165 Hours of Prayer for the 165 Million Orphans World Wide:
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Day 1:
Welcome to Day 1! As we start out this mission of prayer, full of passion and eagerness to see what the Lord will do in the lives of the orphaned children, adoptive families, caregivers, office workers, etc. etc. remember that no matter how great or small the blessings-whatever the Lord brings, whatever seeds are started, or hearts changed, this journey will be worthy of praise! Let us remember that works are being done even when we do not see them as the Lord never rests and is just in all His ways. Trust in these promises and in His knowledge that reaches beyond our understandings. This journey is also to bring us closer to Him in our trusting His ways, not just pleading for blessings.
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7 NLT "I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of His glories and grace. I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. Let us praise the Lord together, and exalt his name. For I cried to Him and He answered me! He freed me from all my fears. Others too were radiant at what He did for them. Theirs was no downcast look of rejection! This poor man cried to the Lord- and the Lord heard him and saved him out of his troubles. For the Angel of the Lord guards and rescues all who reverence Him."
He is that big!! Recently a waiting adoptive mom shared a prayer request in detail and specifics onto with our adoption group. She candidly said, "is that too much to ask?" I'm sure with a caring grin on her face as she typed those words and a hopefulness in her heart that the Lord is hearing all of these prayers that adoptive mommas constantly lift up to Him! The truth is, YES, He really is that BIG and wants us to ask Him BIG things! All that more that we are (and will be) amazed by His grace, and give glory to Him. We know that BIG things are impossible to happen by our own efforts, therefore the praise is all to God.
"Oh, put God to the test and see how kind He is! See for yourself the way His mercies shower down on all who trust in Him. If you belong to the Lord, reverence Him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs." Psalm 34:8-9
Prayer:
Praise: Today in your prayers focus on praising the Lord for the great God that He is, that He hears our every prayer and our heart's desires. That He is all knowing and never resting, but always caring for His children.
Pray: Pray for the orphaned children who are waiting for families to adopt them and that their hearts have peace that someday they will be loved again. Pray for the orphans who are not in the care of an orphanage or relative, but those who are lost and wondering on their own. Pray that someone will take notice of them and bring them to safety- that they will be protected from the many dangers and evils that surround them and that these children will find safety, food, and a caregiver.
Pray: Pray that the Lord will do a mighty work in your life and your heart throughout this next week. Pray against distractions that would hinder you from knowing what the Lord has in store for you during this time of dedication in prayer.
Take a Listen to "Safe" by Phil Wickham by clicking here.
New to the 165 Hour Prayer? Start here, then come right back!
Day 1:
Welcome to Day 1! As we start out this mission of prayer, full of passion and eagerness to see what the Lord will do in the lives of the orphaned children, adoptive families, caregivers, office workers, etc. etc. remember that no matter how great or small the blessings-whatever the Lord brings, whatever seeds are started, or hearts changed, this journey will be worthy of praise! Let us remember that works are being done even when we do not see them as the Lord never rests and is just in all His ways. Trust in these promises and in His knowledge that reaches beyond our understandings. This journey is also to bring us closer to Him in our trusting His ways, not just pleading for blessings.
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7 NLT "I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of His glories and grace. I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. Let us praise the Lord together, and exalt his name. For I cried to Him and He answered me! He freed me from all my fears. Others too were radiant at what He did for them. Theirs was no downcast look of rejection! This poor man cried to the Lord- and the Lord heard him and saved him out of his troubles. For the Angel of the Lord guards and rescues all who reverence Him."
He is that big!! Recently a waiting adoptive mom shared a prayer request in detail and specifics onto with our adoption group. She candidly said, "is that too much to ask?" I'm sure with a caring grin on her face as she typed those words and a hopefulness in her heart that the Lord is hearing all of these prayers that adoptive mommas constantly lift up to Him! The truth is, YES, He really is that BIG and wants us to ask Him BIG things! All that more that we are (and will be) amazed by His grace, and give glory to Him. We know that BIG things are impossible to happen by our own efforts, therefore the praise is all to God.
"Oh, put God to the test and see how kind He is! See for yourself the way His mercies shower down on all who trust in Him. If you belong to the Lord, reverence Him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs." Psalm 34:8-9
Prayer:
Praise: Today in your prayers focus on praising the Lord for the great God that He is, that He hears our every prayer and our heart's desires. That He is all knowing and never resting, but always caring for His children.
Pray: Pray for the orphaned children who are waiting for families to adopt them and that their hearts have peace that someday they will be loved again. Pray for the orphans who are not in the care of an orphanage or relative, but those who are lost and wondering on their own. Pray that someone will take notice of them and bring them to safety- that they will be protected from the many dangers and evils that surround them and that these children will find safety, food, and a caregiver.
Pray: Pray that the Lord will do a mighty work in your life and your heart throughout this next week. Pray against distractions that would hinder you from knowing what the Lord has in store for you during this time of dedication in prayer.
Take a Listen to "Safe" by Phil Wickham by clicking here.
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