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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Desire and Success

May he give you what you desire and make all your plans succeed. (Psalm 20:4 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:
  • We desire to work with over 1100 students each year. Pray for God to help us grow to that level over the next few years.
  • We desire to reduce our debt significantly. Pray for means and methods inspired by God to get this done.
  • Preparing students to become Christlike disciples who integrate faith, learning and living for effective careers, scholarship and service is our definition of success. Please pray for us to deliver on this mission in every student.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

May the Lord Answer

May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble! May the God of Jacob protect you! (Psalm 20:1 GNB)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray and keep on praying for the Lord answers prayer.
  • Pray for help and protection in times of trouble, and pray in joy in times of peace.
  • Pray for God's protection for Emmanuel College in a world moving dramatically away from God's purposes, and pray for us to be empowered, shining his light of truth.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Healthy and Growing

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. (Ephesians 4:16 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Emmanuel College is an organism with so many moving parts fitting well together. Pray for maximum mutual growth among its many parts in the upcoming academic year.
  • While we are much healthier than we were, we have not achieved full recovery. Pray that the 2016-17 school year will be miraculous in healing and total health.
  • Thank God for those who have ministered through EC Serve this summer, and pray for many more students to step forward to serve in the coming year.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Glorious in Power

Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power. Your right hand O Lord, smashes the enemy. (Exodus 15:6 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Satanic strongholds are behind the moral decay in our nation, especially the attack on Christian higher education. Pray for the glorious power of God to be unleashed upon the enemy.
  • Ask God to break these strongholds and change the course of events which threatens the faith-based operations of every Christian college and university in America.
  • Pray for the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities and other Christian and legal groups that are fighting to protect our right to practice our faith in the higher education context.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Make Music

Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. (Psalm 33:3 NLT)

Today's praise:
  • On this Lord's day, God's people gather with instruments of praise - the pipe organ, the electric guitar, the human voice - and offer praise to him today.
  • O Lord, we worship you in awe and wonder, singing and making music as an offering of praise.
  • Jesus, we bow before you, our Lord and Savior, and thank you for loving us and holding us close.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Wisdom Will Guide

She [Wisdom] will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. (Proverbs 3:17 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for wisdom for the staff and faculty of Emmanuel College in our decision-making and planning for the fall semester. May satisfaction and fulfillment follow.
  • Pray for all potential students who are still thinking about enrolling this fall but have not yet committed. May they find delight and joy in their choices as they let wisdom guide them into God's plan for their lives.
  • Pray for the mission to Uganda as they finish up their work and travel home soon. May they have the satisfaction of a job well done.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, June 24, 2016

Fear Only God

Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for fearless interactions with the world when engaging the enemy of our souls.
  • Pray for awe and respect for a Holy God who loves us and keeps us close.
  • Pray for discernment to see the enemy's moves before he makes them, and pray for courage to obey God's orders to counter attack.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

When Your Fast

But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. (Matthew 6:17-18 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Prayer with fasting is a lethal combination to the enemy's plans. Pray we exercise these disciplines.
  • Pray the rewards coming from spiritual disciplines will unlock doors of opportunity.
  • Pray our summer orientation and registration events for new students will be full to capacity. 
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Able to Keep

Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. (Jude 1:24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray to the Lord to keep our students from falling away as they face the challenges of our decaying culture.
  • Pray for record-breaking enrollment this fall as more and more students seek to be light in a dark world.
  • Pray our joy is not diminished and our rejoicing is unending.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Living with Great Expectation

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance - an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. (1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Anything is possible in Jesus so pray we live with great hope and large faith.
  • God raised Jesus from the dead. How easy it must be for him to help me solve my problems. Pray for rising expectations for the work of God in us.
  • Pray for the team returning from the Dominican Republic today.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Prepare for Action

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. (1 Peter 1:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our minds to be free of anxiety and filled with the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit.
  • Pray for self-discipline to pray and to fast, seeking God in every action and reaction. 
  • Pray for Jesus-centered hope and for remarkable outcomes from each battleground. 
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Enduring

Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. (Psalm 89:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Offer praise and thanks today for God is faithfully with us.
  • Pray for the EC Serve team in Tanzania as they travel home today.
  • Pray we stay centered on God's unfailing love with an enduring faith, never shaken by events or circumstances.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

In His Steps

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Sometimes we forget that suffering can be part of the Christian walk. Pray to avoid suffering, but when it comes, pray for fortitude to follow Jesus through painful places.
  • Pray we learn to do right even when the world says it's wrong.
  • Pray for clarity, understanding, and wisdom in discerning the steps of Jesus and for courage to follow.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, June 17, 2016

His Authority

Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority. (1 Peter 3:22 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Spiritual warfare is often confusing and complex to us, but we know that outcomes are often influenced by the prayers of believers.
  • Pray for evil authority to bow in submission to the will of God as the people of God pray.
  • Pray for human authorities to be moved to God-inspired decisions, and pray we understand that divine influence often flows in response to God's praying people.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Help Each Other

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for groups and individuals to team up with the College to achieve mutual benefits and greater success.
  • Pray for important meetings over the next few weeks to lead to supportive and successful outcomes.
  • Pray for those of us with busy travel schedules over the next eight weeks to find praying people who want to help us succeed. 
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Special Work

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. (Ephesians 4:16 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for the teams now in the field in the Dominican Republic, Uganda, and Tanzania.
  • Pray for the team in the Dominican Republic as they improve an aquaponics system installed on a previous trip.
  • Pray for the medical part of the DR mission which involves physical therapy for children with disabilities and for the elderly.  
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Good Works

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for the mission team leaving for the Dominican Republic today.
  • Pray for team leaders Adam and Dawn Beadles, and for team members Anna Beadles, Jazmin Konnick, and Matt Steinart.
  • Pray for many good works to be accomplished and for Jesus' love to be felt and received by all.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, June 13, 2016

God Is Protecting You

And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. (1 Peter 1:5 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • No matter the danger or disruption in our culture, pray we place our faith in God to protect and to save.
  • Pray for rescue from the storm, and until then, we believe in God's power to save.
  • Pray for many to see the power of God working in and through us.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

I Pray

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. (Psalm 5:2 NLT)

Today's prayers:
  • O God, there are many sources of help but only you can give us clear answers.
  • Lord, we cry out to you and ask for your help and know you will answer us. May our spiritual ears hear your voice speaking despite the chaotic noises around us.
  • Father, deliver us from evil and help us avoid testing, but whatever comes our way, we submit to your sovereignty and bask in your glory. Amen.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Praise and Proclamation

Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. (Hebrews 13:15 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for the teams now in the field in Uganda.
  • Pray for their ministry opportunities working with students from the University, helping out in an orphanage, and helping with a crusade in a rural village. 
  • Pray for them at the end of their time in the field as they spend a few days in Kenya.
  • Pray for proclamation and praise to go forth in the name of the Lord.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Carefully Obey

For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!" (1 Chronicles 22:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for the leadership of Emmanuel College to obey the Lord.
  • Pray for the College to succeed in its mission of education, in recruiting and retaining students, in service to Christ's kingdom, and in improving its financial position.
  • Pray for strength and courage throughout the Emmanuel family that overcomes weakness and fear.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Results of Your Ministry

As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. (2 Corinthians 9:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Continue to pray for our EC Serve mission teams now in the field in Tanzania and Uganda. 
  • Pray for the Tanzania team as the minister at an orphanage and public school as well as hold a Vacation Bible School and sidewalk Sunday School. They will also work with the women at Victory House who have been reclaimed from abusive relationships.
  • Pray for the members of the team in Uganda: David Cain, Dr. Blake Rackley, and four of our students: Cassie Hall, William Hearn, Laura Gonzales, Miki Cain.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tell Everyone

Tell everyone about God's power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens. (Psalm 68:34 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • EC Serve exists to tell everyone through words and actions about God's power to help and to save.
  • Pray for the mission to Uganda that leaves today under the leadership of David Cain and Professor Blake Rackley. 
  • Pray for the team to minister in the strength of the Lord and his mighty power.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Forcefully Advancing

And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. (Matthew 11:12 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Even when it seems the foundations of our culture (or our personal world) have been shaken, the Kingdom of God is advancing still. 
  • Pray for the followers of Jesus everywhere to have endless faith and unwavering hope.
  • Pray for those who love Emmanuel College to stand and advance under the leadership of Jesus.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Do Good

Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone - especially to those in the family of faith. (Galatians 6:10 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Opportunities abound so pray we are quicker to seize them to do good for others.
  • Pray for the EC Serve mission to Tanzania in the field now and for each team member: Alice Black, Ben Hall, Libby Hall, Neely Hallman, Matysan Harper, David Kestner, Rebekah Kitchens, and Amy Sickles.
  • Pray for Vince and Vicki Welch, the missionaries the team will assist in the field, who are former employees of the College and dear friends.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Let Everyone Praise

"Stand up and praise the Lord your God; praise him for ever and ever! Let everyone praise his glorious name, although no human praise is great enough." (Nehemiah 9:5b GNB)

Today's praises:
  • Today, in our hearts and houses of worship, may we praise the Lord God, defying constraining circumstances by releasing our love and worship to our Lord.
  • No matter how inadequate our worship and praise may seem, come into his presence today and praise him all the more.
  • When I focus on Jesus for just a few moments, praise begins to overflow. Pray we focus and re-focus more and more.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

What Really Matters

I pray that your love will overflow more and more. . .for I want you to understand what really matters. (Philippians 1:9a, 10a NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our EC Serve mission to Tanzania that leaves today. May this expression of love be well received by those to whom they will minister.
  • Ask God to bless team leaders Alice Black and Coach Ben Hall with wisdom, energy and everything they need for the tasks ahead.
  • Pray for team members to work productively and to understand how much this trip matters to so many people.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Friday, June 3, 2016

Ask

Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. (John 16:24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • How simple to ask! We call it prayer. It's not hard, but often neglected.
  • Pray for students who are making final decisions about college right now. Ask God to influence those who should enroll at Emmanuel this fall that not one of them will be missing.
  • Ask God to send us faculty to fill open positions who are called to teach and serve in God's work at Emmanuel.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Don't Worry

So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. (Matthew 6:34 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Instead of worry, pray we focus on the Lord and his ability to dissolve our worries and help us with our challenges.
  • Pray for quick approval of the Diversified Agriculture program by our accrediting agency.
  • Pray for 25 students to enroll in the Ag program this fall.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

His Ears Are Open

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. (Psalm 34:15 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for the leadership at Emmanuel College to get it right - every decision, every action.
  • Pray our first response, each time, every time, is to call upon the Lord for help.
  • Pray our anxieties are quieted by our confidence in God's close attention and attentive listening to our praise and petitions.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.