Day 134 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 May 2025 reflections
Day 134, 14 May 2025
1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55
PSALMS 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!
Many rise up against me!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,
"There is no help for him in God." Selah
[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
my glory and the One who raises up my head.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,
and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;
save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;
You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.
Your blessing is on Your people. Selah
Psalm 3
[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up
against me.
[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.
Selah.
[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of
mine head.
[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy
hill. Selah.
[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies
upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
Selah.
PSALMS 4
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress;
have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;
the Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.
Commune with your own heart on your bed,
and be still. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,
and trust in the Lord.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"
Lift up the light of Your face over us.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart
that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;
for You, Lord,
make me dwell safely and securely.
Psalm 4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:
Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,
and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
The LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not:
Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say,
Who will shew us any good?
LORD, lift thou up
The light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
PSALMS 12
For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,
for the faithful disappear from sons of men.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;
they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,
and the tongue that speaks proud things,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;
our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,
because the needy sigh,
now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;
they are silver tried in an earthen furnace
refined seven times.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;
You will preserve them from this generation.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,
when the worthless of mankind are exalted.
Psalms 12
[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among
the children of men.
[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and
with a double heart do they speak.
[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh
proud things:
[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:
who is lord over us?
[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I
arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at
him.
[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of
earth, purified seven times.
[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this
generation for ever.
[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
PSALMS 13
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?
How long will you hide Your face from me?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul
and sorrow in my heart by day?
How long will my enemy loom over me?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"
lest my foes exult when I stumble.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13
[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide
thy face from me?
[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart
daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the
sleep of death;
[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that
trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy
salvation.
[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
PSALMS 28
A Psalm of David.
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;
my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me,
then I would become like those who go down to the pit.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications
when I cry to You,
when I lift up my hands
toward Your most holy place.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked
and with the workers of iniquity,
who speak peace to their neighbours,
but mischief is in their hearts.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,
and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;
give them according to the work of their hands;
return to them what they deserve.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
nor the work of His hands,
He will destroy them
and not build them up.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,
because He has heard the voice of my supplications.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;
therefore my heart rejoices,
and with my song I will thank Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,
and He is the saving strength of His anointed.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,
and bless Your inheritance;
feed them and lift them up forever.
Psalms 28
[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou
be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up
my hands toward thy holy oracle.
[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,
which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of
their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them
their desert.
[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his
hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am
helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise
him.
[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his
anointed.
[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift
them up for ever.
PSALMS 55
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
A Contemplative Maskil of David.
1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,
and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;
I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the pressure of the wicked,
for they cause trouble to drop on me,
and in wrath they have animosity against me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,
and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,
and horror has overwhelmed me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at rest.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,
and remain in the wilderness. Selah
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape
from the windy storm and tempest."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,
for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;
trouble and sorrow are in its midst.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;
oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.
12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;
then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
then I could hide from him.
13 But it was you, my peer,
my guide, and my acquaintance.
14 We took pleasant counsel together,
and walked to the house of God in company.
15 May death surprise them,
and may their lives go down to Sheol,
for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
16 As for me, I will call on God,
and the Lord will save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon,
I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
18 He has ransomed my life in peace
from the battle against me,
for there were many against me.
19 God will hear and afflict them,
even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
therefore they do not fear God.
20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;
he has violated his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
but battle was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
yet they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;
He will never allow
the righteous to be moved.
23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceitful men
will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Psalms 55
[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the
wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen
upon me.
[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed
me.
[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,
and be at rest.
[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and
strife in the city.
[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also
and sorrow are in the midst of it.
[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from
her streets.
[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:
neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I
would have hid myself from him:
[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in
company.
[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for
wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.
[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:
for there were many with me.
[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.
Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he
hath broken his covenant.
[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his
heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall
never suffer the righteous to be moved.
[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:
bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will
trust in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2025 Titled
Bring It to God
2 Kings 19:14-20
Hezekiah's Prayer
Isa 37:14-20
14 (Isa 37:14) Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers
and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord
and spread it before the Lord.
15 (Ex 25:22; 1Ki 18:39 )Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said,
"O Lord, God of Israel, who sits on the cherubim, You alone are God over
all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made the sky and the earth.
16 (2Ki 19:4; 2Ch 6:40) Incline, O Lord, Your ear and hear. Open,
O Lord, Your eyes and see. Hear the words of Sennacherib,
which he sent to taunt the living God.
17 "Surely, O Lord, the kings of Assyria have
annihilated the nations and their lands
18 (Ac 17:29; Isa 44:9-20) and have put their gods in the fire,
for they were no gods but the work of men's hands, wood and stone;
thus they have been destroyed.
19 (1Ki 8:43; Ps 83:18) So now, O Lord our God, save us from his hand,
that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You, O Lord, are God alone."
[14] And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and
read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it
before the LORD.
[15] And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel,
which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of
all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.
[16] LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see:
and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the
living God.
[17] Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and
their lands,
[18] And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the
work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
[19] Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his
hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD
God, even thou only.
20 (2Ki 20:5) Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent word to Hezekiah, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of Israel: That which you have prayed to Me
concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard."
[20] Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the
LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib
king of Assyria I have heard.
Today's Devotional
Brian had been with the heart specialist for more than an hour.
His friend remained in the waiting room, praying for wisdom
and healing for his ailing friend. When Brian finally returned
to the waiting room, he showed him the pile of papers he'd received.
As he spread them out on a table, he discussed the various options
being considered to treat his threatening condition.
The two discussed the need to pray and ask God for wisdom
for next steps. And then Brian said,
"Whatever lies ahead, I'm in God's hands."
King Hezekiah "spread [a letter] out before the Lord" (2 Kings 19:14).
The words in the letter didn't address a threatening medical condition
but the threat of a powerful enemy - Assyria - that had seized
all the fortified cities of Judah and was preparing to attack
Jerusalem, its capital. Hezekiah prayed,
"You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. . . .
Now, Lord our God, deliver us" (vv. 15, 19). Soon the prophet Isaiah
sent a message to Hezekiah, telling him, "The Lord . . . says:
I have heard your prayer" (v. 20). And "that night"
God destroyed the Assyrian army (v. 35).
Whatever you face today, spread it out before God.
As you "present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6),
He hears you and is with you. You can rest in His hands
as you experience His wisdom, love, and hope.
Reflect & Pray
What will it mean for you to spread out before
God the concerns on your heart today?
How can you choose to rest in His power and presence?
Loving God, thank You for hearing me when I bring my concerns to You.
We can depend on God as our good shepherd.
Learn more by reading The Wolf and the Shepherd.
3) Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 4 - Giving and Receiving
Luke 6:38
38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.
For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."
38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,
and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured
to you again.
"Just give the Lord", the voice on the radio declared. "Give, and he will
give back to you, a hundredfold." The preacher went on to explain how
an old woman on social security had sent her last $10 to support his
ministry, and the next day she got an anonymous money order for
a $1000 . "The Lord will be faithful to his Word," the preacher
concluded. "You give, and you'll receive."
The Lord is, of course, faithful to his Word. But many well-meaning Christians
have interpreted Luke 6:38 as a "payment in kind" bargain with God:
if I give God my dollar, he's obliged to return it to me with interest.
This "seed-sowing" fallacy, where $20 supposedly becomes $2000 by
an act of divine, multiplication, has caused much
disappointment and frustration.
The "giving and receiving" principle is a valid one; the Lord does, indeed say
"Give, and it will be given to you," but he does not specify what the "return"
will be. The verse appears in the context of forgiveness, of not judging; the
principle is not investment, in any material sense, but generosity.
As we give, as few are compassionate with others, we take on the
character of the Lord himself. He is generous and giving, and he gives
to us as we give ourselves in love to others.
Application
a) Have I ever "given" to God to others as a bribe, to get something
in return?
b) What is God's concept of giving, as demonstrated
in the gift of Jesus Christ?
c) How can this verse help me to give more selflessly?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 55:11
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
James 5:13-16
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?
Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save
the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.
Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
14th Day of the Month
a) Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation ( Matt 6:10
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, thank You for hearing
me when I bring my concerns to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know he will look after your
needs in prayer.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Word does not
come back void.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your faults.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation
Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Pray that those who persecute Christians in Chad will
experience a life-changing encounter with the Living Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55
PSALMS 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!
Many rise up against me!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,
"There is no help for him in God." Selah
[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
my glory and the One who raises up my head.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,
and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;
save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;
You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.
Your blessing is on Your people. Selah
Psalm 3
[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up
against me.
[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.
Selah.
[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of
mine head.
[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy
hill. Selah.
[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies
upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
Selah.
PSALMS 4
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress;
have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;
the Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.
Commune with your own heart on your bed,
and be still. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,
and trust in the Lord.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"
Lift up the light of Your face over us.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart
that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;
for You, Lord,
make me dwell safely and securely.
Psalm 4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:
Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,
and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
The LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not:
Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say,
Who will shew us any good?
LORD, lift thou up
The light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
PSALMS 12
For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,
for the faithful disappear from sons of men.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;
they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,
and the tongue that speaks proud things,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;
our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,
because the needy sigh,
now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;
they are silver tried in an earthen furnace
refined seven times.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;
You will preserve them from this generation.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,
when the worthless of mankind are exalted.
Psalms 12
[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among
the children of men.
[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and
with a double heart do they speak.
[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh
proud things:
[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:
who is lord over us?
[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I
arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at
him.
[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of
earth, purified seven times.
[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this
generation for ever.
[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
PSALMS 13
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?
How long will you hide Your face from me?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul
and sorrow in my heart by day?
How long will my enemy loom over me?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"
lest my foes exult when I stumble.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13
[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide
thy face from me?
[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart
daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the
sleep of death;
[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that
trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy
salvation.
[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
PSALMS 28
A Psalm of David.
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;
my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me,
then I would become like those who go down to the pit.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications
when I cry to You,
when I lift up my hands
toward Your most holy place.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked
and with the workers of iniquity,
who speak peace to their neighbours,
but mischief is in their hearts.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,
and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;
give them according to the work of their hands;
return to them what they deserve.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
nor the work of His hands,
He will destroy them
and not build them up.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,
because He has heard the voice of my supplications.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;
therefore my heart rejoices,
and with my song I will thank Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,
and He is the saving strength of His anointed.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,
and bless Your inheritance;
feed them and lift them up forever.
Psalms 28
[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou
be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up
my hands toward thy holy oracle.
[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,
which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of
their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them
their desert.
[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his
hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am
helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise
him.
[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his
anointed.
[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift
them up for ever.
PSALMS 55
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
A Contemplative Maskil of David.
1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,
and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;
I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the pressure of the wicked,
for they cause trouble to drop on me,
and in wrath they have animosity against me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,
and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,
and horror has overwhelmed me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at rest.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,
and remain in the wilderness. Selah
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape
from the windy storm and tempest."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,
for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;
trouble and sorrow are in its midst.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;
oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.
12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;
then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
then I could hide from him.
13 But it was you, my peer,
my guide, and my acquaintance.
14 We took pleasant counsel together,
and walked to the house of God in company.
15 May death surprise them,
and may their lives go down to Sheol,
for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
16 As for me, I will call on God,
and the Lord will save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon,
I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
18 He has ransomed my life in peace
from the battle against me,
for there were many against me.
19 God will hear and afflict them,
even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
therefore they do not fear God.
20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;
he has violated his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
but battle was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
yet they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;
He will never allow
the righteous to be moved.
23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceitful men
will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Psalms 55
[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the
wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen
upon me.
[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed
me.
[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,
and be at rest.
[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and
strife in the city.
[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also
and sorrow are in the midst of it.
[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from
her streets.
[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:
neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I
would have hid myself from him:
[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in
company.
[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for
wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.
[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:
for there were many with me.
[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.
Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he
hath broken his covenant.
[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his
heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall
never suffer the righteous to be moved.
[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:
bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will
trust in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2025 Titled
Bring It to God
2 Kings 19:14-20
Hezekiah's Prayer
Isa 37:14-20
14 (Isa 37:14) Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers
and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord
and spread it before the Lord.
15 (Ex 25:22; 1Ki 18:39 )Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said,
"O Lord, God of Israel, who sits on the cherubim, You alone are God over
all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made the sky and the earth.
16 (2Ki 19:4; 2Ch 6:40) Incline, O Lord, Your ear and hear. Open,
O Lord, Your eyes and see. Hear the words of Sennacherib,
which he sent to taunt the living God.
17 "Surely, O Lord, the kings of Assyria have
annihilated the nations and their lands
18 (Ac 17:29; Isa 44:9-20) and have put their gods in the fire,
for they were no gods but the work of men's hands, wood and stone;
thus they have been destroyed.
19 (1Ki 8:43; Ps 83:18) So now, O Lord our God, save us from his hand,
that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You, O Lord, are God alone."
[14] And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and
read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it
before the LORD.
[15] And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel,
which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of
all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.
[16] LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see:
and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the
living God.
[17] Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and
their lands,
[18] And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the
work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
[19] Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his
hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD
God, even thou only.
20 (2Ki 20:5) Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent word to Hezekiah, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of Israel: That which you have prayed to Me
concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard."
[20] Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the
LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib
king of Assyria I have heard.
Today's Devotional
Brian had been with the heart specialist for more than an hour.
His friend remained in the waiting room, praying for wisdom
and healing for his ailing friend. When Brian finally returned
to the waiting room, he showed him the pile of papers he'd received.
As he spread them out on a table, he discussed the various options
being considered to treat his threatening condition.
The two discussed the need to pray and ask God for wisdom
for next steps. And then Brian said,
"Whatever lies ahead, I'm in God's hands."
King Hezekiah "spread [a letter] out before the Lord" (2 Kings 19:14).
The words in the letter didn't address a threatening medical condition
but the threat of a powerful enemy - Assyria - that had seized
all the fortified cities of Judah and was preparing to attack
Jerusalem, its capital. Hezekiah prayed,
"You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. . . .
Now, Lord our God, deliver us" (vv. 15, 19). Soon the prophet Isaiah
sent a message to Hezekiah, telling him, "The Lord . . . says:
I have heard your prayer" (v. 20). And "that night"
God destroyed the Assyrian army (v. 35).
Whatever you face today, spread it out before God.
As you "present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6),
He hears you and is with you. You can rest in His hands
as you experience His wisdom, love, and hope.
Reflect & Pray
What will it mean for you to spread out before
God the concerns on your heart today?
How can you choose to rest in His power and presence?
Loving God, thank You for hearing me when I bring my concerns to You.
We can depend on God as our good shepherd.
Learn more by reading The Wolf and the Shepherd.
3) Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 4 - Giving and Receiving
Luke 6:38
38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.
For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."
38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,
and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.
For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured
to you again.
"Just give the Lord", the voice on the radio declared. "Give, and he will
give back to you, a hundredfold." The preacher went on to explain how
an old woman on social security had sent her last $10 to support his
ministry, and the next day she got an anonymous money order for
a $1000 . "The Lord will be faithful to his Word," the preacher
concluded. "You give, and you'll receive."
The Lord is, of course, faithful to his Word. But many well-meaning Christians
have interpreted Luke 6:38 as a "payment in kind" bargain with God:
if I give God my dollar, he's obliged to return it to me with interest.
This "seed-sowing" fallacy, where $20 supposedly becomes $2000 by
an act of divine, multiplication, has caused much
disappointment and frustration.
The "giving and receiving" principle is a valid one; the Lord does, indeed say
"Give, and it will be given to you," but he does not specify what the "return"
will be. The verse appears in the context of forgiveness, of not judging; the
principle is not investment, in any material sense, but generosity.
As we give, as few are compassionate with others, we take on the
character of the Lord himself. He is generous and giving, and he gives
to us as we give ourselves in love to others.
Application
a) Have I ever "given" to God to others as a bribe, to get something
in return?
b) What is God's concept of giving, as demonstrated
in the gift of Jesus Christ?
c) How can this verse help me to give more selflessly?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 55:11
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
James 5:13-16
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?
Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save
the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.
Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
14th Day of the Month
a) Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation ( Matt 6:10
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, thank You for hearing
me when I bring my concerns to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know he will look after your
needs in prayer.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Word does not
come back void.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your faults.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation
Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Pray that those who persecute Christians in Chad will
experience a life-changing encounter with the Living Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God