Testing

Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. (Hebrews 2:18 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Testing should not catch us by surprise, but it is surprising how quickly we complain when the test comes. Pray we center our thoughts on Jesus and how he managed it.
• Pray for students preparing for exam week, their time of testing, that begins on Monday.
• When the test comes, whether pen and paper or in the crucible of human dynamics, pray for recall about what we've already learned and for wisdom to apply it.

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

Help Them

When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Wednesday evening - in the presence of a true servant - Charles Mully - see www.mullychildrensfamily.org - Pray for their needs and ministry.
• Pray for God to open a powerful collaboration between EC Serve and Mully Children's Family.
• Pray for our students, staff and faculty to answer Jesus' call to servant-leadership, following his example to help those in need.

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

Work Hard

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. (Romans 12:11 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for energy, strength and joy in the work of the Lord at Emmanuel College.
• Our EC Serve summer missions teams are working hard to make final preparations for their service and ministry opportunities only days away. Pray for them.
• Pray for members of these teams who are still raising funds and for team leaders who are still gathering resources.

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

Patient Endurance

May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• It's one thing to endure, quite another to patiently endure. This spiritual characteristic will require prayer and lots of it.
• Patient endurance, not contrived, but emanating from Jesus Christ, our loving Lord - pray for it.
• When the pressure seldom lets up, only the love of God can bring relief so pray for us to keep turning our struggles toward the one who knows what to do with them.

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

The Lord is Faithful

Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Regardless of perspectives, facts, and circumstances, the Lord is faithful to us. Pray likewise that we are faithful to him in all our thoughts, words, and actions.
• Not only do we have Paul's admonition to pray against evil, Jesus included it in the Lord's Prayer: Deliver us from evil. Pray for protection from wicked and evil people and from the evil one.
• Pray for strength to stand and work for the Lord in hostile environments.

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

Pray For Us

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. (2 Thessalonians 3:1 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Please continue to pray for Emmanuel College now more than ever. There is yet much to be accomplished.
• Pray for our students, staff and faculty as they enter the last week of classes today.
• Pray for energy, endurance and understanding in preparation for exams next week.

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

Honor the Lord

Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. (Psalm 29:2 NLT)

Today's prayers:

• Dear God, and as we gather in our churches today, may our vision of your resplendent holiness evoke a single response - worship.
• O Lord, we honor you by living as you have commanded us, loving and heeding your Word.
• Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven.

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