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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By Faith! (6/6/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By Faith! (6/6/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

This week we begin a two week focus on being encouraged for the purpose of encouraging one another.  The distractions of this world are more than enough to bring discouragement to anyone, so it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the power of God to encourage us so that we can encourage others.  Pray that you would know God as the source of courage in the midst of any and all discouragement.  Pray that you would be open to the encouragement God sends your way through the people around you.  Pray about how God would use you to be a more effective encourager to the people in your life.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“That you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
Romans 1:12 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you be encouraged through your relationship with Him.  Pray that you would take notice of those around you who live by faith and be encouraged by their examples.  Pray that  your faith in God would be an encouragement to others as their faith is an encouragement to 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

Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By Words! (6/5/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By Words! (6/5/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

This week we begin a two week focus on being encouraged for the purpose of encouraging one another.  The distractions of this world are more than enough to bring discouragement to anyone, so it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the power of God to encourage us so that we can encourage others.  Pray that you would know God as the source of courage in the midst of any and all discouragement.  Pray that you would be open to the encouragement God sends your way through the people around you.  Pray about how God would use you to be a more effective encourager to the people in your life.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece.”
Acts 20:2 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you be encouraged through your relationship with Him.  Pray that you would hear encouraging words from the people you learn from.  Pray that the words you speak would be an encouragement to those who hear.  Pray that God’s Word would be at the heart of the words you are encouraged by and that you encourage others with.

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

Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged To Remain True! (6/4/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged To Remain True! (6/4/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

This week we begin a two week focus on being encouraged for the purpose of encouraging one another.  The distractions of this world are more than enough to bring discouragement to anyone, so it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the power of God to encourage us so that we can encourage others.  Pray that you would know God as the source of courage in the midst of any and all discouragement.  Pray that you would be open to the encouragement God sends your way through the people around you.  Pray about how God would use you to be a more effective encourager to the people in your life.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.” 

Acts 11:23 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you be encouraged through your relationship with Him.  Pray that God’s grace would be an encouragement to you to remain true to the Lord. Pray that you would grow in being a minister of God’s grace. Pray about how you will encourage others to remain true to 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

Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By the Holy Spirit! (6/3/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By the Holy Spirit! (6/3/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

This week we begin a two week focus on being encouraged for the purpose of encouraging one another.  The distractions of this world are more than enough to bring discouragement to anyone, so it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the power of God to encourage us so that we can encourage others.  Pray that you would know God as the source of courage in the midst of any and all discouragement.  Pray that you would be open to the encouragement God sends your way through the people around you.  Pray about how God would use you to be a more effective encourager to the people in your life.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.”
Acts 9:31 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you be encouraged through your relationship with Him.  Pray that the encouragement received from the Holy Spirit would bring godly strength and spiritual growth into your life.  Pray that you would allow the Spirit to work through you in encouraging 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

Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By the Lord! (6/2/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Encouraged By the Lord! (6/2/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

This week we begin a two week focus on being encouraged for the purpose of encouraging one another.  The distractions of this world are more than enough to bring discouragement to anyone, so it is important that we keep our eyes focused on the power of God to encourage us so that we can encourage others.  Pray that you would know God as the source of courage in the midst of any and all discouragement.  Pray that you would be open to the encouragement God sends your way through the people around you.  Pray about how God would use you to be a more effective encourager to the people in your life.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.”
Psalm 10:17 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you be encouraged through your relationship with Him.  Pray that you, and the people around you, would be encouraged by a God that listens to your cries.  Pray for the courage to cry out to God when you are in distress.  Pray that God’s presence in you would make you a better listener to those who cry out.

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

Encouragement and Prayer: Care For the Hurting! (5/30/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Care For the Hurting! (5/30/25)

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“’I will strengthen them in the LORD and in his name they will walk,’ declares the LORD.”
Zechariah 10:12 (NIV)

This week our prayer guide will return to a previous prayer emphasis on living with a growing understanding of God’s care for us so that we would reflect that care to others. When we gaze into God’s Word, we discover the ongoing example of His care for people. In love, God calls us to Himself and takes care of the sin which separates us from Him. When we care for people the way God cares for us, we walk with Him. Pray that your care for others would grow as you desire for them to know God’s care. Pray that you would know how to care for the things which are your responsibility and how to trust God with the things which aren’t your responsibility. Pray that God’s care, and your care, would strengthen people in the Lord so that together we may walk in His name. Pray that the body of Christ would grow in the ways we experience and express God’s care.

“He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him.”
Luke 10:34 (NIV)

As you pray this week, consider they many ways you have experienced God’s care.  Pray that you would be moved to compassion in a way that compels you to help the hurting.  Pray that you would be willing to give of yourself to care for the hurting rather than expect someone else to do it.

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

Encouragement and Prayer: Care For God’s People! (5/29/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Care For God’s People! (5/29/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“’I will strengthen them in the LORD and in his name they will walk,’ declares the LORD.”
Zechariah 10:12 (NIV)

This week our prayer guide will return to a previous prayer emphasis on living with a growing understanding of God’s care for us so that we would reflect that care to others. When we gaze into God’s Word, we discover the ongoing example of His care for people. In love, God calls us to Himself and takes care of the sin which separates us from Him. When we care for people the way God cares for us, we walk with Him. Pray that your care for others would grow as you desire for them to know God’s care. Pray that you would know how to care for the things which are your responsibility and how to trust God with the things which aren’t your responsibility. Pray that God’s care, and your care, would strengthen people in the Lord so that together we may walk in His name. Pray that the body of Christ would grow in the ways we experience and express God’s care.

“’This is what the Sovereign LORD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?’”
Ezekiel 34:2 (NIV)

As you pray this week, consider they many ways you have experienced God’s care.  Pray that you would consider the needs of others to be more important than your own.  Pray that those under your care would know you as one who cares for them even more than you care for yourself.

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

Encouragement and Prayer: Care For the Poor! (5/28/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Care For the Poor! (5/28/25)

(No audio devotion today.)

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“’I will strengthen them in the LORD and in his name they will walk,’ declares the LORD.”
Zechariah 10:12 (NIV)

This week our prayer guide will return to a previous prayer emphasis on living with a growing understanding of God’s care for us so that we would reflect that care to others. When we gaze into God’s Word, we discover the ongoing example of His care for people. In love, God calls us to Himself and takes care of the sin which separates us from Him. When we care for people the way God cares for us, we walk with Him. Pray that your care for others would grow as you desire for them to know God’s care. Pray that you would know how to care for the things which are your responsibility and how to trust God with the things which aren’t your responsibility. Pray that God’s care, and your care, would strengthen people in the Lord so that together we may walk in His name. Pray that the body of Christ would grow in the ways we experience and express God’s care.

“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.”
Proverbs 29:7 (NIV)

As you pray this week, consider they many ways you have experienced God’s care.  Pray that you would have a right attitude toward things being made right for the poor.  Pray that you would know how to live with godly justice toward all who might struggle to be seen and heard.  Pray that you would be filled with compassion and concern for the poor.

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