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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

God's Power

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead. (Ephesians 1:19-20 NLT)

Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College - students, staff, faculty - administration, board of trustees, church leaders - pray for us to really understand God's incredible and unlimited power in us to accomplish what we cannot comprehend and much more than we can imagine in 2020 and beyond.

Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

Monday, December 30, 2019

Grow

I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you may grow in your knowledge of God. (Ephesians 1:8 NLT)

Pray today for spiritual growth across our campus, for a hunger to know God and to know more about God, for spiritual wisdom and insight to fuel disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and service throughout our campus community.

Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Wisdom and Understanding

He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:8 NLT)

Pray today for the leadership of Emmanuel College to welcome and receive the wisdom and understanding that God is showering upon us to enable his vision for our future to be viewed with clarity.

Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Forgave our sins

He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. (Ephesians 1:7 NLT)

May we never forget that we are sinners saved by the blood of Jesus who forgives our acts of rebellion.

Pray today for the message of salvation to be clearly communicated on our campus throughout the new year. Pray that the grace we have received will be generously shared with others.

Friday, December 27, 2019

Praise God

So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his hear Son. (Ephesians 1:6 NLT)

Have you ever spent a day focused on praising God during all the busyness of your day, between tasks, even during tasks? Why not try it today? There's much to praise God for.

Praise God today for the glorious grace and favor he has showered upon us, people who don't deserve it, but nonetheless, we have received it. God is great and greatly to be praised.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Through Jesus

Even before he made the world, God loved us and . . . decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.  (Ephesians 1:4-5 NLT)

In the afterglow of Christmas, enjoy family, laughter, hugs, and Jesus who has welcomed us into the family of God.

Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to dedicate themselves to expanding the family of God through service and evangelism.

      Wednesday, December 25, 2019

      The Glory of the Lord

      And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." (Luke 2:9-10 NKJV)

      Day 25 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Imagine a hillside in the dark, when blazing light arouses you and a terribly frightening angelic being stands before you. But I think it was the glory of the Lord shining around them that put them on their faces. Think Moses on Sinai, Isaiah in the throne room, or John before the Alpha and Omega. That glory was packaged in a cuddly baby, our Savior, Christ the Lord, who now lives in us. Hallelujah!

      Pray today for the glory of the Lord to shine upon Emmanuel College, for the fear of the Lord to humble us, for the Word of the Lord to inspire us, for the Spirit of the Lord to enable us, and for the men and women within our sphere of influence to be saved, filled with new life, and compelled by love to serve.
          Angels, from the realms of glory, 
          Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
          Ye who sang creation's story,
          Now proclaim Messiah's birth.
          Come and worship,
          Come and worship,
          Worship Christ, the newborn King!
          (Angels, from the Realms of Glory, vs. 1)

          Tuesday, December 24, 2019

          In a Manger

          And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7 NKJV)

          Day 24 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Before there were Internet reservations or toll-free phone lines, there was the dreaded "no vacancy" sign. But someone helped Joseph in what was probably his greatest moment of need and provided shelter. Gifts of compassion to those who need our help, whether great or small, are gifts offered to Jesus.

          Pray today for the ministry of EC Serve in 2020 - the Spring Serve trip with Samaritan's Purse and the Summer Serve trips to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and others yet to be named.
              Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,
              The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
              The stars in the sky look down where he lay,
              The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
              (Away in a Manger, vs. 1)

              Monday, December 23, 2019

              Savior

              For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11 NKJV)

              Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" Jesus said, "I am." (Mark 14:61-62 NKJV)

              Day 23 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Don't miss the shadow of the cross at the manger. Remember that the tiny babe in Bethlehem is the lamb slain in Jerusalem - for the sins of the world - for your sins and mine.

              Pray today for New Beginnings spiritual emphasis, January 9-12. Pray for revival and renewal on our campus. Pray that the meaning of Christmas stirs the hearts of the lukewarm and unsaved in ways that prepare them to yield to the Savior in the New Year.
                  Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
                  Let earth receive her King;
                  Let every heart prepare Him room,
                  And heav'n and nature sing,
                  And heav'n and nature sing,
                  And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing.
                  (Joy to the World, vs. 1)

                  Sunday, December 22, 2019

                  Departed

                  . . . they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. (Matthew 2:9-10 NKJV)

                  Day 22 of 25 Days of Christmas.  The wise men, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. All far from home at Christmas. Especially Jesus, separated from his Father and all that was familiar to him. May God be close to those who are away from family this Christmas.

                  Pray today for those who cannot be home this Christmas - troops, missionaries, medical personnel, hospital and nursing home patients, assisted living residents and caregivers, international students. May Jesus be their source of joy - exceedingly great Joy!
                      Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,
                      When Thou came to earth for me;
                      But in Bethlehem's home was their found no room
                      For Thy holy nativity.
                      O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
                      There is room in my heart for Thee.
                      (Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, vs. 1)

                      Saturday, December 21, 2019

                      Treasures

                      And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11 NKJV)

                      Day 21 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Blessed that our coaches and athletic staff gave gifts to all the children living in the Royston Housing Authority again this year. We give gifts at Christmas because the wise men gave gifts to Jesus. What gift can we give him this Christmas?

                      Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to open the treasury of their hearts, minds, and souls to present gifts - talents, time, and treasures invested in students and others for the glory of God.
                          As with gladness men of old
                          Did the guiding star behold;
                          As with joy they hailed its light,
                          Leading onward, beaming bright,
                          So, most gracious Lord, may we
                          Evermore be led to Thee.

                          So may we with holy joy, 
                          Pure and free from sin's alloy,
                          All our costliest treasures bring,
                          Christ to Thee our heavenly King.
                          (As with Gladness Men of Old, vs. 1, 2)


                          Friday, December 20, 2019

                          Those who heard it marveled

                          Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. (Luke 2:17-18 NKJV)

                          Day 20 of 25 Days of Christmas.  What will we say and do about the angels' remarkable message, and who will we tell this Christmas?

                          Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to be living, breathing examples of what happens when the Savior comes - spreading joy, peace, and hope to everyone we meet.
                              Shepherds, why this jubilee?
                              Why your joyous strains prolong?
                              What the gladsome tidings be 
                              Which inspire your heavenly song?
                              (Angels We Have Heard on High, vs. 2)

                              Thursday, December 19, 2019

                              The Heavenly Host Praising God

                              And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" (Luke 2:13-14 NKJV)

                              Day 19 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Did the angels sing? Wesley, Spurgeon and others think they did. Praising is closely associated with singing and some say the original language implies singing. Whether we speak it or sing it, give praise to God this Christmas for the gift of Jesus.

                              Pray today for Emmanuel College to proclaim Jesus as the Savior of the world, for students, staff and faculty to sing praises to God throughout the year, to be a joyful people and worshiping community.
                                  Hark! the herald angels sing
                                  "Glory to the newborn king
                                  Peace on earth, and mercy mild
                                  God and sinner reconciled."
                                  (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, vs.1)

                                  Wednesday, December 18, 2019

                                  Only Begotten Son

                                  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 NKJV)

                                  Day 18 of 25 Days of Christmas.  The reason for Christmas? "For God so loved the world." The purpose of Christmas? "That he gave his only begotten son." The outcome of Christmas? "That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

                                  Pray today for unbelievers to believe in Jesus this Christmas, especially those among our students, and in our churches and communities, and in our families.
                                      Where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.
                                      (O Little Town of Bethlehem, vs. 3)

                                      Tuesday, December 17, 2019

                                      Worship Him

                                      Behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East and have come to worship him." (Matthew 2:1-2 NKJV)

                                      Day 17 of 25 Days of Christmas.  The first Christmas light was a star in the heavens that led wise men to the Light of the world. May the myriad of Christmas lights this season remind us that Jesus said to his followers, "You are the light of the world."

                                      Pray today for the light of Jesus to illumine his vision for Emmanuel College that we may be guided to his purposes with clarity and exceptional focus.
                                          And by the light of that same star
                                          The wise men came from country far
                                          To seek for a king was their intent
                                          and to follow the star wherever it went.
                                          (The First Noel, vs. 3)

                                          Monday, December 16, 2019

                                          A Tree

                                          Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:13-14 NKJV)

                                          Day 16 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Although the Christmas tree has pagan origins, Christians adopted it to celebrate Christmas - lights for the Light of the world, silver and gold for the King of Kings, red for our Redeemer's saving blood, green for the new life he brings, wood to remind us of the cross, and each tree a triangle, symbol of the Trinity, and pointing upward to remind us that Jesus is coming again.

                                          Pray today for the disciple-making mission of Emmanuel College to reach from Franklin Springs across the land and oceans to the nations, sharing the promise of new life because of what happened on a dead tree and in an empty grave.
                                              No more let sins and sorrows grow
                                              Nor thorns infest the ground
                                              He come to make His blessings flow
                                              Far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found
                                              Far as, far as the curse is found.
                                              (Joy to the World, vs. 3)


                                              Sunday, December 15, 2019

                                              Sight

                                              And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm. (Luke 1:50 NKJV)

                                              "He has sent me . . . to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind." (Luke 4:18 NKJV)

                                              Day 15 of 25 Days of Christmas.  During December many will see the baby in the manger but fewer will see the Christ of Christmas - Messiah, redeemer, life-giver. As Christ-followers, may we share the Good News about Jesus that helps them see, really see, why we celebrate his birth.

                                              Pray today for those who need Jesus to see him all around this season, whether it's at a children's Christmas play or in their cars listening to carols or in numerous nativity scenes viewed in homes and shops, and perhaps even on their neighbor's lawn. May they see Jesus and open their hearts to him.
                                                  O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

                                                  Saturday, December 14, 2019

                                                  Make Ready a People

                                                  But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John . . . He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit . . . and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God . . . to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." (Luke 1:13, 15-17 NKJV)

                                                  "Lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest." (John 4:35 NKJV)

                                                  Day 14 of 25 Days of Christmas.  As we celebrate Jesus' first coming, we need to remember his second coming and our responsibility to prepare a people for him - a people who hunger after God more than anything else.

                                                  Pray today for revival and renewal on our campus, for believers to be energized by the Holy Spirit to live and proclaim the Gospel, for the lost to see Jesus in us and be inspired to submit to the Lord and be transformed into the sons and daughters of God.
                                                      The voice of one crying in the wilderness. "Prepare the way of the Lord." (Matthew 3:3 NKJV)

                                                      Friday, December 13, 2019

                                                      Her Firstborn Son

                                                      Then Joseph . . . took his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus. (Matthew 1:24-25 NKJV)

                                                      He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation . . . the firstborn from the dead . . . having made peace through the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1:15, 18, 19 NKJV)

                                                      Day 13 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Be sure to see the broad scope of God's plan this Christmas, not just the baby in the manger, but eternal God clothed in flesh, the lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

                                                      Pray today for all of our students to see the deeper meaning of Christmas this year, especially those who may not know Jesus. Pray that for every gift they receive, they will be reminded of the greatest gift ever given - Jesus.
                                                          Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life." (John 11:25 NKJV)

                                                          Thursday, December 12, 2019

                                                          Son of David

                                                          Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. (Luke 2:4-5 NKJV)

                                                          And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Mark 10:47 NKJV)

                                                          Day 12 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Joseph and Mary were the first to travel at Christmas, and they went to Joseph's ancestral home. Many of us travel home for Christmas, too, but no one has ever traveled farther at Christmas to be with family than Jesus.

                                                          Pray today for our Emmanuel family to have safe travels during Christmas. May we gather again in the New Year filled with hope and boundless opportunities.
                                                              "Hosanna to the Son of David! 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' Hosanna in the highest!" (Matthew 21:9 NKJV)

                                                              Wednesday, December 11, 2019

                                                              According to Your Word

                                                              Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (Luke 1:26-27 NKJV)

                                                              Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38 NKJV)

                                                              Day 11 of 25 Days of Christmas. The prophet spoke of an obscure virgin who would bear a son. To us, she has a name - Mary. She reminds us that sometimes obedience is scary with uncertain outcomes but at the same time so full of promise.

                                                              Pray today for the favor of God to continue to rest upon Emmanuel College, for that favor to loose generosity among God's people that enables us to secure the financial resources necessary to advance God's mission and purpose for us.
                                                                  Mary kept these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19 NKJV)

                                                                  Tuesday, December 10, 2019

                                                                  I Am With You

                                                                  So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." (Matthew 1:22-23 NKJV)

                                                                  "And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:20b NKJV)

                                                                  Day 10 of 25 Days of Christmas. This Christmas season remember that the Lord has come, and he makes his dwelling in us. He is Emmanuel - our God with us. Hallelujah!

                                                                  Pray today for the leadership of Emmanuel College, the Board of Trustees and the administration, to draw close to our God who is with us and to follow him with precision and with complete obedience.
                                                                      For he will save his people from their sins.

                                                                      Monday, December 9, 2019

                                                                      My Peace

                                                                      And His name will be called . . . Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)

                                                                      "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27 NKJV)

                                                                      Day 9 of 25 Days of Christmas. Why do we insist on making the Christmas season stressful when the One we honor at Christmas came to bring peace? Peace. Ours for the asking. So ask!

                                                                      Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to allow the One born Prince of Peace into our lives as the peacemaker. Whether the waters of life are placid or turbulent, pray that we navigate every circumstance with a calm and steady hand, revealing the peace that Jesus brings.
                                                                          Peace, be still.

                                                                          Sunday, December 8, 2019

                                                                          Father

                                                                          And His name will be called . . . Everlasting Father. (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)

                                                                          Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father." (John 14:9 NKJV)

                                                                          Day 8 of 25 Days of Christmas. Everlasting? Hard to comprehend, as in before there was time and after time shall be no more. Father? We know father. He wants us to know him as our Father - the kind that will do anything for his children, even die for them.

                                                                          Pray today for us to know the Father well, as sons and daughters, and to follow the example of Jesus, our elder brother, empowered by the Holy Spirit to teach, nurture, and guide our students and to graduate leaders and workers, generation upon generation.
                                                                              With God nothing will be impossible.

                                                                              Saturday, December 7, 2019

                                                                              All Things Are Possible

                                                                              And His name will be called . . . Mighty God. (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)

                                                                              And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible." (Mark 10:26-27 NKJV)

                                                                              Day 7 of 25 Days of Christmas. To the Emmanuel College family, God has shown himself strong for over 100 years. He speaks and the words on his breath vanquish opposing forces.

                                                                              Pray today and intercede for Emmanuel College and Christian higher education that nothing will muzzle our religious liberties. Pray for the defeat of those inside and outside of government who favor laws that will restrict our mission and ministry.
                                                                                  And the government shall be upon His shoulders.

                                                                                  Friday, December 6, 2019

                                                                                  Life More Abundantly

                                                                                  For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor. (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)

                                                                                  "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10b NKJV)

                                                                                  Day 6 of 25 Days of Christmas. The human race is arrogant, wayward, and sinful, but through Jesus our record of rebellion can be individually expunged. Too wonderful for words!

                                                                                  Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to be more engaged in sharing abundant life through the Gospel - more students called to ministry, more praying, more loving, more serving, more going.
                                                                                    Unto us a Son is given.

                                                                                    Thursday, December 5, 2019

                                                                                    Great Light

                                                                                    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2 NKJV)

                                                                                    Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:12 NKJV)


                                                                                    Day 5 of 25 Days of Christmas. 
                                                                                    May Christmas lights bring meaning to the season, reminding us of Jesus, the Light of the world.

                                                                                    Pray today for clarity and vision to see the path that God illuminates for Emmanuel College.

                                                                                    Let there be light.

                                                                                    Wednesday, December 4, 2019

                                                                                    From Everlasting

                                                                                    But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to me the One to be the ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting. (Micah 5:2 NKJV)

                                                                                    Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 NKJV)


                                                                                    Day 4 of 25 Days of Christmas. The essential story of Christmas is that God came down to dwell with us, to reveal himself to us, to open the pathway back to him. Each of us needs to tell and live that remarkable story.

                                                                                    Pray today for the Gospel to go forth through all the Christmas messages, cards, emails, and programs and through every kind of media in every nation and to all people.


                                                                                    For unto us a child is born.

                                                                                    Tuesday, December 3, 2019

                                                                                    Heal the Brokenhearted

                                                                                    So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up . . . He was handed the book of Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:

                                                                                    "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." (Luke 4:16-19 NKJV)

                                                                                    Day 3 of 25 Days of Christmas. Not everyone feels joy at Christmas. For some it is a difficult time of lack and brokenness. But the Christ child was born to heal brokenness and restore vision. He was born for them. 

                                                                                    Pray today for Jesus' love to reach the needy through us, for generosity to overflow in the true spirit of Christmas. Pray for any of our students and employees who may be struggling financially to find their material needs met.

                                                                                    Peace one earth, goodwill toward men

                                                                                    Monday, December 2, 2019

                                                                                    Bread of Life

                                                                                    And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior . . . for He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name . . . He has filled the hungry with good things." (Luke 1:46-47, 49, 53 NKJV)

                                                                                    Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger." (John 6:35 NKJV)

                                                                                    Day 2 of 25 Days of Christmas. Oh, that we would feed on Jesus and his Word as hungrily as we consume a Christmas feast.

                                                                                    Pray today for a hunger for the Bread of Life across our campus, for a sincere quest to know Jesus better and to fill our hungry souls with him.

                                                                                    Jesus is the Reason for the Season

                                                                                    Sunday, December 1, 2019

                                                                                    The Highest Will Overshadow You

                                                                                    And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35 NKJV)

                                                                                    Twenty-five Days of Christmas. The coming of the Christ child changed everything. If God gave so freely of himself to save the world, shouldn't we?

                                                                                    Pray today for our students to experience this Christmas season in ways that transform them, giving birth to kingdom life in them, shaping them into his image, empowering them by his Spirit.

                                                                                    Experience Christ this Christmas

                                                                                    Saturday, November 30, 2019

                                                                                    Surrounded with Joy

                                                                                    You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. (Psalm 30:11 GNT)

                                                                                    Rejoice for what the Lord has done for Emmanuel College these last 100 years and for what he is yet to do.

                                                                                    Please pray every day for the primary needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in the next decade.
                                                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                      As the praises go up, the power comes down.

                                                                                      Friday, November 29, 2019

                                                                                      Praising Your Name

                                                                                      Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence. (Psalm 140:13 NLT)

                                                                                      Praise the Lord, his sons and daughters, for he is our loving and merciful father who allows us to freely enter his presence and who bestows on us incredible and innumerable benefits.

                                                                                      Give thanks for his remarkable benefits to Emmanuel College:
                                                                                      • For students with open hearts before the Lord, especially those saved this year.
                                                                                      • For Spirit-inspired vision that is opening before us.
                                                                                      • For growing enrollments and more than 960 students enrolled this fall.
                                                                                      • For deliverance from debilitating debt.
                                                                                      • For generous supporters who have been faithful in good times and bad and who continue to make provision for the College.
                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                        Thursday, November 28, 2019

                                                                                        Thanks to the Lord

                                                                                        But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone. (Psalm 109:30 NLT)

                                                                                        Give thanks today on this day dedicated to giving thanks. Be thankful first for our loving God and the wonder of our relationship with him. Everything else is a bonus.

                                                                                        Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

                                                                                        Wednesday, November 27, 2019

                                                                                        Urgent Needs of Others

                                                                                        . . .learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others. (Titus 3:14a NLT)

                                                                                        Pray today for the success of benevolent efforts by churches and organizations to provide meals and other necessities for families this Thanksgiving season.

                                                                                        On Wednesdays, please pray for the EC Serve teams that form this academic year, especially for those that minister during Spring Serve with Samaritan's Purse and during Summer Serve in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and other trips still forming.

                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                        Tuesday, November 26, 2019

                                                                                        Reap Generously

                                                                                        Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV)

                                                                                        Pray today for the financial needs of the College to be met. In recent years, the unrestricted, sustaining gifts have slowed, but the need has never been greater as the student body has expanded. Pray for our supporters to give generously.

                                                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                          On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                          Monday, November 25, 2019

                                                                                          The Lord Lifts Up

                                                                                          The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. (Psalm 146:8b NLT)

                                                                                          Pray today for our students, staff and faculty as we wrap up the fall semester this week. Pray for the students who still have exams to take, the faculty who have many exams and papers to grade, and the staff who have end-of-semester duties to complete. 

                                                                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                            On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                            Sunday, November 24, 2019

                                                                                            Praise the Lord

                                                                                            Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise him from the skies! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all the armies of heaven! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord. (Psalm 148:1, 2, 5 NLT)

                                                                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                              On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                              Saturday, November 23, 2019

                                                                                              Live in Obedience

                                                                                              Real love means obeying the Father's orders, and you have known from the beginning that you must live in obedience to him. For the world is becoming full of impostors. (2 John 1:6b-7a Phillips)

                                                                                              Pray today for strength and courage to proclaim God's truth in what is quickly becoming an anti-Christian age. May Emmanuel College educate, inspire and send forth more truth-tellers into the world.

                                                                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                Friday, November 22, 2019

                                                                                                Prudent

                                                                                                The prudent carefully consider their steps. (Proverbs 14:15b NLT)

                                                                                                Give thanks for the very generous gift provided by a donor to build six new tennis courts.

                                                                                                Pray today for wisdom to proceed with planning for this project and for additional gifts and means to complete the project.

                                                                                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                  On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                                                                                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                  Thursday, November 21, 2019

                                                                                                  More Workers

                                                                                                  Pray to the Lord, who owns the harvest, that he will send more workers to gather his harvest. (Matthew 9:38 NCV)

                                                                                                  Pray today for those the Lord is calling to hear his voice clearly. Pray for more of them to attend Emmanuel College to prepare for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                    On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on-campus events such as Campus Previews and off-campus recruiting events such as Accelerant (Jan 30-Feb 2, 2020) and YouthQuest (July 18-21, 2020).

                                                                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                    Wednesday, November 20, 2019

                                                                                                    My Plans

                                                                                                    I told you my plans, and you answered. (Psalm 119:26 NLT)

                                                                                                    Pray today for our ministry plans to move forward in God's will. Pray for EC Serve, Emmanuel Singers, Voices, Players, and other ministry groups to have great success.

                                                                                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                      On Wednesdays, please pray for all our ministry groups and teams. Pray for planning, decision-making, and resources. Pray for the EC Serve teams that form this academic year, especially for those that minister during Spring Serve with Samaritan's Purse and during Summer Serve in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and other trips still forming.

                                                                                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                      Tuesday, November 19, 2019

                                                                                                      Your Hand of Blessing

                                                                                                      You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. (Psalm 139:5 NLT)

                                                                                                      Pray today for our faculty, counselors, and other student support personnel as they work with students during this final week of classes. May they encourage, instruct, guide, lift and inspire our students to succeed.

                                                                                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                        On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                        Monday, November 18, 2019

                                                                                                        They Will Stand

                                                                                                        And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. (Romans 14:4b NIV)

                                                                                                        Pray today for our students as they finish fall semester classes and begin exams this week. Pray for those who may be struggling. May they persist, find help and do well. Pray for those who are completing assignments and papers.

                                                                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                          On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                          Sunday, November 17, 2019

                                                                                                          Praise the Lord

                                                                                                          Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such miracles. (Psalm 72:18 NCV)

                                                                                                          Praise God today for his miracles. His mercies are new every morning. We are grateful for the miracle memorial on our campus - a prayer garden of stones, plants, and trees on the quad that reminds us every day that God is with us.

                                                                                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                            On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                            Saturday, November 16, 2019

                                                                                                            The Lord is God

                                                                                                            For the Lord is God, and he created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. He made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. (Isaiah 45:18 NLT)

                                                                                                            Pray today for Emmanuel College to produce people who bring order out of chaos through the person and power of Jesus Christ. Pray for Christian colleges, churches, and other Christian organizations to proclaim Truth in a world that is rapidly abandoning God.

                                                                                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                              On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                                                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                              Friday, November 15, 2019

                                                                                                              God's Favor

                                                                                                              Listen! This is the hour to receive God's favor. (2 Corinthians 6:2b GNT)

                                                                                                              Give thanks for the gifts and pledges received for the Wellons Hall renovation project that total two thirds of the estimated cost.

                                                                                                              Pray today for faith and patience as we wait on God's timing for the remaining funds we need to complete the Wellons Hall project. May we offer up prayers and praise with a steady rhythm and a persistent pace.

                                                                                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                                                                                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                Thursday, November 14, 2019

                                                                                                                Always Have Joy

                                                                                                                Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. (2 Corinthians 6:10 NLT)

                                                                                                                Pray today that we never allow ourselves to be distracted by loss or lack or what we do not have. Instead, from the treasure we have in Christ, may we constantly give, sharing his riches freely in the joy of the Lord.

                                                                                                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                  On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on-campus events such as Campus Previews and off-campus recruiting events such as Accelerant (Jan 30-Feb 2, 2020) and YouthQuest (July 18-21, 2020).

                                                                                                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                  Wednesday, November 13, 2019

                                                                                                                  Your Unfailing Love

                                                                                                                  Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. (Psalm 143:8a NIV)

                                                                                                                  Pray today for the constant love of Jesus to defeat the attacks the enemy brings against us. As we awaken each morning, may we sense God's unwavering love for us, and may it inspire and elevate our trust in him.

                                                                                                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                    On Wednesdays, please pray for all our ministry groups and teams. Pray for planning, decision-making, and resources. Pray for the EC Serve teams that form this academic year, especially for those that minister during Spring Serve with Samaritan's Purse and during Summer Serve in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and other trips still forming.

                                                                                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                    Tuesday, November 12, 2019

                                                                                                                    Listen To My Plea

                                                                                                                    Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. (Psalm 143:1 NLT)

                                                                                                                    Pray today for the Emmanuel College family as we cope with the passing of one of our students.  Pray for peace and comfort to family and friends in their grief. Please pray for our faculty and staff to have insight and expertise in helping our students deal with this loss.

                                                                                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                    Monday, November 11, 2019

                                                                                                                    They Will Succeed

                                                                                                                    And they will succeed, because the Lord is able to make them succeed. (Romans 14:4b GNT)

                                                                                                                    Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to succeed in living well for Jesus, for our faculty and staff to teach, lead and mentor our students in the ways of our Lord, for our students to stand firmly in God's word and move forward in his will.

                                                                                                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                      On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                                                                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                      Sunday, November 10, 2019

                                                                                                                      I Remember

                                                                                                                      I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds. (Psalm 143:5 GNT)

                                                                                                                      Praise God today for his rescue of Emmanuel College, for the miracles by his hand, for all he has done for us.

                                                                                                                      Pray today for a future just as miraculous and awesome, but focused on the conquest of our promised land where God's provision flows to enable us to overcome all obstacles and to possess what he declares is rightfully ours.

                                                                                                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                        On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                        Saturday, November 9, 2019

                                                                                                                        God's Perfect Love

                                                                                                                        Where God's love is, there is no fear, because God's perfect love drives out fear. (1 John 4:18 NCV)

                                                                                                                        Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to always have God's perfect love motivating us to educate, to minister, and to reach out to men and women everywhere with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray that we not fear the future. Pray that love will propel us to embrace the future with God's faithfulness to sustain us.

                                                                                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                          On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                                                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                          Friday, November 8, 2019

                                                                                                                          We Praise You

                                                                                                                          "We praise you, Lord, God of our father Israel. We praise you forever and ever." (1 Chronicles 29:10b NCV)

                                                                                                                          Give thanks for the completion this past summer of the 790-foot, lighted sidewalk made possible by an anonymous donor that connects the east campus to the west campus. Our students are enjoying this comfortable walkway, especially that they no longer have to walk in the grass and mud when it rains or in the dark at night.

                                                                                                                          Pray today for the needed financial resources to complete the admissions and welcome center project. Pray for a donor who will step up to finish the project.

                                                                                                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                            On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                                                                                                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                            Thursday, November 7, 2019

                                                                                                                            You Led Your People

                                                                                                                            You led your people, Lord, and gained a magnificent reputation. (Isaiah 63:14b NLT)

                                                                                                                            Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to follow God's leadership - in academics and the co-curricular, in ministry and service, in recruiting and fundraising, in planning and implementation.

                                                                                                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                              On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on-campus events such as Campus Previews and off-campus recruiting events such as Accelerant (Jan 30-Feb 2, 2020) and YouthQuest (July 18-21, 2020).

                                                                                                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                              Wednesday, November 6, 2019

                                                                                                                              The Mind of Christ

                                                                                                                              But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16b NIV)

                                                                                                                              Pray today for the ability to think with the mind of Christ, to see with his eyes, to possess his compassion, to do his work his way.

                                                                                                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                On Wednesdays, please pray for all our ministry groups and teams. Pray for planning, decision-making, and resources. Pray for the EC Serve teams that form this academic year, especially for those that minister during Spring Serve with Samaritan's Purse and during Summer Serve in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and other trips still forming.

                                                                                                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                Tuesday, November 5, 2019

                                                                                                                                His Thoughts

                                                                                                                                He who . . .reveals his thoughts to mankind - the Lord God Almighty is his name. (Amos 4:13 NIV)

                                                                                                                                Pray today for the people who love Emmanuel College - students, employees,  trustees, leaders, alums, donors - to be remarkable receptors of the thoughts of God and to follow his plans with precision and accuracy.

                                                                                                                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                  On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                                                                                                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                  Monday, November 4, 2019

                                                                                                                                  A Strong Warning

                                                                                                                                  The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. (Isaiah 8:11 NLT)

                                                                                                                                  Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to think differently about education and learning, about service and ministry, and about mission and vision that we might be more effective in doing what God has called us to.

                                                                                                                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                    On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                                                                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                    Sunday, November 3, 2019

                                                                                                                                    More Splendid

                                                                                                                                    "The new Temple will be more splendid than the old one, and there I will give my people prosperity and peace." The Lord Almighty has spoken. (Haggai 2:9 GNT)

                                                                                                                                    Pray today for prosperity and peace for Emmanuel College and for the success of our faculty, staff, students and graduates to be more splendid and more effective than ever before.

                                                                                                                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                      On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                                                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                      Saturday, November 2, 2019

                                                                                                                                      Still With You

                                                                                                                                      When you came out of Egypt, I promised that I would always be with you. I am still with you, so do not be afraid. (Haggai 2:5 GNT)

                                                                                                                                      Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to have courage and to be fearless as we work alongside our Lord who has been with us, is still with us, and will be with us forever.

                                                                                                                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                        On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                        Friday, November 1, 2019

                                                                                                                                        Says the Lord All-Powerful

                                                                                                                                        "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine," says the Lord All-Powerful. (Haggai 2:8 NCV)

                                                                                                                                        Give thanks for the completion of the Pavilion project made possible by a significant lead donation and gifts from other donors who have fond remembrances of this beautiful space. Two of the original springs are flowing again and are now wonderfully displayed.

                                                                                                                                        Pray today for additional donations that will help us pay the balance of the cost for the Pavilion project. Pray for the scope of God's work at Emmanuel College to be supported and expanded by visionary donors and benefactors.

                                                                                                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                          On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                                                                                                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                          Thursday, October 31, 2019

                                                                                                                                          Do the Work

                                                                                                                                          But now don't be discouraged, any of you. Do the work, for I am with you. (Haggai 2:4 GNT)

                                                                                                                                          Pray today for the people who are working on behalf of Emmanuel College to be successful, for the recruiting and fundraising staff and for the alumni and friends of the college who are working with prospective students and potential donors.

                                                                                                                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                            On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Fall Preview (November 1-3), other Campus Previews  and recruiting events this academic year, Accelerant 2020, and YouthQuest 2020.

                                                                                                                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, October 30, 2019

                                                                                                                                            Enough in Your House

                                                                                                                                            There is enough in your house to give them all that they need. (Psalm 36:8 EASY)

                                                                                                                                            Pray today for abundance in financial resources and human capital for Emmanuel College so that we can educate, serve, and advance the Gospel both home and abroad.

                                                                                                                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                              On Wednesdays, please pray for all our ministry groups and teams, especially EC Serve. Pray for planning, decision-making, and resources. Pray for the EC Serve teams that form this academic year, especially for those that minister during Spring Serve with Samaritan's Purse and Summer Serve in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and other trips still forming.

                                                                                                                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, October 29, 2019

                                                                                                                                              When We Call

                                                                                                                                              Give victory to the king, O Lord; answer us when we call. (Psalm 20:9 GNT)

                                                                                                                                              Pray today for victory over lack, for guidance for our leaders, for abundant revenue in the 2019-20 academic year, for financial needs to be met, for a healthy and balanced budget.

                                                                                                                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                                                                                                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                                Monday, October 28, 2019

                                                                                                                                                Following My Ways

                                                                                                                                                O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways. (Proverbs 23:26 NLT)

                                                                                                                                                Pray today for revival on our campus that results in souls saved and lives dedicated to following Jesus wherever he leads.

                                                                                                                                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                  On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                                                                                                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                                  Sunday, October 27, 2019

                                                                                                                                                  Miracles for You

                                                                                                                                                  "Yes," says the Lord, "I will do mighty miracles for you, like those I did when I rescued you from slavery." (Micah 7:15 NLT)

                                                                                                                                                  Praise God today for all the miracles of the past, especially his rescue of Emmanuel College from debilitating debt.

                                                                                                                                                  Pray today for even greater miracles in the present and the future that propel the College forward as a kingdom-builder through the thousands of students who enroll here and are transformed into servant leaders and change agents.

                                                                                                                                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                    On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                                                                                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                                    Saturday, October 26, 2019

                                                                                                                                                    Protect Your People

                                                                                                                                                    O Lord, protect your people with your shepherd's staff; lead your flock, your special possession. (Micah 7:14a NLT)

                                                                                                                                                    Pray today for protection of our religious liberties, for governments to be restrained from further intrusion into Christian higher education, for the Lord's guidance and direction for Emmanuel College.

                                                                                                                                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                      On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                                                                                                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                                      Friday, October 25, 2019

                                                                                                                                                      The Whole Scope

                                                                                                                                                      Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT)

                                                                                                                                                      Give thanks for the completion of Swails Center painting project made possible by significant lead donations from Swails family members and gifts from other donors who loved and appreciated Rev. John Swails. The building looked great for Homecoming with its new coat of paint.

                                                                                                                                                      Pray today for additional donations that will help us pay the balance of the cost for the Swails Center project. Pray for the scope of God's work at Emmanuel College to be supported and expanded by visionary donors and benefactors.

                                                                                                                                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                        On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                                                                                                                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, October 24, 2019

                                                                                                                                                        We Cannot Stop Telling

                                                                                                                                                        We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard. (Acts 4:20 NLT)

                                                                                                                                                        Pray today for recruiting efforts for Spring Semester (begins January 7), for record numbers of new freshmen and new transfer students and for better retention of returning students.

                                                                                                                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                                                                                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                                                                                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                                                                                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                                                                                                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                                                                                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                                                                                                          On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Fall Preview (November 1-3), other Campus Previews  and recruiting events this academic year, Accelerant 2020, and YouthQuest 2020.

                                                                                                                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.