Today's meditation:
- Circumstances can be large and in charge, or so it may seem. It happened to Peter at Jesus' trial and to John Mark when he fled from the dangers of a missionary journey, but they turned out Ok because they turned back to God, our God who is able, our God who is like no other. Listen to his assuring voice, "Do not tremble; do not be afraid."
Give thanks today:
- Thinking back to when this prayer blog started, we began over three years ago by praying for a miracle of financial resources, and since then, God has provided what we needed when we needed it, not a moment too soon nor a moment too late. And the miracles continue. Praise the Lord!
- O Lord, please rescue Emmanuel College from the bondage of debt, please perform a miracle of agreement among parties with differing opinions, please orchestrate all decisions and actions to yield to your perfect timing. Amen.
Just a few more days in this season of prayer and fasting for Emmanuel College because God is at work in a mighty way and our prayers make a difference in the outcomes. The list below focuses on key issues.
“. . .they raised their voices together in prayer to God.” (Acts 4:24 NIV)
PRAY FOR OUR HELPERS AND SUPPORTERS
PRAY FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
- To succeed in negotiations and conversations on behalf of the college.
- To possess words of influence and to use them wisely.
- To discern accurately and to respond effectively.
- To experience the favor of God.
- To provide good counsel in decision-making and actions.
- To supply resources, both financial and otherwise, that create a bright future for the College.
- To be faithful and united before God to do his bidding.
- To be courageous in standing with us to fulfill God's purposes through Emmanuel College.
- To hear God's voice clearly and to obediently follow his direction.
- To be guided by the Holy Spirit with gifts of knowledge and discernment.
- To make good decisions and to clearly communicate them.
- To be courageous in words and actions in following God's plan for Emmanuel.
- To be faithful in all circumstances, whether easy or hard, always with thankful hearts.
- To dramatically reduce our debt before May 2018, and to eliminate our debt within 5 years.
- To successfully achieve reaffirmation of accreditation in June 2018.
- To be accepted into active membership in the NCAA Division II in July 2018.
- To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2018.
- To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.
- For spiritual and character development.
- For academic success in their learning and in achievements.
- For revival and renewal among our students, for the lost to be saved.
- For persistence and determination to reach educational and personal goals.
- Significant and ongoing conference calls and meetings regarding the reduction of debt.
- Founders Preview recruiting event, February 16-18
- Visit by special accreditation committee, February 20-22
- Meeting of the Board of Trustees, March 2-3
- Scholars' Day recruiting events, March 16 and 23
Pray First! Pray Through!
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