Month: December 2022

31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day” Genesis 1:31 Lord, tonight we lift up the line crews and pipe fitters working to bring back power and water to all of Memphis. Bless those working late shifts. Identify the breaks so… Continue reading Lights On

The generous will themselves be blessed,    for they share their food with the poor. – Proverbs 22:9 Lord, with temperatures in the single digits and snow and ice on the roads, protect those at MLGW, TDOT, and other agencies working to keep the roads clear and safe. May those traveling tonight and in the early morning… Continue reading Winter Weather

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1) Lord, tonight we lift up the Memphis Police Department and law enforcement in the city. Often they are called into situations beyond the police work of preventing crime, arresting perpetrators, and solving crimes. They are first responders. They… Continue reading Lions in Uniform

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. . . . But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray… Continue reading Greater Memphis

13Blessed are those who find wisdom,    those who gain understanding,14 for she is more profitable than silver    and yields better returns than gold.15 She is more precious than rubies;    nothing you desire can compare with her.16 Long life is in her right hand;    in her left hand are riches and honor.17 Her ways are pleasant ways,    and all her paths are peace.18 She is a… Continue reading Prayer for our School Systems

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.” Proverbs 1:8-9 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 124 children arrested for auto thefts in November, Memphis Police say That’s… Continue reading Lost Boys

Nehemiah was a prophet who received permission and funding from King Artaxerxes to rebuild Jeruslaem’s wall. He was met with resistance from those who benefitted from Jerusalem and the Israelites weakness. Those forces tried to distract and intimidate Nehemiah to stop the work. See Nehemiah’s response below. Nehemiah 4:13-18 13 Therefore I stationed some of the… Continue reading Build the wall

I use this as model in my own prayer time. I find this summary helpful to explain and order my own prayers. I am pasting the following outline from the link below. One author, a church leader, says to get as specific as possible. God knows the hairs on our head; You might as well… Continue reading A.C.T.S Method of Prayer