Your Glory

Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. (Psalm 57:5 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• On this day dedicated to worship may we exalt the Lord our God and offer the sacrifice of praise.
• O Lord, we worship at your throne, bowing before you in submission and with deep admiration for who you are.
• Lord God, may your glory be seen and felt today as we draw strength and inspiration from you to engage in the work you have called us to.

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

Lions

I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey - whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords. (Psalm 57:4 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Two observations about lions in the Bible: They are often portrayed as enemies, yet Jesus is identified as the Lion of the tribe of Judah - leader, rescuer, Savior.
• The take-away: Pray that what the enemy intends for evil is transformed into outcomes that are powerfully blessed and incredibly good.
• Emmanuel's mascot is the lion, and like the noble beast, pray for us to be confident, fierce, and not afraid.

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

The Lord is Moving

When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine army. (2 Samuel 5:24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• We don't always know what God is up to or how he will bring success, but we often see and hear the signs that tell us he is moving. Pray we move with him.
• Pray for us to be alert to the Holy Spirit, discerning the real issues in each circumstance and responding courageously to his marching orders.
• Pray we follow faithfully as God moves ahead of us to strike down Satan's army and bring victory.

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

Things He Has Done

But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. (1 Samuel 12:24 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Some may think that Emmanuel College has turned the corner of our financial challenges. We have not, but we have turned a corner by God's help and faithfulness. Give thanks.
• Pray for our plans and actions during the 2016-17 academic year which will be our most challenging period thus far because we must solve the debt problem.
• Give thanks for the miracles and provisions from God lifting us over huge obstacles and giving us hope for even greater things through his power and Spirit.

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

Know the Way

I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. (Psalm 142:2-3 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• If we are not careful, we will focus more on our problems than our problem-solver.
• Pray for a clear view of the way we should go through each circumstance, especially the difficult ones.
• No matter the tactics of the enemy, pray for mental toughness and high spirits to carry us into the presence of the Lord.

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

The Lord's Mercy

I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord's mercy. (Psalm 142:1 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Prayer is often sweet and soft, but sometimes it is a loud cry from deep within that pleads for help.
• Pray for those who feel this intensity of the heart to plead, not in desperation but with confidence in the one who makes a way where there is no way. 
• Pray for the mercy and favor of God to rest upon Emmanuel College.

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

Stand Firm

Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm. (Isaiah 7:9 NLT)

Today's prayer topics:

• Pray for unwavering faith, even more than we pray for large faith or visionary faith.
• Pray for our students to stand firm in their faith, regardless of the temptations and challenges that come their way.
• Pray for Christian colleges to stand firm amid the onslaught of the enemy and to shine as beacons of light in a dark world.

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