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