This is the audio from the September 14, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”  
James 1:12 (NIV)

While Jesus did say that whoever does not give up everything he has cannot be His disciple, there are “things” that the Bible tells us not to give up.  Our prayer focus this week will look at some of those things that we are to hold on to as we continue our journey in life.  We choose to give up everything that is about self as we surrender to Jesus.  We should also persistently hold fast to everything that is Jesus in our life.  God calls us to a life of faithfulness which means we live in a constant pursuit of Him without ever giving up.  So, while we give up every selfish desire and everything that is not of God, we hold fast to all that is good and everything that God puts within us for our benefit and for the benefit of others. Pray for God’s Spirit to help you be persistent in your pursuit of Him.  Pray for a growing awareness of God’s faithfulness as you persistently walk with Him.

“For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law.  But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
2 Chronicles 15:3,7 (NIV)

 As you pray this week, ask God to embolden you by His Spirit to surrender everything of you to Him and to hold fast to everything of Him that is in you.  Pray that you would hold fast to God and His Word, even if the nation around you seems to have forgotten and/or rejected Him.  Pray that you would be persistent in doing the work of God that He has called you to.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is the audio from the September 12, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus will look at some of what the Bible says about receiving and expressing a kindness that is produced by God’s Spirit living within us.  Expressions of genuine kindness generally get our attention because they have unfortunately became far too uncommon.  Simple acts of courtesy catch us by surprise because they are no longer expected.  The Bible talks about a time such as this when we show contempt for the kindness of God.  Our rejection, or ignoring, of God’s kindness typically leaves us unwilling to express kindness to others.  Pray that you would give great value to the kindness shown to you by God.  Pray that you would find ways to express His kindness to the people around you.  Pray for God’s kindness to be evident in you in ways that draw people to Him.

“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
Titus 3:4-5 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you connect with His Spirit within you in order for the fruit of kindness to be produced.  Pray that you would share the message of salvation with others in a way that expresses its source being found in the kindness of God.  Pray that God’s mercy would be seen in you through your kindness to others.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is the audio from the September 11, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus will look at some of what the Bible says about receiving and expressing a kindness that is produced by God’s Spirit living within us.  Expressions of genuine kindness generally get our attention because they have unfortunately became far too uncommon.  Simple acts of courtesy catch us by surprise because they are no longer expected.  The Bible talks about a time such as this when we show contempt for the kindness of God.  Our rejection, or ignoring, of God’s kindness typically leaves us unwilling to express kindness to others.  Pray that you would give great value to the kindness shown to you by God.  Pray that you would find ways to express His kindness to the people around you.  Pray for God’s kindness to be evident in you in ways that draw people to Him.

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you connect with His Spirit within you in order for the fruit of kindness to be produced.  Pray that you would deliberately put on kindness as a part of your daily “clothing” as a chosen one of God.  Pray that you would live with a kindness produced by God’s Spirit.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is an audio excerpt from the September 11, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.  In this portion of the broadcast, Tom introduces and reads an original poem written by him in 2018 in remembrance of the events of 9/11/01.

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A Usual Day

We woke up that morning in the usual way.

With usual plans for our usual day.

Our minds were quite filled with the usual things.

As we were prepared for what a usual day brings.

For some, change was instant with life gone in a flash.

Yet others were changed as toward the rubble they dashed.

Some called their loved ones, as they would soon die.

Others were gone with no chance for good-bye.

Some ran away, but there was no place to hide.

Some ran toward trouble to help those inside.

Some rushed the men who intended such harm.

And found their life over on a Pennsylvania farm.

And through all the horror on an unusual day.

The nation did mourn and gathered to pray.

We prayed for each other, we prayed for those lost.

We prayed for the families who paid the great cost.

Yet time has a way of changing our view.

When the heartache and loss are no longer new.

The prayers that we prayed on those nights long ago.

Are no longer intense for those we don’t know.

And slowly, but surely, I think we’ve arrived.

To a usual day with our usual drive.

And our usual mindset that looks far ahead.

With no thought of preparing for when we are dead.

So, I ask for a moment on this usual day.

Please stop and remember, and take time to pray.

Pray for the families of those who were lost.

Pray for the helpers who still pay the cost.

Pray for your own life and ask God today.

If you were to meet Him, just what would He say.

Pray for your neighbor, wherever they may be.

And live with compassion so that Jesus they see!

© 2018 by Tom Lemler

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is the audio from the September 10, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus will look at some of what the Bible says about receiving and expressing a kindness that is produced by God’s Spirit living within us.  Expressions of genuine kindness generally get our attention because they have unfortunately became far too uncommon.  Simple acts of courtesy catch us by surprise because they are no longer expected.  The Bible talks about a time such as this when we show contempt for the kindness of God.  Our rejection, or ignoring, of God’s kindness typically leaves us unwilling to express kindness to others.  Pray that you would give great value to the kindness shown to you by God.  Pray that you would find ways to express His kindness to the people around you.  Pray for God’s kindness to be evident in you in ways that draw people to Him.

“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance?”
Romans 2:4 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you connect with His Spirit within you in order for the fruit of kindness to be produced.  Pray that you would have a greater understanding of the power of kindness, particularly God’s kindness, which leads people to repent.  Pray that you would learn to live with a kindness and patience from God.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is the audio from the September 9, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus will look at some of what the Bible says about receiving and expressing a kindness that is produced by God’s Spirit living within us.  Expressions of genuine kindness generally get our attention because they have unfortunately became far too uncommon.  Simple acts of courtesy catch us by surprise because they are no longer expected.  The Bible talks about a time such as this when we show contempt for the kindness of God.  Our rejection, or ignoring, of God’s kindness typically leaves us unwilling to express kindness to others.  Pray that you would give great value to the kindness shown to you by God.  Pray that you would find ways to express His kindness to the people around you.  Pray for God’s kindness to be evident in you in ways that draw people to Him.

“If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.”
Acts 4:9-10 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you connect with His Spirit within you in order for the fruit of kindness to be produced.  Pray that your life of kindness would give you opportunities to share about the power of Jesus who produces kindness in you.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

This is the audio from the September 8, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus will look at some of what the Bible says about receiving and expressing a kindness that is produced by God’s Spirit living within us.  Expressions of genuine kindness generally get our attention because they have unfortunately became far too uncommon.  Simple acts of courtesy catch us by surprise because they are no longer expected.  The Bible talks about a time such as this when we show contempt for the kindness of God.  Our rejection, or ignoring, of God’s kindness typically leaves us unwilling to express kindness to others.  Pray that you would give great value to the kindness shown to you by God.  Pray that you would find ways to express His kindness to the people around you.  Pray for God’s kindness to be evident in you in ways that draw people to Him.

“Let a righteous man strike me — it is a kindness; let him rebuke me — it is oil on my head.  My head will not refuse it.”
Psalm 141:5 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you connect with His Spirit within you in order for the fruit of kindness to be produced.  Pray that you would learn to see godly correction as the kindness that it ought to be.  Pray that the kindness of correction would be graciously accepted.  Pray that you would extend kindness when others need correction.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom