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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



11th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



(



Ps 86:12



12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.



12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.



John 12:28



28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."



28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.



)



b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick



I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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 be humble and repentant in Power

and not be lead into temptation.



Pray to the Lord: "Eternal God, I praise You

because Your word endures forever!"



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that you have Power in the Name of the Lord

when you accept Him as Saviour.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Owe no man any thing, but to love one another.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His merciful kindness and His Truth.



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 a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.



Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and your nation.



Pray that church leaders who have been threatened or arrested in

NICARAGUA

will experience God’s peace and help.



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

2 SAMUEL 12

Nathan Rebukes David



1Ch 20:1-3



1 (1Ki 20:35-41) The Lord sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said,

"There were two men in a certain city. One was wealthy,

but the other was poor.

2 The wealthy man had a very large flock and herd,

3 (2Sa 11:3) but the poor man had nothing except a single small ewe lamb

that he had acquired. He nourished it and raised it together with himself

and his sons. From his crumbs, it would eat; from his cup, it would drink;

and in his arms it would lie. It was like a daughter to him.

4 "There came a visitor to the wealthy man, but he was unwilling to take

from his own flock or herd to prepare a meal for the wanderer

who had come to him. Instead he took the poor man's ewe lamb

and prepared food for the wanderer who had come to him."

5 (1Sa 26:16) David became very angry because of this man. He said to Nathan,

"As the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die.

6 (Ex 22:1; Lk 19:8) And he shall restore the lamb fourfold,

because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."

7 (1Sa 16:13) Then Nathan told David, "You are this man! Thus says the Lord,

the God of Israel: I anointed you as king over Israel and I rescued you from

the hand of Saul.

8 I gave to you your master's house and your master's wives into your arms,

and I gave to you the house of Israel and Judah. If this were too little,

I would have continued to do for you much more.

9 (1Sa 15:19; 15:23) Why have you despised the word of the Lord by doing

evil in His sight? You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword,

and you took his wife as a wife for yourself. You killed him with the sword

of the Ammonites.

10 (2Sa 18:14-15) Now the sword will never depart from your house,

because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite

to be your wife.

11 (Dt 28:30; 2Sa 16:21-22) "Thus says the Lord: See, I will raise up trouble

against you from within your own house. I will take your wives before

your eyes and will give them to your neighbour, and he will lie

with your wives in broad daylight.

12 (2Sa 16:22) Although you did it secretly, I will do this thing before

all of Israel, and under the sun."

13 (2Sa 24:10; Lev 20:10) Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned

against the Lord." Nathan said to David, "Now the Lord has put away

your sin; you shall not die.

14 (Isa 52:5; Ro 2:24) Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly

scorned the Lord, the child who is born to you shall die."



2 Samuel 12

[1] And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto

him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

[2] The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:

[3] But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had

bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his

children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in

his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.

[4] And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of

his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was

come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that

was come to him.

[5] And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to

Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely

die:

[6] And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and

because he had no pity.

[7] And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of

Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the

hand of Saul;

[8] And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy

bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been

too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.

[9] Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in

his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken

his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children

of Ammon.

[10] Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because

thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be

thy wife.

[11] Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of

thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them

unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this

sun.

[12] For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel,

and before the sun.

[13] And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan

said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

[14] Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the

enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee

shall surely die.



PSALMS 51

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the Prophet came to him,

after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,

according to Your lovingkindness;

according to the abundance of Your compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,

and done this evil in Your sight,

so that You are justified when You speak,

and You are blameless when You judge.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin my mother conceived me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,

and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,

that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,

and do not take Your Holy Spirit fromme.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

and uphold me with Your willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

and sinners will return to You.

14 Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God,

God of my salvation,

and my tongue will sing aloud of Your righteousness.

15 O Lord, open my lips,

and my mouth will declare Your praise.

16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or I would give it;

You do not delight in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and a contrite heart,

O God, You will not despise.

18 Do good to Zion in Your good pleasure;

build the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then You will be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness,

with burnt offering and whole burnt offering;

then they will offer young bulls on Your altar.



Psalm 51

[1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according

unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

[2] Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

[3] For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

[4] Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:

that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou

judgest.

[5] Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

[6] Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part

thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

[7] Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be

whiter than snow.

[8] Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken

may rejoice.

[9] Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

[11] Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from

me.

[12] Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free

spirit.

[13] Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be

converted unto thee.

[14] Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and

my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

[15] O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

[16] For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest

not in burnt offering.

[17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite

heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

[18] Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of

Jerusalem.

[19] Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with

burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon

thine altar.



2 SAMUEL 12



15 (1Sa 25:38) Then Nathan went to his house. The Lord struck the child

that the wife of Uriah had born for David, and he became sick.

16 (2Sa 13:31) David entreated God on behalf of the child.

He fasted for a period, and he would go in and lie throughout the night

on the ground.

17 (2Sa 3:35) The elders of his house stood beside him to rouse him

from the ground, but he was not willing, nor would he consume

food with them.

18 The child died on the seventh day, and the servants of David

were afraid to tell him that the child had died. They said,

"When the child was alive, we would speak to him,

but he would not acknowledge our voices.

Now how can we say to him, 'The child is dead'? He may do harm."

19 When David noticed that his servants were whispering to one another,

he perceived that the child was dead.

So he asked his servants, "Is the child dead?"

They said, "He is dead."

20 (Job 1:20; Ru 3:3) So David arose from the ground, washed,

anointed himself, and changed his garments. Then he entered the house

of the Lord and worshipped. He then went in to his own house.

When he asked, they set down food for him and ate.

21 His servants said to him, "What is this thing you have done?

You fasted and wept for the sake of the living child,

but when the child died, you arose and ate food."

22 (Isa 38:1-3; 38:5) He explained, "As long as the child was alive,

I fasted and wept because I thought, 'Who knows?

The Lord may be gracious to me, so that the child may live.'

23 (Ge 37:35; Job 7:8-10) But now he is dead. Why should I fast?

Am I able to bring him back again? I will go to him,

but he will not return to me."



2 Samuel 12



[15] And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that

Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.

[16] David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went

in, and lay all night upon the earth.

[17] And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up

from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

[18] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the

servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said,

Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not

hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that

the child is dead?

[19] But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that

the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child

dead? And they said, He is dead.

[20] Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and

changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped:

then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before

him, and he did eat.

[21] Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast

done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when

the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

[22] And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I

said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may

live?

[23] But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back

again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.



The Birth of Solomon



24 (Mt 1:6) Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife. He went to her

and lay with her, so that she conceived a son. They named him Solomon,

and the Lord loved him.

25 (Ne 13:26) So He sent a word by way of the prophet Nathan that he should

be named Jedidiah for the sake of the Lord.



[24] And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay

with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD

loved him.

[25] And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name

Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 11 May 2026

God's Word Endures by John Blase



Isaiah 40:1-8



1 (Isa 51:12; 51:3) Comfort, O comfort, My people, says your God.

2 (Isa 61:7; Jer 16:18) Speak kindly to Jerusalem,

and cry to her

that her warfare has ended,

that her iniquity has been pardoned,

that she has received of the hand of the Lord

double for all her sins.

3 (Mal 3:1; Jn 1:23; Mal 4:5-6 ) The voice of him who cries out,

"Prepare the way of the Lord

in the wilderness,

make straight in the desert

a highway for our God.

4 (Isa 45:2; Eze 21:26 ) Let every valley be lifted up,

and every mountain and hill be made low,

and let the rough ground become a plain,

and the rough places a plain;

5 (Isa 1:20; 52:10) then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,

and all flesh shall see it together,

for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it."

6 (Job 14:2; Ps 102:11) The voice said, "Cry out."

And he said, "What shall I cry out?"

All flesh is grass,

and all its loveliness is as the flower of the field.

7 The grass withers, the flower fades

because the Spirit of the Lord blows upon it;

surely the people are grass.

8 (Mt 5:18; 1Pe 1:25) The grass withers, the flower fades,

but the word of our God shall stand forever.



[1] Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

[2] Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is

accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the

LORD's hand double for all her sins.

[3] The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of

the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

[4] Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made

low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:

[5] And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it

together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

[6] The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass,

and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:

[7] The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD

bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

[8] The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall

stand for ever.



In the early 1900s, successful steel businessman Charles Schwab decided to

build perhaps the most lavish mansion in New York City. Completed in 1906,

his Riverside Drive estate took its inspiration from French chateaus and

spanned an entire city block, with lush gardens, grand halls, and opulent

interiors. It stood in stark contrast to the rising apartment buildings that

would soon define Manhattan. Despite its grandeur, the estate struggled to

find a buyer after Schwab's death. The mansion was too large, too costly, and

out of step with real estate trends. Riverside Drive estate was demolished in

1948. Both the mansion and the man faded away.



It's easy for us to point to earthly realities like wealth, ambition, and

mansions as destined to fade away. The words of Isaiah 40 remind us,

" All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower

of the field" (v. 6). Isaiah wrote to people enduring God's discipline for

their faithlessness. After He had corrected them, God would comfort them

(vv. 1-2). What the prophet says about people, grass, and flowers is true

(vv. 6-7). But the truth of God Himself? It will outlast men and mansions

and wealth and ambition and accolades. Yes, "the word of our God shall

stand for ever" (v. .



It's good to keep in mind how fragile we are.

And it's wise to remember God's word is everlasting.



Reflect & Pray



What have you witnessed that has withered and faded away?

How does God's eternal nature and unfailing word encourage you?



Eternal God, I praise You because Your word endures forever!





Learn how to find enduring joy beyond circumstances that fade away.



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



Romans 13:7-8



7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes

are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,

and honor to whom honour is due.

8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,

for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.



7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;

custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth

another hath fulfilled the law.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 117



1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.



1 O praise the LORD,

All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

Praise ye the LORD.



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.

Day 131, 11 May 2026



1)1 Chronicles 20

2 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 12:1-14

Psalms 51

2 Samuel 12:15-25



1 Chronicles 20

Rabbah Captured

(2Sa 11:1; 12:29-31)

1 (2Sa 11:1; Dt 3:11) Now at the beginning of the year when kings would go

out to war, Joab led the army and devastated the land of the Ammonites.

He came and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.

So Joab struck Rabbah and overthrew it.

2 Then David took the crown of their king from his head

and found it weighed about a talent [About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.]

of gold with a precious stone set in it. And it was placed on David's head.

He also brought out a great abundance of plunder from the city.

3 He brought out the people who were it in, and put them to work with saws,

sharp iron tools, and axes. Thus David did to all the cities of the Ammonites,

and then he and all the people returned to Jerusalem.



[1] And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that

kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the

country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David

tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.

[2] And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it

to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was

set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the

city.

[3] And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws,

and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the

cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to

Jerusalem.



Philistine Giants Killed

2Sa 21:15-22



4 (2Sa 21:18-22) Now after this, when war broke out in Gezer

with the Philistines, Sibbekai of Hushah killed Sippai,

who was one of the descendants of the giants, and they were humbled.

5 (2Sa 21:19) Again there was war with the Philistines, and Elhanan

the son of Jair killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite,

the shaft of whose wooden spear was like a weaver's beam.

6 Yet again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature,

who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, 24 in number;

and he also was descended from the giants.

7 (1Sa 16:9; 1Ch 2:13) When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea,

David's brother, killed him.

8 These were descended from the giants in Gath,

and they fell by the hand of David and his servants.



[4] And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the

Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of

the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

[5] And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of

Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was

like a weaver's beam.

[6] And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature,

whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on

each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.

[7] But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother

slew him.

[8] These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of

David, and by the hand of his servants.



2 SAMUEL 11

David and Bathsheba

1 (1Ch 20:1; 1Ki 20:22; 20:26) In the spring of the year, the time

when the kings go out to battle, David sent out Joab and his officers,

all of Israel with him. They brought to ruin the Ammonites

and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.

2 (Dt 22:8; Mt 5:28) One evening when David arose from his bed

and was walking on the roof of the king's house, from the roof

he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.

3 (2Sa 23:39; 1Ch 3:5) So, David sent someone to inquire about the woman.

And it was asked, "Is this not Bathsheba the daughter of Eliam,

the wife of Uriah the Hittite?"

4 (Lev 18:19; Jas 1:14-15) So David sent messengers, and took her;

and she came to him, and he lay with her. When she had purified

herself from her uncleanness, she returned to her house.

5 (Dt 22:22) The woman conceived. So she sent a message

and reported to David, "I am pregnant."

6 Then David sent an order to Joab, "Send Uriah the Hittite to me."

So, Joab sent Uriah to David.

7 (Ge 37:14; 1Sa 17:22) When Uriah came to him, David asked

about the welfare of Joab, the people, and the fighting.

8 (Ge 18:4) Then David said to Uriah, "Go down to your house. Wash your feet."

So Uriah left the house of the king, and a gift from the king followed him.

9 But Uriah slept at the entrance of the house of the king with all

of the servants of his lord; he did not go down to his house.

10 When they reported to David, saying, "Uriah did not go down to his house,"

David said to Uriah, "Have you not come from a journey?

Why did you not go down to your house?"

11 (2Sa 7:2; 7:6) Uriah responded to David, "The ark, Israel, and Judah dwell

in make shift shelters. My lord Joab and the officers of my lord are camping

in the open field. But I may enter my house to eat, to drink,

and to sleep with my wife? As you live and as your soul lives,

I will not do this thing!"

12 So David said to Uriah, "Remain here another day, and I will send you back

tomorrow." Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the following day.

13 Now David invited him to eat in his presence, and he drank until he got

Uriah drunk. In the evening, he went to lie down in his lodging

with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house.

14 (1Ki 21:8-10) That morning, David wrote a message to Joab

and sent it by way of Uriah.

15 (2Sa 12:9) He wrote in the message, "Send Uriah to the front of the line

where the fighting is heaviest then withdraw from him,

so that he may be struck down and die."

16 So as Joab was besieging the city, he stationed Uriah in a place

where he knew fierce men were.

17 When the men of the city came out, they fought with Joab,

and some people among those who served David fell;

Uriah the Hittite died among them.

18 Joab sent word to inform David of all of the events of the battle.

19 He instructed the messenger, "When you finish telling the king

all the details of the battle,

20 if his anger rises and he says to you, 'Why did you approach

so near to the city? Did you not know that they might shoot

from the city wall?

21 Who killed Abimelek the son of Jerub-Besheth?

Did not a woman throw an upper millstone on him from the city wall

so that he died at Thebez? Why did you approach so near to the city wall?'

You shall then say, 'Additionally your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.' "

22 So the messenger departed and came to report to David everything that Joab

had sent with him.

23 The messenger reported to David, "The men prevailed over us

when they came out against us in the open field, but we drove them

back to the entrance of the gate.

24 Then the archers shot at your servants from upon the city wall,

and some of those who serve the king are dead.

Even your servant Uriah the Hittite died."

25 So David replied to the messenger, "Thus you shall report to Joab,

'Do not allow this thing to dismay you, for the sword devours one as well

as another. Sustain your attack against the city and bring it to ruin.'

Encourage him with this reply."

26 When the wife of Uriah heard that her husband was dead,

she mourned for her husband.

27 (2Sa 12:9; Ps 51:4-5) When the time of mourning was concluded,

David sent for her and brought her to his house. She became his wife

and bore him a son.

But the thing that David had done was displeasing to the Lord.



2 Samuel 11

[1] And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings

go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all

Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But

David tarried still at Jerusalem.

[2] And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his

bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw

a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

[3] And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this

Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

[4] And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and

he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned

unto her house.

[5] And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with

child.

[6] And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent

Uriah to David.

[7] And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did,

and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

[8] And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And

Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess of

meat from the king.

[9] But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of

his lord, and went not down to his house.

[10] And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his

house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from thy journey? why then

didst thou not go down unto thine house?

[11] And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in

tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the

open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to

lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this

thing.

[12] And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will

let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.

[13] And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he

made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants

of his lord, but went not down to his house.

[14] And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab,

and sent it by the hand of Uriah.

[15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of

the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.

[16] And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned

Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

[17] And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell

some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died

also.

[18] Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

[19] And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of

telling the matters of the war unto the king,

[20] And if so be that the king's wrath arise, and he say unto thee,

Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city when ye did fight? knew ye not

that they would shoot from the wall?

[21] Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a

piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why

went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead

also.

[22] So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab had sent

him for.

[23] And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us,

and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the

entering of the gate.

[24] And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and some of

the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.

[25] Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let

not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as

another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and

encourage thou him.

[26] And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she

mourned for her husband.

[27] And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his

house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David

had done displeased the LORD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 10 May 2026 titled

Jesus Revealed in Us by Amy Boucher Pye



2 Corinthians 4:7-12



7 (2Co 5:1; La 4:2) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,

the excellency of the power being from God and not from ourselves.

8 (2Co 7:5) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;

we are perplexed, but not in despair;

9 (Heb 13:5) persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

10 (Ro 6:5; 2Co 1:5) and always carrying around in the body the death

of the Lord Jesus, that also the life of Jesus might be expressed

in our bodies.

11 (Ro 8:36) For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake,

that also the life of Jesus might be manifested in our mortal flesh.

12 (2Co 13:9) So then, death works in us, but life in you.



[7] But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the

power may be of God, and not of us.

[8] We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but

not in despair;

[9] Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

[10] Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the

life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

[11] For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that

the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

[12] So then death worketh in us, but life in you.



After Joni Eareckson Tada's mother died, Joni thought about how our bodies are

like "jars of clay" that hold the treasure of Christ's presence. She mused

about a modern equivalent to describe our earthly bodies—a cardboard box. She

knew her mother's "box," with its worn-out corners and bends, was now empty.

But, she reflected, it was a box they'd treasured,

"the vessel in which the treasure of the Spirit of Christ had dwelt."



As Joni notes, those who follow Jesus let Him shine through them, often in

spectacular ways through the creases and holes as their boxes collapse with

age. In this she followed Paul's words about the treasure appearing in

"jars of clay" because it would reveal that "this all-surpassing power is

from God and not from us" (2 Corinthians 4:7). Although Paul was "hard

pressed" and "perplexed" with what he suffered, he was not "crushed"

or "destroyed" (vv. 8-9). Through his sufferings in his body, he knew

that Christ's life would be revealed.



How's your cardboard "box"? You might feel the creases grow larger as you

groan under the weight of pain or disease. Know, however, that Jesus is being

revealed in your body (v. 10). As you submit to Him, He'll shine His light

through you, so that those who are in darkness may receive His love and His life.



Reflect & Pray



How have you seen Jesus revealed in others?

Why do you think God encloses His presence in these "jars of clay"?



Spirit of the living God, please live in me,

that I might shine with Your love and presence.





Learn more about how we are made in His image.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 1 - Bought Back



Eph 1:7



7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace



[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of his grace;



In the opening scenes of The Glenn Miller Story, Glenn Miller, then a

struggling musician trying to find an audience for his music, enters

a pawn shop. He has hocked his trombone for rent money, and has come

to redeem it. Paying the pawn broker the money, he buys back his own

instrument and leaves the shop, indicating that he will probably

be back again.

In Eph 1:7. Paul says that in Christ "we have redemption through

His blood and the forgiveness of sin according to the riches of His grace."

We belonged to God from the beginning; he made us and stamped

his image upon us. But through sin we were lost, pawned to the

world's system and the Enemy of our souls.

But God redeemed us; he "bought us back" with the most valuable

currency in the universe - the blood of his own Son, Jesus Christ.

He did not resent the bargain, or question whether we were worth

such a price. He freely gave Jesus in trade to ransom the souls

of the people he created and loved.

Sometimes in Christian circles we get so caught up in religious

jargon that we forget what redemption really means. Gog did not have

to "get us out of hock." He was not compelled to buy us back when we

had sold ourselves to sin. But because of his love, and with no

deserving on our part, he chose to pay an enormous price to set us free.

We are redeemed, bought back, by the One who owned us in the first place.



Application



a) In what ways have I been "in hock" to sin in my life?



b) What does it mean, in practical terms, that God "redeemed" me

from that sin?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



3 John 2



2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.



2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Is 40:27-31



27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



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 2026 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



10th Day of the Month



a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.



(

John 3:16



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.



)



b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord to live to the TRials that come upon you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His power as Creator and Victor.



Pray to the Lord: "Spirit of the living God, please live in me,

that I might shine with Your love and presence."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus Christ bought you from Sin.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the propserity of the Soul.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lean on the strength of the Lord.



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 a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.



Pray for your fellow national, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.



Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.



Pray for the protection and empowerment of Christians

who are witnessing to those in need of Christ

in MADAGASCAR.



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

PSALMS 67

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

1 May God be gracious to us, and bless us,

and cause His face to shine on us; Selah

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) that Your way may be known on earth,

Your salvation among all nations.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy;

for You will judge the people uprightly,

and lead the nations on earth. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Then will the earth yield its produce,

and God, our God, will bless us.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.



Psalm 67

[1] God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon

us; Selah.

[2] That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all

nations.

[3] Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

[4] O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the

people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

[5] Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

[6] Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God,

shall bless us.

[7] God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.



PSALMS 69

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies." A Psalm of David.

1 Save me, O God!

For the waters have come up to my throat.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I sink in deep mire;

there is no standing place;

I have come into the watery depths,

and a stream overflows me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I am weary of my crying;

my throat is parched;

my eyes fail

while I wait for my God.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Those who hate me without cause

are more than the hairs of my head;

they are mighty

who would destroy me, being my wrongful enemies,

so that I must pay back

what I did not steal.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) O God, You know my folly,

and my sins are not hidden from You.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May those who wait on You,

O Lord God of Hosts,

not be ashamed because of me;

may those who seek You

not be humiliated because of me,

O God of Israel.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Because for Your sake I have endured insult;

humiliation has covered my face.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I have become estranged to my relatives,

and a foreigner to my mother's children;

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) for the zeal of Your house has consumedme,

and the insults of those who insulted You fell on me.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) When I wept with fasting for my soul,

it became an insult to me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) I also made sackcloth my garment,

and I became a byword to them.

12 Those who sit in the gate speak against me,

and I am the song of the drunkards.

13 But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord;

in an acceptable time, O God,

in the abundance of Your mercy,

answer me in the truth of Your salvation.

14 Deliver me out of the mire

that I may not sink;

may I be delivered from those who hateme,

and out of the watery depths.

15 May the stream not overflow me;

neither may the deep swallow me up,

nor the pit close its mouth on me.

16 Answer me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good;

turn Your face to me according to the abundance of Your tender mercies.

17 Do not hide Your face from Your servant,

for I am in trouble; answer me quickly.

18 Draw near to my soul, and redeem it;

deliver me because of my enemies.

19 You have known how I am insulted, and my shame and my dishonor;

my adversaries are all before You.

20 Insults have broken my heart,

and I am sick;

and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none;

and for comforters, but I found none.

21 They also gave me poison for my food,

and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

22 May their table become a snare before them,

and may security become a trap.

23 May their eyes be darkened so they do not see,

and make their sides shake continually.

24 Pour out Your indignation on them,

and may Your wrathful anger overtake them.

25 May their habitation be desolate,

and may no one dwell in their tents.

26 For they persecute him whom You have struck down,

and they recount the pain of those You have wounded.

27 Add punishment to their iniquity,

and do not let them come into Your righteousness.

28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living,

and not be written along with the righteous.

29 But I am poor and in pain;

may Your salvation, O God, set me secure on high.

30 I will praise the name of God with a song,

and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

31 This also will please the Lord

more than an ox or bull with horns and hoofs.

32 The humble will see this and be glad;

and you who seek God, may your heart live.

33 For the Lord hears the poor,

and does not despise His prisoners.

34 Let heaven and earth praise Him,

the seas and everything that moves in them.

35 For God will save Zion,

and will build the cities of Judah;

that they may dwell there, and take possession of it.

36 The descendants of His servants will inherit it;

and those who love His name will dwell in it.



Psalm 69

[1] Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.

[2] I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep

waters, where the floods overflow me.

[3] I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait

for my God.

[4] They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head:

they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then

I restored that which I took not away.

[5] O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

[6] Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my

sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of

Israel.

[7] Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

[8] I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's

children.

[9] For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them

that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

[10] When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my

reproach.

[11] I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

[12] They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the

drunkards.

[13] But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O

God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

[14] Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered

from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

[15] Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up,

and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.

[16] Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according

to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

[17] And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me

speedily.

[18] Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine

enemies.

[19] Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine

adversaries are all before thee.

[20] Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked

for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found

none.

[21] They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me

vinegar to drink.

[22] Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have

been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

[23] Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins

continually to shake.

[24] Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take

hold of them.

[25] Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.

[26] For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the

grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

[27] Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy

righteousness.

[28] Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written

with the righteous.

[29] But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on

high.

[30] I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with

thanksgiving.

[31] This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath

horns and hoofs.

[32] The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that

seek God.

[33] For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

[34] Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that

moveth therein.

[35] For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they

may dwell there, and have it in possession.

[36] The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his

name shall dwell therein.



PSALMS 70

Ps 40:13-17

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David. To bring remembrance.

1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me!

Make haste to help me, O Lord.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May those who seek my life

be ashamed and confused;

may those who desire my harm

be driven back and humiliated.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) May they turn back as a consequence of their shame

who say "Aha! Aha!"

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May all those who seek You

rejoice and be glad in You;

and may those who love Your salvation continually say,

"God be magnified!"

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) But I am poor and needy;

make haste to me, O God!

You are my help and my deliverer;

O Lord, do not delay!



Psalm 70

[1] Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.

[2] Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be

turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

[3] Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

[4] Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such

as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

[5] But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and

my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.

12 (Jn 15:26; Da 8:13) It was revealed to them that they were not serving

themselves but you, concerning the things which are now reported to you by

those who have preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit, who was

sent from heaven-things into which the angels desire to look.



[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according

to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

[4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not

away, reserved in heaven for you,

[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to

be revealed in the last time.

[6] Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are

in heaviness through manifold temptations:

[7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that

perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and

honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

[8] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet

believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

[10] Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently,

who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

[11] Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was

in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ,

and the glory that should follow.

[12] Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they

did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have

preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven;

which things the angels desire to look into.



A Call to Holy Living



13 (1Pe 4:7; 5:8) Therefore guard your minds, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

14 (Ro 12:2; Ac 17:30) As obedient children do not conduct yourselves

according to the former lusts in your ignorance.

15 (2Co 7:1; Heb 12:14) But as He who has called you is holy, so be holy

in all your conduct,

16 (Lev 11:44; 19:2) because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."

(Lev 11:44; 19:2; 20:7.)

17 (Mt 6:9; 2Co 7:1) And if you address as Father the One who impartially

judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the

time of your sojourning.

18 (1Co 6:20) For you know that you were not redeemed from your vain way

of life inherited from your fathers with perishable things, like silver

or gold,

19 (Jn 1:29; Ex 12:5) but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb

without blemish and without spot.

20 (Eph 1:4; Col 1:26) He was foreordained before the creation of the world,

but was revealed in these last times for you.

21 (Heb 2:9; Jn 12:44) Through Him you believe in God who raised Him up

from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope might be

in God.

22 (Heb 13:1; Jas 4:8) Since your souls have been purified by obedience to

the truth through the Spirit unto a genuine brotherly love, love one another

deeply with a pure heart,

23 (Heb 4:12; 1Pe 1:3) for you have been born again, not from perishable seed,

but imperishable, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.

24 (Isa 40:6-8; Jas 1:10-11) For

"All flesh is as grass,

and all the glory of man as the flower of grass.

The grass withers, and its flower falls away,

25 (Isa 40:8) but the word of the Lord endures forever."

This is the word that was preached to you.



[13] Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end

for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus

Christ;

[14] As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former

lusts in your ignorance:

[15] But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of

conversation;

[16] Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

[17] And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth

according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in

fear:

[18] Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things,

as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from

your fathers;

[19] But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and

without spot:

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to deliver you from your enemies.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I fight today in Your power

and by Your Spirit."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that as a believer in Christ ,

you are no longer under the condemnation of sin.



Pray to the Lord and pray to do your work in the Name of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord as Life and Salvation.



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 a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.



Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.



Use Hebrews 12:1-2



1 Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses,

let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us,

and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

2 (Heb 1:3; Lk 24:26) Let us look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our

faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising

the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.



[1] Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of

witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily

beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

[2] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy

that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set

down at the right hand of the throne of God.



to pray for the encouragement of persecuted

Iranian Christians



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

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



9th Day of the Month



a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.



(

Ps 100



A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.



Psalm 100



A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.



)



b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

(

1 Chr 12:32



32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.



32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment



)

1 CHRONICLES 19



1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of

Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash,

because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers

to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came

into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.

3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that

David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are

not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy

out the land?

4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their

garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.

5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served.

And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed.

And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown,

and then return.

6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves

odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand

talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia,

and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.

7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king

of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba.

And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities,

and came to battle.

8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab,

and all the host of the mighty men.

9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before

the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves

in the field.

10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind,

he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against

the Syrians.

11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai

his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me:

but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people,

and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good

in his sight.

14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians

unto the battle; and they fled before him.

15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled,

they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city.

Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel,

they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river:

and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.

17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan,

and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David

had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.

18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians

seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen,

and killed Shophach the captain of the host.

19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse

before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants:

neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.



PSALMS 20

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;

may the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) may He send you help from the sanctuary,

and strengthen you from Zion;

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) may He remember all your offerings,

and accept your burnt offering. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May He grant you according to your own heart,

and fulfill all your counsel.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5)We will rejoice in your salvation,

and in the name of our God we will set up our banners;

may the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;

He will answer him from His holy heaven

with the saving strength of His right hand.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses,

but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

8 (Job 35:100; Ps 63:6) They are brought down and fallen,

but we arise and stand upright.

9(Ps 38:6; 18:2)Save, Lord!

May the King answer us when we call.



Psalm 20

[1] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob

defend thee;

[2] Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

[3] Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

[4] Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

[5] We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set

up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

[6] Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his

holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

[7] Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the

name of the LORD our God.

[8] They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

[9] Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.



2) Our Daily Bread for 9 May 2026 titled
/devotionals/devotional-category/putting-on-gods-armor">

Putting On God's Armor by Mike Wittmer



2 Samuel 11:1-5



1 (1Ch 20:1; 1Ki 20:22; 20:26) In the spring of the year, the time

when the kings go out to battle, David sent out Joab and his officers,

all of Israel with him. They brought to ruin the Ammonites

and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.

2 (Dt 22:8; Mt 5:28) One evening when David arose from his bed

and was walking on the roof of the king's house, from the roof

he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.

3 (2Sa 23:39; 1Ch 3:5) So, David sent someone to inquire about the woman.

And it was asked, "Is this not Bathsheba the daughter of Eliam,

the wife of Uriah the Hittite?"

4 (Lev 18:19; Jas 1:14-15) So David sent messengers, and took her;

and she came to him, and he lay with her. When she had purified

herself from her uncleanness, she returned to her house.

5 (Dt 22:22) The woman conceived. So she sent a message

and reported to David, "I am pregnant."

stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,



[1] And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings

go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all

Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But

David tarried still at Jerusalem.

[2] And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his

bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw

a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

[3] And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this

Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

[4] And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and

he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned

unto her house.

[5] And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with

child.



Nafi and Kamran joined a military coup. They fought for years and, when their

side won, were given desk jobs in the capital. It's not going well. There's

little to do, so they go online. Nafi says that many of his comrades,

"including me, are addicted to the internet, especially Twitter." Kamran adds,

"The real test and challenge was not during the [war]. Rather, it's now. At

that time, it was simple, but now things are much more complicated." Citing

the various temptations he found on the Web, he added, "Many . . . have

fallen into these seemingly sweet, but actually bitter traps."



Kamran's right that we're most vulnerable to let down our guard when we're

at ease, just as he was after a war. In Scripture, we find a similar caution

in the story of David's adultery with Bathsheba. It all began when he sent

others off to war but remained behind in the capital. Like an undisciplined

man scrolling the internet, David "got up from his bed and walked around on

the roof of the palace" (2 Samuel 11:2). He put himself in harm's way. And

when "he saw a woman bathing," he didn't turn away (vv. 2-3).



We avoid the postwar letdown by remembering we're still at war.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but . . . against

the spiritual forces of evil." So, as He helps us, we "put on the full

armour of God" and prepare to "stand [our] ground" (Ephesians 6:12-13).



Reflect & Pray



What is your present battle? How can you win? (See Ephesians 6:10-20.)



The Battle Against Evil



10 (Eph 1:19; 1Co 16:13) Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord

and in the power of His might.

11 (Eph 6:13; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:14) Put on the whole armour of God that

you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:2) 1For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly places.

13 (Eph 5:16) Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be

able to resist in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 (Isa 11:5; 59:17) Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth,

having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 (Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15) having your feet fitted with the readiness

of the gospel of peace, 16and above all, taking the shield of faith,

with which you will be able to extinguish all the fiery arrows

of the evil one.

17 (Heb 4:12; Isa 49:2; 59:17) Take the helmet of salvation

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 (Col 4:2; 1Ti 2:1; Eph 1:16) Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds

of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance

and supplication for all the saints.

19 (1Th 5:25; Ac 4:29) Pray for me, that the power to speak may be given

to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery

of the gospel,

20 (2Co 5:20; Ac 28:20) for which I am an ambassador in chains,

that I may speak boldly as I ought to speak.



[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his

might.

[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against

the wiles of the devil.

[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

[13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to

withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

[14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on

the breastplate of righteousness;

[15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

[16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to

quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

[17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is

the word of God:

[18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and

watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

[19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my

mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

[20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly,

as I ought to speak.



Dear Jesus, I fight today in Your power and by Your Spirit.



Winning takes strategy.


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Learn how to battle the ultimate Enemy of all believers.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 7 - Oh, Freedom!



Rom 8:1-2



Life in the Spirit



1 (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17) There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

2 (1Co 15:45; Ro 6:18; Jn 8:32) For the law of the Spirit of life

in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.



The Spirit of God Within You

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,

who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free

from the law of sin and death.



In the classic movie, I want to live! actress Susan Hayward

plays a woman convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed.

The suspense builds; the execution is delayed as the officials

wait for a word of pardon. Finally, the woman in executed;

the call comes, and the pardon has been granted, but it is too late.

When no pardon is granted, condemnation leads to death. Our sin

marks us as "guilty" before God, and we deserve the wages of sin,

which is death. But in Jesus Christ, the pardon does come - and

it comes in time. Our sin deserves condemnation by God, and yet

he forgives us because Christ paid the penalty for us,

But we face other kinds of condemnation as well - self-condemnation,

that internal accusation that we still, somehow, must pay the price

of our own sin. Others often condemn us as well, offering much less

forgiveness and mercy than God does. And the Enemy of our souls condemns

us, trying to convince us that we don't, after all, have real freedom

from sin.

Yet Paul tells us in Romans 8, "There is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus". God has forgiven us freely; he has

granted his pardon. And in light of his forgiveness, how can we live

under the condemnation of others - or even of ourselves?

We are free, Paul says - free from the "law of sin and death,"

free to live in the liberty of the Spirit. The stay of execution

has come: the pardon has been granted. Never again can we tried

for the same crimes: never again must we live under the burden

of condemnation.



Application



a) Have I ever lived under the burden of condemnation from myself

or others? Why?



b) How can Romans 8:1-2 help me live in freedom of such condemnation?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 31:21



21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.



21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 27:1-6



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.



1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.



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.

Day 130, 9 May 2026



1) 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, Psalms 20



2 Samuel 10



2 SAMUEL 10

David Defeats the Ammonites and Arameans

1Ch 19:1-19

1 After this, the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son

reigned in his stead.

2 (1Sa 11:1) David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,

as his father showed kindness to me." So David sent a message by way

of his servants to comfort him concerning his father, and the servants

of David went to the land of the Ammonites.

3 (Ge 42:9; 42:16) But the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, their lord,

"Has David honored your father in your eyes by sending comforters to you?

Was it not in an effort to search out the city, to scout it in order

to overthrow it, that he sent his servants to you?"

4 (Isa 20:4; 15:2) So Hanun seized the servants of David, shaved half

of the beard of each, cut their robes in half so that they were exposed,

and sent them away.

5 When they reported what had happened to David, he sent messengers

to meet them, because the men were severely ashamed.

The king instructed them, "Remain at Jericho until your beards

have regrown, then return."

6 (2Sa 8:3; 8:5) When the Ammonites saw that they had become odious to David,

the Ammonites sent and hired the Arameans of Beth Rehob and the Arameans

of Zobah, 20000 foot soldiers, and from the king of Maakah, 1000 men,

and from Tob, 12000 men.

7 When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army with the warriors.

8 (2Sa 10:6) The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation

at the entrance of the gate. But the Arameans of Zobah, Rehob, Tob, a

nd Maakah were by themselves in the open field.

9 When Joab saw that the battlefronts were both before and behind him,

he selected some from the best men in Israel and lined them up opposite Aram.

10 The remainder of the people he placed under the charge of Abishai

his brother, and lined them up opposite the Ammonites.

11 Then he said, "If Aram starts to prevail over me, you shall help me,

but if the Ammonites begin to prevail over you, then I will come to help you.

12 (Dt 31:6; 1Sa 3:18) Be strong and let us fight with resolve

for the sake of our people and the cities of our God.

May the Lord do what seems good to Him."

13 (1Ki 20:13-21) Joab advanced the people that were with him to fight

against Aram, and they retreated from before him.

14 When the Ammonites realized that Aram had fled, they retreated

from before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab turned away

from fighting against the Ammonites, and he came to Jerusalem.

15 When Aram saw that they had been defeated by Israel,

they assembled together.

161 (Ch 19:16; 2Sa 8:3-8) Hadadezer sent for and summoned the Arameans

who were beyond the River,Euphrates River. and they came to Helam.

Shobak the commander of the army of Hadadezer led them.

17 When David was informed of this, he assembled all of Israel.

They crossed over the Jordan and came to Helam. Aram was drawn up

in formation opposite David, and they fought against him.

18 (1Ch 19:18) Aram retreated before Israel. David killed 700 charioteers,

40000 horsemen from Aram, and wounded Shobak the commander

of the army so that he died there.

19 (2Sa 8:6) When all of the kings who were subject to Hadadezer

realized that they were being defeated by Israel,

they made peace with Israel and became subject to them.

From then on, Aram was fearful of further helping the Ammonites.



2 Samuel 10

[1] And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon

died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.

[2] Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as

his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the

hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land

of the children of Ammon.

[3] And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord,

Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent

comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to

search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?

[4] Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of

their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their

buttocks, and sent them away.

[5] When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were

greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be

grown, and then return.

[6] And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the

children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Beth-rehob, and the Syrians

of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of

Ish-tob twelve thousand men.

[7] And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty

men.

[8] And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the

entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ish-tob,

and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.

[9] When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and

behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array

against the Syrians:

[10] And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his

brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon.

[11] And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help

me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come

and help thee.

[12] Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the

cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.

[13] And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle

against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

[14] And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then

fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned

from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

[15] And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they

gathered themselves together.

[16] And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the

river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of

Hadarezer went before them.

[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed

over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array

against David, and fought with him.

[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven

hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote

Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.

[19] And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they

were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So

the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.



1 Chronicles 19



1 CHRONICLES 19

David Defeats the Ammonites

2Sa 10:1-19

1 Now it happened after this that Nahash the king of the Ammonites

died, and his son reigned in his place.

2 Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,

because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers

to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came

to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to comfort him.

3 But the leaders of the Ammonites said to Hanun,

"Do you think that David is honoring your father because he sent consolers?

Have not his servants come to you to search and to overthrow

and to spy out the land?"

4 So Hanun took the servants of David, shaved them, cut their garments

in half as far as the hip, and sent them away.

5 Then some came and told David about the men, so he sent to meet them,

for the men were greatly humiliated. The king said,

"Remain in Jericho until your beards grow full, and then return."

6 (Ge 34:30; 2Sa 10:6) When the Ammonites saw that they had become a stench

to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent one thousand talents

[About 38 tons, or 34 metric tons.] of silver to hire chariots and horsemen

from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maakah, and Zobah.

7 (Nu 21:30; Jos 13:9) So they hired for themselves t32000 chariots,

with the king of Maakah and his people. They camped before Medeba

as the Ammonites gathered from their cities to go out to war.

8When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.

9 So the Ammonites went out and formed ranks for battle at the entrance

to the city while the kings who had come were

by themselves in the open country.

10 When Joab saw the battle line was drawn in front of him and behind him,

he chose some of the best men in Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.

11 (1Ch 18:12) The rest of the people he placed in the charge

of his brother Abishai, and they took up positions to engage the Ammonites.

12 Then he said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you will come

help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come help you.

13 Take courage, and let us prove worthy of our people

and the cities of our God. May the Lord do what seems right to Him."

14 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the Arameans

for battle, and they fled before him.

15 When the Ammonites saw the Arameans fleeing, they also fled before

Abishai his brother and entered the city. So Joab returned to Jerusalem.

16 (2Sa 10:1) 6When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel,

they sent messengers and summoned the Arameans who were beyond '

he River,Euphrates River. and Shophak, the commander of Hadadezer's

army went before them.

17 When David was told about it, he gathered all Israel, crossed

over the Jordan, and came against them. He divided his ranks

and prepared to engage the Arameans in battle, so they fought against him.

18 (2 Sa 10:18) But the Arameans fled before Israel,

and David killed 7000 chariot drivers and 40000 infantry men of the Arameans,

and killed Shophak, the commander of the army.

19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw t

hat they were defeated before Israel,

they negotiated peace with David and served him.

So the Arameans were not willing to aid the Ammonites in battle again.

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



8th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God



(

Is 62:6



6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;



6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,



Ps 5:3



3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.



3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.



Ps 55:17



17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.



17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.



)



b) Pray for the province of Manitoba



I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them

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.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto 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 that Jesus Christ

is salvation and righteousness.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for the majesty of Your creation

and for Your Son Jesus Christ, who has delivered me into a new life."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Salvation in Christ

is an accomplished fact.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Blessaings of Lord Jesus.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lord Jesus will

hear your cry for help.



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 that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God



Pray that Muslims in Oman

seeking truth will find it in the person of Jesus 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

2) Our Daily Bread for 8 May 2025 titled

The Light of Life by Kenneth Petersen



John 1:1-14



The Word Became Flesh



1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were created through Him, and without Him nothing

was created that was created.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.

5 The light shines in darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

7 This man came as a witness in order to testify concerning the Light,

that all men through Him might believe.

8 He was not this Light, but was sent in order to testify

concerning the Light.

9 The true Light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was created through Him,

yet the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.

12 Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God,

to those who believed in His name,

13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,

nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory,

the glory as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.



[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God.

[2] The same was in the beginning with God.

[3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made

that was made.

[4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

[5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

[6] There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

[7] The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all

men through him might believe.

[8] He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

[9] That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into

the world.

[10] He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world

knew him not.

[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:

[13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of

the will of man, but of God.

[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his

glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace

and truth.



In 1905 a scruffy young man holed up in his apartment in Bern, Switzerland,

engaging in complex thought experiments regarding the nature of the universe.

With frenzied focus, the physicist worked and reworked his calculations. Four

mind-crunching months later, this man had rewritten much of what was known

about how the world works. The man was Albert Einstein. He was twenty-six.



Yet despite possessing a great scientific mind, Einstein said,

"The more I learn, the more I realise how much I don't know."



The Bible frequently points to the majesty of God reflected in His creation:

"The heavens declare the glory of God" (Psalm 19:1), and Job also predated

Einstein's words: "Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

They are higher than the heavens" (Job 11:7-8).



But God's creation glory is even greater than the expanse of universes:

"In the beginning was the Word. . . .The Word became flesh" (John 1:1, 14).

There are no mathematical calculations that can explain God's extraordinary

act of entering humanity in the person of Jesus Christ. God is not just

"out there" in a universe we cannot begin to know, but He’s here alongside

us, the Word among us, the light of life (1:4) whom we can know personally

and intimately.



Reflect & Pray



What amazes you about the grandeur of the universe? How does the majesty of

God's creation make you feel about your relationship with Jesus Christ?



Dear God, thank You for the majesty of Your creation

and for Your Son Jesus Christ, who has delivered me into a new life.





Learn more about creation.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished



John 5:24



24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears

My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life

and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "



[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth

on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into

condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.



"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"

the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,

for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year

old!

In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.

Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become

more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope

he isn't finished with us!

Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created

us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.

Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "whoever hears

My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life

and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "

Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not

called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate

and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who

put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;

he has crossed over from death to life.

This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge

our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to

the development of his image in us.

God is not finished with us yet.

But his work of salvation is finished - complete,

fully dependable an accomplished fact.



Application



a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?



b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of

growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 9:8,11



8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,

so that you, always having enough of everything,

may abound to every good work.

11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,

which makes us give thanks to God.



8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having

all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through

us thanksgiving to God.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



Ps 9:9-12



9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;

declare His deeds among the people.

12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;

He does not forget the cry of the humble.



Waw

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Zain

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.

12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.



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.