“The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the Word of the Lord remains forever” (1 Peter 2:24-25. In the midst of chaos, confusion, and uncertainty, we need to be reminded of the Truth that God’s Word always stands! It’s always True. It’s always relevant. This week, while the Kingdom of this world continues to prove undependable and unworthy to build our lives on, the Kingdom of Heaven is a source of hope and peace. On Sunday, we will identify some values that matter in God’s Kingdom as we study Matthew 18:1-14. Please join with your church family in prayer as we prepare to hear from God’s Word.
Prayer Guide: April 5, 2020 – Matthew 18:1-14
1. Give thanks to God for His faithfulness during times of testing and trail. Ask God to increase your faith, sharpen your perspective, and mold your character during this time.
2. Ask God to help you to be aware of the ministry needs around you so that you can love and serve others in Jesus’ name.
3. Pray that God would do a special work in the families of our church. Pray that moms and dads would be patience and tender with every member of the household. Ask God to help us all be like Christ and not merely look out for our own interests, but also to the interests of others (Phil 2:4).
4. Ask God to give you a child-like humility, a desire to walk in righteousness, and genuine spiritual concern for others.
5. Pray for our government (Local, State, and Federal). Ask God to give our leaders wisdom to make the best decisions for the common good.
6. Pray for medical personnel and those involved in testing and developing medications to help fight the coronavirus.
7. Ask God to give wisdom to our ministry staff as we consider the most effective ways to minister to people in these difficult times.
8. Ask God to intervene during this global pandemic to the end that that He receives glory, His people are cared for, and sinners turn from their sin and put their hope in Jesus.