Day 107 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 17 April 2023 reflections
Day 107, 17 Apr 2023
1) Psalms 17, 35, 63
PSALMS 17
A Prayer of David.
1 Hear a just cause, O Lord, attend to my cry;
give ear to my prayer that is not spoken from deceitful lips.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May my sentence go out from Your presence;
may Your eyes see rightly.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have examined my heart;
You have visited me in the night;
You have tried me and found nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Concerning the works of men,
by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent,
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) placing my steps in Your paths,
that my footsteps do not slip.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I called on You, for You will answer me, OGod;
incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show marvelously Your lovingkindness,
O Deliverer of those who seek refuge
by Your right hand from those who arise in opposition.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) from the wicked who bring ruin to me,
from my deadly enemies who surround me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They close their hard hearts;
with their mouth they speak proudly.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They have now encircled us in our steps;
they have set their eyes to bend down to the earth;
12 it is like a lion that is anxious to rip its prey,
and as a young lion lurking in secrecy.
13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, cast him down!
Deliver my soul from the wicked by Your sword,
14 from men by Your hand, O Lord,
from men of the world whose portion is in this life.
You fill their belly with Your treasure;
they are satisfied with children,
and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15 As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;
I will be satisfied when I awake with Your likeness.
Psalms 17
[1] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer,
that goeth not out of feigned lips.
[2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the
things that are equal.
[3] Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou has
tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not
transgress.
[4] Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from
the paths of the destroyer.
[5] Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
[6] I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear
unto me, and hear my speech.
[7] Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand
them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
[8] Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
[9] From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me
about.
[10] They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak
proudly.
[11] They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes
bowing down to the earth;
[12] Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion
lurking in secret places.
[13] Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the
wicked, which is thy sword:
[14] From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have
their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid
treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance
to their babes.
[15] As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be
satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
PSALMS 35
A Psalm of David.
1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with my adversaries; fight those who fight me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Take hold of the large shield and small shield,
and rise up for my help.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Draw the spear and javelin
against those who pursue me. Say to my soul,
"I am Your salvation."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May those who seek my life
be ashamed and humiliated;
may those who plan my injury be turned back and put to shame.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) May they be as chaff before the wind,
and may the angel of the Lord cast them down.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May their way be dark and slippery,
and may the angel of the Lord pursue them.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For without cause they have hidden their net
for me in a pit, which they have dug without cause for my soul.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let destruction come on him without warning,
and let the net that he hid ensnare him;
let him fall into it, to his destruction.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) My soul will be joyful in the Lord;
it will rejoice in His salvation.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All my bones will say, "Lord, who is like You,
who delivers the poor from a stronger one,
the poor and the needy from the one who robs them?"
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Witnesses intent on violence rose up;
they accused me of things I knew nothing about.
12 They rewarded me evil for good, the bereavement of my soul.
13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth;
I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returns to my own heart.
14 I paced as though he were my friend or brother;
I bowed down lamenting, as one who mourns for a mother.
15 But in my adversity they rejoiced and gathered together;
assailants gathered together against me, though I was unaware;
they tore me apart and did not stop;
16 with hypocritical mockers in feasts,
they gnashed on me with their teeth.
17 Lord, how long will You look on?
Rescue my soul from their destructions,
my life from the lions.
18 I will give You thanks in the great congregation;
I will praise You among a mighty people.
19 May my deceitful enemies
not rejoice over me;
nor may those who hate me without cause
wink with their eye.
20 For they do not speak peace,
but they devise deceitful matters
against the restful ones in the land.
21 They opened their mouth wide against me,
and said, "Aha, aha, our eye has seen it."
22 This You have seen, O Lord; do not be silent;
O Lord, be not far from me.
23 Rouse Yourself and awake for my judgment,
for my cause, my God and my Lord.
24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness,
and may they not rejoice over me.
25 May they not say in their hearts, "Ah, we have our soul's desire."
May they not say, "We have swallowed him up."
26 May those who rejoice at my harm be ashamed
and altogether put to shame;
may they be clothed with shame and dishonor
who magnify themselves against me.
27 May those who favor my righteous cause
shout for joy and be glad;
may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,
who delights in the peace of His servant."
28 My tongue will speak of Your righteousness
and of Your praise all the day long.
Psalms 35
[1] Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against
them that fight against me.
[2] Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
[3] Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute
me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
[4] Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let
them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
[5] Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD
chase them.
[6] Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD
persecute them.
[7] For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without
cause they have digged for my soul.
[8] Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath
hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
[9] And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his
salvation.
[10] All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest
the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy
from him that spoileth him?
[11] False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew
not.
[12] They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
[13] But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I
humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
[14] I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed
down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
[15] But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together:
yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not;
they did tear me, and ceased not:
[16] With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their
teeth.
[17] Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their
destructions, my darling from the lions.
[18] I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee
among much people.
[19] Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither
let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
[20] For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against
them that are quiet in the land.
[21] Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our
eye hath seen it.
[22] This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from
me.
[23] Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God
and my Lord.
[24] Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them
not rejoice over me.
[25] Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not
say, We have swallowed him up.
[26] Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at
mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify
themselves against me.
[27] Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause:
yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath
pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
[28] And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all
the day long.
PSALMS 63
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
1 O God, You are my God;
early will I seek You;
my soul thirsts for You,
my flesh faints for You,
in a dry and thirsty land
with no water.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I have seen You in the sanctuary,
to see Your power and Your glory.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
my lips will praise You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Thus will I bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) When I remember You on my bed,
and meditate on You in the night watches,
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) because You have been my help,
therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) My soul clings hard to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But those who seek my soul to destroy it
will go into the lower parts of the earth.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They will fall by the sword;
they will be a portion for jackals.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) But the king will rejoice in God;
everyone who swears by Him will glory,
because the mouth of liars will be stopped.
Psalms 63
[1] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for
thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water
is;
[2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
[3] Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise
thee.
[4] Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy
name.
[5] My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth
shall praise thee with joyful lips:
[6] When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night
watches.
[7] Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings
will I rejoice.
[8] My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
[9] But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower
parts of the earth.
[10] They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
[11] But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall
glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
2) Our Daily Bread for 17 April 2023 titled
Remembering to Praise
Isaiah 63:7-9
7 (Ps 51:1; Eph 2:4 ) I will mention the steadfast love of the Lord
and the praises of the Lord,
according to all that the Lord has bestowed on us,
and the great goodness toward the house of Israel,
which He has bestowed on them
according to His mercy,
and according to the multitude of His kindnesses.
8 (Ex 6:7; Isa 12:2) For He said, "Surely they are My people,
sons who will not lie."
So He became their Savior.
9 (Dt 7:7-8; Ex 33:14) In all their affliction He was afflicted,
and the angel of His presence saved them;
in His love and in His mercy He redeemed them;
and He lifted them and carried them
all the days of old.
[7] I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the
LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great
goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them
according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his
lovingkindnesses.
[8] For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so
he was their Saviour.
[9] In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence
saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them,
and carried them all the days of old.
When our congregation built our first building, people wrote thankful
reminders on the wall studs and concrete floors before the interior of the
building was finished. Pull back the drywall from the studs and you'll find
them there. Verse after verse from Scripture, written beside prayers of praise
like "You are so good!" We left them there as a witness to future generations
that regardless of our challenges, God had been kind and taken care of us.
We need to remember what God has done for us and tell others about it. Isaiah
exemplified this when he wrote, "I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord,
the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done
for us" (Isaiah 63:7). Later, the prophet also recounts God's compassion for
His people throughout history, even telling how "in all their distress he too
was distressed" (v. 9). But if you keep reading the chapter, you'll notice
Israel is again in a time of trouble, and the prophet longs for God's
intervention.
Remembering God's past kindnesses helps when times are hard. Challenging
seasons come and go, but His faithful character never changes. As we turn
to Him with grateful hearts in remembrance of all He's done, we discover
afresh that He's always worthy of our praise.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What kindnesses has God shown you in the past? How does praising Him
for them help you when you're going through challenging times?
Father, You're sovereign over all creation.
I praise You because Your goodness doesn't change, and You're always with me.
For further study, read Worshipping God Means More than Singing.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family
John 1:11-12
11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.
12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power
to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his
father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,
settling Jimmy on his lap.
"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer
might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."
For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when
present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may
seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask
what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.
But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been
like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,
to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his
lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.
In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,
to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't
have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ
we belong to him, and he loves us.
The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become
the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit
to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become
who God has called us to be - his children.
Application
a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't
have the right to express my wishes or feelings?
b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:5
5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against
you all the days of your life.
As I was with Moses, I will be with you.
I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before
thee all the days of thy life:
as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee:
I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
1 Cor 10:1-13
1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written,
"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )
8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some
of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them
also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us,
upon whom the end of the ages has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,
lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above
what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all
our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2 and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;
4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that
spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:
for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust
after evil things, as they also lusted.
7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,
The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,
and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,
and were destroyed of serpents.
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,
and were destroyed of the destroyer.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:
and they are written for our admonition,
upon whom the ends of the world are come.
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also
make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/praying-in-the-park-with-a-yemeni-woman/
The Night of Power APRIL 17
Larlat al-Qadr , the "Night of Power", celebrates the revelation of the Quran's
first verses to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is an exceptionally significant
events - prayers and good deed done on this night are considered to be of
greater value than all the prayers and good deed done in a thousand mouths.
This night is also known as the "Night of Destiny" , when many believe
their fate for the following year is determined. Therefore. it is especially
important for Muslims to pray for forgiveness and blessings on this night,
and many will pray throughout the night. Some even stay in the mosque
throughout the last ten days of Ramadan so as not to miss this time.
There are different opinions about the date for Larlat al-Qadr but,
in general, it is agreed that it is most likely to fall during the
last ten nights of Ramadan. with the odd nights being more likely.
Of the odd nights, the night of the 27th (which is the night before
the 27th day of Ramadan, as the Islamic day starts with nights all)
is most likely, according to many Muslim scholars.
It is also believed that the angels spend this night in constant journey
between heaven and earth, dispensing peace and blessings on believers
as they pray.
How to pray on this night
- During Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims are seeking God with real focus.
Pray that God will miraculously reveal Himself to them in dream and visions.
- Many Muslims are seeking forgiveness for their sins on this night.
Pray that they will have a revelation of Jesus, the Lamb of God who
takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29)
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb
of God, who takes away the sin of the world. "
[29] The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for
followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7 Peace be within thy walls,
And prosperity within thy palaces.)
b) Pray for the province of Ontario
I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember The lord in Times of Trouble.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, You're sovereign over all creation.
I praise You because Your goodness doesn't change, and You're always with me."
Pray to the Lord and pray know the power the Lord has given you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember He will not leave you
Pray to the Lord and pray not to tempt the Lord.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
- During Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims are seeking God with real focus.
Pray that God will miraculously reveal Himself to them in dream and visions.
- Many Muslims are seeking forgiveness for their sins on this night.
Pray that they will have a revelation of Jesus, the Lamb of God who
takes away the sins of the world
- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for
followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.
Pray for the safety of those who live in your community - safety from conflict
an crimes
Pray that Christians will be "salt" and "light" in Aceh province in Indonesia,
where Islamic law has been implemented.
1) Psalms 17, 35, 63
PSALMS 17
A Prayer of David.
1 Hear a just cause, O Lord, attend to my cry;
give ear to my prayer that is not spoken from deceitful lips.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May my sentence go out from Your presence;
may Your eyes see rightly.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have examined my heart;
You have visited me in the night;
You have tried me and found nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Concerning the works of men,
by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent,
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) placing my steps in Your paths,
that my footsteps do not slip.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I called on You, for You will answer me, OGod;
incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show marvelously Your lovingkindness,
O Deliverer of those who seek refuge
by Your right hand from those who arise in opposition.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) from the wicked who bring ruin to me,
from my deadly enemies who surround me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They close their hard hearts;
with their mouth they speak proudly.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They have now encircled us in our steps;
they have set their eyes to bend down to the earth;
12 it is like a lion that is anxious to rip its prey,
and as a young lion lurking in secrecy.
13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, cast him down!
Deliver my soul from the wicked by Your sword,
14 from men by Your hand, O Lord,
from men of the world whose portion is in this life.
You fill their belly with Your treasure;
they are satisfied with children,
and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15 As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;
I will be satisfied when I awake with Your likeness.
Psalms 17
[1] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer,
that goeth not out of feigned lips.
[2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the
things that are equal.
[3] Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou has
tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not
transgress.
[4] Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from
the paths of the destroyer.
[5] Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
[6] I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear
unto me, and hear my speech.
[7] Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand
them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
[8] Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
[9] From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me
about.
[10] They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak
proudly.
[11] They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes
bowing down to the earth;
[12] Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion
lurking in secret places.
[13] Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the
wicked, which is thy sword:
[14] From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have
their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid
treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance
to their babes.
[15] As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be
satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
PSALMS 35
A Psalm of David.
1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with my adversaries; fight those who fight me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Take hold of the large shield and small shield,
and rise up for my help.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Draw the spear and javelin
against those who pursue me. Say to my soul,
"I am Your salvation."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May those who seek my life
be ashamed and humiliated;
may those who plan my injury be turned back and put to shame.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) May they be as chaff before the wind,
and may the angel of the Lord cast them down.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May their way be dark and slippery,
and may the angel of the Lord pursue them.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For without cause they have hidden their net
for me in a pit, which they have dug without cause for my soul.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let destruction come on him without warning,
and let the net that he hid ensnare him;
let him fall into it, to his destruction.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) My soul will be joyful in the Lord;
it will rejoice in His salvation.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All my bones will say, "Lord, who is like You,
who delivers the poor from a stronger one,
the poor and the needy from the one who robs them?"
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Witnesses intent on violence rose up;
they accused me of things I knew nothing about.
12 They rewarded me evil for good, the bereavement of my soul.
13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth;
I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returns to my own heart.
14 I paced as though he were my friend or brother;
I bowed down lamenting, as one who mourns for a mother.
15 But in my adversity they rejoiced and gathered together;
assailants gathered together against me, though I was unaware;
they tore me apart and did not stop;
16 with hypocritical mockers in feasts,
they gnashed on me with their teeth.
17 Lord, how long will You look on?
Rescue my soul from their destructions,
my life from the lions.
18 I will give You thanks in the great congregation;
I will praise You among a mighty people.
19 May my deceitful enemies
not rejoice over me;
nor may those who hate me without cause
wink with their eye.
20 For they do not speak peace,
but they devise deceitful matters
against the restful ones in the land.
21 They opened their mouth wide against me,
and said, "Aha, aha, our eye has seen it."
22 This You have seen, O Lord; do not be silent;
O Lord, be not far from me.
23 Rouse Yourself and awake for my judgment,
for my cause, my God and my Lord.
24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness,
and may they not rejoice over me.
25 May they not say in their hearts, "Ah, we have our soul's desire."
May they not say, "We have swallowed him up."
26 May those who rejoice at my harm be ashamed
and altogether put to shame;
may they be clothed with shame and dishonor
who magnify themselves against me.
27 May those who favor my righteous cause
shout for joy and be glad;
may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,
who delights in the peace of His servant."
28 My tongue will speak of Your righteousness
and of Your praise all the day long.
Psalms 35
[1] Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against
them that fight against me.
[2] Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
[3] Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute
me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
[4] Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let
them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
[5] Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD
chase them.
[6] Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD
persecute them.
[7] For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without
cause they have digged for my soul.
[8] Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath
hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
[9] And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his
salvation.
[10] All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest
the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy
from him that spoileth him?
[11] False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew
not.
[12] They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
[13] But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I
humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
[14] I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed
down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
[15] But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together:
yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not;
they did tear me, and ceased not:
[16] With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their
teeth.
[17] Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their
destructions, my darling from the lions.
[18] I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee
among much people.
[19] Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither
let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
[20] For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against
them that are quiet in the land.
[21] Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our
eye hath seen it.
[22] This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from
me.
[23] Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God
and my Lord.
[24] Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them
not rejoice over me.
[25] Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not
say, We have swallowed him up.
[26] Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at
mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify
themselves against me.
[27] Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause:
yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath
pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
[28] And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all
the day long.
PSALMS 63
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
1 O God, You are my God;
early will I seek You;
my soul thirsts for You,
my flesh faints for You,
in a dry and thirsty land
with no water.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I have seen You in the sanctuary,
to see Your power and Your glory.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
my lips will praise You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Thus will I bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) When I remember You on my bed,
and meditate on You in the night watches,
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) because You have been my help,
therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) My soul clings hard to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But those who seek my soul to destroy it
will go into the lower parts of the earth.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) They will fall by the sword;
they will be a portion for jackals.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) But the king will rejoice in God;
everyone who swears by Him will glory,
because the mouth of liars will be stopped.
Psalms 63
[1] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for
thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water
is;
[2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
[3] Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise
thee.
[4] Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy
name.
[5] My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth
shall praise thee with joyful lips:
[6] When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night
watches.
[7] Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings
will I rejoice.
[8] My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
[9] But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower
parts of the earth.
[10] They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
[11] But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall
glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
2) Our Daily Bread for 17 April 2023 titled
Remembering to Praise
Isaiah 63:7-9
7 (Ps 51:1; Eph 2:4 ) I will mention the steadfast love of the Lord
and the praises of the Lord,
according to all that the Lord has bestowed on us,
and the great goodness toward the house of Israel,
which He has bestowed on them
according to His mercy,
and according to the multitude of His kindnesses.
8 (Ex 6:7; Isa 12:2) For He said, "Surely they are My people,
sons who will not lie."
So He became their Savior.
9 (Dt 7:7-8; Ex 33:14) In all their affliction He was afflicted,
and the angel of His presence saved them;
in His love and in His mercy He redeemed them;
and He lifted them and carried them
all the days of old.
[7] I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the
LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great
goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them
according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his
lovingkindnesses.
[8] For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so
he was their Saviour.
[9] In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence
saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them,
and carried them all the days of old.
When our congregation built our first building, people wrote thankful
reminders on the wall studs and concrete floors before the interior of the
building was finished. Pull back the drywall from the studs and you'll find
them there. Verse after verse from Scripture, written beside prayers of praise
like "You are so good!" We left them there as a witness to future generations
that regardless of our challenges, God had been kind and taken care of us.
We need to remember what God has done for us and tell others about it. Isaiah
exemplified this when he wrote, "I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord,
the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done
for us" (Isaiah 63:7). Later, the prophet also recounts God's compassion for
His people throughout history, even telling how "in all their distress he too
was distressed" (v. 9). But if you keep reading the chapter, you'll notice
Israel is again in a time of trouble, and the prophet longs for God's
intervention.
Remembering God's past kindnesses helps when times are hard. Challenging
seasons come and go, but His faithful character never changes. As we turn
to Him with grateful hearts in remembrance of all He's done, we discover
afresh that He's always worthy of our praise.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What kindnesses has God shown you in the past? How does praising Him
for them help you when you're going through challenging times?
Father, You're sovereign over all creation.
I praise You because Your goodness doesn't change, and You're always with me.
For further study, read Worshipping God Means More than Singing.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 2 - The Right of Family
John 1:11-12
11 (Jn 3:32) He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.
12 (Gal 3:26; 1Jn 3:23) Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power
to become sons of God, to those who believed in His name,
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
"Dad, can I ask you something?" Jimmy leaned across the back of his
father's chair. His father lowered the newspaper and reached around,
settling Jimmy on his lap.
"Sure. Son," he answered. "You can ask me anything you want. The answer
might not be Yes, but you always have the right to ask."
For many who have grown up in homes where the father was absent, or when
present, abusive or silent, the scenario of Jimmy and his father may
seem unrealistic. Often we aren't given the right by our parents to ask
what we want, to communicate openly, to express our needs and desires.
But god clearly indicates that no matter what our human families have been
like, in his family there are no barriers to belonging,
to open communications. When we commit our lives to Christ and submit to his
lordship, we have the right to become the sons and daughters of God.
In Christ, we have the right to approach him, to pray, to seek wisdom,
to ask advice, to make requests, to verbalise our needs and desires. We don't
have to be afraid of sounding stupid or being rejected, because in Christ
we belong to him, and he loves us.
The KJV uses the word "power" in verse 12 - "to them gave he power to become
the sons of God." Power implies ability, that we are equipped by the Spirit
to be children of the King. We have the right and we have the power to become
who God has called us to be - his children.
Application
a) Under what circumstances in my life have I felt that I didn't
have the right to express my wishes or feelings?
b) How do today's verses give me confidence in approaching God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:5
5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against
you all the days of your life.
As I was with Moses, I will be with you.
I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before
thee all the days of thy life:
as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee:
I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Help in Times of Temptation
1 Cor 10:1-13
1 Corinthians 10
Warning Against Idolatry
1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written,
"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )
8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some
of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them
also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us,
upon whom the end of the ages has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,
lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above
what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all
our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2 and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;
4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that
spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:
for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust
after evil things, as they also lusted.
7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,
The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,
and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,
and were destroyed of serpents.
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,
and were destroyed of the destroyer.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:
and they are written for our admonition,
upon whom the ends of the world are come.
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also
make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/praying-in-the-park-with-a-yemeni-woman/
The Night of Power APRIL 17
Larlat al-Qadr , the "Night of Power", celebrates the revelation of the Quran's
first verses to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is an exceptionally significant
events - prayers and good deed done on this night are considered to be of
greater value than all the prayers and good deed done in a thousand mouths.
This night is also known as the "Night of Destiny" , when many believe
their fate for the following year is determined. Therefore. it is especially
important for Muslims to pray for forgiveness and blessings on this night,
and many will pray throughout the night. Some even stay in the mosque
throughout the last ten days of Ramadan so as not to miss this time.
There are different opinions about the date for Larlat al-Qadr but,
in general, it is agreed that it is most likely to fall during the
last ten nights of Ramadan. with the odd nights being more likely.
Of the odd nights, the night of the 27th (which is the night before
the 27th day of Ramadan, as the Islamic day starts with nights all)
is most likely, according to many Muslim scholars.
It is also believed that the angels spend this night in constant journey
between heaven and earth, dispensing peace and blessings on believers
as they pray.
How to pray on this night
- During Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims are seeking God with real focus.
Pray that God will miraculously reveal Himself to them in dream and visions.
- Many Muslims are seeking forgiveness for their sins on this night.
Pray that they will have a revelation of Jesus, the Lamb of God who
takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29)
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb
of God, who takes away the sin of the world. "
[29] The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for
followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7 Peace be within thy walls,
And prosperity within thy palaces.)
b) Pray for the province of Ontario
I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember The lord in Times of Trouble.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, You're sovereign over all creation.
I praise You because Your goodness doesn't change, and You're always with me."
Pray to the Lord and pray know the power the Lord has given you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember He will not leave you
Pray to the Lord and pray not to tempt the Lord.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
- During Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims are seeking God with real focus.
Pray that God will miraculously reveal Himself to them in dream and visions.
- Many Muslims are seeking forgiveness for their sins on this night.
Pray that they will have a revelation of Jesus, the Lamb of God who
takes away the sins of the world
- Pray for this Night of Destiny to bring opportunities for
followers of Jesus to share the Gospel with their family and friends.
Pray for the safety of those who live in your community - safety from conflict
an crimes
Pray that Christians will be "salt" and "light" in Aceh province in Indonesia,
where Islamic law has been implemented.