This is the audio from the August 6, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus will be about understanding the present time and living according to God’s will. God’s desire is that our understanding of the present time would lead us to wake up and show others His love even as we live in expectation of the fruit of the salvation we experience in Jesus.
Pray that you would accept the lessons that come through God’s discipline. Pray that you would allow discipline to do its work in your life. Pray that the people around you would experience the fruit of God’s discipline.
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 can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
This is the audio from the August 5, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!”
Hebrews 5:12 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus will be about understanding the present time and living according to God’s will. God’s desire is that our understanding of the present time would lead us to wake up and show others His love even as we live in expectation of the fruit of the salvation we experience in Jesus.
Pray that you would grow in your learning so that you would be prepared to teach others. Pray for the humility needed to accept the teachings of God’s Word so that you would be able to share it with others.
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 can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
As I anticipate not having reliable internet for a couple days, I am scheduling the written part of today’s devotion ahead of time as there will likely be no live video or recorded audio to go with it.
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus will be about understanding the present time and living according to God’s will. God’s desire is that our understanding of the present time would lead us to wake up and show others His love even as we live in expectation of the fruit of the salvation we experience in Jesus.
Pray that you would live with an awareness of the peace that comes from God’s presence in your life. Pray that you would seek peace with God and allow His peace to direct your way of life. Pray that the people around you would see how God is the source of your peace in all situations.
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 can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
As I anticipate not having reliable internet for a couple days, I am scheduling the written part of today’s devotion ahead of time as there will likely be no live video or recorded audio to go with it.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus will be about understanding the present time and living according to God’s will. God’s desire is that our understanding of the present time would lead us to wake up and show others His love even as we live in expectation of the fruit of the salvation we experience in Jesus.
Pray that you would know that the time for doing good is now. Pray that you would not let weariness keep you from doing the good that God has called you to. Pray that your eyes would stay focused on the harvest of righteousness God has promised to the faithful.
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 can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
This is the audio from the August 2, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
“And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus will be about understanding the present time and living according to God’s will. God’s desire is that our understanding of the present time would lead us to wake up and show others His love even as we live in expectation of the fruit of the salvation we experience in Jesus.
As you pray this week, ask God to help you not only understand the times, but make the most of them. Pray that you would live in the moment with your eyes focused both on the work He has for you now and the future He has prepared for you throughout eternity. Pray that you would know this moment as the time God has given you to make the good news of Jesus known to the people around you. Pray that your life would lead others to decide it is time for them to follow Jesus. 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.
Time For Refreshing.
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Acts 3:19 (NIV)
Pray that you would experience the refreshing of your spirit that comes as a result of repentance. Pray that you would live with clean hands and heart as you look for the refreshing that comes from God. Pray that you would share God’s refreshing with others.
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 can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
This is the daily devotion from the July 30, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
Today’s devotion wrapped up the journey we took through the “Holding On and Letting Go” book and then focused on the subject of encouraging and building up one another.
Encourage One Another!
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
This week’s prayer focus has been about being the body of Christ as you live life together with others by His design. God’s Word teaches us His plan and design for a healthy body with Christ as the Head and each member of the body doing its part. As you pray this week, ask God to help you seek and understand His design for your part in His body. Pray that you would not only know your own great value in God’s design, but that you would value those around you who are in your life by God’s design. Pray for the courage to grow and work together with greater understanding and acceptance of the differences that exist among the different parts of God’s family. 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.
Pray that you would continually grow in your encouragement of others as you build them up by God’s design. Pray that you would value the people around you as you each give and receive the encouragement that builds up the body of Christ.
This is the daily devotion from the book, “Holding On and Letting Go” and the companion audio from the July 29, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
Here is day nineteen with an important reminder to hold on to God above all else even as He holds on to you.
Hold On To God!
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Have you ever felt abandoned by people? Are there people who likely feel that you have abandoned them? Have you ever felt abandoned by God? Why? What do you do when you feel alone? How difficult is it to hold on to God when you find yourself in the midst of chaos? Why? What comfort does God give you when you do hold on to Him in the midst of disaster?
Recovery is rarely as fast as we would like and often never as complete as we would hope. It is in the process of overcoming that we must hold on to God every step of the way. God has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us, but I know a lot of people who live life distant from God — many as a reaction to some disaster in their life. The problem isn’t that God left, but rather that the enemy convinces us that God doesn’t care so we might as well let go. Holding on to God is a matter of faith and sometimes we just need to join the person in scripture in saying, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!” Even when it is unclear if and when life will ever be “normal” again, holding on to God will give us a sure foundation for whatever the days ahead will bring. Yes, there will likely be people that abandon us and even people that we abandon, but we must be careful to not let our failures define God. As we hold on to God we find that He also has a firm hold on us with a desire to see us through the troubles of life. When we hold on to God in the midst of our chaos, we find that we not only have a point of stability in our life but that He will use us to help others see Him as the reason for our hope.
As you pray, thank God for always being there for you to hold on to. Pray that you would not allow the actions or inaction of people to entice you into letting go of God. Pray that you would hold on to God in such a way that He provides hope to you and to those around you.
This is the daily devotion from the book, “Holding On and Letting Go” and the companion audio from the July 28, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
Here is day eighteen with an important reminder to let go of the pride which keeps you from seeking, and seeing, the help God wants to provide.
Let Go Of Pride
“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Proverbs 13:10 (NIV)
Are you a prideful person? Is pride always bad? Explain. Do you like asking for help? Why? Do you ever give up on something when you know it could be done if you had a little help? Why? Are there things you expect others to do that you won’t? Why? How will letting go of pride help both you and others as you live in the midst of chaos?
For many, one of the hardest things to do is to ask for help because it requires us to admit we can’t do something on our own. Pride wants to isolate us from those that God may well have surrounded us with for the very purpose of providing the help we desperately need. Letting go of pride will help us not only admit our need, but it open us up to allowing others to help us in ways that perhaps only they can. In the fog of disaster, pride can also creep in and say, “I didn’t deserve this.” While true or not, the problem with such a statement is that it focuses on self rather than on the shared loss by all that experience the same, or similar, disaster. When our focus is on what we did or didn’t deserve, we will rarely lift our eyes far enough to see the shared suffering that is experienced by many around us. Pride is a tool of isolation as it attempts to lift us up above everyone else. When we let go of pride, we can not only see those around us who are also struggling, we can often see ways that we can help them even as we ourselves are being helped. It is when we replace pride with humility that we find ourselves lifted up by God in order to be His shining light in the midst of chaos. Letting go of pride brings hope as it helps us love people as Jesus does.
As you pray, ask God to help you examine yourself for any traces of pride that lifts yourself above someone else. Pray that God would help you remove all elements of pride that keep you from asking for and receiving the help you need. Pray that you would let go of pride as you learn and practice humility while seeking to live like Jesus.
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