"But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace." Acts 20:24 (NRSV)
God we pray for your mercy for all those who are afflicted today. Heal aching bodies and yearning hearts. Deliver those who are in physical agony and emotional stress. Open airways and reduce fevers. Deliver all those who are ailing and give them the strength to continue to press on. Ease anxiety and provide a peace that surpasses understanding. Increase the faith of those who are weary and feel like giving up. Move mountains with their mustard seed faith. Deliver communities and cities across the world. Save us from all that seeks to devour us and steal our hope. We cry out to you with hearts of repentance to heal the land. We declare that you are a healer, deliverer, restorer and lifter of our heads. You hear the prayers of your people and are faithful to transform that which looks impossible into miracles. You can turn situations around that have been deemed unchangeable. You help us to reach what is considered unattainable. Touch hearts, bodies and minds right now. Restore, revive and renew us to a better state than we were before. Make us stronger, wiser and draw us closer to you. We believe there is nothing you cannot do. You see our groaning hearts and know all our cares. We stand firm in our faith and believe that you will answer all our prayers. In Jesus name, Amen. ADaubon
Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. Matt. 10:1 (NRSV) As the Lord called on His disciples then, He is calling all His followers now to operate in the authority that has been given to us. We are needed to intercede on the behalf of those who are in spiritual and physical crises. Be an encouragement and do all that you can to meet the needs of others. Be used as an instrument of God’s love and mercy. Remain on call 24 hours a day and pray without ceasing. Be the light in the midst of darkness. Support those that are broken and uplift those who are discouraged. Pray for those who are grieving. Ask God to comfort them and mend their hearts. Be optimistic and speak hope and healing into the atmosphere. We have been summoned and infused with power. Put on your full armor and report for active duty. ADaubon
Throughout life we call on people we trust in our time of need. Sometimes those we reach out to are able to be there for us and other times we find ourselves still searching for a listening ear or a word of comfort. In your search for someone who cares, there is one person who is always available. You can be certain that He will move on your behalf. You don’t have to doubt if He is listening, He hears your prayers. You can believe and rely on Him. Ask God to align your will with His will and your desires with His desires. Allow your heart to be a reflection of His love, so your prayers will line up with His purpose. Have faith and be confident because you know that no matter what comes into your life, God is in control. Keep praying and watch God move. ADaubon
Though you may be leery of what is ahead, don’t allow fear to immobilize you. You must keep pressing forward in spite of the obstacles in your way. Often things are strategically placed in your path by your adversary as an attempt to derail you, don’t fall for the trap. Trust in God completely with all your heart and mind. Wherever God leads you, He will clear your path. Don’t let disbelief and discouragement cause you to have doubt. Believe in God, even when everything around you seems like a contradiction to what He has promised. Let your faith rise up and stand firm until what He has spoken over your life manifests. God can do the miraculous, even if it doesn’t look like it right now. Don’t give up before it happens. God will deliver you from all that overwhelms you. Think on everything that seeks to make you fret and say, “God is not done yet.” Stay encouraged. ADaubon
God we acknowledge that you are Lord over all. You are all powerful and have supreme authority. There is nothing that we will ever encounter that is greater than you. We can overcome every difficult and challenging season of our life if we simply hold onto you. Strengthen us where we are weak. Increase our faith, where there are traces of doubt. Uproot every thought of worry and discontentment that seeks to take residence in our mind. Help us to trust you with all our heart, soul and mind. We believe that you will not fail us. We claim your healing across our land. We stand on your promises that you will not leave us or forsake us. We thank you for the assurance that you have all things under control and there is nothing you cannot do. We place all our trust in you. In Jesus name, Amen. ADaubon
When it seems as if the winds are raging around you and things appear to be out of control, it can become a trigger for feelings of anxiety and stress. Anxiety can be an intense sense of worry, fear of the unknown or constant thoughts of something bad occurring. Anxious thoughts will come, but how you respond to them is important to your spiritual and mental health. Take time to clear your mind and relax. Don’t over stress about things you cannot change and make the necessary steps to change what you can. What you allow to take root, will produce fruit. Meet your fears with faith. Develop healthy habits that promote a positive mindset. Give God all your concerns regarding the past, present and future. Trust that He is able to handle all that comes your way. You don’t have to carry your burdens alone. In fact, give Him your burdens, it’s not too heavy for Him. Pray, seek God and trust Him to take care of all that troubles you and makes you anxious. He will not let you down. Center your thoughts on Him and let Him guard your mind. Stay encouraged. ADaubon
Being hopeful and keeping our faith can be a challenge at times, but hold on anyway. Don’t allow anything that you go through cause your faith to sway. In difficult seasons, trust Him to make a way. You will thrive beyond all that you are dealing with today. Trust and believe God still has plans for you. You must stand firm on what you believe and remain optimistic that He will bring you through. Remain steadfast and immovable, believe that God is still God. For Him, there is nothing that is too hard. When everything around you seems unstable and uncertain, in Him you can depend. His love for you has no end. He won’t leave you, so don’t leave Him. Hang in there, be firm and unshakable. God is still capable. Stay encouraged. ADaubon
It is time to draw closer to God. Make time for prayer and reading His word. In this season, we must be intentional about feeding our faith, not our fear. Instead of worrying, worship. Instead of panicking, praise. Instead of losing your faith, feed your faith with the word of God. Within the Scriptures you will find reassurance, strength and restoration. Remain optimistic and have confidence in God. Find comfort in knowing He is working on your behalf and covering you. There is nothing He will not bring you through. The greater the difficulty, the greater the victory. Find hope in Him and be encouraged. ADaubon
If you ever pursued anything in life, you know the great satisfaction when you receive it. Well the Lord is there waiting for you to embrace Him. Seek Him more fervently than you ever sought anyone or anything before. Willingly give yourself to Him and embrace the outpouring of His love and providential care. Give Him all of your cares and concerns. Believe that He can provide all that you need. Trust Him to intervene from dangers seen and unseen. It is time to press beyond all that you’ve allowed to hinder you from drawing closer to God. He is omnipresent, He is always with us. Silence the distractions in your life that keep you bound and cry out to God while He is found. It is time to run into the loving arms of God. He hears all of our cries. Those that don’t know Him, it is time to welcome Him into your heart. Those that do know Him, it is time to draw closer to Him. None of us can make it through life and all the challenges we will encounter without Him. He will give you the strength to continue to press on and walk in victory. Let everyone seek Him and cry out to Him to receive the greatest reward ever, everlasting life. Make the call and stay connected. ADaubon