I Rejoice

How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me. (Psalm 13:2, 5, 6 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• It may feel (emphasis on the word feel) that the enemy has the upper hand, but he never does. His successful intrusions into the lives of God's children are only temporary, but through these experiences, trust grows, love overwhelms, and joy erupts.

Pray today:

• For daily concerns to be released in the presence of Almighty God, for suffering to be eased through trust, for sorrow to be alleviated with love, for joy in every season, through every challenge, in every battle. 
• For rejoicing and singing flowing from our hearts because God is good to us.

Pray for the top three needs of Emmanuel College:

• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2019.
• To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.

Pray for upcoming events and activities:.

• General chapel services on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and School of Christian Ministries chapel services on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
• Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
• Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
• Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
• Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.

Pray First! Pray Through!