Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Understanding! (07/06/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Understanding! (07/06/22)

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This is the audio from the July 6, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15
(NIV)

This week we will focus our prayer time on seeking God’s help in making courageous choices!  Regardless of our circumstances, or even our own role in being where we are, we have the opportunity to make choices that determine, or show, who we really serve.  Our prayer life should help us to be in line with God’s will so our choices will honor Him.

“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!”
Proverbs 16:16 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you see accurately where you are at in relationship with Him.  Pray that you would choose an understanding that can only come from God.  Pray for a godly wisdom that is applied in your understanding of the times.  Pray that you would choose to apply godly understanding in all of your interactions with people.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Instruction! (07/05/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Instruction! (07/05/22)

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This is the audio from the July 5, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15
(NIV)

This week we will focus our prayer time on seeking God’s help in making courageous choices!  Regardless of our circumstances, or even our own role in being where we are, we have the opportunity to make choices that determine, or show, who we really serve.  Our prayer life should help us to be in line with God’s will so our choices will honor Him.

“Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.”
Proverbs 8:10 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you see accurately where you are at in relationship with Him.  Pray that you would always value godly instruction.  Pray that you would choose the instruction of God’s wisdom over anything else you may value.  Pray that all of your interactions with others would help them to know the value of godly instruction in their life.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Life! (07/04/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Choose Life! (07/04/22)

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This is the audio from the July 4, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15
(NIV)

This week we will focus our prayer time on seeking God’s help in making courageous choices!  Regardless of our circumstances, or even our own role in being where we are, we have the opportunity to make choices that determine, or show, who we really serve.  Our prayer life should help us to be in line with God’s will so our choices will honor Him.  As you pray this week, ask God to help you see accurately where you are at in relationship with Him.  Pray that you would seek His help in making choices that draw you closer to Jesus and that help others see Him in you.  Pray for the courage to choose wisely in everything you do.  Pray that you would regard no choice as too insignificant for prayer.

“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”
Deuteronomy 30:19(NIV)

Pray that you would make courageous choices that lead to life.  Pray that you would be able to lovingly communicate the choice between life and death to others so they would choose life.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

A Courageous CHOICE! (Sermon Audio)

A Courageous CHOICE! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the July 3, 2022 sermon, “A Courageous CHOICE”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Text:  Joshua 2

Do you ever feel trapped by past choices?  Perhaps labeled by others, or even yourself, in ways that don’t reflect who you really want to be?  Maybe surrounded by a culture that isn’t right, but one that makes change seem impossible?  This message takes a look at the second chapter of Joshua to see how one person’s courageous choice changed her life and some lessons we can apply in our own life as we choose God and choose to live with a courageous . . .

  • Confession.  Joshua 2:9-11
    • A courageous choice begins with a courageous confession about ourselves before God.
  • Hope.  Joshua 2:12-13
    • A courageous choice results in a courageous hope that believes we don’t have to stay the way we are.
  • Opportunity.  Joshua 2:14-16
    • A courageous choice gives us a courageous opportunity to treat others the way we want to be treated.
  • Intention.  Joshua 2:17-20
    • A courageous choice will reveal a courageous intention that is tested by what we actually choose to do.
  • Commitment.  Joshua 2:21
    • A courageous choice will contain a courageous commitment that is all in when it comes to doing what God desires.
  • Example.  Joshua 2:22-24
    • A courageous choice will make us a courageous example for others to follow in a way that brings them into a growing relationship with God.

How will your courageous CHOICE today help others see Jesus in you?

Encouragement and Prayer:  Lead By Example! (07/01/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Lead By Example! (07/01/22)

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This is the audio from the July 1, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them.  I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’  declares the LORD.  ‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.'”
Jeremiah 30:21-22 (NIV)

This week we will be praying about leadership and how God wants those who lead, to lead according to His will, instruction, and power.  Before you dismiss this prayer guide as not applicable to you, or think it is all about someone else, look around at how God has called you to lead.  Leadership done God’s way should always take place under the ultimate leadership of God and be done so that people recognize Him as the One who is leading.

“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
Hebrews 13:7 (NIV)

 As you pray this week, ask God to make you aware of the situations He has called you to lead in.  Pray that you would never forget the examples of those who have led well before you.  Pray that you would be courageous in following the examples of those who lead in godly ways.  Pray that your life would be a godly example to those who hear the Word of God through you.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer:  Lead With Diligence! (06/30/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Lead With Diligence! (06/30/22)

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This is the audio from the June 30, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them.  I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’  declares the LORD.  ‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.'”
Jeremiah 30:21-22 (NIV)

This week we will be praying about leadership and how God wants those who lead, to lead according to His will, instruction, and power.  Before you dismiss this prayer guide as not applicable to you, or think it is all about someone else, look around at how God has called you to lead.  Leadership done God’s way should always take place under the ultimate leadership of God and be done so that people recognize Him as the One who is leading.

“ . . . if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”
Romans 12:8 (NIV)

 As you pray this week, ask God to make you aware of the situations He has called you to lead in.  Pray that you would be diligent in leading by the power of God’s Spirit in every area He has called you to lead.  Pray for the endurance to lead wisely through both your words and actions.  Pray about growing in a willingness to be faithful in allowing God to work through you.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer:  Lead Away From Ignorance! (06/29/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Lead Away From Ignorance! (06/29/22)

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This is the audio from the June 29, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them.  I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’  declares the LORD.  ‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.'”
Jeremiah 30:21-22 (NIV)

This week we will be praying about leadership and how God wants those who lead, to lead according to His will, instruction, and power.  Before you dismiss this prayer guide as not applicable to you, or think it is all about someone else, look around at how God has called you to lead.  Leadership done God’s way should always take place under the ultimate leadership of God and be done so that people recognize Him as the One who is leading.

“Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.”
Acts 3:17 (NIV)

 As you pray this week, ask God to make you aware of the situations He has called you to lead in.  Pray that your leadership would be done in wisdom and truth, rather than in ignorance.  Pray that your actions would lead people toward truth and not away from it.  Pray for the courage to recognize ignorance in your own life and deal with it so that you can lead people away from their ignorance.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer:  Lead With Justice! (06/28/22)

Encouragement and Prayer: Lead With Justice! (06/28/22)

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This is the audio from the June 28, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them.  I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’  declares the LORD.  ‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.'”
Jeremiah 30:21-22 (NIV)

This week we will be praying about leadership and how God wants those who lead, to lead according to His will, instruction, and power.  Before you dismiss this prayer guide as not applicable to you, or think it is all about someone else, look around at how God has called you to lead.  Leadership done God’s way should always take place under the ultimate leadership of God and be done so that people recognize Him as the One who is leading.

“Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel.  Should you not know justice?”
Micah 3:1 (NIV)

 As you pray this week, ask God to make you aware of the situations He has called you to lead in.  Pray that you would be filled with the wisdom to lead with justice.  Pray that you would treat everyone fairly and without partiality as you lead.  Pray for God’s view of justice to guide you as you lead.  Pray that the people you lead would know they are valuable to you and to God.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom