tax; Gen 27:29 untranslated "" - worship; Covetous practices; Gen 27:29 Isaac's expected blessing; From who?; Melchizedek - righteous king of peace; "Citizen"; Rights and responsibilities; Bow down?; From "shen-chet-hey"?; Faith?; Believing with open eyes; "Barak"?; "Sheba" = seven = satisfaction; Haran - hey-resh-nun; Show up for others; One purse; Freewill offerings only; Are you doing the will of God?; Knowing Jesus; "chet-vav-hey" (make known); Abraham's learning; Job 15:17; Vain knowledge; Unprofitable talk; Repentance; Taking back responsibilities; Altars; What God likes; Casting off fear?; Restraining prayer; Coping?; Making emotion your god; Seeing yourself; Reason; Covetous practices; Duality of meaning; "parched"; Drinking iniquity; Unrighteous mammon; Do you want your neighbor to be as free as you?; Why you owe taxes; No coveting!; Beersheba - well of satisfaction; Righteousness; Respecting persons; Not to be that way with you; Serving the people; Mt 20:16; Mt 23:12; Being your brother's keeper?; "Faith"; Making the Old Testament a living message; Imaginary belief in Jesus; Heb 5:5; Order of Melchizedek; Understanding the basics of caring; Covetousness is anti-peace; Conviction in spirit and truth; Pure Religion; Voluntary love; "Logos" of Christ; Keys of the Kingdom; Addiction to benefits; Knowing the real Christ; Isa 42:16; Isa 30:20 hard times; Inheritance requirements; Pray God will set you free; Mt 13:13; OT allegory; Jacob's ladder; Abandoning God; The fault of the soul; Mt 15:14; Lambing story; John 9:39; Christ's system; Where is Christ's church?; Lk 6:39; Be like Christ!