EVERY FRIDAY IS PRAYER DAY
We had a great initial day of prayer with over 250 people taking 15 minutes from their day to pray for God to work in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. We are praying for our church, our community and our country. We are praying for those affected by the virus and those in the heath field who are serving so faithfully and sacrificially.
Our Pastor has called us to continue this effort and make every Friday a Day of Prayer. Those who have signed up have committed to continue. We invite you to join us. No need to sign up, just pray. We ask you to set aside 15 minutes during the day to stop and pray. A new prayer guide will be posted here each Thursday to help direct your prayer time.
Of course, every day is a day for us to pray. We are reminded to continually be in a spirit of prayer.
2 Chronicles 7:14
”And if my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”
FBC PRAYER LETTER for NOVEMBER 15, 2024
FBC Day of Prayer Friday, November 15, 2024
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you, for everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and the one who knocks; the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
God instituted prayer as a means and opportunity for us to talk to Him. Jeremiah 29:12-13 You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. The Holy Spirit lives in us. His presence and power allow us to live the Christian life. Romans 8:26-27 In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Praying the Word of God gives us confidence and helps keep our focus on Him. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
In a few days, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Have you thanked the Lord for your salvation? Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name. Have you thanked Him and Blessed His Name?
Peter Marshall wrote on November 26, 1947: “For if we do not have the grace to thank You for all that we have and enjoy, how can we have the effrontery to seek YOUR future blessings? God, give us grateful hearts. For Jesus’ sake. Amen”
Praying for the people who lead us in our local, state, and national government is a Biblical directive. I Timothy 2: 1-3 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, ESV.
God’s word says to give thanks in all circumstances. I Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus!
Thank you for praying today!
If you would like to share a Prayer Request that we can join you in praying for, go to fbct.org/prayer. You will find a form at the bottom of the page that can be easily and quickly filled out and submitted with your praise or request. These requests will be sent to the prayer team of intercessors. As the Lord answers your request, share your praise in the same form. May we abide in the love of God, the grace of Jesus, and the fellowship of The Holy Spirit.
Yours in Christ,
Bill Graham