Endurance

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for us to see clearly God's long-term plan for Emmanuel College and for patient endurance to stay the course.
• Pray for correct decisions and actions on our part, following the Spirit to all he has promised.
• Pray for students, staff, and faculty this week to be strengthened as they wrap up the semester and pray for them to have abundant patience and endurance to complete exams, grading, and the myriad of other tasks to be completed.

Thank you for praying.

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

Wisdom

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. (Proverbs 3:13-14 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray all our decisions and actions are grounded in wisdom and understanding, and that success arises from their prayerful application.
• Pray for the delegation attending the annual meeting of our accreditation agency (SACSCOC) to gain clearer understanding and even wisdom regarding our preparation for reaffirmation of accreditation.
• Pray for the team that for months now has been compiling data, and in December, will complete the writing of the first draft of the Compliance Report for SACSCOC, that wisdom and understanding will flow throughout the process.

Thank you for praying.

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

For Prayer

But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. (Luke 5:16 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• As we experience moments of respite, pray we are not lulled into inactivity, but may we pray all the more.
• Pray we follow the example of Christ by often finding quiet places to pray.
• Pray for our students to complete their preparations this weekend for exams that begin on Monday.

Thank you for praying.

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

Encourage Each Other

Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for increasing levels of cooperation and collaboration in finding solutions to the challenges we face.
• Pray we use encouraging words and actions to build up faith, love, and trust.
• Pray for the Spiritual Life Committee as they plan and work to meet the spiritual needs of our students.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful for so many supporters who give an extra gift this time of year.

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

Enduring Hope

As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray we remain faithful in advancing the mission of Emmanuel College, and may we never forget that praying for one another is a major part of our work.
• Pray for more and more people to engage in more and more loving actions.
• Pray for hope to grow because of Jesus Christ and his living, breathing work in us.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayer:

• Thankful today marks 365 days of prayers offered through this prayer blog and so grateful for the many wonders we have experienced because of these prayers.
• Thank you for your faithfulness to pray for Emmanuel College. We need your prayers now more than ever. Please keep praying. 

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

He Carries Us

Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. (Psalm 68:19 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Praise him for he is the God who saves!
• Pray we learn to rest within his embrace, allowing him to carry us to safety.
• Pray that the daily needs of our students, staff, and faculty are met.

Thank you for praying.

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

Our Strength

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.  (Psalm 46:1 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for strength from God that enables us to take action needed today as well as for the long-term challenges.
• Pray for refuge, places of safety and rest, to be found in the Lord our God.
• Pray for our students this week as they prepare for final exams next week.

Thank you for praying.

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