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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Splendor of Our God

Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy! The deserts will become as green as the mountains of Lebanon, as lovely as Mount Carmel or the plain of Sharon. There the Lord will display his glory, the splendor of our God. With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. (Isaiah 35:2-3 NLT)


Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God for his glory that never abates, but always blazes forth in splendor. 
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for us to rejoice and find strength in the glory of our God.
  • Pray for those whose hands are bruised and painful from battle to be healed and energized to continue the fight.
  • Pray for weak knees to bow humbly before God, only to be made strong again to stand for him.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

I Will Bless

My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! "I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word." (Isaiah 66:2 NLT)

Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks for blessing Emmanuel College. 
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for us to be blessed from the bounty that is his - everything!
  • Pray for us to be eager to feed on his Word, knowing he has spoken peace and blessing over us.
  • Pray for us to humble ourselves before him, resting safely in his hands, amazed at what he has made and what he is still making.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Resist the Devil

And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:6-7 NLT)


Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks for generously granting Emmanuel College grace and favor. 
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for us to resist the devil and to reject any temptation to take credit for the miraculous work God is doing at Emmanuel College.
  • At times, we are tempted to give in to our fears, but pray we resist the devil, humbling ourselves before God who puts our enemy to flight.
  • We are sometimes tempted to give up, but pray we resist the devil, submitting ourselves to God who is merciful and who knows the way forward.
Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

He Loves

He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. (Psalm 33:5 NLT)


Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God for his unfailing love for Emmanuel College - always with us, always loving us.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for us to work for justice in the world, especially for those who have been mistreated and persecuted for their faith.
  • Pray for us to do good at home and abroad - wherever God calls us to follow him.
  • Pray for EC Serve to be God's ministering hand of love and compassion to people everywhere.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Successful in Everything

So the Lord was with him, and Hezekiah was successful in everything he did. (2 Kings 18:7a NLT)

Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God for the Lord is with us, and we give thanks for every achievement, every victory, every success.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our success in helping students effectively integrate faith and learning.
  • Pray for our success in reaching thousands of mission-fit students who eventually enroll at Emmanuel College in ever increasing numbers.
  • Pray for our success in managing our financial resources and eliminating debt.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, November 25, 2016

He Carefully Obeyed

He [Hezekiah] remained faithful to the Lord in everything, and he carefully obeyed all the commands the Lord had given Moses. (2 Kings 18:6 NLT)

Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the Word of God opening the way of life to us, command upon command, promise upon promise.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for those of us in leadership at Emmanuel College to remain faithful to the Lord in all he commands us to do.
  • Pray for us to carefully obey the Lord, even when the going is hard, especially then.
  • Praise God because he is so faithful to make his commands clear and lead the way. 
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. (1 Chronicles 16:8 NLT)

Give thanks today:
  • Give thanks for he is the Lord our God, the author of every blessing.
  • Give thanks and proclaim to family and friends today that God is good all the time.
  • Give thanks for what he has done for Emmanuel College, rescuing and preserving this cherished college, invigorating and advancing his purpose through our mission.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Sorrow into Dancing

You changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my clothes of sadness, and clothed me in happiness. (Psalm 30:11 NCV)


Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the joy and happiness in loving and serving him.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Even as we celebrate the close of another successful semester, pray for the December semester starting next week and the Spring Semester that begins in January.
  • Dance and rejoice for what the Lord has done for Emmanuel College these last 30 months even while continuing to pray for total victory in the months to come.
  • Pray for those who may be discouraged and fearful to see who the Lord is, to see what he has already done, and to hope in what he is yet to do.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Heard My Cry

Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. (Psalm 28:6 NLT)

Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks because he listens to our prayers and responds.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Rejoice in the Lord's mercy and favor during fall semester, but pray on for his mercy extended and for his never-ending favor.
  • We prayed for mercy and favor with the NCAA, and now that we have been accepted into provisional membership, we praise God for he heard our cry for mercy. Pray for continued favor.
  • We prayed for mercy and favor with the onsite accreditation committee, and now that we have the result of no core requirement recommendations, we praise God for he has heard our cry for mercy. Pray for continued favor.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, November 21, 2016

Guard Me

Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 17:8 NLT)

Today's praise topic:
  • We praise God and give thanks for his care and protection.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our student's who are finished exams today and tomorrow.
  • Pray for students, staff and faculty who will be traveling this week during the holiday.
  • Pray for the power of God to guard us in our comings and goings, keeping us close in his loving presence.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

All Glory to Him

All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen. (Jude 1:25 NLT)

Give praise and thanks today:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the personal relationship we are permitted with Almighty God through the person and work of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
  • As we gather on this Lord's Day, worship him whose glory and majesty is above all and give thanks we are privileged to worship him today.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for God's power to break down strongholds, bringing rescue and release for his children.
  • Pray we at Emmanuel College are diligent in submitting to God's authority, following courageously where he leads even when challenges and obstacles abound.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Encourage Each Other

But encourage each other every day while it is today. Help each other so none of you will become hardened because sin has tricked you. (Hebrews 3:13 NCV)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for random words of kindness flowing into our lives at just the right time, nurturing our hope, stimulating our faith.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for those in the Emmanuel family who may be discouraged, weary with the fight, to receive support and encouragement that refreshes and brings peace.
  • Pray for students in the stress of exams or facing personal challenges to find solace in the company of believers who pray for them and speak comforting words.
  • Pray for spiritual discernment to unmask the tricks of the devil, throwing off oppression, allowing God to soften our hearts and exchange our anxiety for rest.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Satisfaction

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct. (Galatians 6:4-5 NLT)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for his faithfulness in helping us do our work and follow him.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our students and faculty who are in final exams now through next Tuesday.
  • Pray for students to be diligent in their preparation for exams and to take responsibility for their learning, and for those who may be struggling, pray for them to develop the self-discipline needed for success and the satisfaction of personal achievement.
  • Pray for faculty to be strengthened to do the many tasks necessary to complete the semester, especially the grading of exams and assignments. 
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Encouraging Words

"He [king of Assyria] may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!" Hezekiah's words greatly encouraged the people. (2 Chronicles 32:8 NLT)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the Lord our God who loves us and fights for us.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we use our words wisely remembering they can be powerful weapons of hurt or they can be a healing balm.
  • Pray for those who speak encouraging words to have greater influence than those who don't.
  • Pray the words of the Lord dominate our thoughts at Emmanuel College helping us keep a correct perspective between our potential in Almighty God and the works of mere men.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Everything We Have

O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name! But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! (1 Chronicles 29:13-14 NLT)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for everything he has given to Emmanuel College - the resources, the people, the mission, and the hope of a bright future.
Today's prayer topics:
  • God has given us life. Pray we share our lives with those around us, pointing the way to Jesus.
  • God has given us Emmanuel College. Pray we excel at educating, shaping, and sending into the world generation after generation.
  • God gives us hope. Pray we understand that hope is not a dream but a potential reality born out of his great love for us and our obedience and faithfulness to him.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

In His Hand

Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. (1 Chronicles 29:12 NLT)


Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks that Emmanuel College is the beneficiary of the power and might in his hand.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Rejoice because God rules over everything, especially the hearts and minds of his followers.
  • Pray the people of God obey the voice of God in making prayers and offerings for Emmanuel College at his direction.
  • Pray for Emmanuel College to be strengthened with financial and human resources as we follow God's path to expanded influence and greater effectiveness in the world.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, November 14, 2016

Your Kingdom

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. (1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT)


Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for his sovereignty over all and over Emmanuel College.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Rejoice that Emmanuel College is part of the Lord's kingdom, his possession where he reveals great and mighty works at his pleasure and for his purposes.
  • Give praise for the power of the Lord bringing past victories even as we pray for victories yet to be won in the battles ahead.
  • Pray for his majesty and glory to cover us with protection and blessing.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

We Trust

Some trust in their war chariots and others in their horses, but we trust in the power of the Lord our God. (Psalm 20:7 GNB)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for his miracle-working power so ably used on behalf of Emmanuel College
Today's prayer topics:
  • Many colleges and universities boast of their huge endowments and massive foundations, but we at Emmanuel College, while thankful for every resource we have, pray that we always place our trust in the Lord our God.
  • Pray we never envy those who have more, but always rely upon the Lord for remarkable actions and improbable outcomes he brings into our lives.
  • Pray for the reduction, even the elimination, of our debt.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Even More

[Jesus, explaining the parable of the talents.] "Yes," the king replied, "and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away." (Luke 19:26 NLT)

Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for staff, faculty, and administration who are so diligent to use well the resources God entrusts to us.
Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for success in our quest for greater excellence in delivering and expanding our mission.
  • Pray our success brings us even more resources which we will use to turn back the enemy and advance the kingdom of God.
  • Pray for those who are weary in the fight, perhaps tempted to give up, to instead give themselves and their work to God, trusting him for what they need.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, November 11, 2016

Merciful

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5:7 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Merciful - full of mercy, full of kindness, full of compassion. Are we?
  • Pray our decisions and actions are full of mercy - always.
  • Pray we give kindness and compassion generously even as we expect the same from others.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God for being full of mercy on our behalf, and we thank him for those who have shown mercy to us.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Singing to the Lord

After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: "Give thanks to the Lord; his faithful love endures forever!" (2 Chronicles 20:21 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Praise God for the many prayers offered on behalf of Emmanuel College throughout the accreditation reaffirmation process thus far which has made all the difference and has brought us miraculous results.
  • As the process continues, please pray earnestly over the next eight months that we find favor with the members of the review committee next June in the same way God's favor was upon us during the onsite committee visit last week.
  • As we move into the next phases of battle on all fronts, pray we lead the way with songs of praise, acknowledging our great God as our source and our champion.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God for his holy splendor, and we thank God for his faithfulness to us.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Supreme Lord

For you, O Lord, are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. (Psalm 97:9 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for those elected, and those already in office, to see justice through God's eyes and to lead and legislate following God's will and influence.
  • We rejoice in the Lord for nothing escapes his attention, not elections nor governments nor the need for revival in our land. 
  • Pray for a spiritual awakening in our nation where men and women everywhere repent of their sins and experience salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We exalt the Lord our God who is over all, and we proclaim him our Lord and Savior, the hope of the world.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Mighty Rock

Can unjust leaders claim that God is on their side - leaders whose decrees permit injustice? They gang up against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide.  (Psalm 94:20-22 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray for our nation today on election day for evil to fail and for righteousness and common sense to prevail.
  • Pray for healing from this ugly and discouraging election cycle when many leaders claiming to speak for justice have condemned the innocent and exalted the wicked.
  • Pray for righteous people to be elected, and where they are not, pray for evil leaders to repent and be saved.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks because our hope is not in elections and governments but in the Lord our God who is our peace and our passion. 
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Trust

For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does.  (Psalm 33:4 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Although we do not know all God plans to do for Emmanuel College in the coming months, praise God because we know him and that is enough.
  • It is not always easy to see the hand of God, especially when the challenge is large and complicated, but praise the Lord, he can be trusted even then - especially then. 
  • Pray for the next steps in the accreditation reaffirmation process, namely our final written response due in April and the final decision by the review committee in June.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for his plan to give us a bright and purposeful future. 
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Sing Praise Forever

I will sing to you and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever. (Psalm 30:12 NCV)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Praise the Lord, our God, whether winning or losing, moving forward or backward - always praise him who is worthy to be praised.
  • When the hand of the Lord is merciful and gracious toward us, praise him all the more and do not be silent.
  • Pray for active memories of battles won at Emmanuel College to help our song be loud and strong in all future conditions and in every future circumstance.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God today for the miracles he permits us to experience and enjoy at Emmanuel.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Rebuilding

Praise the Lord! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem. (Psalm 147:1-2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • We praise God for being so attentive to our prayers and for working through us to accomplish his will.
  • Delight in the Lord and sing praises because he is our source and the one who rescues us.
  • Praise the Lord, all you people, and acknowledge that God is rebuilding Emmanuel College to his specifications and for his purposes.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for his daily provision for us and the steady advance of his will and purpose for Emmanuel.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Friday, November 4, 2016

Shout Joyfully

Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him.  (Psalm 95:1-2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the very good report from our accreditation visit this week. All core requirements met and only six issues to work on. 
  • Praise God for his words framed over us two years ago: "This is like nothing to me. This is easy for me." Believe it!
  • Sing and give thanks. Shout joyfully. Rejoice with thanksgiving.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We thank God for hearing and answering our prayers.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

No Fear

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. (Psalm 27:3 KJV)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Because of God with us, confidence, not fear. 
  • Pray for emotions devoid of fear and full of faith.
  • Pray as we scan the horizon, we release our faith to see God greater than any opposition.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for seeds of faith in us that grow to full flower.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Great Calm

The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!" Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey him." (Matthew 8:25-27 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we always turn to Jesus when facing threats and challenges, keenly aware that these are opportunities for him to save. 
  • If Jesus is in my boat, why am I at times afraid? Forgive us, Lord, for emotions lost on wind and waves instead of centered on you.
  • Pray for great calm in our thoughts and emotions, always advancing with steady determination regardless of circumstances, because God is with us, Emmanuel.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks that even the winds and waves obey him.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Jesus Reached Out

But when he [Peter] saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?" When they climbed back in the boat, the wind stopped. (Matthew 14:30-32 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:
  • Pray we focus on Jesus and not the winds and waves that sometimes surround us because storms are sporadic, but the presence of Jesus is our constant.
  • Pray our faith is strong enough to believe in Jesus to hold us safely whether we are in treacherous waters or safely in the boat.
  • We may doubt others, and we may even doubt ourselves, but pray we never doubt the Lord Jesus who rescues us.
Give thanks for God's generous care and for his answers to our prayers:
  • We praise God and give thanks for the unwavering and strong presence of God in our lives.
As the praises go up, the power comes down.