Through the grace of God we have different gifts. If our gift is preaching, let us preach to the limit of our vision. (Romans 12:6 Phillips)
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Preach
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Salvation
The proof of God's amazing love is this: that it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 Phillips)
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Waiting
Concerning that day and exact hour, no one knows when it will arrive . . . This is why you must be waiting, watching, and praying, because no one knows when that season will come. (Mark 13:32-33 TPT)
Friday, August 28, 2020
Prayers
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. (Proverbs 15:29 NLT)
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Listen
Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. (Isaiah 55:3a NLT)
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Right
People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right. Choose my teachings instead of silver, and knowledge rather than gold. (Proverbs 8:9-10 NLT)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Abundance
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. (1 John 5:14 NLT)
Monday, August 24, 2020
Serve
If your gift is serving others, serve them well. (Romans 12:7a NLT)
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Opportunity
There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents. (1 Corinthians 16:9 GNT)
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Resilience
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies. (Psalm 17:7 NLT)
- to adjust to new routines of learning and living, of resilience and persistence, now that week one of the semester is behind us.
- for the preservation of religious freedoms throughout our nation.
- for the few among our students and employees who have the corona virus. Pray for their healing and comfort. Pray for the eradication of this disease.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Insight
Wise people are builders.They build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure. (Proverbs 24:3 TPT)
- for the Foundations Course to be effective in helping our freshmen make connections, use resources, manage their time well, and most importantly, experience a deeper walk with the Lord.
- that the faculty and staff who lead the Foundations classes will have wisdom and insight.
- for our faculty, staff, and senior leadership team.
- for the few among our students and employees who have the corona virus. Pray for their healing and comfort.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Healing
Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life, and he will provide for you what you desire the most. (Psalm 37:4 TPT)
- to be more effective in helping our students to mature and grow academically and spiritually.
- to enhance its mission and increase its enrollment through the new distance learning program that offers fully online degrees.
- for clear vision and abundant resources to fulfill God's mission for Emmanuel College for 2020 and beyond.
- for the few among our students and employees who have the corona virus. Pray for their healing and comfort.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Truth
My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. (Proverbs 8:8 NLT)
- to stand for truth, for what is right and just in God's view.
- to proclaim the Word of the Lord boldly to a world that corrupts the truth and perverts justice.
- for wisdom and common sense to prevail across our campus, throughout our communities and cities, and across our nation.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Blessing
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)
- to experience the favor and blessing of the Lord upon our mission to educate, to minister, and to serve.
- to effectively implement chapel in small groups which begins today at 11:00 a.m.
- for provision and protection for Emmanuel College during these perilous times.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Challenges
Protect me from harm; keep an eye on me like you would a child reflected in the twinkling of your eye. Yes, hide me within the shelter of your embrace, under your outstretched wings. (Psalm 17:8 TPT)
- that we can meet and overcome each challenge we face this semester.
- that our students will focus on their studies and get the most out of this semester.
- for the decline and eventual extinction of the corona virus pandemic.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Savior
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them . . .This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1,3-4 NLT)
- for he is our Savior and worthy of all worship and praise.
- for he is kind, merciful, and generous to his children.
- that revival and renewal will saturate our campus this academic year.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Preservation
The Lord's promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over. Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land. (Psalm 12:6-8 NLT)
- to produce students and graduates who bring help, healing, and hope to the world in which they live, work, and serve.
- to be a stimulus of revival and renewal through our students, staff, and faculty.
- for the preservation of religious freedoms throughout our nation.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Student Success
The Lord detests the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. (Proverbs 15:9 NLT)
- for The Bridge student success program to be effective in identifying and guiding students who will struggle academically this semester.
- for students to use the Academic Resources Center (ARC) to get the help they need whether it's tutoring, study skills, time management or other issues.
- for our faculty, staff, and senior leadership team.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Future Generations
Our children will also serve him. Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord. (Psalm 22:30 NLT)
- for the first day of classes to run smoothly today, especially the technology.
- for students and faculty to easily adjust to the Hyflex instructional model.
- for clear vision and abundant resources to fulfill God's mission for Emmanuel College for 2020 and beyond.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Outcomes
Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables. (Proverbs 1:5b-6a NLT)
- for students and faculty as classes begin tomorrow.
- for effective teaching and positive learning outcomes this semester.
- for wisdom and common sense to prevail across our campus, throughout our communities and cities, and across our nation.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Ask
You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! (John 14:13-14 NLT)
- for the many decisions that will be made as we navigate the fall semester.
- for the decision-makers to get it right.
- for provision and protection for Emmanuel College during these perilous times.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Our Steps
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NLT)
- for our upperclassmen who will be moving in this week.
- for faculty who continue training and learning new technology.
- for decline and eventual extinction of the corona virus pandemic.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Give Thanks
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. (Psalm 103:1 NLT)
- for all the hard-working employees of Emmanuel College.
- for the students already on campus and for those yet to move in.
- that revival and renewal will saturate our campus this academic year.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Escaped from Danger
- for freshman orientation to be effective as it occurs virtually.
- for students who will move in over the weekend.
- for students to follow the rules and protocols designed keep them safe from the corona virus.
Friday, August 7, 2020
Seek
- for day 3 of move-in days.
- for our students to seek the will of God in their lives.
- for our students to resist distractions and temptations so that they may clearly choose God's path.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Trust
- for day 2 of move-in days.
- for the new students to settle in quickly.
- for strength and energy for the staff.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Discernment
- for safe and efficient move-in days today through next Wednesday.
- for the international students who must quarantine.
- for staff who will manage quarantine duties.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Common Sense
- for effective training events this week among students, staff, and faculty
- for student leaders who are training and gearing up for their roles this semester
- for move-in days, which start tomorrow, to go smoothly
Monday, August 3, 2020
Wisdom
- for faculty and staff in this final week of preparation before classes start
- for maintenance and grounds crews to complete their many tasks
- for peace and joy to rest upon our campus community
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Praising
- that praise and worship of Almighty God will flow freely this year
- that clear messages in words and actions will point to Jesus Christ
- that revival and renewal will saturate our campus
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Praying
- for the 2020-21 academic year
- for final preparations to be completed on time
- for God's will to be done in the lives of our students, staff, and faculty