Don't Be Afraid

Elisha said, "Don't be afraid. The army that fights for us is larger than the one against us." (2 Kings 6:16 NCV)

Today's prayer topics:

• One of God's frequent phrases is "don't be afraid," not because there are so many scary situations, but because there are so many with little faith.
• Pray for faith that overwhelms fear every time it raises its ugly head.
• Pray for rock-solid confidence in God's delight in doing the impossible.

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

Easy for God

He then said, "God's word: Dig ditches all over this valley. Here's what will happen - you won't hear the wind, you won't see the rain, but this valley is going to fill up with water and your army and your animals will drink their fill. This is easy for God to do; he will also hand over Moab to you." (2 Kings 3:16-18 MSG)

Today's prayer topics:

• Water during drought, plenty during times of want - this is easy for God. This is like nothing to him. Pray it and believe it.
• Pray for us to do as God directs even if it seems odd or counter intuitive.
• Pray for victory over every stronghold opposed to God's purposes for Emmanuel College.

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

Wise Leaders

When there is moral rot with a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. (Proverbs 28:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for moral recovery in our nation.
• Pray for the election of moral and Godly people, from local leaders to the highest elected officials, and for the appointment of judges who fear God and make sound and righteous decisions.
• Pray for laws, regulations, and court decisions that protect our faith and religious practices, especially those that affect colleges and universities across the nation.

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

Freedom

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Celebrate freedom today - living in the land of liberty and enjoying the freedom that comes from living in Christ Jesus.
• Pray for those who are using freedom to promote enslaving sins - to truly know Jesus and to live free.
• Pray for evil to be conquered by the love of Christ working through us.

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

His Glory

For the Lord is high above the nations; his glory is higher than the heavens. (Psalm 113:4 NLT)

Today's praise:

• Worship and give thanks today in our congregations for the Lord is above the heavens, but also in our hearts.
• Blessed to love him; indescribable to be loved by him.
• For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen.

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

Shout for Joy

All you that are righteous, shout for joy for what the Lord has done; praise him, all you that obey him. (Psalm 33:1 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:

• It is fitting for us to praise the Lord because our Diversified Agriculture program has been formally approved by our accreditation agency. Praise him and shout for joy all you people.
• Pray for the program to fill with students quickly over the next few years.
• Pray for the faculty teaching in each of the concentrations: Ag Business, Ag Science and Ag Missions.

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

May the Lord Answer

Then we will shout for joy over your victory and celebrate your triumph by praising our God. May the Lord answer all your requests. (Psalm 20:5 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:

• On our way to God's victory for Emmanuel College, one of our requests is to have the wisdom and discernment to successfully navigate financial and legal challenges.
• Another request is for God to energize and engage more supporters around our compelling vision of Christ-centered higher education and service.
• Along the way, may we joyfully celebrate each accomplishment and victory by praising our God.

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