prayer for india

"...because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe..."

{taken from eph. 1.15-19}

Sunday we were blessed by a visit from Wilson Baria and his wife. Wilson leads a group of church-planting-churches in India. (name anyone?) The number of churches they have planted is amazing considering the climate. Christians are a tiny minority in India. Most of the population is Hindu, with a growing number of Muslims. In some areas the gospel is not allowed to be spoken. They have several ministries that reach community needs where the gospel could not otherwise go. Such as a school for handicapped children (who are considered a cures from Hindu gods by their parents) and a school that teaches slum children to read and write. It was amazing to hear what God is doing over there.
At the end of his message, Wilson asked for our prayers. When I met him, he asked for my name so he would remember to pray for me! I told him I would put him on our prayer blog.

So please pray for our brothers and sisters in India. Pray that God would give the leaders strength, wisdom and protection from persecution. Pray for the 200 some churches, that would shine a bright light into many dark lives. Pray that doors seemingly closed would open. Pray for the churches they hope to plant, the school ministries adn the medical ministries.
thanks.

(sorry for the rushed content of this post. ignore the english.)

.pause.

the prayer meeting will be taking a break for the next 7 weeks.

prayer requests 3.30.08

"Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Julie Derry-strength during radiation, healing

Mark-wisdom

Landon-guidance

Splitters-provision

Josiah-wisdom, speech

Grandpa Benjamin-healing

Damaris-dependence on God, humility

Heather-wisdom, trust

Meg James-healing

David and Kelly-discernment

Peines-provision, strength

Jake-wisdom

Beks-wisdom

Becky-healthy pregnancy

Steph W-healthy pregnancy

Bonni-wisdom

Titus-travelling mercies

Matt-travelling mercies, CA

Jill-traveling mercies, Nicaragua

thankfulness

"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. " ~Galatians 4.3-7

*psalm 121

*1 Thessalonians

*psalm 16.5-11

*matthew 6.25-34

Wayne & David- spiritual protection/strength, faithfulness, wisdom

Splitter's neighbors-openness to gospel

Sam & Tina-healing

Jamison-comfort, satisfaction in God

Josiah-sleep, healing from flu

Meg James-healing from cancer, comfort, strength to endure chemo

Julie Derry-healing, strength, grace

Abby & Missy-strength in serving, endurance, joy

Damaris-nerve in back "unpinched"

Grandpa Benjamin- healing for hip/foot, comfort

Sandi Wells & sister Carol-endurance/joy/strength in serving

Whitney's Grandma- recovery from illness

Frank-healing from headaches, endurance, surrounded by support

Ian Murphy-healing, strength, comfort

Jake & Beks-guidance, joy

Tara-comfort, strength to serve

Schwabs- strength, grace, comfort

Kara-healing, strength, joy

Als- healing

Brian-clear guidance about future, know God's will

Becky-recovery from flu

Jennifer Segalini-recovery from flu

GP-continued healing, comfort, wisdom

Taunte Lisa-strength, comfort, wisdom

Mark-direction/provision, wisdom

Lloyds-wisdom, strength

SGC (merthyr, wales)-resistance to world's influence, strong light

SGC (corning, ny)-unity, grace in season of trial

Winter Garden churches-revival, good doctrine, gospel-centered

Grace Church-outpouring of Holy Spirit & gifts; listen to & follow our leaders; revival-greater passion; thankfulness; seek God's kingdom; keep gospel central;

College students-strength/wisdom on campus, open doors

Those who asked for healing-continued healing, faith

Those in financial anxiety-trust in God & His promises

Families out of work-provision, thankfulness for needs met

singles ministry-live what we're learning-truly seek His Kingdom first

4:12-cohesion, focus on Christ

10:31-God would capture their gaze

3 new homegroups-wisdom/grace for leaders, clear direction for those called there

{*ian murphy's name is a link to his website}

do not be anxious...

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

~Philippians 4.4-7

Landon-headlight for his car

Mark-job provision

Whitney-wisdom about summer plans, finances

Cheryl-healing from flu

Kirchers-house would sell quickly, safe move to NC

Val-blessing

Becky's friend-salvation, peace

Mary-out of hospital (praise report), continued healing, open to gospel

Grandpa Benjamin-healing, comfort

Ericka-peace, comfort
Aunt Carrie-peace, strength in serving

GP/Taunte Lisa-comfort, wisdom to make decision, GP healing

Pienes-joy, wisdom, Holy Spirit outpouring

Jill-strength, feel God's presence

Megan-strength, peace, joy,

Suzie-wisdom/discernment with school

Steph-strength/wisdom in school

Kaleb-strength against weariness, knowledge at school

Brian-strengthening of faith continue at RTS

grace church-passion for God iginited, humility

Wayne & Sandi-strength in spiritual battle, discernment, protection, joy

David & Kelly-strength in spiritual battle, discernment, protection, joy

Single's book study- effectiveness, produce growth

John Morales' evangelistic meetings-fruitfulness, wisdom

10/12 effective, produce fruit in youth, Holy Spirit outpouring

10:31 effective in producing fruit, God would capture the kid's hearts

"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

colossians 1.9-14 {*prayed over church}

Know My Thoughts

O Lord, you have searched me and known me!

You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

You discern my thoughts from afar.

You search out my path and my lying down 

And are acquainted with all my ways.

Even before a word is on my tongue,

behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

You hem me in, behind and before,

And lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

it is high; I cannot attain it.

Where shall I go from your Spirit?

Or where shall I flee from your presence?

If I ascend to heaven, you are there!

If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!

If I take the wings of the morning

and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,

even there your hand shall lead me,

and your right hand shall hold me.

If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me,

and the light about me be night,"

even the darkness is not dark to you;

the night is bright as the day;

for darkness is as light with you.

For you formed my inward parts;

you knitted me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you , for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works;

my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from you,

when I was being made in secret,

intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance; 

in your book were written, every one of them,

the days that were formed for me,

when as yet there were none of them.

How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!

How vast is the sum of them, they are more than the sand.

I awake and I am still with you.

Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!

O men of blood, depart from me!

They speak against you with malicious intent;

Your enemies take your name in vain!

Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?

And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?

I hate them with complete hatred;

I count them my enemies.

Search me, O God, and know my heart!

Try me and know my thoughts!

And see if there be any grievous way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting!

Psalm 139

Prayer Requests:

Nathan: That God would captivate his thoughts, his anxieties, giving him discernment to know when a thought is unwholesome or unfruitful.  

Damaris: This month will be difficult with the reminder of their grandmother pray for comfort and peace for whole family and esp. her grandpa.

Landon: Strength, that God will build a firmer foundation in him of His truth.

Whitney: Wisdom in choices, God's direction.

Brian: That God will greatly strengthen him in his class at RTS, focus on holiness

Becky: Pray that they (Nathan and Becky) will have a positive, God-glorifying influence in the Sykes family.

Chris: New classes are starting up for him.

Mark: Focus, that his attitude is not based on his circumstances, that work will not discourage him.

Josiah: Victory over anger, bitterness.

Mike: Roomies... Kevin, Mike, Jason, John. That he will have wisdom to know when to speak and when to keep silent, and that he will be a good witness to them 

walk. by the spirit

{photo by rebekah}

"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law..." Galations 5.16-18

Jake-wisdom in engagment; ability to serve Beks; direction for future goals (ministry v. photography); grandmother's health

Beks-trusting God; selfishness; grace for work

Mark-job provision; clarification; trust in God

Chris-direction for after graduation
Josiah- growth in spiritual disciplines & self government

Whitney-strength and wisdom at school; endurance; Godward focus, homework/home priorities; rest in God's sufficiency

Damaris-reliance on God; strength against weariness; endurance; healing (asthma+nerve)

Heather-guidance; grace for new responsablities; ability to learn quickly; wisdom;

Landon- school, strength to study and not be worn down by the atmostphere on campus

i'll try to figure out a way to have it linked somewhere on the "main page" and keep it updated. that way we will know how to pray for each other during the week. thanks ya'll for being faithful. God is good to us, eh?
as always, feel free to emial me/whitney or post a comment as life changes and God works.
cheers.