Abiding in Christ: 50 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Abiding in Christ: 50 Days of Prayer and Fasting

This special emphasis of prayer from Easter to Pentecost will help us to seek the mind and heart of Jesus together as we explore options for the long-term lease or ownership of a property in Elk River. Our desire is to grow in Christ as a local body of believers, knowing more fully what it means to be the temple of the living God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:1-16). Here is the prayer guide for this week:

April 29—Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for sending your Spirit to live in us. 1 John 3:21-24

April 30—Pray that God will help us to plan Summer discipleship that will be effective and grow people in Christ-likeness.

May 1—Pray for the C12 Group Luncheon scheduled for today, may the business leaders respond in action to the ideas presented.

May 2—Pray that all believers would care more about the opinion of their Lord than what others do. Isaiah 51:12

May 3—Pray for opportunities to see Gospel impact in the Albanian culture.

May 4—Lord, lead us in humble confession and repentance that nothing may stand in the way of you hearing our prayers.

May 5—Pray for Catherine Rivard as she shares with university students about being a Wycliffe Bible translator. May the Lord raise up the next generation of Bible translators.

May 6—Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. Pray for those who have not yet confessed Jesus as the Son of God. 1 John 4:15

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