How should we respond to persecution?
“They know nothing, they understand nothing; their eyes are plastered over so they cannot see, and their minds closed so they cannot understand” (Isaiah 44:18 NIV84).
Spiritual warfare is very real. Paul makes that clear in Ephesians 6. The lies of Satan have blinded those who persecute Christians. Pray that their eyes will be opened and for dreams and visions that will introduce them to the risen Savior. Pray for open minds to receive the Good News of the Gospel.
How should we pray for the lost?
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:37 NIV84).
This world draws our attention, and especially our eyes, to so many worthless things. The only thing of value, the only eternal thing, is our relationship with Christ. Pray that the Holy Spirit will turn our loved ones away from worthless things and turn them toward our Savior.
Leadership Prayer Focus This Week: Local Judges
“Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts (Amos 5:15a NIV84). “These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other and render true and sound judgment in your courts” (Zechariah 8:16 NIV84).
Truth, justice, and honor must begin in our legal system. The local Judges who are daily faced with decisions concerning guilt and innocence, as well as decisions in civil cases, are our first line of defense against corruption, unfairness, and evil within our nation.
Pray that: They will seek God’s guidance in the decisions they make.
They will be men and women of honesty and integrity.
They will give impartial and just verdicts in all cases.
They will not be consumed by the power that they hold.
For all our leaders, pray that if they do not already know Christ, they will accept Him as Lord. For those who do know Christ, pray that they will stand firm on His Truth and His Word, never compromising it or minimizing it.
“Pray continuously” (I Thessalonians 5:17 NIV84)
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