“But you, when you pray,
go into your room,
and when you have shut your door
pray to your Father who is in the secret place;
and you Father who sees in secret
will reward you openly.”
~Matt. 6:6~
Mrs. Faye Price was able to return home yesterday. Pray for her as she addresses her health issues at home.
Joan Hagan will have outpatient tests today in Hammond. Please be in prayer for her during the tests.
MISSIONARY PERSONAL NEEDS. Transition is a normal part of life for a missionary kid (MK), but that doesn’t mean that it is easy by any means. When it is time to leave for college, a young person can experience a variety of emotions but traveling overseas to begin this exciting adventure can add many more dynamics. Pray for MKs as they begin college this fall. Pray for the right roommates, wisdom for decisions in what courses and activities to pursue. Pray for good relationships to form that will inspire, encourage and bless them. Pray for their families as they release their sons and daughters, that God will grow all of them through this time of transition.
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
“For this reason God also highly exalted Him
and gave Him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bow–
of those who are in heaven and on earth
and under the earth–
and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.”
~Philippians 2:9-11, HCSB~
Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the International Prayer Strategy Office, inviting you to pray for women in predominantly Muslim cultures.
“No one seems to understand why we desire to help Palestinians, including the Palestinian people themselves!” a worker comments. A young Palestinian woman recently asked a worker why she was willing to teach her English. She explained that God had placed a love in her heart for the Palestinian people. Finding this hard to believe, the woman tried to persuade the worker otherwise, saying, “You really can’t love me!” The worker finally convinced her that her love is genuine. “I’ll have to ask God why He would do this,” the young Palestinian woman answered. Pray that this woman will come to understand that true love comes from the one true God alone.
M is a seeker in Dubai and God has been working in her life and bringing her to a deeper understanding of the truth. But in recent weeks, her growth has been combated by the evil one. She has become very busy with her new job and time-consuming visitors from her home country. She has even stopped responding to any contact from believers. It is unclear what is going on. Please ask that her faith will be proven genuine and that she will continue to turn to God’s Word for wisdom.
* Please pray for Christian workers to consistently demonstrate the love of Jesus through their outreach projects.
* Intercede for seekers and young Christians living in Muslim cultures that they will stay intentional in their study of God’s Word.
* Ask God to call out new believers who will confess the name of Jesus as Lord in these restrictive countries.
Associational WMU Meeting
- Thursday
- Spring Creek Baptist Church
- 10:00 A.M.
- Covered dish luncheon
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” (Philippians 2:10).
Mike Benson, Editor
Praise
PSYCHOLOGISTS TELL US that one of the deepest urges in human nature is the craving to be appreciated…
Thus, we contribute immeasurably to the happiness and success of others when we express appreciation for their work and worth.
We are also advised that the giving of sincere praise brings out outstanding benefits to the one who gives it. Thus, we contribute immeasurably to our own happiness and success when we express appreciation for others.
Observation teaches that the most successful people have mastered the art of giving praise.
Giving honest praise is like “saying grace” at the table…very difficult to start, if it hasn’t been our pattern. Here are some guidelines to get one started.
1. Look for little things for which you can express appreciation. We tend to wait for colossal achievements before uttering one word of commendation or encouragement. Rare and refreshing is the person who goes on a “treasure hunt” searching for little things to praise.
2. Look for things close at hand for which you can express appreciation. The human tendency is to see glamour in things at a distance and defects in things close at hand. It doesn’t take much sense to find fault with things and people close by. Conversely, it requires sensitive perception to detect the genuine worth of nearby treasures.
3. Voice your appreciation. It isn’t that we don’t appreciation others…it’s just that, for some unknown reason, we are hesitant to voice that feeling. It is necessary to say nice things to have them do good…not merely think them. By not acting quickly to praise one for his work the impulse often fades away.
It may well be that one of the greatest duties you can perform this day will be speaking a word of appreciation. (John Gipson)
“Now we exhort you, brethren,
warn those who are unruly,
comfort the fainthearted,
uphold the weak,
be patient with all.”
~1 Thess. 5:14~
As you read The Prayer Link each day, please look back over the names that were recently listed. Many of these people need our continued prayers at this time. Also, please realize there are always people with needs that I am unaware of or those who would rather not be listed publicly. You can pray for these needs even if you are not aware of them.
As always, your prayers mean so much to so many. Thank you for praying each day.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 