The temptation towards idolatry is ever present. More often than we would like to admit, money can be a god that we worship. As Malachi speaks to the rebellious Israelites who have adopted a renegade religion, God calls the people to return to Him. One evidence of their straying from loyalty to God was in how they failed to obey the Law as it pertained to giving. A renegade religion dismisses biblical stewardship in favor of personal gain. Join us as we pray for our church and for one another in preparation for Sunday’s Worship Service.
Prayer Guide: July 25, 2021 – Malachi 3:6-12
1. Praise God for His unending faithfulness. Thank Him that He does not change, and that his steadfast love endures forever.
2. Confess to God that He is good! Admit that what He does and what He allows into our lives is for our ultimate good. Ask God to increase your faith when trails come our way.
3. Pray that God would increase the generosity of our church family and that we would be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us.
4. Plead with God for grace to live a life of integrity and full devotion to Him, no matter the cost.
5. Pray for VBS. Pray that God will bring the children and families to our church who need to hear the gospel and be connected to a community of believers. Pray that children will put their faith in Jesus. Pray that relationships in our church family would grow.
6. Ask God to bless our Community Block Party on Saturday, August 7. Pray for families in our community to see our church as a safe, beneficial, and important place. Pray that our people would see this as an opportunity to love our neighbors and reach others with the gospel.
7. Pray for Pastor Nate as he continues to seek the Lord each week in sermon preparation and delivery. Pray that he would not rely on his own strength / wisdom, but that he would depend fully on the Holy Spirit for every word he speaks. Pray that God’s Spirit would soften the hearts of all who listen to the message. Pray that God would cultivate our hearts and make us long for His glory. Pray that the Spirit would give faith and repentance.