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Monday, October 31, 2016

Lift My Hands

Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to you for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary. (Psalm 28:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • We thank God for the great work of Emmanuel's faculty and staff in preparing for the accreditation visit that occurs this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Pray for all expectations to be met and for exceptional outcomes.
  • Pray for efficiency, for effectiveness, and for favor.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for competent faculty and staff who so capably deliver the mission of Emmanuel College.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Hunger and Thirst

Happy are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full. (Matthew 5:6 CEB)

Today's prayer topics:
  • God, forgive us for hungering and thirsting after the inappropriate, even the good, because anything less than God's best fails to satisfy.
  • Pray we direct our appetites toward God's holiness and righteousness that we may be filled up with his goodness to share with others. 
  • Pray for the people of Emmanuel College to hunger and thirst for God for he is more than enough to meet our needs and help us conquer our challenges.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for helping us turn our affection toward him who is our provider rather than focusing our attention on our lack.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Humble

Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised! (Matthew 5:5 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Humble and passive are words often used together, but they are not synonyms, because humble people have been known to lead from the front and breathe fire.
  • Pray for the kind of humility that recognizes who we are in the context of who God is and in light of his command to passionately serve others even if it costs much.
  • Pray for leaders who are free of arrogance and notions of privilege, who humble themselves before Almighty God, leading with determination, persistence, and unconquerable love.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for his promises to us who believe and walk in his ways.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Those Who Mourn

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • When there is loss, our natural response is to mourn which may be necessary but should never be permanent. 
  • Within our Emmanuel family, pray for those who mourn to receive the comfort they need, but also pray for them to receive renewed strength and commitment to follow the Lord.
  • Pray for the comfort of Jesus to nurture our spirits and strengthen our resolve to take the fight to the enemy.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for comforting words and encouragement from friends and co-workers that come to us when we need them most.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

God Blesses the Poor

God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. (Matthew 5:3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Poor? Lack of resources or short on resolve or without hope? Pray we turn our lack into blessing by looking to Jesus.
  • Pray we understand our poverty in the context of our utter dependence on God and our riches in Christ Jesus.
  • Pray for Emmanuel College to be rich in mercy, love, and mission regardless of the size of our bank account or the extent of our material assets.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for being absolutely dependable in providing resources for us from his kingdom to do his will.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Get Up

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. (Proverbs 24:16 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Everyone gets knocked down once in a while, but it's what we do next that matters most. Pray we always get up.
  • Pray for persistent resolve to stay in the fight for the Lord and never give up.
  • Praise God for those who pray for us and encourage us.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Wait Quietly

I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. (Psalm 62:1-2 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Pray for insight while waiting before the Lord, insight guided by the Holy Spirit who leads us to decisive victory.
  • Pray for greater financial stability for Emmanuel College as we shelter in him.
  • Praise God, for we know where our strength lies and in whom are hope resides.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for students who are growing in the Lord and answering the call to serve.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Renewed Hope

I cried out, "I am slipping" but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalm 94:18-19 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Pray for those who grow weary in the fight for Emmanuel College that they feel the empowering love of God, supporting and encouraging.
  • Pray the emotions of fear and doubt are always subdued by the constant renewal of our hope in Jesus and the comfort he brings.
  • Pray for those making final preparations this week for the accreditation visit November 1-3, and pray for the favor of God to be upon Emmanuel College and its people.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Regardless of the events swirling around us, we thank God for the comfort and cheer we feel in his presence.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Joyful Symphony

Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram's horn. Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King! (Psalm 98:5-6 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Regardless of your troubles today or any day, sing praise to God and join the symphony of voices around the world, lifting praise to the Lord.
  • Sundays must be wonderful for the Lord as millions of Christians create a joyful symphony of song. Let's do our part and praise the Lord today.
  • Pray we never let any problem, person, or principality stifle our melodies of praise.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the freedom and privilege to worship him today.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Break Out in Praise

Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! (Psalm 98:4 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • When we think about God's provision for Emmanuel College, who can help but break out in praise? Praise him now for his goodness and faithfulness to us.
  • Reading through the pages of materials in preparation for the visit by our accrediting agency, I am overwhelmed by evidence of God's grace and protection for Emmanuel. Give thanks and sing for joy!
  • The committee members who will visit November 1-3 are preparing and reading our materials as well. Pray for favor with them and for an excellent outcome.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for increasing enrollments, improving revenues, and better operational financial position.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Words

But I keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more. I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words. (Psalm 71:14-15 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Words. How many words do we speak each day? Would the playback reveal faith or folly? Words of praise? Hope?
  • Forgive us, Lord, when we waste our words. Please help us to realize our best words are praise words.
  • Pray we offer praise to God throughout each day as well as words of encouragement to those around us.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for his saving power.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Keep to the Path

But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to the path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.  (Psalm 50:23 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Giving thanks, a sacrifice? Releasing thanks is quite a sacrifice when we are so intent on throwing a pity party so pray we replace "Woe is me" with "Thank you, Jesus." 
  • Pray we honor God with constant thanks that defy circumstance by declaring our confidence in him.
  • Pray we understand that God never promised us an easy path, but he does promise to be with us - Emmanuel - on the path.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for his promise to save and rescue those who are faithful to him.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Do Not Lose Heart

For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart.  (1 Chronicles 22:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we see the linkage between obedience and success. The latter is possible because of the former, not the other way around.
  • Pray we rocket from fear to courage by changing our perspective, by seeing our problems through God's lens instead of ours.
  • Weakness is vanquished, literally replaced with energy and strength, when we compare our challenges to the power of Almighty God. Pray for better vision to see God's perspective.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for his unlimited power which he longs to engage in our favor when we follow him.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Peace

"Peace be with you, " he [Jesus] said. "Why are you frightened?" he asked. "Why are your hearts filled with doubt?" Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder.  (Luke 24:36, 38, & 41 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Why are we frightened when Jesus is speaking peace to us? Pray we live in his peace, not in our doubts. O God, snuff out our disbelief and invade our space with your peace.
  • Disbelief, wonder and joy - all at once. It's the stuff of miracles. Pray for more of them.
  • Pray for students, staff, and faculty who are fearful to focus on Jesus who offers peace and causes faith to rise.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the miracles of generosity, whether it's a fortune given or a few fish and some bread.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, October 17, 2016

Surefooted and Strong

The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. (Habakkuk 3:19 NLT)

Today's prayer and praise topics:
  • Pray for solid footing when faced with slippery slopes of doubt, fear, and discouragement.
  • Praise the Lord for his sovereignty over all, for he brings strength when all we have to offer is weakness.
  • Continue to pray for strength and favor during the upcoming accreditation visit November 1-3.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for a good report from the NCAA Compliance Blueprint visit. Progress was noted and our work appreciated.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Rejoice

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! (Habakkuk 3:18 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise and rejoice in the Lord, not because all our challenges are over, but because he is our Lord, the one who rescues us.
  • Praise rises regardless of circumstance, for we know our God is good and that he delivers.
  • Pray we look for lessons of character and promise in the difficult places we find ourselves, knowing there is good to be found and praises to proclaim.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the good report from our auditor, for although there is much more work to do, it is the best audit in five years.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Listen Carefully

But listen carefully to everything I command you today. Then I will go ahead of you and drive out the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. (Exodus 34:11 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we fully understand the principle of listening to the Lord and obeying his commands which include in Exodus 34:
    • Avoiding entanglements with the enemy - no compromise
    • Worshiping only the Lord our God - not power, position, or wealth
    • Celebrating our deliverance by the Lord's hand - both formally and informally
    • Giving liberally from the harvest God grants - God is our source.
  • Pray for the power of God to drive out principalities and powers from their evil strongholds so that we are released to possess all that God has in store for us.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the influence of Emmanuel College that literally reaches around the world, bringing abundant harvests through the work of our alums.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, October 14, 2016

Covenant

The Lord replied, "Listen, I am making a covenant with you in the presence of all your people. I will perform miracles that have never been performed anywhere in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people around you will see the power of the Lord - the awesome power I will display for you." (Exodus 34:10 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for miracles, but also pray we attend to our covenant with the Lord if we dare to hope for his miraculous intervention.
  • Pray we are faithful to our God, loyal and obedient, calling upon the Lord with praises and petitions.
  • Pray for the miracle of debt relief for Emmanuel College in whatever manner God chooses to provide.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for answers to prayer that display his power for all to see.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

God of Compassion

The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, "Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness." (Exodus 34:6 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • After the hurricane, many are destitute and feeling great loss so we pray for them to experience God's compassion and mercy.
  • Pray for the storm victims and also for the workers and volunteers who need strength and resources to manage this tragedy.
  • Praise the Lord who faithfully loves his children, providing miraculously and loving unconditionally.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the church standing tall in the aftermath of the storm, becoming the hands and heart of Jesus to hurting people, bringing comfort to so many.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Plead with the Lord

He [Jesus] said to them, "The harvest is bigger than you can imagine, but there are few workers. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest." (Luke 10:2 CEB)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • If the challenge is bigger than we can imagine, then the solution is bigger still. Pray to the Lord, the only one who is capable of solutions greater than we can imagine.
  • Pray for God to assemble the workers, both employees and volunteers, at Emmanuel College who will trust him regardless of circumstances, who will release their faith and joyfully obey.
  • Plead with God for a mighty harvest of students among those who flock to Emmanuel that they in turn become workers in an even greater global harvest.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the doors that are opening to unlimited resources that will be used to expand the reach of Emmanuel College in the harvest of souls all around us.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

All Day Long

That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long. (Psalm 71:8 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise God in the morning when the day is new and the possibilities are endless.
  • Praise God throughout the daylight hours when we see his hand at work in our lives and sense his strength for every hour.
  • Praise God in the evening after the day's accomplishments when we reflect on what he has done and rest in confidence in his abiding love.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the Christian example of our faculty and staff who declare the glory of the Lord by their words and actions.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, October 10, 2016

An Example to Many

My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. (Psalm 71:7 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise God that Emmanuel College stands out as a powerful example of God's faithfulness to the church and to people everywhere.
  • Pray that we refuse to run in our own power, but rather, we envelope ourselves in the Lord's strength.
  • Pray for wisdom to stay within the protective defenses provided by our Heavenly Father, shielded from the attacks of the enemy and advancing at his command.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for a wonderful Homecoming last weekend, especially the groundbreaking for the Diversified Agriculture greenhouses and the dedication of the Dr. Frank Mann Science Laboratory.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Rejoice Out Loud

My very being longs, even yearns, for the Lord's courtyards. My heart and my body will rejoice out loud to the living God! (Psalm 84:2 CEB)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • On this Lord's Day, we raise our voices in praise and thanksgiving in the presence of our God.
  • Rejoice and sing praise, for God is good, always with us, faithfully protecting and providing.
  • Pray for spiritual renewal on our campus, our hearts beating in unison with the heart of God, his will our will, his ways our ways.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for a very productive meeting of the Emmanuel College Board of Trustees.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

In Every Generation

I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever. (Psalm 45:17 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise the Lord for his faithfulness to many generations who have attended Emmanuel College since 1919.
  • Praise God that the mission of the College advances in the lives of so many, especially the students of today.
  • Pray for the mission and reach of Emmanuel College to expand and extend to the nations of the world.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the international students on our campus from 19 different countries.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, October 7, 2016

Amazed

And the man jumped up, grabbed his mat, and walked out through the stunned onlookers. They were all amazed and praised God, exclaiming, "We've never seen anything like this before." (Mark 2:12 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise God for the constant flow of miracles at Emmanuel College that sustain and heal us.
  • Pray for more amazing miracles that stun the casual onlooker and stimulate the faithful to greater accomplishments in the name of Jesus.
  • Pray for our Homecoming activities beginning today and throughout the weekend. May the crowds be amazed and praise God for all he has done. 
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the celebrations at homecoming over the new science lab and for the groundbreaking of the new Diversified Agriculture program.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

I Am Here

He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them walking on the water. . .They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid, " he said.  "Take courage! I am here!" (Mark 6:48, 50 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our friends and families in danger from Hurricane Matthew to take courage in knowing that Jesus is with them.
  • Pray for the hurricane to go out to sea and inflict minimal damage.
  • Pray for courage in every storm, whether literal or figurative, and pray we look to Jesus who walks calmly upon the turmoil and commands the forces around us to obey him.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the peace and comfort he brings in the midst of the storm.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Joyful

Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. (Psalm 119:1 NLT)

Today's prayer and praise topics:
  • Praise God for the joy of serving him even when the pathway is difficult.
  • Pray for the Emmanuel College Board of Trustees who will meet this Friday.
  • Pray for the Administration and Board of the College to clearly understand God's will for Emmanuel College and to faithfully obey the Lord.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the dedication and commitment of the members of the Board of Trustees. 
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Mercy

Lord, hear me and have mercy on me. Lord, help me. (Psalm 30:10 NCV)

Today's prayer and praise topics:
  • Praise God for hearing our prayers and responding to our needs.
  • Pray for the mercy of the Lord to flow over our campus and our personnel today in the final day of the NCAA Compliance Blueprint visit.
  • Pray for the Compliance Blueprint visiting team to find our athletic program and processes in order and functioning well.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for the competence of our staff and faculty and for the commitment they have to our students.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, October 3, 2016

Help

Listen to my cry for help, my God and king! I pray to you, O Lord. (Psalm 5:2 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for favor with the NCAA team visiting today and tomorrow for what's called the Compliance Blueprint visit.
  • Pray for students, staff and faculty who will interact with the Compliance Blueprint team.
  • Praise God for our athletes who strive for excellence in sports, in academic achievements, and in Christian living. 
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for our coaches who live a Christian example before their players, pointing them to Jesus.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

The Source

Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the Lord, the source of Israel's life. (Psalm 68:26 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:
  • Praise the Lord for his ever abiding presence in our lives.
  • Praise God, for he is our source and provides all that we need.
  • Pray we never fall into the trap of thinking that people, governments, churches, employers or even family are our source. God empowers many channels of provision, but ultimately, he is our Source.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for peace and assurance, even in the storm.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, October 1, 2016

You Will Preserve

Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land. (Psalm 12:7-8 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for revival and renewal in America to dispel the confusion and sin of our nation where so many cannot tell the difference between good and evil.
  • Pray for Christian colleges and universities that are under attack from politicians and government agencies pressuring us to abandon God's principles while they promote vile and abhorrent practices as if they were good.
  • Pray for the Christian community throughout our country to vote in the upcoming elections for candidates who support our Christian values and our right to freedom of religion.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • Thanks be to God for those in government who defend our rights to practice our Christian faith.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.