Cheerful

Pray first for cheerful givers who generously support Emmanuel College.

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: God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7b NLT)

Decisions

Pray first for the people of Emmanuel College who face a myriad of decisions each day in preparation for fall semester. Pray for them to see the best way forward.

Pray through for the Emmanuel College staff, faculty, and senior leadership team to pray intensely, live abundantly, serve passionately, and during these difficult times, to overcome our worries by living out our faith.

The Word of the Lord: Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. (Proverbs 2:9 NLT)

Good

Praise first today because God is good and because he is good to us and to Emmanuel College. He is near. Worship him!

Pray through for clear vision of God's mission for Emmanuel College in 2020 and beyond. Pray that the impact of the pandemic will not impede our progress.

The Word of the Lord: I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me. (Psalm 13:6 NLT)

Influence

Pray first for Christians everywhere to let their lights shine, to make our influence known, to effect change, to do good, and to love as Christ loves us. Pray for the people of Emmanuel College to make a difference in this world.

Pray through for our national and state leaders to use wisdom, understanding, and common sense regarding the creation and enforcement of the laws of our land which create public order and protect our religious freedoms.

The Word of the Lord: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:5 NLT)

Provision

Pray first for more students to be drawn to Emmanuel College this fall, for our mission to move forward empowered by the Holy Spirit, for God's will to be done through us.

Pray through for provision for Emmanuel College during the challenges presented by the pandemic.

The Word of the Lord: And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT)

Protection

Pray first for protection for our campus this fall from all evils including the corona virus. 

Pray through for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus, for an end to the pandemic, for victory over this evil disruption that turns into shouts of joy.

The Word of the Lord: He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him. (Proverbs 2:8 GNT)

Effective

Pray first for lost souls to find Jesus. Pray for our students who do not know Jesus to receive him as Savior this fall. Pray for Christ-followers on our campus to be effective in witnessing and living for Jesus.

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

The Word of the Lord: Agrippa interrupted [Paul]. "Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?"  Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains." (Acts 26:28-29 NLT)