Monday, March 19, 2018

Easter 2018


Man, do I ever know  the joy and relief of experiencing God’s forgiveness. Do you?

   I do! I do!  I do!   For me it is only because of what Jesus or John said [some Bibles have Jesus’ words in red and others in black]—even 1 red letter edition that I picked up, has these words in black from John 3:18 (no mater, it’s all God’s Word): “Whoever believes in him [in Jesus] is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.”  At High School I often tried to protect myself from my fears by putting my faith in something I was doing or in something I had: good deeds, skill or intelligence though I didn’t have much of the latter or former for that matter, money or possessions which I didn’t have too much of, but what I had I’m afraid I cherished too much.  But only God could save me from the 1 thing that I really needed to fear—eternal condemnation.  Anyone can believe in God by recognizing he insufficiency of his own efforts to find salvation (as I did) and by asking God to do His work in him.  That’s what I did when I went to hear the late Billy Graham preach at ASU’s Sun Devil stadium between my sophomore and juniors years at SHS, 1964.  Btw, in John 3:18 when Jesus (in red letters in some Bibles) talks about unbelievers, he means those who reject him completely, not those who have momentary doubts, like what I had for a year or so after I trusted him alone for my salvation.  I hope you do, too, i.e. trust him for your salvation and not your own efforts, skills, intelligence, etc.  So many people tell me they are trusting their good deeds to others and not intentionally doing them harm to gain entrance into the Pearly Gates, but as a couple of you told me, “No, Jack, I am not saved in the way you mean.”  I hope you do get saved now.  This may be my last message to you as “we live for 70 years or so, with luck we might make it to 80.”   Psalm 90:10 says,

International Standard Version
“We live for 70 years, or 80 years if we're healthy.” I just turned 70, so from now on I’m living on borrowed time!  And so are you if you’re still with us.  Call out to God while you still can. "Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while he’s still ready to help you."

From <https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Isaiah%2055:6>


Sincerely,
Jack

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Sunday, March 18, 2018

Easter 18


Happy Easter, Beavers!!  Jesus’ resurrection is something only God could do.  And because of His death and resurrection, we can know God personally!  Here’s what His death on Good Friday can do for you:

What Hath God Wrought!

   23  Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob,
      Neither is there any divination against Israel:
      According to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel,
      What hath God wrought!--Numbers 23:23
Samuel F. B. Morse’s first telegraph message on May 24, 1844 used a phrase from Numbers 23:23 (KJV): “What Hath God Wrought?” The electronic transmission from Washington, D. C. to Baltimore, MD was the world’s baptism into instantaneous long-range communication. However, breakthroughs such as the 19th century telegraph, while remarkable at the time, have proven to be mightily overshadowed by discoveries and inventions of the past half-century. Since I entered high school in the 1960s, there have been startling advances in scientific knowledge on a great number of fronts. If we were to graphically illustrate these advances, the line may resemble the human population growth curve: slow growth followed by an explosive rise. We live in an unparalleled era of proliferating knowledge. The fallout has produced some strange ironies. 

What God Has Done with Our Sin" ("Pulpit Helps," 5/87 page 16.)

1.  Forgiven and covered them (Psalm 32:1)--


How happy he is whose wrong-doing is forgiven, and whose sin is covered!
  or a different translation:
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

“Sin” = To miss the mark. While transgression looks at the violation of a known law, sin looks at a coming short of that aim which God intended for us to reach.
  
Words for forgiveness:

(1) “Forgiven” = To bear, carry off, or take away a burden. Our sin is a burden which God Himself bears or takes away. You are all familiar with the term “scapegoat.” A scapegoat takes the blame and everyone else goes free. The term comes from the Hebrew sacrificial system. The high priest would select a goat, lay his hands on its head and confess the sins of the people, thereby, in ceremonial fashion, putting their sins on the goat. The animal was then sent into the wilderness [the AZ desert?] as a picture of how God carried their sins away from Himself.

The sacrificial system pointed ahead to Jesus Christ. He was the perfect and final scapegoat for sins. He bore our sins away once for all, so that when we put our trust in what Jesus did on the cross, our sins are gone.

(2) “Covered” = Out of sight. God puts our sins out of His sight, which means He will never bring up our sins as a matter of judgment between Him and us. If we’re in Christ, our sins are covered by His blood! 
2.  Not imputed unto us (Ps. 32:2)--
PSALM 32:2

·Happy [Blessed] is the person whom the Lord ·does not consider guilty [imputes no guilt to] and in ·whom [whose spirit]there is nothing ·false [deceptive]. 

(3) “Not counted” (“impute,” NASB) = Not charged to our account. This is the verb used of God’s dealings with Abraham: “Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned (credited) it to him as righteousness” (Gen. 15:6). As Paul argues, this is the righteousness which comes from faith alone, not from works (Rom. 4:5‑8).
It’s as if I had run up a million dollar charge account bill at a department store and I didn’t have $10 to my name. There is no way I can pay the debt. But the store informs me that the charge number on my card actually charged the debt to another man’s account, and that he was a multi‑millionaire and was willing to pay it on my behalf. That’s what God has done for us in Christ. We owed an unpayable debt for our sin. But Christ paid it on the cross. When we trust in what He did, God credits our account paid in full and even adds the righteousness of Christ to our account!
3.  Removed them (Ps. 103:12)--
Psalm 103:12 New International Version (NIV)
12 as far as the east is from the west,
    so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
 


4.  Whitened them (Isaiah 1:18)*--

     --     scarlet and crimson were both glaring and colorfast (RSB)
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

Come, let’s consider your options,” says the Lord. “Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool. 


5.  Blotted them (our sins) out (Is. 43:25)-
Isaiah 43:25 New International Version (NIV)
25 “I, even I, am he who blots out
    your transgressions, for my own sake,
    and remembers your sins no more.

See also Isaiah 44:22 King James Version (KJV)
22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.
I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy transgressions, and as a cloud thy sins,.... Sins and transgressions are compared to clouds, for the number of them, they being many as the fleeting clouds of the air; and for the nature and quality of them: as clouds are vapours rising out of the earth and sea, so these arise out of the earthly and corrupt heart of man, which is as a troubled sea; and, like the clouds, they reach up to the heavens, and the cry of them calls aloud for vengeance from thence; they cause darkness, even all that darkness, both in unregeneracy, and after conversion; they intercept the light of God's countenance, and interpose between God and the souls of men, and cause him to hide his face from them; they come between them and the sun of righteousness, and cover him out of their sight; and by means of them the light and comfort of the Holy Spirit are withdrawn; and they hinder the free passage of prayer to God, at least as to the apprehension of God's people; see Isaiah 59:2, and they portend a storm, and threaten with a tempest of divine wrath and vengeance; but God graciously forgives them; which is meant by "blotting" them out. Clouds are blotted out either by the wind dissipating and scattering them; or by the sun breaking through them, conquering and dispersing them, which perhaps is alluded to here; and designs not the satisfaction of Christ for sin; by which he has finished and made an end of it; but rather God's act of pardon upon it, and the application of it to his people; or the discoveries of it by Christ himself, the sun of righteousness, arising upon them with healing in his wings, that is, with pardon to their souls; saying to them, thy sins, though many, are forgiven thee; and they are so blotted out and removed as to be seen no more, and as if they had never been, as a cloud is; not only no more seen by the avenging eye of divine justice, but so removed from them as not to be seen by them, as to have no more conscience of them, or feel the load and burden of them; and though other clouds or sins may arise, yet these also are blotted out in the same way, and shall never appear against the saints to their condemnation.[Mal. 4:2] And as, when clouds are blotted out, there is a clear sky, a serene heaven, the sun shines in its brightness, and everything is pleasant and delightful; so when sin is pardoned, or it appears to be so, then God is beheld as the God of all grace, as all grace and love; the sinner can go with a holy boldness to him, through the blood of Christ, as being pardoned, and has fellowship with him; the evidences of interest in Christ become clear, and the comforts of the Holy Ghost are enjoyed. And let it be observed, that as no man can reach the clouds, and blot any of them out; so none can forgive sins but God, this is his sole prerogative, Isaiah 43:25. Here is mention made of a cloud, and a thick cloud; no clouds are so thick but God can blot them out, and these are no sins so great but he can forgive them; clouds, and thick clouds, are blotted out, lesser and greater sins are forgiven by him. Some read the words thus, "I have blotted out", wiped or washed away, "as with a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and as with a cloud thy sins" (n); and give the sense thus, as clouds pouring down with rain wash the streets from the filth of them, so the Lord, as with a deluge of pardoning grace and mercy, washes away the sins of his people; grace superabounds abounding sin, and carries it all before it, and removes it clear away; now this blessing of grace is mentioned, to attach the people of God to his service, 
  
6.  God has PARDONED our sin (Is. 55:7)--
Isaiah 55:7
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.



7.  God has cast them (our sins) into the sea (Mc. 7:19)--
Micah 7:19--He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
The Sea
Although space exploration has received much publicity, there is another world, equally intriguing, the exploration of which has not received so much attention. Although much closer to us, the world of the sea still contains many mysteries. One remarkable conquest took place early Saturday morning, January 23, 1960. History was made that day as a two-man crew descended to the deepest known point on the Earth’s surface. The Challenger Deep, 35,800 feet below the surface, had been conquered. Were the highest mountain to be dropped into this trench it would still be covered by over one mile of water. -T.P.F.
Our Daily Bread, February 13 

8.  God has remitted them--our sins (Matthew 26:28)--For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

It's still the cross that forgives or pardons sin--(remits sin).  See the song by the same name.

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.


11.  God has cast them (our sins) -- "all my sins" behind His back (Isaiah 38:17)--

For thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.


12. God has cleansed our sin (1 John 1:9)--If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


In conclusion: Imagine, you have never been so tense in your life. You have been held in custody without bail on a murder charge. The courtroom battle has dragged on for weeks, draining your vitality and weighing upon you with increasing anxiety. Finally, the big moment has arrived. With your hands manacled, the bailiff leads you into the courtroom. The jury files in after several days of deliberations. The courtroom falls silent as the judge calls the court to order. He asks, “Mr. Foreman, do you have a verdict?” Your heart is pounding and your mouth is dry as you watch him rise. The rest of your life depends upon his words. “Your honor, the jury finds the defendant not guilty.”
Not guilty! A flood of relief sweeps over you and tears of joy well up in your eyes. Not guilty! It’s as if a heavy weight has dropped from your shoulders! The bailiff unlocks your handcuffs and you hear the judge declare, “You are free to go.” Freedom from condemnation! Life suddenly takes on new meaning. You are free from confinement, free from the constant pressure of the charges against you, free to begin a new life, because you have been released from those charges. Can you imagine how that would feel?
I hope so! Every believer ought to know. David knew how it felt! Whether Psalm 32 stemmed from David’s sin with Bathsheba or from some other incident, it shows that he knew how it felt to have God as his condemning judge. But he also knew the joy and relief of experiencing God’s forgiveness. Do you?

 Sincerely, 
Jack
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Monday, June 5, 2017

Pray for Your Kids' Guide It WORKS!




https://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/31-biblical-virtues-to-pray-for-your-children/

30-Day Praying for Your
Children Challenge
1. Salvation—"Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." (Isa. 45:8; 2 Tim. 2:10)
2. Growth in Grace—"I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Pet. 3:18)
3. Love—"Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them. (Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:2)
4. Honesty and Integrity—"May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection." (Ps. 25:21)
5. Self-Control—"Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do."
6. Love for God's Word—"May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb." (Ps. 19:10)
7. Justice—"God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do." (Ps. 11:7; Mic. 6:8)
8. Mercy—"May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36)
9. Respect (for self, others, and authority)—"Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word commands.(1 Pet. 2:17)
10. Biblical Self-Esteem—"Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus." (Eph. 2:10)
11. Faithfulness—"Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts." (Prov. 3:3)
12. Courage—"May my children always be strong and courageous in their character. (Deut. 31:6)
13. Purity—"Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions." (Ps. 51:10)
14. Kindness—"Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." (1 Thess. 5:15)
15. Generosity—"Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
16. Peace-Loving—"Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace." (Rom. 14:19)
17. Joy—"May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." (1 Thes. 1:6)
18. Perseverance—"Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them." (Heb. 12:1)
19. Humility—"God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all." (Titus 3:2)
20. Compassion—"Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion." (Col. 3:12)
21. Responsibility—"Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load." (Gal. 6:5)
22. Contentment—"Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength." (Phil. 4:12-13)
23. Faith—"I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them." (Luke 17:5-6; Heb. 11:1-40)
24. A Servant's Heart—"God, please help my children develop servant's hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." (Eph. 6:7)
25. Hope—"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)
26. Willingness and Ability to Work—"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." (Col. 3:23)
27. Passion for God—"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' one that clings passionately to You." (Ps. 63:8)
28.Self-Discipline—"Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair." (Prov. 1:3)
29. Prayerfulness—"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers." (1 Thess. 5:17)
30. Gratitude—"Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20; Col. 2:7
© Bob Hostetler. Used with permission. www.ReviveOurHearts.com

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30 Day Prayer Guide for Your Pastor's Wife

Day One: The Greatest Commandment
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” —Matthew 6:33
Pray that your pastor’s wife will love God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray that God’s Spirit will work in her heart in power and that she will value and follow biblical priorities.

Day Two: Strong Character and Integrity
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1:5, 3:7; Proverbs 4:23
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” —Proverbs 4:23
Pray that she will cultivate strong character and uncompromising integrity. Pray that her testimony will be genuine and that she will guard her heart.

Day Three: Pursuing Jesus
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:15–16; Psalm 119:7
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”  —2 Timothy 2:15
Pray for her personal walk with God—that her soul and spirit will be nourished and strengthened in her times with Him. Pray that she will spend more time in the Word of God than in reading Christian books and articles.

Day Four: Growing in Discernment
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:99; James 1:5–6
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” —James 1:5
Pray that your pastor’s wife will counsel and teach with discernment through the wise use of Scripture and with faith in God’s power.

Day Five: A Submissive Heart
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:23–33
“For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” —Ephesians 5:23–24
Ask God to protect her marriage and keep it strong as a model of the Church’s submission to Christ. Pray that she will respect and practice godly submission to her husband’s leadership and that her husband will love and cherish her.

Day Six: Facing Critics with Grace
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” —Proverbs 31:26
Pray that God will protect your pastor’s wife from discouragement and bitterness when she or her husband faces inevitable criticism. Pray that she will trust in the wisdom of the Word of God to answer her critics and commit herself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.

Day Seven: Comforted in the Word
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:28, 52
“When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O Lord.” —Psalm 119:52
Pray that your pastor’s wife will remember truth and practical principles from the Word of God during times of trial and that the Scriptures will bring her comfort. Pray that the
Word will become her delight and song when circumstances are tough.

Day Eight: Protection from Evil
Scripture Reading: John 17:15; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 91:9–11
“Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.” —Psalm 91:9
Ask God to protect your pastor’s wife from the evil plots of Satan. Pray that she will not be corrupted as she rubs shoulders with the world.

Day Nine: Prayer Hedges
“The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.” —Proverbs 31:11
Pray that God will build a hedge of protection around her marriage and that she and her husband will be aware of the potential for any improper relationships. Pray that their family time will be protected.

Day Ten: A Guarded Heart
Scripture Reading: Romans 13:14; Ephesians 6:10–18
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.” —Romans 13:14
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be morally pure and that she will wear the armor of God so that she will not fall into sexual temptation. Ask God to guard her heart concerning the use of free time and that she will be especially discerning in her use of e-mails, the Internet, television, and other media.

Day Eleven: Deep Friendships
Scripture Reading: Psalm 55:14, 119:63; Proverbs 13:20
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.” —Proverbs 13:20
Pray that God will bring godly friends and encouragers to your pastor’s wife and her family to strengthen them for the ministry and to provide meaningful fellowship, accountability, and times of rest.

Day Twelve: Prayer and Worship
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” —Mark 1:35
Pray that she will be a woman of prayer and worship and that she will lead by example—teaching women how to walk in a close relationship with the Father.

Day Thirteen: A Balanced Life
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” —1 Corinthians 9:27
Your pastor’s wife is a busy woman. Pray that she will make wise lifestyle choices in order to protect her health, especially in the areas of exercise, eating moderately, and getting sufficient rest. Pray for times of relaxation and renewal to balance the stress of ministry. 

Day Fourteen: Fearing God
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” —Hebrews 11:6
Pray that your pastor’s wife will focus on the Word of God and walk by faith in the fear of the Lord—rather than the fear of man. Pray that she will not seek acceptance from others or compare herself with them, but that she will discover true freedom in her position in Christ. 

Day Fifteen: A Godly Home
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:20–21
“Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” —Ephesians 6:4
Pray that she will cooperate with her husband in providing godly leadership in their home, not based on fear of what others will think, but according to scriptural truth. (If your pastor’s wife does not have children, pray that God will give her many “spiritual children” as she shares the truth of God’s Word.)

Day Sixteen: A Contented Heart
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6, 8
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” —1 Timothy 6:5
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be an example of contentment, thankful for God’s supply. Pray that her sufficiency will be in God’s abounding grace.

Day Seventeen: Stewarding Finances
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” —1 Timothy 6:11
Ask God to provide for the financial needs of your pastor and his family. Pray that your pastor’s wife will be a wise steward in caring for her family and using funds entrusted to her care. Pray that her heart will be turned away from selfish gain and worthless things.

Day Eighteen: Stewarding Time
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” —Ephesians 5:15–16
Pray that your pastor’s wife will use time wisely, seek God’s perspective for her schedule and priorities, and guard against unnecessary interruptions. Pray that she will seek and obey God’s will rather than trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.

Day Nineteen: Anchored to God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 9:9–10, 42:5, 71:14; Hebrews 6:19
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” —Psalm 9:9–10
Ask God to remind her of the hope and refuge God offers her each day. Pray that she will be encouraged in God, knowing that He is a firm, secure anchor for her soul.

Day Twenty: Wise with Words
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 11:13, 21:23, 31:26; 1 Peter 3:10
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” —Proverbs 31:26
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be wise in her conversations, choosing her words carefully to encourage respect for her husband and the church and to edify her sisters in the Lord. Pray that she will know how to respond to gossip and that she will always speak with kindness and compassion.

Day Twenty-One: A Servant’s Heart
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” —Philippians 2:3–4
Pray that she will serve others with God’s agape love and encourage them with His wisdom and compassion.

Day Twenty-Two: Ministry Team Unity
Scripture Reading: Romans 14:19; 1 Corinthians 12:25
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” —Romans 14:19
Pray for spiritual unity between the pastor’s wife and others in the church—especially other staff members’ wives. Pray that the enemy will not be allowed to create divisions, strife, or misunderstanding in any way. 

Day Twenty-Three: Clothed with Christ
“Strength and dignity are her clothing.” —Proverbs 31:25
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be clothed with strength and dignity. Pray that she will have a gentle and gracious spirit and represent the Lord well as His ambassador.

Day Twenty-Four: A Heart for Revival
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” —2 Chronicles 7:14
Pray that your pastor’s wife will seek God for personal revival and revival in your church and community. Pray that she will quickly repent when she sins or strays from her Good
Shepherd’s side and that she learn the will and ways of God. 

Day Twenty-Five: The Mind of Christ
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:46
“I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame.” —Psalm 119:46
Pray that your pastor’s wife will think biblically—with the mind of Christ—and practice the expression of her faith with boldness in places of influence.

Day Twenty-Six: Seeking God’s Will
“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.” —1 Samuel 15:22
Pray that she will earnestly seek God’s will and be committed to instant and complete obedience—ready for God to work powerfully in and through her life and ministry. 

Day Twenty-Seven: Virtuous Excellence
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10–31
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Pray that she will strive for personal excellence as a Proverbs 31 woman and will believe God to accomplish His will in her as a virtuous woman.

Day Twenty-Eight: A Growing Faith
Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:18; Proverbs 3:5–6
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” —1 John 4:18
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be a woman of faith and passionate love for God, not giving in to worries, fears, or an uptight and anxious spirit. 

Day Twenty-Nine: Counseled by the Word
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:3; Psalm 119:24
"Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors." —Psalm 119:24
Pray that the Word will be her counselor and that she will serve the Lord with gladness and encourage others to worship with a joyful, surrendered spirit.

Day Thirty: Growing in Humility
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” —Micah 6:8
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be humble and authentic in her faith, not given to pride or hypocrisy. Pray that she will have pure motives and give God glory for every gain or victory.
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