God's Masterpiece

Pray first for God's favor upon the people of Emmanuel College this fall semester so that his plans are implemented and his will is done.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

Shielded

Pray first for the people of Emmanuel College to be shielded from the corona virus, for good health and well-being across our campus as some students have already begun returning to campus to prepare for fall semester.

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. (Proverbs 30:5 NLT)

Saved

Pray first for our students to listen to the story of Jesus, the unsaved ones to receive him, the saved ones to be inspired to grow deeper in his love and to serve him faithfully.

Pray through for Spirit-led revival on our campus this fall flowing through students, staff, faculty, and administration.

The Word of the Lord: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT)

Favor

Pray first for favor upon our supporters that they, in turn, may give generously to Emmanuel College so that our students receive the gifts of education and ministry that make them effective disciples for Jesus.

Pray through for revenue from enrollment and fundraising to meet the needs of the mission of Emmanuel College and to underwrite the vision.

The Word of the Lord: He will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times, so that many will thank God for your gifts which they receive from us. (2 Corinthians 9:11 GNT)

Rescued

Pray first for success in navigating fall semester, for strong faith coupled with effective action, for good results and positive outcomes.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, serve passionately, and during these difficult times, to overcome our worries by living out our faith.

The Word of the Lord: But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. (Psalm 13:5 NLT)

Joy

Praise first today and let him be the source of your joy. Rest in him. Reflect on his goodness and rejoice.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond. Pray that the impact of the pandemic will not impede our progress.

The Word of the Lord: I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. (Psalm 9:2 NLT)

Help

Pray first for Emmanuel College to have influence for God and for good during these difficult times. Pray we stand for right, pointing a lost world to Jesus - the only hope for this world.

Pray through for our national and state leaders to use wisdom, understanding, and common sense regarding the creation and enforcement of the laws of our land which create public order and protect our religious freedoms.

The Word of the Lord: Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! (Psalm 12:1 NLT)

Actions

Pray first for good planning rooted in God's will and committed to action and success under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:3 NLT)

Service

Pray first for the mission of Emmanuel College to advance despite all the factors that attempt to impede our service in God's kingdom and to the world.

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.  (Psalm 13:5 NLT)

Cornerstone

Pray first for the lost on our campus this fall to accept the provision of salvation provided by Jesus, for them to repent, to believe, and to give themselves in service to him.

Pray through for Spirit-led revival on our campus this fall flowing through students, staff, faculty, and administration.

The Word of the Lord: For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, "The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone." There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:11-12 NLT)

Harvest

Pray first for enrollment this fall. Ask God to remove the obstacles that may prevent students from enrolling. Ask him to open doors of opportunity. Ask for a great harvest of souls.

Pray through for revenue from enrollment and fundraising to meet the needs of the mission of Emmanuel College and to underwrite the vision.

The Word of the Lord: [God] will supply you with all the seed you need and will make it grow and produce a rich harvest. (2 Corinthians 9:10 GNT)

Peace

Pray first for the leadership of Emmanuel College to be courageous in decision-making that aligns with God's will and to be filled with peace that comes from Jesus who enables us to do his work in this world.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, serve passionately, and during these difficult times, to overcome our worries by living out our faith.

The Word of the Lord: Let my perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge. (John 14:27b AMP)

Majesty

Praise first today in your place of worship as you acknowledge his majesty and glory. Exalt the Lord!

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond. Pray that the impact of the pandemic will not impede our progress.

The Word of the Lord: O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. (Psalm 8:1 NLT)

Mission

Pray first for the people of Emmanuel College to be shining lights of hope and love in the world, for us to understand our purpose and carry out our mission in our times.

Pray through for our national and state leaders to use wisdom, understanding, and common sense regarding the creation and enforcement of the laws of our land which create public order and protect our religious freedoms.

The Word of the Lord: But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT)

Refuge

Pray first for God's favor upon Emmanuel College, for strong enrollments that defy the times, for abundant donations that sustain and advance the mission of the College.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9 NLT)

Choices

Pray first for our students to make wise choices of behavior this fall that keep them safe and healthy.

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. (Proverbs 2:11 NLT)

Receptive

Pray first for receptive hearts on our campus this fall who see Jesus clearly and surrender to him completely.

Pray through for Spirit-led revival on our campus this fall flowing through students, staff, faculty, and administration.

The Word of the Lord: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29 NLT)

Cheerful

Pray first for cheerful givers who generously support Emmanuel College.

Pray through for revenue from enrollment and fundraising to meet the needs of the mission of Emmanuel College and to underwrite the vision.

The Word of the Lord: God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7b NLT)

Decisions

Pray first for the people of Emmanuel College who face a myriad of decisions each day in preparation for fall semester. Pray for them to see the best way forward.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, serve passionately, and during these difficult times, to overcome our worries by living out our faith.

The Word of the Lord: Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. (Proverbs 2:9 NLT)

Good

Praise first today because God is good and because he is good to us and to Emmanuel College. He is near. Worship him!

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond. Pray that the impact of the pandemic will not impede our progress.

The Word of the Lord: I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me. (Psalm 13:6 NLT)

Influence

Pray first for Christians everywhere to let their lights shine, to make our influence known, to effect change, to do good, and to love as Christ loves us. Pray for the people of Emmanuel College to make a difference in this world.

Pray through for our national and state leaders to use wisdom, understanding, and common sense regarding the creation and enforcement of the laws of our land which create public order and protect our religious freedoms.

The Word of the Lord: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:5 NLT)

Provision

Pray first for more students to be drawn to Emmanuel College this fall, for our mission to move forward empowered by the Holy Spirit, for God's will to be done through us.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the challenges presented by the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT)

Protection

Pray first for protection for our campus this fall from all evils including the corona virus. 

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him. (Proverbs 2:8 GNT)

Effective

Pray first for lost souls to find Jesus. Pray for our students who do not know Jesus to receive him as Savior this fall. Pray for Christ-followers on our campus to be effective in witnessing and living for Jesus.

Pray through for Spirit-led revival on our campus this fall flowing through students, staff, faculty, and administration.

The Word of the Lord: Agrippa interrupted [Paul]. "Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?"  Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains." (Acts 26:28-29 NLT)

Generous

Pray first that we sow generously into the lives of those around us this summer and fall. Pray that we reap abundantly in numbers of students, in spiritual fruit, in knowledge, understanding and common sense, and in generous provisions and resources.

Pray through for revenue from enrollment and fundraising to meet the needs of the mission of Emmanuel College and to underwrite the vision.

The Word of the Lord: Remember this - a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. (2 Corinthians 9:6 NLT)

Preparation

Pray first for all the plans being made for fall semester. Pray for faculty as they prepare lessons and learn new technologies for instruction. Pray for staff as they develop programming and prepare facilities.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, serve passionately, and during these difficult times, to overcome our worries by living out our faith.

The Word of the Lord: Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. (Proverbs 2:3 NLT)

The Lord blesses

Praise first today and worship him who rules and reigns over all. The wickedness and blight of sin permeates our world, but the Lord gives his children strength and peace to face anything that comes. 

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond. Pray that the impact of the pandemic will not impede our progress.

The Word of the Lord: The Lord rules over the floodwaters. The Lord reigns as king forever. The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. (Psalm 29:10-11 NLT)

The Lord still rules

Pray first for this Independence Day to stimulate gratefulness in all Americans for democracy and the liberties and freedoms it provides. May we pray intensely for our country and its people. 

Pray through for our national and state leaders to use wisdom, understanding, and common sense regarding the creation and enforcement of the laws of our land which create public order and protect our religious freedoms.

The Word of the Lord: The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do? But the Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. (Psalm 11:3-4a NLT)

Ministry of giving

Give thanks for the success of our recent matching challenge campaign that exceeded its goal and brought needed funds to the College at this critical time.

Pray first for more donors to be drawn to a ministry of giving to Emmanuel College that will fuel our mission and enable our vision - all for the glory of God.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the challenges presented by the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: I really don't need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem. For I know how eager you are to help. . . In fact, it was your enthusiasm that stirred up many of the Macedonian believers to begin giving. (2 Corinthians 9:1-2 NLT)

Remarkable favor

Pray first for preparations for fall semester to be completed on time, for the next few weeks to be blessed with remarkable favor.

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: Our ancestors put their trust in you; they trusted you, and you saved them. (Psalm 22:4 GNT)

You always answer

Thank you for praying and fasting during the last 40 days for Emmanuel

Pray first for the many challenges facing Emmanuel College over the next several months: enrollment, instruction, safety, protection, religious freedoms, fundraising, revenue, resources, debt reduction, purpose, mission, renewal, service.

Pray through for Spirit-led revival on our campus this fall flowing through students, staff, faculty, and administration.

The Word of the Lord: You will answer me, God; I know you always will, like you always do as you listen with love to my every prayer. (Psalm 17:1 TPT)