Monday

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.”

~Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV)~

 

 

Susan Rimes asks for continued prayers for her sister, Lisa Davis of Arkansas, who has been fighting cancer.

Joan Hagan asks for prayer for her grandson, Ethan O’Brian of Greensburg, who will have tonsil, adenoid, and ear surgery.

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Monday, May 19, 2008

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6, HCSB).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, asking you to pray for those in Cambodia who are facing economic challenges.

In the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodians experience brown-outs lasting several hours each day in order to conserve electricity during these hottest months of the year. For this growing urban environment, there is not enough electricity to go around. (In the countryside, there is no electricity!) Although the lights go out often in the capital, the light of the gospel is still being spread.

“Gas is so expensive,” is the repeated refrain of every Khmer motorcycle-taxi driver in Cambodia. It is no longer a 15- or 25-cent ride to the market. In addition, the price of rice, cooking oil, and propane gas have all risen. The young women working at the local garment factories have turned to eating French bread instead of their staple, rice, because of the cheaper cost.

Several believers have been struggling in their walk with Christ to have integrity. With the rising costs of food and fuel, they have yielded to temptation and have begun selling things that were meant to be given to the poor.

*Please pray that God will convict them of sin, and show them His daily provision for their needs. Pray that they will be a light for Christ instead of aligning with those who want to take advantage of the desperate and poor.

*Pray that nothing will hinder God’s Word from entering the hearts and lives of Cambodians in Phnom Penh and around the country.

*Give thanks to the Lord that His Word is never too costly for the Khmer people. Pray that many will treasure the free gift of His Word to everyone.

While praying today, please do not forget those in Cambodia and China. Below is an update on those facing recovery from the earthquake.

CHINA. Rescuers are racing against time to save tens of thousands of people still trapped under collapsed buildings following the massive May 13 earthquake in Sichuan Province. Several cities surrounding Chengdu suffered tremendous loss of life and property when the quake struck. Fatalities are now expected to reach 50,000 and four million homes have been demolished. As aftershocks continue and rescuers face monumental challenges in extracting people from beneath tons of collapsed concrete, hopes are dimming for many trapped inside the buildings. Pray that even in the midst of tragedy, the God of miracles will work in ways that will bring great glory to Himself. Pray that all who seek to provide assistance will be aware of a much greater power at work, and will depend on Him. Pray that survivors, rescuers, and observers will long for a relationship with the One and Only True God who can comfort them in times of need, provide for them throughout life, and give them eternal life.

Unchanging Standards

 

Franklin Graham speaks about God’s permanent standards:

God’s standard is the same yesterday. It’s the same today. And it’s going to be the same standard a million years from now. And the Bible says that breaking God’s laws are a sin. You say, “What do you mean by that?” Well, murder is a sin. You say, “well, Franklin, we agree with you.” Well, you know what? There are probably people in this audience today who are guilty of murder. And it’s a sin against God, but I’m here to tell you that God will forgive you. If you’re guilty God will forgive you, and he’ll cleanse you if you’re willing to come to him tonight in faith and receive his Son, Jesus Christ, into your heart, into your life. You see, God loves you.

You will be forgiven, and made new, when you come to Jesus Christ by faith. If you’d like to know more about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, call us at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, toll free, at 866-JESUS-CARES. Or click billygraham.org.

Have a great week.

Anna Lee