God at Work

The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged. For the Lord hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people. (Psalm 69:32-33 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray we not become proud thinking we have done what only God can do - touch the human heart and make it generous.
• Despite our weaknesses and sins, keep praying because he loves us still and hears our call.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Encourage one another as you pray for God to work his plan in our lives. Be glad for he is working!

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful for the student I met yesterday who will travel nearly 500 miles to attend Emmanuel this fall. Amazing potential. Difference-maker. World-changer. O Lord, send us more like him.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

I Will Pray

I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! (Psalm 116:1-2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• The Lord constantly hears our prayers, bending low 24/7 with love and mercy to help us when we call; therefore, pray!
• May we let nothing distract us from calling upon the Lord throughout each day - not lack or plenty, not bad times or good.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray for unanticipated favor and unexpected gifts in response to our many prayers and calls for help.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful for the favor of God that has helped us successfully navigate many challenges over the last 11 months since I became president.
• Thankful for the tremendous potential before us as we prepare for the fall semester.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

God Can Be Trusted

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:23-24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• May we repent of our doubts and turn to God who is trustworthy and faithful in keeping his promises.
• Pray we hold lightly to weariness and worry while holding tightly to him who is our hope.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray we encourage one another to give in the campaign in acts of love and good works for God's plans for Emmanuel.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful for a $25,000 gift yesterday from an alum. Praise God for his provision.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Through His Spirit

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

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray we keep our spirits attuned to the Holy Spirit as he beckons us to follow him to places of abundance and provision.
• Pray for faculty and staff who are preparing for the opening of fall semester this month that God will enable them mentally, physically, and spiritually.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Pray that the people of God understand that they are part of God's glorious, unlimited resources when they release what he has given to them.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful to God for helping Emmanuel through a very lean summer with the resources we needed when we needed them. 

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

My Strength

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. (Isaiah 12:2 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for perspective that helps us banish fear in the light of God's saving presence among us.
• Pray for human weakness to be overpowered by the strength of the Lord, leading to overwhelming and complete victory through Jesus.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. May trust in God's provision rise up within us enabling us to see man's failure redeemed by God's success.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful for two gifts totaling $25,000 last week. 

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

Give Praise

Praise the Lord! Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever. Everywhere - from east to west - praise the name of the Lord. (Psalm 113:1-3 NLT)

Today's prayers:

• Receive our praise today, O God. On this Lord's day we worship and praise you.
• May praise rise today in us and around the earth in wave after wave as your people awaken, give thanks, and enter your courts to worship.
• Week 15 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. We bless your name, O Lord, and praise you for your abiding presence with us.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Students are registered for fall semester from many states and countries. We rejoice in the opportunity we will have to educate them and to help them encounter God, to view hopes, dreams, and careers from a Christian world-view.

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.

God's Faithfulness

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness. (Psalm 40:10 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Thank God for his faithfulness in responding to our call and for sending provision through those who listen carefully to his voice.
• Praise and proclaim the saving power and unfailing love of the Lord our God.
• Week 14 in the campaign FOR EMMANUEL. Thank God for providing friends to stand with us and help us through the challenges we face.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thank God for the students who are preparing to enroll this fall. The new student class will be larger than last fall and overall enrollment is projected to increase. Thank God for the potential in these students to set right what is wrong in this world. 

Never give up unless it's praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.