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Friday, July 31, 2015

Take Joy

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. (Psalm 40:8 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • In the crucible of testing, pray for inexplicable joy to flood our emotions, removing doubt, worry, and negativity.
  • Pray for us to not only know the will of God, but more importantly, to do the will of God no matter how challenging.
  • Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for our supporters to seek God's will and then know how to pray and how to give.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Many Wonders

O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them. (Psalm 40:5 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • May we stop being anxious over challenges, and instead, recount the endless wonders and miracles of the Lord our God in us. Re-focus!
  • Pray we understand the plans the Lord has for us and how we are to adjust our plans to his.
  • Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for the people of God to recite God's wonderful deeds in them and may it lead to greater thanksgiving and generosity.
Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

  • Thank God who has made a way where there was no way in providing resources throughout the summer to strengthen operations and prepare us for a productive fall semester.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Be Amazed

He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. (Psalm 40:3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for strong voices and ample opportunities around the world to share how God has delivered us and recharged our mission.
  • Pray for thousands of students to be amazed over our songs of praise and be drawn to Emmanuel College where God will empower them to become his change-agents in a world desperately in need of change.
  • Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for more supporters to place their trust in God and help shape the next hymn of praise to our God.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Solid Ground

He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. (Psalm 40:2 NLT)

Today's prayers:
  • Father, you free us from our human tendency to despair and lift us to freedom from earthly entanglements. Thank you.
  • Jesus, you are our solid rock on which we stand secure through every storm and battle. Thank you.
  • Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. O Holy Spirit, steady and strengthen us as we walk with your guidance and discernment each day.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, July 27, 2015

God Heard My Cry

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. (Psalm 40:1 NLT)

Today's prayers:
  • O Lord, forgive us when we are slow to respond to you and impatient with your timing.
  • Thank you, Lord, for hearing and answering our cries for help. Your provision is astonishing.
  • Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Thanks for all who are faithful to you and respond with generosity.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Your Mercy is Plentiful

Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful. (Psalm 69:16 NLT)

Today's prayers:
  • O Lord, our prayers and your delight in hearing them are never ceasing.
  • Dear Jesus, please take care of us. We trust you will answer us with love and mercy.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Please, God, influence givers to be merciful and generous in the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Perfect Peace

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (Isaiah 26:3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for perfect peace settling the mind and emotions even when the space around us is anything but peaceful.
  • Pray we make the connection that trust is a choice we make especially in any season of uncertainty.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for laser-like focus on God and his power to rescue.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, July 24, 2015

God Provides

For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. (2 Corinthians 9:10 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray the seed God plants in us grows up into an abundant and nourishing harvest for Christ's church.
  • Pray for the miracle of God's resources which comes from the miracle in God's people who release what they have for those who have not.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for generosity rising.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

God's Power in Us

We faithfully preach the truth. God's power is working in us. We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. (2 Corinthians 6:7 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • In the heat of battle with eyes open wide may one of our strongest offensive weapons be our eagerness to call upon the Lord.
  • In the quiet of our prayer closet may we recharge and recover from each day's battle.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for God's power working in us.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Patiently Endure

In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. (2 Corinthians 6:4 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray our every action reveals true faith in God, especially our devotion to persistent prayer.
  • Pray for victory over trouble through enduring prayer and the steady, patient advance on our knees.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for hope rising.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

God Graciously Answers

And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. (2 Corinthians 1:11 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Thank God for those who are faithfully and persistently calling upon the Lord on our behalf.
  • Through hundreds, perhaps thousands, of daily petitions, God is breaking through the opposition. His answer is coming. Rejoice!
  • Pray for more pray-ers who unleash a relentless stream of prayers for the miraculous move of God.
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for faith rising.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, July 20, 2015

He Will Rescue Us

And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. (2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Even before rescue comes, pray our spirits are delivered from fear and are freed to soar with confidence in God to show himself strong. 
  • Pray no current challenge blots out our memory of victories God wrought over past troubles and from that perspective, hope rises.  
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for financial support to come from unlikely and unexpected sources.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Rely on God

We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely on God, who raises the dead. (2 Corinthians 1:8-9 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we never allow our limited view of difficulties to divert our reliance upon God or our faith in what's possible.
  • When challenges take our breath away, pray we focus on the One who is the breath of life with the power to overcome. 
  • Week 13 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for givers and receivers alike to rely upon God who speaks with clarity and power.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Our Merciful Father

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles. . . (2 Corinthians 1:3-4a NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Oh, the joy in knowing God as Father. Ask him for fatherly wisdom and guidance to successfully meet life's challenges.
  • When life hurts, may we turn to our loving father for comfort to endure and for courage to persist.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Give praise and thanksgiving for provision coming daily through gifts and pledges.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, July 17, 2015

When You Call

Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind. Then when you call, the Lord will answer. "Yes, I am here," he will quickly reply.  (Psalm 58:8-9 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Call on the Lord. Believe he will answer quickly. Bask in the protection of his impenetrable glory.
  • Pray for God's undeniable touch that brings immediate solutions to chronic problems and supernatural strength to break new ground.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. May the Lord lead us forward and may we follow him closely.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

I Keep Praying to You

I keep praying to you, Lord, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation. (Psalm 69:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for determination to keep praying and may our prayers never cease but only increase.
  • Sure salvation and recovery is what we need. Pray for it.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for God's favor with those who have great capacity to give.
Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:
  • So thankful to one of our churches for pledging $3000 in the campaign and establishing a scholarship fund for students from the church. Wonderful news. 
Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

You Can Ask

If you remain in me and follow my teachings, you can ask anything you want, and it will be given to you. (John 15:7 NCV)

Today's prayers:
  • Lord Jesus, please help us to follow you in thoughts and actions, being careful to obey, especially where your ways are different from ours.
  • Father, please give us courage to stay the course no matter how treacherous the path and remove any obstacle blocking your will.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. O God, please provide extraordinary financial resources.
Thank you for praying.

Dr. Ron White, President
Emmanuel College

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

At Just the Right Time

For God says, "At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you." Indeed, the "right time" is now. Today is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • As we wait on God's timing, may we offer up our prayers and praise with a steady rhythm and a persistent pace.
  • God hears us. Pray his response to our call comes quickly, even today, with miraculous help and remarkable rescue.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for people to feel urgency and take action now in the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, July 13, 2015

God Gives Generously

As the Scriptures tell us, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced." Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. (Romans 10:11-12 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • When our confidence in humans is shaken, pray our trust in the Lord never wavers.
  • Pray for God's people to call upon the Lord and be the channel of God's generosity when they listen, trust, and obey.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for favor with God and people that leads to increasing generosity in the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

God Will Answer

Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry. I will call to you whenever I'm in trouble, and you will answer me. (Psalm 86:6-7 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we call to the Lord, then listen for his answer, and immediately obey without hesitation.
  • Pray urgently for the people who are making critical decisions about the future: donors, potential supporters, the leadership team, students, and those with whom we must work.
  • Week 12 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for new donors and supporters to join the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Ask for God's Help

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. (Psalm 86:5 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we confess what needs confessing to the one who forgives and keeps on forgiving.
  • When we feel less than lovable, pray for the love and goodness of God to hold us. 
  • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for God's help throughout the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Call on the Lord Constantly

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you. (Psalm 86:3-4 NIV)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray constantly. Persistent prayer evokes God's mercy.
  • No matter the conditions and circumstances, pray for joy rising from our absolute trust in God.
  • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray throughout the day for God's provision through the campaign.
Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

  • Thankful for a gift of $7900 this week from a dear friend of the College.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Pray for Protection

Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. (Psalm 86:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray our devotion to God transcends all actions and emotions distracting us from complete trust in the One who is completely trustworthy.
  • Pray we renew daily our commitment to serve regardless of what the day holds.
  • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray we always rejoice in our great God who knows best how to save.
Thank you for praying.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Hear Our Prayers, O Lord

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. (Psalm 86:1 NLT)

Today's prayers:
  • Father, we remember all the times you have heard our prayers and miraculously answered. Do it again, please.
  • O Lord, despite our best plans and intentions, we acknowledge they are nothing without your merciful and gracious help.
  • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. O God, please move men and women into place as agents in your plan for our success.  
Thank you for praying.

Answered prayers:

  • Thankful for a $5000 gift from one of our trustees.
  • Thankful for gifts from four churches this week. 
    Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

    Ron White, EdD
    President
    Emmanuel College

    Tuesday, July 7, 2015

    Sincerely Seek Him

    It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)

    Today's prayer topics:
    • Pray for greater faith throughout the Emmanuel family, yes, for God-pleasing faith.
    • Pray we are careful to genuinely call upon the Lord, not merely with lip service, but deeply and with heart service.
    • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for generous responses to continue and to grow as we intensify our praying and our faith.
    Thank you for praying.
      Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

      Monday, July 6, 2015

      Resources Flow at His Command

      I will open up rivers for them on the high plateaus. I will give them fountains in the valleys. I will fill the desert with pools of water. Rivers fed by springs will flow across the parched ground. I am doing this so all who see this miracle will understand what it means - that it is the Lord who has done this.  (Isaiah 41:18 & 20 NLT)

      Today's prayer topics:
      • Pray for people to flow in our direction in response to God's command. Some to enroll. Others to pray. Still others to give.
      • Pray for miracle-believing faith in God who specializes in the impossible like when he thaws the cold, stubborn heart of man, allowing passion to flow again.
      • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Rivers, fountains, pools, springs. Students, faculty, friends, benefactors. Pray for an infusion of rich resources to break the drought. 
      Answered prayer:
      • Thank God for projected growth in enrollment this fall. God is expanding our mission to reach more and more students and we are grateful.
      • Thank God for those who are spreading the word about this blog. Hundreds are praying each day as a result. We are asking for thousands. Please encourage others to subscribe and join us in prayer each day (www.prayforemmanuel.blogspot.com).  
      Thank you for praying.
        Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

        Sunday, July 5, 2015

        God Meets the Need

        When the poor and needy search for water and there is none, and their tongues are parched from thirst, then I, the Lord, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will never abandon them. (Isaiah 41:17 NLT)

        Today's prayer topics:

        • When resources are thin, pray we remember he never abandons us - not today, not tomorrow, not ever.
        • Pray we relax in knowing that God understands our need better than we do and is sending an answer to our prayers.
        • Week 11 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray God sends a flood of resources our way.
        Answered Prayer:
        • Thank God for three letters of encouragement received last week, each one with a reminder that God is in control and that people everywhere are praying.
        • Please encourage others to subscribe to this prayer blog and to join us in prayer each day.
        Thank you for praying.
          Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

          Saturday, July 4, 2015

          Pray and Receive

          "So I tell you to believe that you have received the things you ask for in prayer, and God will give them to you. When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins." (Mark 11:24-25 NCV)

          Today's prayer topics:
          • Pray for faith that erases doubt and frees us to receive what we dare to ask.
          • As we ask specific men and women to help us in our need, pray for faith to rise up in them to believe God is at work making the impossible possible.
          • Week 10 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. We pray for right relationships, to forgive and be forgiven, which miraculously releases the flow of God's blessing.
          Thank you for praying.
          Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

          Answered Prayers:
          • Thank God for a $10,000 donation received this week in the campaign.

          Friday, July 3, 2015

          Mountain-moving Prayer

          Then Jesus said to the disciples, "Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart." (Mark 11:22-23 NLT)

          Today's prayer topics:
          • Pray boldly and speak to every mountain-sized challenge standing in the way: "Be defused. Be neutralized. Be removed. Now."
          • Pray we subjugate our doubt to faith in God and believe, really believe, he can do anything, even the thing we struggle to believe for. 
          • Week 10 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. We pray for people everywhere to have faith and to respond in faith.
          Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

          Answered Prayers:

          • Thank God for a $50,000 pledge received this week in the campaign.

          Thursday, July 2, 2015

          Prayer for Awesome Outcomes

          You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our Savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth. (Psalm 65:5 NLT)

          Today's prayer topics:
          • Pray our amazing God shows himself strong with incredible actions over the next 30 days.
          • Pray hope rises as we submit our plans to the Lord and allow him to direct the outcomes as he desires.
          • Week 10 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. We pray for awesome and amazing results.
          Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

          Wednesday, July 1, 2015

          God Answers Prayer

          What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion.  We will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers. (Psalm 65:1-2 NLT)

          Today's prayers:
          • O God, we promise to serve you faithfully, even in the difficult hour, even in the pleasant places, when all is turmoil, when all is well.
          • Lord, may we give thanks and praise you for your faithful answers to our prayers.
          • Week 10 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Jesus, we lift mighty praise to you for every gift and for every giver.
          Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.