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Friday, January 31, 2020

Pray about everything

Day 21 of 21 days of prayer and fasting. Thank you for praying.

Pray first for the needs of Emmanuel College. Even as we ask God for what we need, we remember the needs he has already met. Thank you, Lord, for what you have done and for what you are yet to do.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (Philippians 4:6 NLT)

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Hard prayers

Day 20 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for others, yes, for friends and fellow-believers. But Jesus commanded that we also pray for those who mistreat and hurt us. Today, let's pray for friend and foe.

Pray through for our students to follow the Lord in their education and careers and to answer the call to Christian service.

The Word of the Lord: [Jesus said], "Pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:28 CEB)

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Watch and pray

Day 19 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for us to resist the temptation to slack off or give up. Pray for us to fight against our human instincts to stay silent when we should speak up. Pray for us to not give in to selfishness when Christ calls us to generosity.

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

The Word of the Lord: He [Jesus] came back to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you stay alert one hour with me? Stay alert and pray so that you won't give in to temptation. The spirit is eager, but the flesh is weak." (Matthew 26:40-41 CEB)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Devoted to prayer

Day 18 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for the ordinary and the extraordinary, for energy and initiative to stay the course and do what we do, day-in and day-out to educate, inspire and achieve for Christ's kingdom, and when mountainous obstacles get in our way, pray for miracles.

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: They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. (Acts 2:42-43 NIV)

Monday, January 27, 2020

Early morning prayer

Day 17 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for our budgets and budget managers, for our revenues and revenue generators, for our donations and our donors. Pray for balanced budgets, for strong revenues, and for generous contributions.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, and serve passionately.

The Word of the Lord: Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer. (Mark 1:35 CEB)

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Pray for leaders

Day 16 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for our faculty and staff to be effective leaders and mentors to our students, day in and day out, persistent in nurturing their slow and steady growth and maturity.

Pray through for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations that inhibit the beliefs and practices of our Christian institutions.

The Word of the Lord: Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business . . . getting this news to those who have never heard of God, and explaining how it works by simple faith and plain truth. (1 Timothy 2:2,7 MSG)

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Prayers of confident hope

Day 15 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for those who may be weary in the fight for Emmanuel College and the advancement of its mission, for them to hold out hope by trusting in the Holy Spirit to encourage and empower.

Pray through for generous benefactors that enable Emmanuel College to retire its primary debt.

The Word of the Lord: I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NLT)

Friday, January 24, 2020

Tenacious prayer

Day 14 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for tenacity in prayer for Emmanuel College, for its people, for its mission, for its ministry.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: Never stop praying.  (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT)

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Prayers for Insight

Day 13 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for Spirit-enabled insight to navigate the many decisions the College's leaders must make, for us to know what is important especially when it may not be obvious.

Pray through for our students to follow the Lord in their education and careers and to answer the call to Christian service.

The Word of the Lord: This is my prayer: that your love might become even more and more rich with knowledge and all kinds of insight. I pray this so that you will be able to decide what really matters. (Philippians 1:9-10 CEB)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Pray for wonderful results

Day 12 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for the big ideas and great plans God has for Emmanuel College, for the expanding vision, for greater service and ministry, for more Christ-followers who become salt and light in a troubled world, for wonderful results.

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

The Word of the Lord: When a believing person prays, great things happen. (James 5:16 NCV)

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Unlimited resources

Day 11 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for God's unlimited resources to propel us forward in mission and ministry, for spiritual strength each day, for financial and material provisions to get the job done.

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: I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (Ephesians 3:16 NLT)

Monday, January 20, 2020

Pray for the mission

Day 10 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Pray first for our mission of educating to become laser-focused and thoroughly effective while at the same time making and growing disciples of Jesus who serve and minister wherever they go in life in whatever they do in life.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, and serve passionately.

The Word of the Lord: Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities... (Colossians 4:2-3 NLT)

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Intense prayer

Day 9 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first when facing challenges and opposition. May we pray with intensity as we navigate the anti-Christian sentiments prevalent in our current American culture. Pray for revival in our land. May it start in us.

Pray through for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations that inhibit the beliefs and practices of our Christian institutions.

The Word of the Lord: Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. (Luke 6:12 NIV)

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Focused prayer

Day 8 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for clarity and focus in our prayers that ask for God's kingdom to come and his will be done in earth, in us who are made of clay, imperfect as we are yet forgiven and forgiving, moving in his kingdom-power.

Pray through for generous benefactors that enable Emmanuel College to retire its primary debt.

The Word of the Lord: And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (Matthew 6:7-8 NIV)

Friday, January 17, 2020

Fasting

Day 7 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Pray first for the Emmanuel family to be disciplined in prayer and fasting and to walk humbly before our God.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: But you, when you fast . . . do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father . . . and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matthew 6:17-18 NKJV)

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Never stop praying

Day 6 or 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Pray first for those who love Emmanuel College to develop the discipline to pray for her and to never stop praying because it is prayer that will propel us into God's plan for us.

Pray through for our students to follow the Lord in their education and careers and to answer the call to Christian service.

The Word of the Lord: Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1 NIV)

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Spirit-led

Day 5 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Pray first for the senior leadership team of Emmanuel that meets each Wednesday. Pray for clarity of Spirit-led vision, leadership, and direction.

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

The Word of the Lord: Brothers and sisters, pray for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:25 NIV)

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Pray together

Day 4 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for unity of purpose among the Emmanuel family, for students, staff, faculty, administration, board of trustees, alumni, and friends to pray and work together with God-inspired boldness.

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: When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God . . . "And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your Word." (Acts 4:24, 29 NLT)

Monday, January 13, 2020

Pray through

Day 3 of 21 Days of Prayer

Pray first that we will be persistent in prayer, committed to ask God and to keep on asking for the wisdom and insight we need to advance the mission and ministry of Emmanuel College.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, and serve passionately.

The Word of the Lord: I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God . . . to give you spiritual wisdom and insight. (Ephesians 1:16-17 NLT)

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Pray first

Day 2 of 21 Days of Prayer

Pray first in every circumstance, giving God the opportunity to help. Pray for us to commit to prayer and fasting over mountains that need moving.

Pray through for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations that inhibit the beliefs and practices of our Christian institutions.

The Word of the Lord: When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. (Nehemiah 1:4 NLT)

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Pray

Day 1 of 21 days of prayer and fasting

Pray first for the Emmanuel family to pray and seek God in humility and repentance, in purity and holiness, for renewal and revival, for direction and empowerment. Pray the New Beginnings service tonight will be a good place to start.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: The moment you began praying, a command was given . . . for you are very precious to God. (Daniel 9:23 NLT)

Friday, January 10, 2020

Come boldly

Pray first for many to join us in a 21-day emphasis on prayer and fasting for Emmanuel College that begins tomorrow.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence. (Ephesians 3:12 NLT)

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Restore

Pray first that the New Beginnings services today and throughout this weekend will provide opportunity for the Holy Spirit to capture our attention and speak to us.

Pray through for our students to follow the Lord in their education and careers and to answer the call to Christian service.

The Word of the Lord: Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous spirit. (Psalm 51:12 NKJV)

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Revival

Pray first for New Beginnings spiritual emphasis that begins with chapel tomorrow at 11 a.m. Pray for open and responsive hearts to receive all that God has for us.

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

The Word of the Lord: Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God - truly righteous and holy. (Ephesians 4:23-24 NLT)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Healthy

Pray first for provision and prosperity for Emmanuel College in this new semester that begins today.

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:  Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full - pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. (Luke 6:38 NLT)

Monday, January 6, 2020

New semester

Pray first for the Spring Semester which begins tomorrow, for our students to be diligent in their studies and exuberant in their walk with the Lord.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, and serve passionately.

The Word of the Lord: A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other . . . It is the one and only Spirit who distributes these gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:7,11 NLT)

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Persist in praise

Pray first that the people of Emmanuel College will be a people who live by the Word, who worship the Lord, and who persist in praise whether times are bad or good, whether in want or in plenty.

Pray through for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations that inhibit the beliefs and practices of our Christian institutions.

The Word of the Lord: We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. (Ephesians 4:14 NLT)

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Mission and ministry support

Pray first for an expansion of our donor base as more alumni and friends of the College give and as more people who have never heard of Emmanuel find out about us and begin to support our mission and ministry.

Pray through for generous benefactors that enable Emmanuel College to retire its primary debt.

The Word of the Lord:  As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing. (Ephesians 4:16 NLT)

Friday, January 3, 2020

Compelling messages

Pray first for clear and compelling messages through our New Beginnings speaker, Josh Lafferty. Mark your calendar to pray during the spiritual emphasis on our campus, January 9-12.

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond.

The Word of the Lord: When the day of Pentecost came . . . all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:1,4 NIV)

Thursday, January 2, 2020

New Beginnings

Pray first for New Beginnings spiritual emphasis January 9-12 to be effective in reaching our students and helping them commit their lives to the Lord.

Pray through for our students to follow the Lord in their education and careers and to answer the call to Christian service.

The Word of the Lord: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. (Acts 1:8 NIV)

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Happy New Year

Pray first for the Emmanuel family to commit to serve God as never before in this new year of our Lord 2020.

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

The Word of the Lord: The Spirit of the Lord is on me . . . to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. (Luke 4:19 NIV)