Pastor’s Blog Pg 6

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in Uncategorized |

 
 

Praise the Lord for the Blessings we saw in April of this year. Lives have been touched, we have seen healings, and we have seen the Lord move. Now that we have renewed our celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection in our thoughts, now is the time to realign ourselves with the purpose of the Church and SHOW that HE LIVES. Some have even said that they do not have to show up to some church to prove they know God. Here is why the Lord Jesus, who gave Himself for the church, disagrees.
WHY CHURCH?
1. The Church is purposed to Glorify God. All that is done in the church is supposed to Glorify God. Ephesians 3:20-21 “Glory to God in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” The church is not placed here for us only, but primarily for God, to display God’s greatness, love, justice, and mercy to the world.
2. The Church is purposed to Make Disciples. Jesus gave the church it’s purpose statement: Matthew 28:18-20 “Go into all the world and make disciples…” This includes evangelism (Reaching the lost), baptism (public transformation), teaching (discipleship), and connecting others of faith (fellowship) .
3. The Church is purposed to be the Body of Christ. We are how Jesus continues His mission on earth. 1 Corinthians 12:27 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” This mean serving one another, using spiritual gifts, and being a visible expression of Christ’s love and truth.
4. The Church is a Preview of the Kingdom of God. The church is called to be
“now-&-not-yet signposts of heaven.” Revelation 7:9-10 offers a glimpse of what heaven is made up of: A diverse, worshipping people deeply connected to God. We become a preview of this by how we live, love, forgive, and serve—pointing all who see us, the church, to the reality of God’s Kingdom.
The Church was never meant to be a gathering of religious observers, but an active body of passionate disciples, continuing what Jesus started. Let’s pray and mobilize together: “Father Use Me”.

                                                                                                         * Source: James A. Murray

There are a few answers that are obvious to us who are believers. Let’s go over just a few; in short: Jesus died for me to save me from my sins and break the curse of sins control over me. When Jesus died on the cross, He suffered the punished for our sins; both physically and spiritually so we could be brought to the Father blameless. Because Jesus suffered our punishment, we are acquitted of all guilt and made righteous in God’s eyes. (1 Peter 3:18) The greatest news of all is that through faith in Jesus’ finished work on the cross and His resurrection, we have the promise of eternal life in heaven to be with God.
But there are some earthly reasons Jesus died for me as well. Jesus died for me so He could use me with the time I have been gifted to live on this earth. He died for me so I could take on His mission and become a representative of His hands and feet to the world. God anoints me with His Holy Spirit so I can be an extension of His Love, showing the world His compassion and grace. (Ephesians 4:32) God uses my gifts, talents and abilities to serve His Kingdom instead of serving myself or the devil.  (1 Corinthians 12:5-6)
Jesus did not die on the cross for me so I could sit around waiting for Him to come back. He did not die for me so I could binge my favorite TV shows at home. He did not die for me so I could sit on a pew at church and never participate in the ministry. He did not die for me so I could complain about how those who are serving and doing for the Lord are not doing it to meet my preferences. He did not die for me so I could find fault in others and be judgmental about how “they” are living. Jesus died for me so I could SERVE HIS FATHER. When Jesus comes back, He is going to step out on the clouds and call us up to be with Him. We will have an eternity to serve and worship God in heaven. But if our “salvation” never motivates us to serve Him and worship Him on earth…are we truly ready to go? Has Jesus death and Resurrection really changed me and moved me? This Easter and beyond, let’s pray with much soul searching: “Father, use me.”


Have you ever had a favorite cup, plate, or even a decoration that broke? But because you liked it so much you glued it back together so it could be used anyway?

It’s kind of what God did for us right? I mean, do you have any brokenness in you?  Things from your past, issues you have struggled with or just things that have happened in your life that have broken you?  God is not only in the business of fixing the broken, He thrives on it!  Psalms 34:18 says “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” But more powerful than this is the many examples in the Bible of God using broken, damaged, and flawed people. We heard of some of these recently in our revival like Sampson, David, Abraham, Moses, Rahab, Naomi, Ruth, Joseph, Jacob, Peter, Paul, Matthew, and the list goes on and on! As the song says: “If You can use anything Lord, You can use me”.  And what God needs more than anything today is laborers!  Matthew 9:37 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” We were challenged in the revival to stop focusing our prayers for the world but for laborers who can save the world. As Jesus instructed us in the next verse 38: “So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask Him to send more workers into His fields.”
God will not only fix, repair, and save the broken so we can be used again; He will deliver us, break strongholds, pour into us His precious Holy Spirit, and anoint us to use our unique giftings in powerful ways! GOD CAN! And He can do it through you!  God keeps putting in my spirit about us taking His word to the streets, to the people, to our community. There are some broken people out there that need to hear this gospel message. Ask God. Is it Your will for me to be apart of this? “Father Use Me”. I want to make this a reality. I want Grace Family Fellowship to touch our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I’ve got lots of ideas, but I need help! God needs laborers. We can do it! In Jesus name!

 

What is your vehicle’s passenger capacity? If you have a mini-van or large SUV, it might can squeeze in 8 people total. If you have a sedan, you might can squeeze in 5 passengers. Okay, so what is your love capacity? How many people can you love? Your spouse? Children? Siblings? How many people do you have the capacity to love?

If we are to love like Jesus, Jesus has the capacity to love the whole world! 1 John 2:2 says: [Jesus] “Himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of the whole world.” And of course, we know what John 3:16 says. Jesus even said in Matthew 5:44 “I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!”  I believe this is so important for us to be reminded of. So often it feels like there is a struggle for Christians to even show love for other Christians. Or at least treat one another with respect and kindness. To show mercy. To forgive one another. To treat each other the way we would want someone to treat us. That’s in the Bible too. But Jesus calls us to so much more! He calls us to love like He loves. And the only way we can do that is if we have the Love of Jesus inside of us. And most importantly, to have Jesus inside of us and for us to be in Jesus.

If we are having problems having patience, showing mercy, exhibiting kindness to those who are “easy” to love. How can we love our enemy? The point is, there is something wrong with our relationship with God if we can’t show love to those “WE” should have the capacity to show love to. Because God calls us to have love for those we do not have the capacity to love…without HIS HELP. So we need a REVIVAL of love in our hearts. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 “The prayer of Jabez” he prayed: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. And God can do the same for us. “Enlarge my territory” could definitely be “enlarge my capacity to love”. And Father, help us not to have evil in our hearts so we do not cause others pain. Instead, we pray Father, that You help us to bless others out of the overflow of revival in our hearts! Father, help us to love like You love! I can only do that with Your help LORD. Amen. 


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Prayer 31 2024

Posted on Oct 1, 2024 in Prayer 31 2024, Uncategorized |

Arise in Prayer Day 21:

Jesus Christ our Messiah, King, Savior and LORD! Today is the day of Salvation! This is the Day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) We praise You as a Good Shepherd! Merciful, Great and Almighty! You came at just the right time in history! You came at just the right time for me! You are beyond time and space and infinite in all Your ways!  Holy, Just and True are You LORD! The same yesterday, today and forever! (Hebrews 13:8) We praise and glorify Your precious and mighty name! 

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Matthew 6:10 “Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” No matter what Lord, we trust You! No matter what we face in this life, we know You are with us. No matter what happens in the election today, You are King. King of my heart, my life, my destiny! I rejoice that You are Sovereign and my life is in You.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for those who are facing difficult situations. Those who are grieving loss of loved ones. Those who are discouraged and worried about tomorrow. Be with each of our members Lord. Comfort them, encourage them, and heal them! Provide for them and assure them that You are near. Touch their heart, mind, and body. Make Your presence and Spirit so real to them today that they feel You. May each of them draw strength from You Lord, today and everyday. Wrap Your strong capable arms around them that they may know You are our protector and You are in control. May we rest in You our peace. Calm every worry and anxiety Lord and may Your joy be our strength.

And use us Father. We do not deserve anything that You do for us and we certainly don’t feel worthy to serve You. Thank You for Your Grace! Thank You that You love us so much. Thank You that You care so much for me…each one of us! All Praise to Your name! Amen!

Arise in Prayer Day 20:

Our Great and Mighty God who is so real and personal in our life as we look to You today and everyday. There is not one who compares! You are our living hope. Blessed be the name of the Lord! You are high and lifted up and our voices raise to praise Your worthy and holy Name! Let us say together: “To God be the Glory! Praise His Name!”

Our Arise in Prayer focus comes from Matthew 18:18-19 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”
Lord, we ask that we be closer to You! Draw us Lord and our families! Grow our Church so that many souls are saved, strengthened in faith, and discipled in the ways of the Lord.

Father, we are keenly aware that tomorrow is going to be a pivotal point in setting the path that America will take in the coming years. We are concerned about the defense of life, all life, but especially life in the womb. We are concerned about religious freedoms and the right to continue to stand on our beliefs that are outlined clearly in Your word but are unpopular in today’s culture. We are concerned about the heart of those who seek election who belittle the beliefs of God fearing Christians and even mock the statement that Jesus Christ is LORD! We are prayerfully concerned about those in this nation who have weakened their stand with Israel and the many who are even advocating the destruction of Your people. God, have mercy!  Move by Your Sovereignty in these and many other areas of concern as Your children are moved to vote and stand with You. We pray for Your perfect will to be done! We pray that the darkness that is pushing strongly to overcome, be delayed yet again as Your people pray.

Use us Father, as our vote and stand counts. We need You God, in America again! Nothing else can make our nation great or blessed again! We plead the powerful name of Jesus over these requests. Amen!

Arise in Prayer Day 19:

Our LORD God who is Omnipresent! You are everywhere! (Psalm 139) We could never escape Your essential presence and nor would we ever want to…You provide us Your precious presence to bring us comfort, peace and strength. We Praise You and bless You as the God who is always with us! We ask that You visit with us again today as we gather to worship You Father. May Your power be manifest and speak to lives and hearts we pray.

Our Arise in prayer focus is from 1 Chronicles 16:9-12 “Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth.”  As we come together Lord, our hearts desire to rejoice in You as we gather to seek You, genuinely seeking Your face our wonderful God.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for all those who do any form of behind the scenes jobs. Works and ministry that others do not see, but You see Lord. Your word says that those things done in secret will one day be rewarded openly (Matthew 6:4). Thank You for using us Father. We know that regardless of what ministry we do, our greatest reward will be when we receive from You in heaven. It is our desire to serve You Lord. We do not do our ministry for the praise or recognition of others. We do not do ministry for man, we do ministry for You Lord. May all the glory go to You and always to You we pray, in Jesus name!  Amen! 

Arise in Prayer Day 18:

Our Sovereign, Omniscient God. Your knowledge and wisdom are complete! You are Wisdom unlimited! You know all, see all, and created all. We worship Your genius; The heavens declare Your glory; the skies proclaim the work of Your hands. (Psalm 19:1)  “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 Praise be to the Name that is above every name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus comes from Psalms 122:6-9  “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.’ For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, ‘Peace be within you.’ Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.” We pray for Israel today and for Your people Lord. May all the nations see and understand Your greatness and see the works of Your hands through the ages; how You have protected this land and desire all Your people to turn to You. May it be so in Jesus name and may peace come to the Middle East.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for the landscapers and lawn keeper of our outside properties. Thank You Lord for Ryan Grimes; bless him and his family and work. Bless all those who help him to keep our grounds clean, groomed, and maintained. Keeping the shrubs, edging, mulch and grass maintained and the fire ants under control. All that is required to keep our property looking good. Thank You for this ministry Lord.

And use us Father. Even as the seasons change, we go through different seasons of life. Each one of us. And we need Your grace and wisdom to meet the needs of each day and honor You in how we live and serve You and others. Keep our minds on You and on the good things that You are doing around us Father. We glorify Your name above all the earth. Amen.

Arise in Prayer Day 17:

Omnipotent Father, all powerful One. We praise You for being clearly the only God. Your ways are perfect and Your word proves You are and You are the only One. Your perfect power and perfect wisdom work for our good and Your glory; and for this we cannot fathom enough praise as You deserve! Glory to Your name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus comes from Isaiah 33:22 “For the LORD is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The LORD is our King, He will save us.” Praise to Your name Father, You are our everything!  And we trust in You implicitly.

Today we pray for truth to prevail. In a time where so many bear false witness and deceive. As many in this generation listen to the voice of the father of lies, (John 8:44) help us, Your children LORD, to hear Your voice clearly and lean in so we can successfully live for You.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for those who clean the church. Thank You Lord for sis. Wanda Nicholson and those who help her. Bless her with health, touch her knees, and minister to her whole family. We appreciate Your house and the facilities that You have provided Lord, and we appreciate those who help care for it and keep it clean.

And use us Father, make us to be vessels of honor for Your service every day.  Sanctify us so we can be ready for every good work You have ordained for us to accomplish (2 Timothy 2:20-22). And may it all be done for Your glory we pray. Amen.  

Day 31:

Dear LORD, we celebrate You today! Not the evils of our world. We rebuke satan and all evil spirits in Jesus’ name! We Praise You Jehovah God, not because the devils are subject to us, but because You have written our names in the Lambs book of life in heaven. (Luke 10:20) You are so powerful Lord, no one and no force can compare to You! Mighty is Your name and may it be famed all over the world. (Psalm 45:17) Glory, Glory to God!

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Revelation 11:15 “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!’” Oh Lord, how we look forward to the day that You reign over all, just as You already reign over our hearts and lives. Praise to the King Eternal! Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Today we pray for a great outpouring of Your Spirit on America God! (Joel 2:28) May a great Spirit of awakening take place in America and around the world! Opening eyes and stirring hearts to cry out to You! Our Lord and our Savior! Save our families, our neighbors, our co-workers, loved ones and friends! Bring many to Christ all around us we pray!

May we See Grace Family Fellowship grow Father. Time is short and Your coming is near. We pray for the prodigal sons and daughters to come home and all who are in a backslidden state!  We pray for all whose soul is hanging in the balance, who are on the cusp of surrendering to You. May they do so before it is too late! Draw people to Yourself Father! Your love, mercy and grace! You are so attractive to us, may others see Your glory and know You! Use us Father to be Your witnesses in every part of our lives. How we live, speak and make decisions. Use our ministries and lifestyle to shine bright Your light. We can’t praise You enough! We can’t praise You enough Oh Lord! Amen!

Day 30:

Father God, Your mercy is such a blessing to us and Your grace so amazing we praise You! Without You Father, we would be so lost and hopeless. But Your love for us has provided everything we need for life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3) Glory to Your precious name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Ezekiel 22:30 “So I sough for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” Lord, help us to stand in the gap for this generation. For the people of this time in which we live. For this land, America, we stand in that gap and pray for an awakening! Forgive us LORD, as a people and bring many to Yourself we pray.

We pray for Your will God to be done on earth—where we live and throughout America—even as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9-13)

For Grace Family Fellowship we pray for our Missionaries. There are many that go forth into strange parts of the world to preach to people in different nations, cultures, of different languages and ways of living; and they preach the gospel to them. Protect them and their families Lord. Save a host of people who are lost in all these lands. Anoint and use the missionaries as they plant churches, raise up pastors and leaders, start schools and dig wells and all the many ministries that are required. Thank You for calling them to such a ministry and make them fruitful in their labor we pray.

And use us Father. May we be missionaries in our world. May we spread Your gospel to those in our path. And help us to discipline ourselves to support the missionaries overseas. Bless us with resources so we can give and bless them. Thank You for what our people at Grace Family Fellowship give to the G.O. offering and to missions so that Your Kingdom work can be accomplished. In Jesus name we ask all these things. Amen.

Day 29:

Father God, we desire to praise You! We praise You for saving our soul, healing our body, anointing us for ministry, guiding us through life, providing Your wisdom generously and moving mountains of trouble when we pray in faith to You! But most of all, thank You for being such a merciful and loving God! Help us to transparently and honestly examine ourselves so that we always appreciate who You are and remain in the faith. Glory to Your name!

Our Arise in prayer focus if from Psalms 67:1-6 “God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, And govern the nations on earth. Selah Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. Then the earth shall yield her increase; God, our own God shall bless us.” Let this be the testimony of America Father.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We pray for new American citizens, that they will have the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ. Give wisdom to our government leaders to secure our borders and protect our country from terrorists, attacks, criminals, and those who would wish us harm.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our sign ministry. Thank You for using bro. Jeff Barber and giving him messages for the sign that touch hundreds of lives a day with messages from Your word and messages of hope. May every car that passes hear from You Lord and even draw people in that do not know You and who do not have a church home. Use us Father we pray in Jesus name!  Amen!

Day 28:

Father God, we start a fresh week today praising Your name! Thank You for the lives that were touched yesterday in Your presence. We praise You for who You are! You are good all the time and we rejoice in knowing You will see us through today and everyday. We can’t praise You enough! 

Our Arise in Prayer focus comes from Isaiah 6:1-8 “…I saw the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he coved his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!’ And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. So I said: ‘Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of host.’ Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.’ Also I heard the voice of the LORD saying: ‘Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘ Here am I! Send me.’”  Use us Father! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Guam and the Midway Islands.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for the Sound and Media ministry. Thank You Lord for this ever expanding ministry and the impact that it is making and can make as we grow. Thank You for bro. Ricky Nicholson, Bubba Smith, Tink Jenkins, Elaine Stalls, and others that are and will help in this vital ministry that can reach people even beyond our church and area with Your word LORD. Anoint these and others who will learn, be trained and serve faithfully to help our ministry. Glory to Your name LORD! Amen!

Day 27:

Father God, we are excited about coming into Your presence today! Full of desire to praise You and give You something to inhabit. As we sing, shout, and worship Your name, may the Power of Your Holy Spirit be felt in a mighty way we pray! You deserve all our Praise and we desire to bless Your precious name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” Lord, place men and women in authority that fear You in our nation and who live in Righteousness by Your Son Jesus.  

We pray for the leaders, Churches and Christians of Washington DC and American Samoa.

We pray today for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen/women and guardsmen/women of our Armed Forces. Thank You God for their service and we ask you to bless them and their families with strength and protection.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Greeters and Ushers. May our church beam with hospitality as our first impression ministry sets the stage for everyone who attends to since and feel Your presence Father.  With anointed smiles and greetings may they open doors and meet needs as they serve You Lord. Let a since of community and love be felt throughout our church for every member and visitor to feel. May our church be a safe place where all can come and find Grace. Bring people in from the North, the South, the East and the West so they may find You Lord. (Luke 13:29)

And use us Father. Fill our service today with Your power. Take complete control and may everyone feel Your presence. As we worship, sing, pray and hear Your word, may it all be done with Jesus at the center and to glorify Your name! Amen.

Day 26:

Our LORD God Almighty! You deserve the complete us. Help us not to withhold any of ourself from You LORD, but instead may we surrender our all as You deserve. We give You all our worship, all our praise, all our allegiance and all our life! Declaring with all that is in our heart, we love You LORD our God!

Our Arise in prayer focus comes from Psalms 33 “For the word of the LORD is right, And all His work is done in truth. Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” (verses 4, 8, & 12) Father, may America turn back to You we pray.

Today we pray for the leaders, Churches and Christians of Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We pray that Christians in the workplace will demonstrate exemplary ethics and shine as witnesses for Christ. (Matthew 5:16)

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Protect Your people Israel and may there be peace in the Middle East we pray.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray over the finances of our church. Thank You for always providing! Thank You for our membership and their faithfulness to bring the tithe in the storehouse. Provide for Your people and meet every need they have. Always help us to be good stewards of what You bless us with. We give it all to You and thank You for making what we have go further. You are so good Jehovah Jirah! And we can’t praise You enough!

And use us Father. Our resources and our time. Anoint us to be able to please You with what You have blessed us with. Our talents and skills, may they bring You glory. And Father we pray for Your Holy Spirit to work through us with Spiritual gifts that will manifest miracles, even today, in Jesus name! Amen.

Day 25:

Jesus our Savior, we worship You today as our Rock and Salvation! (Psalm 62:1-2) There is no other foundation but You. When all other grounds are sinking sand, You are our unshakable and dependable foundation. (Matthew 7:24-29) Glory to Your name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus comes from Isaiah 9:6-7 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice. From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” No matter who is elected to lead this nation, our Hope is in You alone Jesus. You are our King! We declare You as the King of kings and Lord of lords! (Revelation 19:16) Amen!

We pray for the leaders, Churches and Christians of Washington and West Virginia.

We lift up those today who need healing in their body. We stand on the promise of God that by Your strips, we are healed! (Isaiah 53:5) Touch those today Lord who need healing from pain, disease, sickness, deformity, birth defects, and all forms of conditions that You alone can heal. Comfort those who are battling chronic conditions and do miracles for Your people we pray in Jesus name!

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Discipleship ministries. Bless sis. Patty Smith and her Discipleship Ministries board as they use creativity and programs to help teach all ages in our church about Your word and train Your people and all who come to know how to live for You. Thank You for anointing them and blessing our church as a headquarters for equipping the saints for ministry. Bless our Sunday School and all our programs; use them in effective ways we pray.

And use us Father. Raise up teachers, preachers, evangelists, missionaries, and workers for Your kingdom right here in our area and in our church! You are still at work calling people to ministry. We praise Your name! Amen.

Day 24:

Precious Lord, we come to You with praise on our lips and thanksgiving in our hearts for all that You are! You are our all in all and we cannot express how much we appreciate and love You! With every breath that You put in our lungs we will give back in praise. Glory to Your mighty name!

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Daniel 2:20-22 “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.”  We pray today that in our elections this year, You will raise up leaders for our nation that will honor You and religious freedoms. Raise up leaders that will defend life and have the wisdom to lead our country into a healthy season. Leaders that will have the best interest of our nation in mind we pray.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Vermont and Virginia.

We pray for the schools in our region. Protect the students and staff from all harm. May learning come easy. Instead of faith being under attack, may there be brave students, teachers and principals that allow students to pray, know Your word and even experience revival!

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for the prayer shawl ministry and all the stitching sisters. Thank You for sis. Linda Nicholson and all our ladies that help with the creation of these prayer shawls that become an anointed blessing to all who receive them! Anoint their hands as they stitch and the shawls as they go out to places all over to bring comfort, healing and blessing!

And use us Father. May we reflect the joy that being a Christian allows. May we not be sour Christians but joyful Christians. May people see the light that shine in our smiles, walk, and talk. Even when it does not make since to the world, may people around us see the peace that knowing You affords. We thank You Father for helping us in this every day! Amen.

Day 23:

Sovereign LORD, we worship and praise You today knowing that You control the winds and the waves; govern the stars and even tug and pull on the heartstrings of mankind toward Your purposes. May we honor You today by seeking Your highest will. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth as it is in heaven.

Our Arise in prayer focus is from Proverbs 21:1-3 “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” Help steer our hearts towards seeking You and following Your righteous ways today LORD.

WE pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Texas and Utah.

We pray for all the Representatives and Senators who serve in both the North Carolina and U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. May Your perfect will be done in the elections LORD.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Benevolence ministry. You call Your people and church to share with the poor and to help the needy and to provide for the widows and orphans. May we be obedient and responsible for fulfilling Your will. Give us discernment and compassion so that are good stewards. Bless our benevolence committee who help make decisions when screenings are necessary. And thank You for giving Your people a generous heart. We lift up those who do not have homes, food, heat or basic necessities. Make a way Lord for them and protect them.

And use us Father. Remove any and all hinderances that would prevent us from hearing Your voice clearly. Stir up inside of us the talents that You desire to use. Give us the confidence and boldness to do Your work. Guide our hearts even when we do not know what to do…for You are our North star and our lighthouse! Glory to Your mighty name. Amen.

Day 22:

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for all that You have provided for us in Christ. Thank You for showing us The Way so we would not be lost. For showing us The Truth so we would not be deceived; showing us Life so we are not doomed to death and destruction. Glory to Your Life giving Name and thank You for Your amazing Grace.

Our Arise in Prayer focus is from Job 12:22-23 “He uncovers deep things out of darkness, And brings the shadow of death to light. He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.” We pray for our nation that Your light will shine again! We pray that our nation would be enlarged instead of killing our babies in the womb. We pray for Your will to be done in the elections.

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of South Dakota and Tennessee.

We pray for an increasing spirit of unity in the Body of Christ across America. (John 17:20-23)

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for Pastor Manuel and sis Ruth Medena. Continue to anoint them as leaders, pastors, church planters, and overseers of Your kingdom work Lord. I pray for their health and vitality. Heal pastor Manuel’s knee as he recovers and rehabilitates. We pray and believe for no infection in Jesus name! Thank You Father for their influence in our region and conference and continue to use them.

Use us Father. Thank You for calling us to such a Holy Calling and the work You ordained before time began. (2 Timothy 1:9) Set our minds on the things above and do not allow us to dwell on petty things that weigh us down. Instead, Lord, may our heads be lifted so we see You and are uplifted and stay free. Keep us motivated and ready to always serve You in Your Kingdom Lord. Amen.

Day 21:

Father God we desire to lift up the highest praise to You today because You are worthy and deserve all the honor! There is no one greater than You. We cannot fathom life without You. To desire talking with You, walking with You, and living our lives for You. If the oceans were the ink and the earth the parchment to write upon, there would still not be enough room to record all of Your greatness and mighty works! We worship You LORD! Words are not enough.

Our Arise in prayer focus is from 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” That is our prayer for America today. Stir in us the urgency that the times demand. May Your will be done in our elections as our choices affect future events in more ways than we can fathom.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Rhode Island and South Carolina.

For Grace Family Fellowship we pray for our Hispanic Grace Family that You would continue to bless their ministry and church greatly! May souls continue to be saved and families reached in our region among the Hispanic communities. We rejoice in the 15 year milestone of ministry on our campus as miraculous kingdom work has been accomplished which we know pleases You Father. Always unite us as our common prayer is for Your work and purposes to be fulfilled.

And use us Father. There are 9 supernatural gifts of the Spirit that Your word declares and You desire  to manifest and use them through Your people. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) May we be Holy Spirit filled to be both ready and willing to allow You to manifest Your gifts and Your powerful work through each of us. We ask that Your gifts be operational inside our people and church as we seek the greater gifts. In Jesus name. Amen!

Day 19:

Yeshua THE LORD our Salvation, deliverer and Rescuer. We Praise You today for being the source of our new birth! The One who conquered death, hell and the grave! The One by which we are saved through Your sacrifice, suffering, and death! By which we are healed by Your stripes of beating received for us. The One who took the punishment for our sins though You were sinless; so we could be acquitted. We cannot praise You enough or repay You in anyway the debt we owe! But with our life and soul, we shall glorify Your name at all times! We commit a sacrifice of praise to You LORD in the good times and the bad! Bless the Lord at all times, Your praise shall continually be in my mouth! (Psalm 34:1)

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Ohio and Oklahoma.

For Grace Family Fellowship we pray for those suffering from chronic pain. May they be healed in Jesus name and be delivered from all pains and aches we pray.

We pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that people of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive Your life and salvation!

Our arise in prayer focus is Proverbs 28:1-2 “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.” In this election season, we pray for our nation that Your perfect and righteous will be done Father.

And Father, use us. You have promised us everything that we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). So we stand on Your divine power that supplies. Amen

Day 18:

Jehovah PALET, the Lord my deliverer! (Psalm 18:2) Thank You Father for delivering us from our sins, from eternal death and hell, and for delivering us from our enemies! You have given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Praise Your Mighty Name! (1 Corinthians 15:57) Our Arise in Prayer scripture comes from Psalm 22:27-28, “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You. For the kingdom is the Lord’s, And He rules over the nations.”  Amen

Today we pray for North Carolina and North Dakota.

Lord continue to help those who are recovering from the devastating storms, floods and mudslides in our state. Send revival to North Carolina Lord and sweep over this land with Your Holy Spirit and power we pray!

As early voting has started, we again pray for all the candidates for public office, that they would be moved by You Lord to seek what is honorable, just and moral. May Your will be done in who should be elected at every level of government.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Praise and worship team. Bless each one of them with a fresh anointing and with health! Anoint their voices and their heart to not only seek You daily so that their heart overflows in worship towards You, but also so that they may lead others in a spirit of praise to Your worthy name! Bless bro. Bob Grimes Jr. who leads our Praise team. Continue to anoint him and use him Father. Bless his family and the teams families. Thank You for our Church family who have a heart to worship You and may they always praise You and worship You in Spirit and in Truth.

And use us Father. May our whole lives be instruments of praise to honor Your most worthy name! Praise be to Jesus our Savior! Amen.

Day 17:

Heavenly Father, who is Sovereign and Just!  You hate sin but in Your mercy You love the sinner. We praise Your Righteous Name who will sits on the Great White Throne of Judgment. We honor and praise You. You see all and know all things and are able to judge the heart in fairness and without bias. We humbly submit to Your clarity of justice and with a healthy fear of the LORD, we Thank You for providing us a Redeemer!  Our Arise in Prayer focus is from 2 Chronicles 19:5-7

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Mexico and New York.

As early voting begins today, we pray for Your will in the elections and give us boldness as we the household of faith vote as biblically as possible.

We pray for those who struggle with addictions of any kind. You are a God of deliverance and we pray that You set free those in bondage to drugs, alcohol, opioids and sexual addictions. Break every stronghold that hinders any from coming to You or who struggle to submit to You Father we pray! 

For Grace Family Fellowship we pray for our finances. Provide for Your church Lord. Every fiscal and budget need. Provide for every bill and every ministry need and may there be abundance so our ministry can do even greater things. Bless Your people and provide for their every financial need. We stand on Your promise, I have not seen the righteous forsaken or His children begging for bread. (Psalm 37:25) We praise You who owns everything, even the cattle on a thousand hills. (Psalm 50:10) Glory to Your Name!

And Father use us; as Your word declares in 1 Samual 12:16 “Now then, stand still and see this great thing the Lord is about to do before your eyes!” Praise Your mighty name!  Amen!

Day 16:

Adonai, God is the Lord over all. (Genesis 15:2, Judges 6:15, Malachi 1:6, Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 2:4, 8:1, 97:5, 136:3; Isaiah 1:24, 6:1; Romans 10:9)

You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords who reigns forever. We find safety in You, You alone. We will bow down and worship You. We will confess that You are our LORD today and forever! We are not ashamed to declare You as LORD! By the Power of the Holy Spirit we are given the ability and knowledge that You are indeed LORD!  Glory to Your precious Name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Hampshire and New Jersey.

We pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those who have committed crimes. Those in jail and prison, we pray that their eyes are genuinely open to You LORD and they find salvation and spiritual freedom in You.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Hope Ministry Prayer teams.  Daily they seek Your face and live for You. Their prayers are powerful and effective because they live a righteous life made possible by Jesus Christ their LORD. (James 5:16) When we are called to the front on Sunday morning, we are able to lay aside our needs to intercede for others. Their needs are heard and the prayer of faith is prayed in agreement and we believe You work LORD! You work miracles! Lives are touched and individuals are healed physically, spiritually, mentally, socially, emotionally and in every way that people need! We are a place of hope and a people of promise because we rely on You alone! Thank You Father for the Prayer teams and Your anointing on their life!

And Now to pray Nehemiah 1:10-11 (We) are Your servants and Your people, whom You have redeemed by Your great power and by Your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who delight to fear Your name, and give success to Your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Use us Father. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen.

Day 15:

Yahweh, The self-existent One. (Genesis 2:4, Isaiah 40:3; 10; 1 Samuel 1:20; Exodus 6:1-4, 3:1-22) You have always existed and will always exist. We Praise You knowing we can always rely on You because You are our eternal source for everything we need. Glory to Your magnificent Holy Name! You deserve all praise!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Nebraska and Nevada.

We pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

We pray today for all those who work secular jobs. Give them strength and endurance both physically and spiritually. You Father know what kind of atmosphere some have to work in, which can be difficult, but help them Father; not only to endure, but to shine the Light of Jesus Christ and represent Your Grace and mercy.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for sis. Kathy Stalls, our Great Commissions Director and her missions board. Thank You for their service and anointing to keep the ministry of world missions in front of us so that we never forget to pray and support the missionaries on the field. Help our church to continue to raise support and for individuals to maintain their individual commitment to support the various missionaries that are serving all over the world for You. Thank You for protecting them and their families and may they spread Your Gospel so effectively that millions of souls are reached for Your Glory we pray! Save souls, raise up churches and leaders all over the globe! And send an end times revival all over we pray! 

Use us all Father. May we walk in Your will today. We give this day to You and ask for Your strength and favor in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Day 14:

El-Roi, The strong One who sees. (Genesis 16:13) When we feel lonely and abandoned by people, we know that You LORD are with us. You see us and know us. You hear the cry of our heart and You love us more than we can imagine. Our hearts are filled with praise for You El-Roi, our Strong God who sees! Praise Your Mighty name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Missouri and Montana.

Provide for Your people in the household of faith everywhere Lord we pray, in every way they need.  

We pray for the safety of those who live in our communities—safety from conflict and crimes of all kinds. (Psalm 122:7)

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Ladies of Grace. Bless them with unity and bring their hearts seeking more and more of You Father. Bless every daughter, wife, mom, and grandmother. Bless them with health and vitality. Keep them in peace and from worry and may they find it easy to maintain the disciplines of a sanctified life. Show Your favor upon them and all their family. And bless sis. Cathy Smith and her Ladies of Grace board as You anoint them with creativity to minister to women of all ages. May our church grow with ladies seeking to grow in You Lord and a desire to be used of You Father.

And use us Father. As we begin this new week, help us as we look for opportunities to be a blessing to others and shine Your light. Move us with an urgency that Your coming is soon and time is running out. We desire to do as much as we can to help others come to You Lord. It is Your desire that all come to repentance, so may we share the Gospel and bless others with the confidence that You will fulfill Your promises. (2 Peter 3:9) We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen!

Day 13:

El-Olam, God everlasting. (Isaiah 40:28-31) God is eternal, while our problems are temporary. Your love will never change. Your promises are true. We will build our lives on You LORD, who is eternal and we will not focus on our temporary situations. You will show us Your great and eternal goodness. Praise Your name everlasting!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Minnesota and Mississippi.

We pray for all of our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. We pray for Your will to be done Lord in those who are seeking election this year.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Men’s ministry. May our men be united in a growing desire to seek You Lord more and more. We pray that our church will grow as You send new men and families to our church. We pray for husbands, dads, grandfathers, and single men that You will make them strong, wise, full of integrity and keep them pure. May our men hold on tight to You as they maintain the disciplines of a sanctified life. Help our men rise up to be leaders and lead other men to You Father. Bless Jeff Barber, our men’s ministry director. Continue to give him insight and anointing to lead the men’s ministry to grow, to engage with one another and be a light to others in this day and time. Send us revival LORD!

Use us Father, we know that we are weak and unable to do anything without You. But Your word promises that in our weakness, Your strength is made perfect. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) So we will rely on You Father for everything we need today and everyday. Praise Your eternal name and thank You for giving us everlasting life through Your Son Jesus!  Amen.

Day 12:

El-Elyon, the Most High God. (Genesis 14:17-20, Deuteronomy 26:19, Isaiah 14:13-14) We do not need to fear the enemy who tries to intimidate us. Knowing that You God, are the Most High and there is none above You. And that Your Son Jesus is exalted high above every name. We cannot praise You enough this morning for the peace and contentment that comes just knowing we belong to You. Praise Your Mighty Name LORD!  

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Massachusetts and Michigan.

We pray for Your Kingdom to come and Your will to be done in our life and our families. (Matthew 6:10) And we pray that Your will be done in the upcoming election.

Today, for Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our children and Next Generation Kids Church. We desire to see more children in our church Father. We love children and we want them to know the truth of Your word. We desire children to be able to worship You, learn about You, learn to pray, trust You for healing and answered prayers. May our church grow and be full of kids and be a training center for the next generation church we pray! And thank You Lord for all those that serve to minister to our children, in Children’s church on Sunday morning and those that minister on Wednesday night. Bless them and anoint them to continue to be used of You Father.

Use us Father. We are Your children and the sheep of Your pasture. (Psalm 100:3) Guide us and anoint us to serve You in every way that we can. May our lives reflect that we belong to You and not ourselves. May we hear Your voice clearly when we read and study Your word. Stire in us a desire to seek You more and let an awakening burst forth in our church and in this nation that will bring revival! We praise You Most High God! Amen!


Day 11:

Elohim, (Gen. 1:1, 17:7, Ps 19:1 Jer. 31:33) God our creator, powerful and mighty, Lord of lords. You are the Lord Most High, stronger and mightier than anyone or anything. When we face impossible circumstances or adversaries, we know that You are stronger Father. We worship Your mighty name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Maine and Maryland.

We pray for President Biden and Vice-President Harris, and whoever may be the next elected Administration, that their hearts would be guided by You God and that their decisions would be wise and that their leadership would be principled. Help us to be mobilized to vote. To vote as biblically as possible. To vote for LIFE and stand against abortion, which is murder. Help us to vote against the mutilation and sexualization of children in this nation. Protect our freedoms Father as You are the One that lead to a free America.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our Senior Adults. Bless them with health, strength and longevity. Stabilize each of them and keep them from falls. Thank You for their wisdom and may we honor them. We pray blessings upon their families. Save the lost, reach their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Continue to use them at every stage and age of life. They are such a blessing and we love them. Heal those that need a touch in their bodies and provide for their every need.

We are reminded of our theme verse, for You have saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to Your own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. 2 Timothy 1:9. Help us to live out our calling today. May we live out the holiness You have enabled us to live. May we always turn away from sin and wickedness so that we honor You Father with our life and choices. We commit to live out Your purposes and to love You with our whole heart. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Day 10:

Jehovah-Sabbaoth, the LORD of Hosts. (Isaiah 6:1-3, 1 Samuel 1:3, 17:45; 2 Samuel 6:2, 7:26-27; 1 Chronicles 11:9; Haggai 1:5) Your word mentions myriads of angels, who wage war against the armies of hell, who try to destroy mankind. We worship You Jesus as the Lord of hosts, the Captain of the armies of heaven. Thank You Father for fighting the spiritual battles for us and with us as we trust in You. Praise Your Mighty name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Kentucky and Louisiana.

We continue to pray for those in the wake of the storms and for Florida who has been hit today. Protect them and be with them Lord we pray.

We pray for the children and youth of America, that God will grant them protection of body, soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope. Place godly influences around them and open their eyes to Your truth Father. You are bigger than social media and any outside force that the enemy would use to deceive them. Show Yourself to them and win this generation we pray!

Today we pray for the Teens of Grace Family Fellowship and the S.W.A.G. (Saved With Amazing Grace) Youth ministry. We lift up the youth of Robersonville and the surrounding areas. We pray for the High Schools and colleges around our region. Protect the students on every campus we pray. Draw young people to our church, we desire to see young lives transformed by Your power LORD. Use Christy Bryan and her youth board with creativity and anointing to reach the teens in our area.

Use all of us Father, in the Household of faith, as we put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6), give us the victory over every hinderance that the enemy may use to stop us! We believe You are coming back and times is running out. We must do Your work and be the church. Help us, mobilize us, and give us divine guidance in how we can more effectively fulfill Your purposes and reach the lost. In Jesus powerful name! Amen! 

 

Day 9:

Jehovah-M’KADDESH, You are to be praised not only because You alone are Holy, but because You alone are able to make Holy Your people. Our Sanctifier!  (Exodus 31:13, Leviticus 20:8; Ezekiel 37:28) Your forgiveness of our sins and Your Holy Spirit that works in our life to transform us to become like You: pure, loving and true. Oh how we need You Father, the Most High! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches, and Christians of Iowa and Kansas.

We pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that people of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation.

We continue to pray for those in the wake of the storms…protect, save and help all who are in need Father.

For Grace Family Fellowship, we pray for our church facilities and campus. Thank You for the heritage of faith that has allowed us to enjoy such a place for many to come and worship You. May we be good stewards of our campus, allowing it to always be used for ministry. Continue to provide, like You always have so we can maintain it. Thank You for those who have helped construct, repair, add to, and improve any and all aspects of our church buildings. Also protect them from storms, fire, or damage of any kind Lord.

Father use us. May we never be ashamed of You or ashamed to stand up for Your name! Pour a boldness inside of us that is rooted in Your confidence. You remain the only Hope of the world. May we be faithful ambassadors of that hope LORD we pray, in Jesus name. Amen!

 

Day 8:

Jehovah- Shalom, The LORD is peace. (Judges 6:24) We praise and Worship You Jehovah-Shalom, for whenever there are storms in our life, we can hide in You. As our shelter in the storm, You give peace beyond understanding, even when circumstances are chaotic. You are our shelter and our shield. (Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 46:1) Glory be to Your Mighty Name!

We again pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem. And all areas of the world that need peace.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Illinois and Indiana.

We pray for the candidates for public office, that they would be moved by God to seek what is honorable, just and moral. Open their eyes to Your truth Father.

Concerning Grace Family Fellowship and those in our families, loved ones, church family and community; We pray for the shut-ins, those in nursing homes, rehab, the hospitals, and all those that need a physical touch or a healing of the mind and all that need encouragement today. Minister to those that are lonely or who are hurting down deep inside their soul because of grief. You Lord are our comforter!

Your word says in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”

Amen!

So Father use us! Even when we go through difficult times, or when we did go through them in the past, take the strength we gleaned from You and may we turn around and help others who face similar troubles so that we might by a blessing and a source of help in their hour of need. Minister through us Father. In Jesus powerful name we pray. Amen!


Day 7:

Jehovah-Nissi,  The LORD our banner. (Exodus 17:15) We Praise You Lord for giving us the victory in spiritual warfare. When the enemy comes in like a flood, we believe Lord that You raise a banner of Your love over us and covers us. You wage war on our behalf and makes us more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. Praise Your mighty name!

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Hawaii and Idaho.

We pray for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen/women and guards men/women of our Armed Forces. Thank You God for their service and we ask that You bless them with strength and protection. Them and their families.

Father protect those that are in the path of these new storms. Be with all that are in danger in Florida and the surrounding areas and islands.

Today we pray for our Discipleship ministries at Grace Family Fellowship. We recognize how important it is for people to know Your word Lord and to learn and be taught through Christian training how to live for You from cradle to grave. Forgive us as a church when we do not actively pursue or follow-up to help people be trained in Your ways. But we are very thankful for the programs and ministries of our church that effectively model the example You have given us as we aim to present Your word to all ages and the whole family. Thank You for sis. Patty Smith and her leadership and her discipleship ministries board. Thank You Father for using them in mighty ways. Thank You Father for the creativity and guidance You give and will give as we desire to be good stewards of the ministry of Discipleship.

Father use us. We are Your children and we need Your help to fight the darkness, the temptations and the spiritual battles that Your children face each day in this sin cursed world. We lift You up today over all our struggles or adversaries! We declare victory in Jesus’ name as we shall overcome! Thank You for being our Warrior! Glory to Your name, our banner! Amen!  

Day 6:

Jehovah-Rohi, The Lord my shepherd. He cares for us, the way a shepherd tends his sheep. He cares for you and leads you and I to still waters and green pastures. (Psalm 23) We praise You Lord for we know You protect us, guide us, love us and watch over us every day without prejudice. You sovereignly order our steps and we worship Your Holy name! 

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Florida and Georgia. Be with those who are rebuilding after the storms and those grieving loss of loved ones.

We pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon God. (Psalm 5:3; 55:17, Isaiah 62:6, Luke 18:1) We need You Father more than ever before to help us stand and be the true Church that is in love with You.

Today we pray for our Sunday Morning Services. May our time together at Grace Family Fellowship be 1000% centered upon Your Son Jesus! We desire to worship You in Spirit and in truth. We desire everything that is done and said to be pleasing to You and honor and praise Your name! May our Church and worship services be a house of prayer and faith. We ask that our church be a safe place for sinners so they can find Christ and a headquarters for Christians to be equipped, encouraged, discipled, healed and mobilized for ministry! Anoint our service Father and may Your Holy Spirit have full control! 

Use us Father. Pray through us, touch through our touching, speak through our speaking, love through our loving and serve through our serving. Without You we can do nothing, but with You we can do all things, for You specialize in doing the impossible! With a seed of faith and beyond we pray all these things in the name that is above every name. Jesus. Amen!

Day 5: 

Jehovah-Shammah, the LORD who is present. We praise You today Father because You never leaves us, nor forsake us. He is with you forever. Your best friend, who never betrays you. (Ezekiel 48:35, Genesis 28:15, Ezekiel 48:35, Psalm 23:4, 46:1, 139:7-12, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Amos 5:14) We rejoice that You walk with us constantly, in the easy times and in the difficult and even impossible times! You are there! Glory be unto Your name!

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Connecticut and Delaware.

We pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment. 

We pray for our Pastor’s wife and first lady Christy Bryan. LORD bring supernatural healing to her body! Touch her at every level and use her in mighty ways in our church and communities! Bless and protect her and her family. Anoint her for Your Kingdom work and guard her from any and all attacks of the enemy we pray.

Father we pray for the unborn child in America and around the world, one of the most endangered of Your creation! Your word says You know us before we are in the womb (Jeremiah 1:5). Open eyes and hearts to the sin that abortion is and change hearts we pray. We stand in the gap today and repent and ask Your forgiveness on behalf of our nation that has so blindly practiced and justified such barbaric actions.

And Father, use us. May we be salt and light today. Let our very presence make a difference in the lives of others because You are there with us and in us. We will praise You and worship You with our lives dear LORD! And we love You more than anything!  Glory to Your name! Amen.

Day 4: 

Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness. We worship You!  Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD God Almighty! Who is, who was, and who is to come the Almighty! (Revelation 4:8) You are so worthy LORD! 

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of California and Colorado.

May the Holy Spirit bring conviction of sin and draw people to faith in Christ (John 16:8).

We pray for the Prime Minister of Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.

We pray for our secretary and office administrator of Grace Family Fellowship, Elaine Stalls. Thank you for her faithful service and ministry. Bless her and her family mightily with health and protection. Use her in mighty ways for Your Kingdom Father and continue to anoint her as she touches lives. Give her wisdom as she serves the needs of our church for Your glory.

We pray for DRUSA, Samaritans Purse and all those who have responded to help those in crisis in the wake of the storms. Comfort all those who have lost loved ones and property. Let the love and charity of Christian people help heal our land.

Use us Father. Forgive us for all our sins. You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) We are spiritually bankrupt of righteousness as ours is like filthy rags, (Isaiah 64:6) but You have provided Your righteousness to us. Help us shine bright with Your light and love. Continue to transform our lives to reflect Your nature and become more like You. In Jesus Holy name we pray.

Amen!

Day 3:

Jehovah- ROPHE, we worship You as the “LORD who heals” (Exodus 15:26). Thank You Father for caring for us and loving us so much that You offer to heal us. Your word says “by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24); this is spiritual healing and physical healing. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, which is an ultimate healing for all in Christ. Thank You for loving us so much that You have made a way to heal Your people. We believe Father!

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Arizona and Arkansas. We pray for Wayne and Jessica and the boys, as they continue to serve Your Kingdom in Surprise Arizona through “the Way” Church. Bless their efforts and protect them as they serve You Father.

We pray for the Administrative council of Grace Family Fellowship. Bethany Bullock, Bubba Smith, Danny Smith, Jeff Barbar and Kathy Stalls. Bless them with health and bless their families. Give them wisdom and guidance as the board of our church to work with the Pastor as they seek Your will LORD. Use them in mighty ways as they serve You Father.

God, protect and save Your people the Jews. May the land of Israel know peace and may their land never be divided or taken away. (Genesis 13:17)

Father, heal those that need a touch in their body. Heal those spiritually who are lost to be saved. Let Your Holy Spirit fill our lives with boldness and power to be Your witnesses. Fill our mouths, have our tongues, and control our lives LORD. Even when we do not know what to pray, pray through us sweet Spirit of God we pray, in Jesus Holy Name, Amen!

Day 2:

Jehovah Jireh: The LORD our provider (Genesis 22:14), we praise You today and thank you for all that you have done in our lives and for our lives and the many ways You have provided for us! You have blessed us in so many ways, especially by giving us Your Son Jesus as our redeemer, savior and LORD! Praise be Your name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Alabama and Alaska.

We pray that Christian leaders across America will seek Your heart Father for vision, wisdom and direction! 

We pray for our pastor, give him strength of mind, spiritual strength and physically keep him whole and healed. May he be the leader and shepherd You have called him to be. Use him in mighty ways in our church and communities. Bless his family Father. Make it easy for him to hear Your voice and follow Your lead in all areas.

We pray for those devastated by the storms and flooding. Provide for them, keep them safe, give them shelter and may all that has been lost be returned and rebuilt. Comfort those who have lost loved ones. And provide and strengthen those who are mobilized to reach out and help.

We pray for peace for Israel and the middle east.

We ask for Your guidance in the 2024 elections. May we vote and vote as close to biblical principles as possible. We desire Your perfect will to be done Father.

And use us! We are Your children, and we need Your presence, Your anointing, Your confidence, and Your Grace. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that leads us into all truth and teaches us daily to be more like You LORD and help us to be prepared for anything that life may bring. (John 16:13)

In Jesus mighty name!  Amen!

Day 1: 
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. (Matthew 6:9-13)

May there be a great outpouring of Your Holy Spirit upon America; that will bring revival and an awakening unlike anything we have seen before! We need You LORD!  (Joel 2:28)

We pray for the salvation of Israel. (Romans 10:1) Protect Your people, convict hearts, and save them. And may the scales fall off their eyes so they can see You as their Messiah and surrender to You as their Savior.   

Today we pray for Grace Family Fellowship and for Unity. May there be no divisions among us; but be perfectly united together in mind and thought as we seek the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

And Father, even in this heated environment of this election year, we will not forsake praying for President Biden and Vice-president Harris, that their hearts would be guided by You Father, that their decisions would be wise and that their leadership would be principled. And protect the two candidates for president: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Keep them safe as they travel the nation.

Father, use me today. When I have the opportunity to be a blessing, may I act on it. Help me to be a godly example and influence for Christ. Help me to be the light You have called me to be. In Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen.

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2025 New Theme Father Use Me

Posted on Aug 15, 2024 in Uncategorized |

 

There are many purposes for living. Family, learning, career, ambition, relationships, and the joys of friendships, hobbies, sports, and so many other drives and motivations. But for a Christian, when our life was transformed by the power of God through Christ Jesus, we began to live for far more than anything this world or life can offer. We are called to a Holy Calling! A call to serve the Lord with our mind, body, and soul. None of us feel worthy to answer this call or to even be called! But He calls none the less. Blessed are those who answer that calling! 2 Timothy 1:9 “He has saved us and called us to a holy calling—not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time”.

God does not call you or me because we have proven ourselves or reached a level in life worthy of it; we are called because Jesus proved Himself. He is worthy and we are in Him

(2 Corinthians 5:17).  God specializes in taking broken and flawed people and using them for His glory. Look at all the characters in the Bible. Just about everyone of them are flawed and in some cases a pure mess! But God used them anyway. He still specializes in using people today just like you. As you seek God and His kingdom and His righteousness; you will be amazed at how God can take your life and do great and even miraculous things. Some of you have already experienced that joy, but some of you still question; “how can God use someone like me?” Please heed the word of the Lord! He has called you to a holy calling, and not because you did something to deserve it, but because He loves you and has grace sufficient enough to work through your life! Praise His name! 

I love the song:  “If You can use anything Lord, You can use me.”  Again, I’ll say it like this old cliché:  “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called!” When you make yourself available and let Him know you are willing to be used…watch out!  God will begin to do some amazing things. May your life be filled with all the blessing that bringing God Glory entails! For it is all for His glory!  Amen!

  • Pastor David Bryan

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Jan '24

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Jan '24
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2025, a year of expectancy. A year of hope. A year of renewed vision. At Grace Family Fellowship there is an expectation for growth in ministry; for hope that revival will grip each of our hearts and for the Father to use each of us as we envision the future for growth.

What can prevent these? Our adversary, Satan of course. But did you know that there are ways we can block the path for these hope to become reality? I mean, we expect there to be an increased spirit of anti-Christ in the world. But the main concern I have is when there is a spirit of anti-Christ in the church. It is more subtle, but it is prevalent. An anti-Christ spirit is more than being against Christ. It is also being against the things that Christ is for and participating in the things Christ is against. These anti-Christ mindsets need to be delt with before any church can prepare for growth. Some examples are: Gossip against each other, prejudice, being against or resistant towards the great commission, disrespectful towards leaders and those in authority, and an apathy that prevents being involved in God’s work. I’m sure there are others, but these characteristics or practices are anti-Christ and will not only sabotage God’s work but prevent revival and growth.

The first thing each of us need to do in preparation for praying a prayer like: “Father Use Me”, is to repent of any anti-Christ spirit that is hindering us from answering the call. The second thing each of us need to do is evaluate how willing we are to participate in any and all areas that God might lead you to serve Him. Third, each of us need to be willing to hear God’s voice and obey Him. Fourth, after these steps have cleared the way for God to use us, we need to believe for revival! This will include being creative in our approaches to serve this community. I see us doing “side walk Sunday School”, care packets for teachers, firefighters, and EMT workers, and strengthening our benevolence ministry. I see us more unified and willing to build up each other throughout our church and campus. I see souls being saved through our creative efforts to invite people to church and reach the lost. The fifth and final step is that we need to renew the vision and structure of our leadership at GFF. This will include the following composition: The Pastor, Worship leader, Discipleship ministries director, Connections ministry director, Great Commission director and an “Arise in Prayer” director. These leaders will meet together to strategize a Ministry game plan and set a list of 5 year goals with projected achievement. I believe God is going to accomplish great things as He uses us. More information will follow. Stay tuned and let’s clear the path…

 
“For God so loved the world that He gave…” (John 3:16) We know it very well. This time of year we talk about “Emmanuel, God is with us…” (Matthew 1:23) and many other passages that point to the greatest “gift” we have ever received: Jesus! And as believers, we strive to treasure this gift every day of the year. But what do we consider a gift? Let’s break it down: To be loved by someone is a gift. To be cared about is a gift. To have true friends in this life is a gift. Having a loving spouse is a gift. To have family is a gift… And God has covered all of these with a great big CHECK✔️! Yet God went so much further than just checking off a list of things that everyone longs for and needs! God even gave us what we didn’t know we needed! A Savior. A King. A Mediator. A Mission. And a Kingdom! 
Jesus saved us from our sins and forgave us. That is a gift! Jesus rules and reigns over our heart and life, to govern our destiny. That is a gift! Jesus literally intercedes for us before Father God, declaring us innocent and “not guilty” (“yet now God declares us “not guilty” of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in His kindness freely takes away our sins.”  Romans 3:24 TLB). That is a gift! Jesus directs our life to be apart of the great commission, so that others can find this free gift. (Matthew 28:19-20) Having a purpose is a gift! And knowing we belong, not only now, but even in the afterlife we belong. We have a kingdom not made by human hands. We will live all of our earthly lives in houses, working in buildings, worshiping in buildings…all built by human hands. But we have been promised everlasting life in heaven where God has built our dwelling that the Bible calls mansions (John 14:2). Now that is a gift! And to spell it out even clearer, James told us in James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”  He’s telling us more than that God is the source of every good and perfect gift. He is also telling us that God will NOT change His mind. He will come through! There is a lot in this life that will disappoint you. God will not be one of them. There is a lot in this life that will not come through for you. God will come through! Praise His Name!

This is one of the most beautiful times of year. The seasons are changing, the colors become vibrant and there is a crisp in the air. But one of the most powerful things about this time of year is when the people of faith enjoy a restored attitude of gratitude.

When we enter His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise (Psalm 100:4); When we count our blessings and name them one by one; When we think about God’s goodness and all that He has done for us… A different kind of mindset can form inside of us. Even when things are difficult and our mind feels burdened with the stresses of life…we can stop for a moment and choose to think of all the promises of God that belong to us in Christ. We can express a thanksgiving to the LORD because He always deserves it!  “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 This unlocks a place of praise where our burdens can feel lighter and our stresses can melt away. The LORD made this spiritual reality available for us to help us and to shape us for His use. We can be in the worst way, but when we muster up a praise and lift up a sacrifice of thanks to Him, it can clear our eyes, boost our faith and remind us that God is on the scene with us. Psalm 50:23 says “But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors Me. If you keep to My path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Sometimes lifting a thanks feels like a sacrifice because we may not feel like giving any kind of positive expression at the moment. God understands our emotions. So He tells us that if we will do it anyway, He will provide the resource we need. He can strengthen us with peace and refuel us with His joy.

Are we willing to take the chance? Will we open the door to His promise to help? Can I remind you today to climb out of the haze that Satan and sometimes even our own mind leaves us in and GIVE a Thanksgiving to the LORD? God’s word says it works. And I believe it! Come believe it with me and have an attitude of gratitude! That will be a heart God can use. 


As our church studies the Law of God and its amazing spiritual implications, we are learning how Jesus defines these 10 “signposts of freedom” in the New Testament. But tucked away in the middle of the Bible is one of the Law of God’s secret powers: Great Peace! 

I want you to remember a number: “119”. Psalm 119 is close to the center of the Christian Protestant Bible. It is not only the center of Scripture…it is Scripture Central. What I mean is, every one of the 176 verses in Psalm chapter 119, is about the scriptures. Every verse describes the Bible. Go ahead and read any of the 176 verses. You will find at least one word that is synonymous with “scripture”. Law, commands, decrees, instructions, regulations, Your word, truths, statutes, wise advice, my counselor, way of Your precepts, Your promises etc… Psalm 119 is also the longest chapter in the Bible, so it is fitting that it is all about describing…the Bible. 

But tucked away inside this enormous chapter, near the center of the Bible, is a secret weapon that will help you overcome one of Satan’s tricks and tactics to try and hinder or even destroy the Christian. This demonic weapon is a spirit of offense. Satan has caused people to walk away from God, the Church, and from ministry because they became “offended” by something that was said or done. Now obviously, words hurt and people can wrong us. But God desires for us to make choices that will lend us to freedom instead of bondage. Being offended and staying there or allowing a spirit of offense hinder or even destroy our joy is not God’s will for our life. So here it is, the secret weapon, Psalm 119:165 “Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.” Say it again: “Great peace.” Wow. Who doesn’t want great peace? 

God is saying that you can have peace through His strength. Through His powerful Law, you can be made bullet proof to Satan’s darts. How? By choosing to believe God’s truth, His promises, and His word! Then you will be at peace with your Creator and with others. Is it possible that NOTHING will offend those who love the Law of God? Yes, it is! Being offended is a choice. You and I, through the grace of our Lord, can choose not to be offended. The behavior of others should not affect our health or interrupt our peace of mind or wellbeing. So the Bible is very clear and beautiful:  “Great peace have they which love thy Law.”  When we are one with Christ, the devil cannot rob us of our peace and joy. Amen! Now go, with great peace.

  • Pastor David Bryan

There are many purposes for living. Family, learning, career, ambition, relationships, and the joys of friendships, hobbies, sports, and so many other drives and motivations. But for a Christian, when our life was transformed by the power of God through Christ Jesus, we began to live for far more than anything this world or life can offer. We are called to a Holy Calling! A call to serve the Lord with our mind, body, and soul. None of us feel worthy to answer this call or to even be called! But He calls none the less. Blessed are those who answer that calling! 2 Timothy 1:9 “He has saved us and called us to a holy calling—not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time”.

God does not call you or me because we have proven ourselves or reached a level in life worthy of it; we are called because Jesus proved Himself. He is worthy and we are in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17).  God specializes in taking broken and flawed people and using them for His glory. Look at all the characters in the Bible. Just about everyone of them are flawed and in some cases a pure mess! But God used them anyway. He still specializes in using people today just like you. As you seek God and His kingdom and His righteousness; you will be amazed at how God can take your life and do great and even miraculous things. Some of you have already experienced that joy, but some of you still question; “how can God use someone like me?” Please heed the word of the Lord! He has called you to a holy calling, and not because you did something to deserve it, but because He loves you and has grace sufficient enough to work through your life! Praise His name! 

I love the song:  “If You can use anything Lord, You can use me.”  Again, I’ll say it like this old cliché:  “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called!” When you make yourself available and let Him know you are willing to be used…watch out!  God will begin to do some amazing things. May your life be filled with all the blessing that bringing God Glory entails! For it is all for His glory!  Amen!

  • Pastor David Bryan
 
Hope is a powerful and grounding force. It is a spiritual substance. We cannot see it or touch it physically, so it requires faith. Faith must be the hands that grab hope and faith must be the feet to stand upon it. Hebrews 11:1 says “Now faith is the substance of things HOPED for and the evidence of things not seen.” Bishop Tony Miller said years ago, that we do not need yesterdays faith or 10 years ago faith…we need “now faith”. People need fresh faith and consistent hope right now. Often even Christians can feel a sense of hopelessness. Our security, stability, and emotional wellbeing can feel injured by any number of things life brings our way. But real hope is found in Jesus. God is our source of all hope. Romans 15:13 says: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Joy and Peace are a pivotal part of this triad that includes hope. And it is only by the Holy Spirit that this triad of Hope, Joy and Peace can be sustained! All three give our soul a certain motivation and a feeling of security about the future. Without them, we can feel deflated and drained. Today, I pray that God will fill you with His joy and peace. This can only happen if you believe that God is the source. Hope must be present as a reservoir so that God can pour joy and peace inside as fuel. Jesus is Hope! Hope of salvation. Hope for healing! Hope of forgiveness! Hope for eternal life! Hope for purpose! If you are in Christ and you have Jesus inside of you, the HOPE is there! So allow God to refuel it inside you – kindle it – stir it – stimulate it – and even set it on fire with His joy and peace. When that connection is made it reminds you that God has had a plan for you all along which gives you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). So joy comes baked in and peace with God is better than the world can offer! In other words…It cannot be taken away! Don’t allow Satan to fool you in feeling hopeless. Live in what God has made available and let it OVERFLOW!
To let it “overflow” means that as believers, we need to spread this Hope by telling others about Jesus and showing them Jesus! The Good News is still the greatest Hope and it is also the power of God unto Salvation. What better Hope is there?

Prayer, fasting, praise, meditating on God’s word, reading God’s word, studying God’s word, listening to God’s word in preaching, going to church to seek God’s presence, serving at church, witnessing to someone about Jesus, talking to others about Jesus, living for Jesus, walking the walk and talking the talk, obeying God’s word (being a hearer and a doer), helping to hold others accountable to God’s word, serving God and all these for the Glory of God! Anything you do for the Lord and for His glory is an act of Worship. Simply put, all we “do” in worship is reach to have an encounter with the ONE who loves us. These disciplines create a sweet smelling “aroma” that is pleasing to the Lord.  (Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT) Throughout the O.T., every time an offering was made on the altar to God, it was said to be a sweet smelling aroma to Him, if it was done correctly and the way He had instructed. As Ephesians 5:1-2 expresses, in the New Testament, living a life patterned after the example of Christ is the source of the aroma. Being a “living sacrifice” (read Romans 12:1)

What worship is NOT. It is not feeling chill bumps, it is not the act of singing, it is not just attending church, it is not feeling good in a church service, it is not hearing your favorite song, it is not having a preacher preach you “happy” or make you feel better; as a matter of fact, it is not about our feelings at all!  If we are not careful, we can reduce worship to saying: “Pastor, praise team, worship leader, help us FEEL IT, and when you do certain things to help us FEEL IT…keep doing that!” That, is not worship. The risk is beginning to believe we know HOW to do it…so we “DO THAT”. Here are the problems with that:

  1. The Pastor, praise team, worship leader or music are NOT the source of the “Aroma”.
  2. We cannot manufacture or manipulate the aroma.

The source of the Aroma is God. It is what He has done in us and what we have allowed Him to do through us that brings Him glory. When we begin to allow God to work in and through our lives unlike anyone or anything else. Reserving our mind, body, soul, and heart to HIM and HIM alone, then we are beginning to understand worship. (Read Exodus 30:32-33)

 

Easter is quickly approaching, and we are already celebrating as we prepare for what God is going to do this Advent season and what God IS doing. I am seeing evidence of the Lord working even as we have been preparing for growth as a church. There are some new things happening and there will be some new things tried as we ask the Lord to help us prepare for growth. One thing we want more than anything at Grace Family Fellowship, is for people to feel Jesus EVERYWHERE and see Jesus in EVERYTHING we do! We have been examining ourselves as a church to make sure our church is an Arena of Love, a place of Truth, a place of worship and a place of kindness. If someone wants to know why they should visit Grace Family Fellowship, I trust we can tell them: It is a Place where Jesus is seen Everywhere!

Everywhere I turn, I want to see, hear, and acknowledge the Lord. With a spirit of worship and obedience. I desire to please Him and make sure I’m placing Jesus on the throne of my life. That is His proper place, to be at the top of our life. He is to be the top priority!  Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 that we are to “seek His kingdom and His righteousness first…”.  I love that Jesus assured us in Matthew 28:20 “I am with you always, even to the end of the earth.” This means that as long as we set our hearts on seeking the LORD, He will be right there! In Jeremiah 29:13 the Lord said “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Where is the Lord? He is right there with you! We believe what the Word of the Lord says, and we have FAITH that He IS right there.

Look around and see the Risen Lord! He is ALIVE! He desires to be actively involved in your life! He desires to bring LIFE to your day! Jesus is destined to be the LORD of your life! That is His place – Every Place! That is His superpower, to be with you EVERYWHERE! His wisdom, His strength, His forgiveness, His covering, His power, His healing, His Grace, His Mercy, His Joy, His resources, His Love, His presence…Everywhere you go! PRAISE THE LORD! Look around and see the Lord. He is there! Are you seeking Him?

 

I will be the first to admit that I’m not the best natural leader. But I do know one thing, I want to lead Grace Family Fellowship to GROW. Together, with God’s help, we can! Numbers are important, and as a Pastor, they tend to be somewhat threatening. But numbers are souls, and out of those numbers comes the next leaders, ministers, testimonies, and kingdom warriors! Let’s set measurable goals with our leaders and believe God to favor us in 2024!
Here are two things that we are going to do. #1 Put Covid behind us. Covid is in the past and where we are today is the church we are now. #2 Move forward. We will only accept forward momentum and growth. Grace Family Fellowship is a living body with life, spirit and most importantly the Holy Spirit! We are a church made up of multiple generations, cultures, races, personalities and spiritual levels; and it is BEAUTIFUL! (Isaiah 54:10) No one thinks so more than God and I feel the same way! As a matter of fact, it is something to celebrate! Everyone is welcome at Grace Family Fellowship. God, we ask that people from the North, South, East and West of our area will bring their struggles, hurts, fears, troubles, talents, hunger, energy and families; to take their place in the Kingdom of God. “And people will come from all over the world—from east and west, north and south—to take their places in the Kingdom of God.” – Luke 13:29  Lives will be changed, workers will be trained, Saints of all ages will be encouraged, people will be healed, youth will be discipled, and children will hear of a REAL and LOVING FATHER GOD! May God help us make an impact in our communities and all of our members strive to be a light in the darkness! All of this with the help of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We will have to work harder. We will have to try some new things. We will have to look for ways to better our church. And we will have to have the discernment from God. Let’s go into the highways and neighborhoods and compel them to come! The harvest is ripe and ready! Time is running out! Our God is with us every step of the way because we know we are doing His work. Believe for it. 
I’ve issued a challenge: Let us all set a goal to invite and witness to 3 people this year. Don’t stop until 3 have visited and/or 3 have heard the Good News of the Gospel by your witness. This is not too much to ask because Jesus suffered and died for us. He rose from the dead so we could accomplish God’s purposes victoriously in His stead! God is going to help us GROW! God Receives Our Worship! God Rewards our Work! And God Raises Our Witness! GROW

 
A Refuge Celebration

A Refuge is a place of safety. A Refuge is a shelter where you can escape the storms. A Refuge is an impenetrable stronghold when the enemy threatens to attack. Jesus Christ is our Refuge! In this first half of 2024 we are continuing to Celebrate our Refuge and Purpose. Because within our Refuge, we are not just safe, sheltered and hidden…but we are also equipped, trained, and anointed by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s Purpose! A Refuge Promise for New Year faith would sound something like this: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28) Within Christ our Refuge, we are protected from the cultural rot that is taking place everywhere in these last days. We can be protected from the curse of sin and assured of the forgiveness that is perfect in Christ! That means NO fear of Hell! No fear of death! No fear of Satan our enemy! And No fear of purposelessness within this REFUGE! Come on and Celebrate That 2024! Spread that Good News! Proclaim that message of hope to those lost in the putrid filth of our society! Please understand that Clean and Holy are attractive! Kind and godly are a treasured quality! Blessed and favored are valued! And all of this and much more are found within the halls of Faith – Hope & Love that is our Refuge = Jesus Christ!
Don’t miss-use His name! Don’t miss-represent His character! For those are disqualifying factors for Refuge residence. But keep your values and treasure aligned with the King of the Refuge and you will be Blessed in 2024 and into eternity! Let’s pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit this year. We know that is God’s will for us. And let’s pray for clearer ways to fulfill God’s Purposes as we come ready and willing to be equipped.
The Refuge has a mission statement. “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Luke 19:10) And that Son of Man is a King! King of keeping promises. Let’s join Him in this mission.
The Refuge has a Promise from the King: “if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:3) Jesus is not absent from the Refuge…He is on divine assignment through us! And when that assignment is finished, He is going to pick us up to take us to our eternal home…A divine Home where He is the Light! Where He is the Life eternal! The Reward that never gets old! And brings with Him the final Victory! No more death! No more Pain! No more sickness or disease! No more sin! No more fear! No more enemy! My question is: if anyone believes in this promise…Could anyone NOT get on board and Celebrate?

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Oct '23

Prayer 31 2023

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 in Prayer 31 2023, Uncategorized |

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Oct '23
Join us as we pray throughout the month of October for our Nation, our Church, our Ministries, and our Leaders while we focus on Worshiping God as our Refuge!  God continues to Bless! He is Faithful! Jehovah God is still a miracle working God! He has not changed! WE will exercise our FAITH and Believe!  

Day 31: Prayer 31

King Eternal (1 Timothy 1:17), King of Glory (Psalm 24:10), King of kings (1 Timothy 6:15). We worship You as our Ruler, Leader, Lord, and God! You sit on the throne of our lives, and we bow down and confess You as Lord of all! We praise You who reign over heaven and earth. Glory be to Your majestic name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, and for a great outpouring of Your Spirit on America. We pray that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that people of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to You Christ, and receive Your life and salvation! May revival sweep over our land as people are saved and Christians are filled with zeal for You Lord! 

We pray for the backsliders or those on the edge of backsliding. Draw them to Yourself and may their eyes be open to Your drawing Grace. May every prodigal come running back to You Father!

We pray for all those who serve in a ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. Especially behind the scenes ministries that are effect and done for You! For those who render service to our campus and grounds in upkeep, cleaning and maintenance. Thank You Lord for their faithfulness and bless them for all their labors!

Lord, bless our Church. Bless our church membership. Bless our communities. Bless our Nation. Bless Missionaries all over the world who bring Your message to the nations. And Bless Israel.

We praise You as our Refuge and ask that 2 Chronicles 7:14 become a reality in our nation: “if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This is our prayer and admonition! So be it! And we pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus! Amen!

Day 30: Prayer 31

Emmanuel, You are God with us! We worship You as our ever present, always with us, omnipresent God! You named Your Son Immanuel first, letting us know that You were coming to be with us. You anointed Him as the Christ Messiah! You brought Him down to our level so that You could be one of us and empathize with Your creation, especially us. We can’t praise You enough, our High Priest, for not only interceding for us but also understanding our needs! Praise be to Your blessed Name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Guam and the Midway Islands.

We pray again for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen/women and guardsmen/women of our Armed Forces. We thank You Lord for their service and ask You to bless them and their families with strength and protection. We pray for the armed forces of Israel and we pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We know these are uncertain times, but we know that You are in control and can help bring peace in Your time. 

We pray for the sign ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. Thank You Lord for bro. Jeff Barber and his prayerful choices about what the sign should say. He does such a great job at picking messages that will minister the truth of Your word and reach people with powerful words.  Bless bro. Jeff with health as he continues making a difference in our community through this ministry and all the ministries he is apart of. Let those who pass by our campus heed the words and may they make an impact as You speak to people Lord we pray.

We Praise You as our Refuge! You send forth Your Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin and challenge people to come to You or return back to You. You are literally working by Your Holy Spirit and through Your people, the church, to gather people to enter the narrow gate and the straight path. We who are believers are so thankful we are within the Refuge of Your Son Jesus! May many come to know You before it is too late we pray!  Amen! 

Day 29: Prayer 31

Dear Lord, SPIRIT OF ADOPTION (Romans 8:15). We praise You as the One who adopted us into Your Family and promises us the same inheritance of Christ Your Son, as a joint heir! We are taken back in awe at Your generosity and blessing! We worship You because of who You are! You alone are worthy of glory, honor and praise! I’m so thankful I’m a kings kid…along with other sons and daughters of God, adopted into Your family! Praise Your name our Father!

We pray for the leaders, churches, and Christians of other territories in the U.S. like the American Samoa.

We pray for new American citizens, that they will have the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and place their faith in You Lord.  We pray that there will be a change in our nation so that foreigners will come to our nation legally, so that disease, terrorists and the unsustainable expense on our systems will not lead to collapse as a nation. Let our borders be secure Lord we pray.

We pray for the Sound and media ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. Thank You Lord for all those who are and have helped with sound and media; Ricky Nicholson, Bob Grimes Jr., Pastor David, & Randy Rantz in sound and Mark Jenkins, Tink Jenkins, Bubba Smith, Gary Edmondson, Elaine Stalls, and Pastor David in Media. Lord send us others who are talented in these ministries so they can continue to expand even further to meet the needs of today and reach more and more people with Your message Lord. Bless our equipment to work and protect it from harm we pray.

We celebrate You as our Refuge! Blessed to know that whatever we bring from our past is forgiven and that You turn our ashes into Diadem in You!  Glory to Your majestic, beautiful name!  Amen.

Day 28: Prayer 31

Dear Lord, our Refiner’s Fire (Malachi 3:2). You are the only One who can bring the Holy Fire of God to our lives and burn away the dross and impurities so that we be made righteous in You Christ.  We worship You for being our righteousness today! We praise You for being our only hope, despite our failures and flaws; You make us right! Glory to Your Holy Name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Wyoming and Washington, DC.

We pray for those who are in bondage to drugs, opioids, or alcohol. We pray for all the families whose lives are tormented by loved ones and family who are in bondage to these chemical dependencies. We rebuke the enemy, satan, who holds minds and lives hostage to the drugs and alcohol that change who these people are. Jesus, we know You can bring deliverance to these lives! Break the strongholds and set them free in Jesus name! 

We pray for the Greeters and Ushers ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. We pray for each person who serves in these very important ministries because they are the first impression that attenders and visitors see every service. May an anointed smile, handshake or hug be purposeful as people feel the love of God through our kindness and touch. May everyone be greeted with an open door so that eventually, the presence of the Lord can be opened to them. May every usher be prepared to serve the needs of the sanctuary as we remove obstacles for people to freely enter Your presence! We prayer that every soul that enters our door and arrives on our campus will experience soul care and the attention they need to experience You Lord.

We celebrate You as our Refuge! Excited that You have transformed lives by Your power and anointed found therein. You open eyes, direct hearts, guide lives, and bring new perspective to all who are born again within You. We can’t praise You enough for Your infinite mercy You show us everyday! Praise to Your mighty name. Amen.

Day 27: Prayer 31

Dear Lord, Shiloh, (Genesis 49:10) our Messiah, the One worthy of sitting on the throne and holding the scepter. You are the gift of peace to the world and the only One worthy of glory, honor and praise!  Blessed be to Your Holy name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of West Virginia and Wisconsin.

We pray for those who serve as police officers protect them and their families. We pray for prosecutors, defenders, judges and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

We pray for those who battle with chronic pain. Those who suffer from arthritis; Neck, shoulder, back, knees, feet or legs; those who deal with Migraines and any chronic pain in their body! Father, bring complete healing and deliverance we pray in Jesus name! 

Lord, as we pray as a church and a people of promise, may we see miracles take place for Your glory and may Your name be praised! 

We celebrate You as our Refuge! You forgive our past! You loved us despite our baggage. You promise no condemnation in Christ and provide unconditional love! Thank You Lord for covering us from every direction, even from our own destructive paths! Blessed be the Redeemer of our soul! Amen!

Day 26: Prayer 31

God our Savior, Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24). We worship You as the well of wisdom that we can come to at anytime and ask of You Father, and You give generously when we come with faith alone in You. (James 1:5-6) We praise You today for Your guidance and leading in our lives. We desire to yield to Your perfect will and way always. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Virginia and Washington.

We pray that there will be a growing number of people in each of our towns and communities that will place their trust in Christ as Savior and Lord. (Acts 2:41; 2:47b) Open eyes and hearts to You Father. May the Holy Spirit draw our lost loved ones to Your loving and forgiving arms! Bring conviction of sin to our world today and may revival sweep through our land we pray!

Today we pray for the benevolence ministries of Grace Family Fellowship. Jesus You said in Your word in Matthew 25:40 “when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!” We desire to serve You by serving others or in need. We can all do a better job of ministering to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. We are so blessed, help us to prioritize the needs of others as though we are doing it for You Lord. Help our church in both effective and creative ways to reach out to those in our community; meeting even the physical needs so that we can earn the right to touch their spiritual needs, introducing them to You Lord! Let Your love shine through every attempt we make to touch lives Father.

We celebrate You as our Refuge. We rejoice that we have the privilege of knowing You and that we can depend upon Your provision and promises! We often wonder what would we do without You Lord! And we couldn’t! Thank You Father for being with us! Amen!

Day 25: Prayer 31

Dear Lord, our Spirit of Truth (John 14:17,15:26,16:13). We worship You as the Antient of Day! As truth is under attack in our world, we stand with Your truth that has stood the test of time and never fails! You are so strong and sure! Knowing You brings us confidence and peace! We are thrilled to stand with You, knowing that Your truth and Your word will outlast time itself! (Matthew 24:35) We Praise You Lord! You are Truth!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Utah and Vermont.

We pray for all of our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. 

We pray for our Discipleship Ministries at Grace Family Fellowship. We pray for Patty Smith and all those who are on the Discipleship ministries team who help her. May God bless these with health, wisdom, anointing and creativity as we strive to present opportunities for all ages to grow in their knowledge of You and Your word! Bless all our teachers, children’s workers, youth workers, leaders and their families! We thank You for the opportunity to serve Your kingdom and may all we do please and honor You Lord we Pray! 

We celebrate You as our Refuge! As we come into Your house tonight, bless our time together as we worship, pray, hear Your word and intercede together. We believe that corporate worship and prayer make a difference in our lives and in our world. Bless Israel and the Middle east Father. Bless those who are recovering from surgery or sickness! Do miracles for individuals and families that are in need. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen!

Day 24: Prayer 31

Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) We worship You who sent Your Son Jesus to be the first fruits of the resurrection, giving us hope for eternity. We look forward to the day when all the saints of God will be resurrected to life to celebrate You who is Life! Thank You Lord, for the privilege of living this life now in Your Grace and Mercy. We praise You that Your mercies are new every morning for us! Glory be to Your name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Tennessee and Texas.

We pray for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, that their hearts would be guided by You God, that the vital decisions they are making will be wise and that their leadership would be principled. Intervein Father during these troubled times! We know prayer makes a difference! 

We pray for the Stitching Sisters Ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. Bless these ladies who create these beautiful prayer shawls that go out all over and reach many with their prayers and encouragement! We believe Your healing power can flow through these points of contact made through faith in You! Anoint these ladies hands and talent as they give of their time to create the shawls and pray over them to go out and be a blessing to all who receive! We Praise You Lord for the testimonies of those who received them and they made a difference! To God be the Glory!

We celebrate You today Lord, our Refuge!  You hide us in the cleft of the rock and cover us there with Your hand! You protect us from the cultural rot that is tainting the atmosphere in the spiritual realm. We call on You, that Your Holy Spirit will drive back the evil and demonic spirits that thrive on hate, evil and deceptive lies that are spreading all over the world. We call on You Lord to open eyes and hearts to Your truth and Your reality! Bring people of all races and cultures to You Father we Pray! In Jesus strong and mighty name! Amen!

Day 23: Prayer 31

Our God, our Comforter. (John 14:26) We worship You today Father because You are there with us in the most difficult times. You soothe our innermost being with Your presence and peace. You speak to us words of strength and courage. You steady our stand and still our troubled waters. We can look to You in Praise and instantly things look better from a perspective of praise! You lift us up as we lift You up. We can’t praise You enough for the comfort You and only You can bring. Glory be to Your Holy Name!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of South Carolina and South Dakota.

We continue to pray for Israel and the middle east. Show Yourself Lord, in such mighty ways that it is evidence to all that You are the defender of Jerusalem!  As Your word says in Isaiah 40:5 “…the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

We pray for an increasing spirit of unity in the Body of Christ across America. (John 17:20-23). We pray for Unity at Grace Family Fellowship. May our minds and hearts be in one accord as we focus on Your will for our church. We desire Grace to be heralded by Your name to the whole family within our Fellowship. We want to show Your love and character to all people in our community. We want to reach the children, the youth, the adults and the seniors in our region.  We want to see men and women, boys and girls come to Christ Jesus and live with zeal and purpose for You! Lord, today we unite our prayers and our hearts to pray that Grace Family Fellowship, united in Your will, shall fulfill even greater purposes for Your Kingdom! May revival and growth come to our campus as we seek Your face together!  In Jesus name Amen! 

Day 22: Prayer 31

Dear Lord, Bread of Life! (John 6:33-35) We worship You as our nourishment! You provide our motivation, energy and anointing to accomplish Your purposes! We praise You Father, our sustainer and provider! You are so good and deserve all the praises You will receive all over this land on this, the Lord’s Day! Glory to Your name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. 

We pray for the teachers and administers of our educational systems that they would be positive, God-honoring influences in students’ lives. Open the eyes of educators Lord, also in our colleges and universities. Raise up more teachers and professors that fear You Lord. 

Today we pray for the Hispanic Grace Family Ministry at our church. Bless the Hispanic communities in our region that many will find Christ! We pray that there will be discipleship and spiritual growth. May all that come through our campus of all cultures feel the presence of the Lord and feel welcomed and free to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth!  Bless and anoint their leaders and worship team! We pray for Eddie and Nettie Aponte and their family. Anoint them, provide for them and grow them in leadership we pray. 

Today we celebrate You as our Refuge! We know that the safest place to be is close and connected to You Father! We look to You as our protection and help! You make us whole and fill us with godly joy and contentment! Thank You for being our covering and offering Your forgiveness! We humbly and patiently await our rescue as we trust in You to come for Your church and Bride. We love You Lord! Amen! 

Day 21: Prayer 31

Abba Father, our All in All in Christ! We worship You as the One who set us free and has made everything available for life and Godliness in Christ! (2 Peter 1:3) We can’t begin to praise You enough for all the Goodness Your character puts on display everyday of our lives! To God be the Glory! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Oklahoma and Oregon.

We pray for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen/women and guardsmen/women of our Armed Forces. Thank You Lord for their service and we ask that You bless them and their families with strength and protection…especially with all the wars and rumors of wars that are going on in our world today. We continue to lift up Israel and their military forces as well! Father, show Your might and protect Your people we pray.

We pray for Pastor Manuel Madina and his wife Ruth today. Bless our Hispanic Grace Family ministry and all their leaders! Continue to favor them with spiritual and numerical growth as lives are saved and changed by the power of the Holy Spirit! Bless & anoint Pastor Manuel with strength and health as he leads in our conference and denomination within the Hispanic ministries of the IPHC. Continue to open doors for church plants as plans are active within ARISE 2033.  To God be the Glory! 

We worship You Abba as our Refuge! Knowing that You help us stand, and when we have done all we can do to stand, we stand therefore with Your armor as You help us fight! Within You, our Refuge, we Win! We know that we are more than conquerors in You! Thank You for giving us victory in Jesus name!  Amen!

Day 20: Prayer 31

El-Roi, the strong One who sees. You are worthy of all worship. We know that even when we feel lonely and abandoned by others, You are with us. You see us and You know us. You hear the cries of our heart and we feel Your unconditional Love that is greater than we can imagine! We praise You, knowing that You will lead us through while our hearts are filled with Your praise!  (Genesis 16:13)

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of North Dakota and Ohio.

We pray for the candidates for public office, that they would be moved by You Father, to seek what honors You, is just and moral. 

We pray for the Praise Team at Grace Family Fellowship. Bless and anoint bro. Bob Grimes Jr. with courage and leadership; may he flow easy in Your Spirit. May this team be anointed and focused on You daily Lord! May they worship You continually so that they can be so charged with Your presence that they can easily focus on leading others into Your presence during worship services. May our focus not be on ourselves, but on You Father! Fill our services with Your power and move among Your people so that miracles and spiritual gifts manifest!

We celebrate You as our Refuge! Your word says in Matthew 6:33-34 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and God will give you everything you need.34 So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Thank You for Your daily provisions and helping us focus one day at a time in what You desire to accomplish in Your name!  You are the God who sees.  Amen!

Day 19: Prayer 31

El-Shaddai-Rohi, God Almighty, the mighty One of Jacob. You are not just another god, we worship You as the Only true God. Unlike false gods and idols, You see all, hear all, know all, are present with all, and indeed created all the heavens and the earth. All things that are, You created; in You we live and move and have our being. (Acts 17:28) We Praise You and are in awe of You each and every day!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of our state North Carolina. We pray for the schools, colleges and universities; not only do we ask that You protect these campuses, but that You would raise up godly and God fearing teachers, professors, and students that will make a difference in our schools. Open their eyes to the truth of Your word and may the education systems in America acknowledge You again Lord!  We pray for the local and state government that there be men and women who know You, pray and make wise and God honoring decisions. Bless this state Lord and let revival fall in North Carolina we pray!

We continue to pray for Israel and the middle east. May Your strong arm show with out any doubt, even in supernatural ways, that Your hand is upon Your people. We pray for the Peace of Jerusalem!

We pray for the choir ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. We pray for sis. Becky Lane, as she leads the choir and helps us as we prepare for the Christmas cantata. Anoint everyone in this ministry with health and give us strong voices to sing for Your glory Father.

We celebrate You today, our Refuge. May we glean from the wisdom within the Library of Your word and from the great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us. We ask for Your wisdom and know that You give generously to those who ask and seek it from You (James 1:5). Praise be to Your mighty Name! Amen.

Day 18: Prayer 31
Jehovah El-Olam, You are our everlasting God. You are eternal, while our problems are temporary Your love will never change. Your promises are true. We worship You and look to You who is eternal instead of focusing on our temporary situations. You will outlive and overcome any bad or discouraging problem! May we look beyond and believe that all things will work for our good and Your glory Lord! (Romans 8:28) We praise You our everlasting Father!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Mexico and New York.

We pray for those who battle addictions. Bring deliverance to those who are paralyzed by addictive drugs, alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and any destructive addiction. May all who battle with these turn to You for help and may Your Holy Spirit bring the breakthrough. There are families that are in turmoil over these strongholds that destroy and we pray for deliverance in Jesus’ name!

We pray for the Hope Ministry and prayer teams of Grace Family Fellowship. May our prayers be heard and effective Father. We stand on the promise of Your word, that “…If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.” (Matthew 18:19) and James 5:14 “Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.” We believe that Your anointing makes all the difference. Anoint our prayer teams and prayer chain as they pray Lord! May the effective fervent prayers of righteous men and women be powerful and effective! (James 5:16) We believe for miraculous healings, encouragements, and lives transformed by Your power Lord!

We celebrate You as our Refuge, knowing that what we hear echoed within the Halls of Faith is sure! You are eternal and You are the same yesterday, today and forever! You change not! You will never change Your mind! We can depend upon You always! We Praise You our glorious God! Amen!

Day 17: Prayer 31

Jehovah El-Elyon. You are the most high God. You are so much more powerful than our enemy, who tries to intimidate us. You call us in Isaiah 41:10 to “Fear not”, You said, “for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  We know that You are the Most High God. There is none above You. Your Son Jesus Christ is exalted high above every name. We bow low before You Father, hallowed be Your name! We enlarge You today in our thoughts, hearts, and faith! There is no God like Jehovah!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Hampshire and New Jersey.

We pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those who have committed crimes. Break the bondage and strongholds that hold people captive Lord, and bring deliverance by Your mighty Name!

Nehemiah 1:10-11a “The people you rescued by your great power and strong hand are your servants. O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you.”

We pray for our Great Commission Ministry of Grace Family Fellowship, which includes Missions and Evangelism both at home and to the uttermost parts of the earth. We pray for sis. Kathy Stalls and those who are helping her keep missions at the forefront of our minds; to pray for our missionaries and raise support for those on the field who are taking Your gospel to the nations! Anoint them, encourage them, protect them and their families; give them favor with people, communities and governments as they do Your work Lord! May people all over the world, even here in our region, come to You Lord and may lives be transformed!

We celebrate You as our Dangerous Refuge! We acknowledge that You are dangerous to sin, dangerous to any other master, dangerous to sickness, to lukewarmness, and to the demonic spirit of anti-christ that floods the streets! You are more dangerous and we take refuge in Your strong almighty arms! Praise be to Your Name Most High! Amen.

Day 16: Prayer 31

Jehovah Shammah – You are always present! You never leave us or forsake us! (Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5)  You are that best friend that never betrays us. Thank You Lord, for always being there for us! As the Psalmist said: There is nowhere we can escape Your essential presence (Psalm 139:7-10). But why would we want to? We are in love with You Lord, and desire to be with You always! We worship You Lord and delight in please You and obeying You. How can anyone live this life and find fulfillment without You Father? Your name is to be praised! You are the ever present God!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Nebraska and Nevada.

We pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

We pray for the Women of Grace Family Fellowship and our Ladies of Grace Ministry. We ask that You bless them and anoint them as they live to honor Your name! Protect them, encourage them, provide for them, and give them wisdom as they nurture their homes, children, and grand children as daughters, wives, moms, and women of faith! Fill them with Your Spirit and may they see Your hand very real in their daily walk with You Father!  Bless sis. Cathy Smith as our Ladies of Grace leader and those who help her. Also Lord, we do ask that you would be with her and bro. Bubba especially in the next several days as bro. Bubba faces health challenges. We know Your hand with be upon him and that You will walk with both of them during this difficult time.

We celebrate You as our Refuge…knowing that in Christ, we can enjoy much more than just Your essential presence, but we can also flourish in Your intimate presence! Draw close to us as we draw close to You and You promise and may we long to be near You more and more! In the mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Day 15: Prayer 31

Jehovah Tsidkenu, You are our Righteousness! We worship You today, the One who forgave us of our sins, who washed away unrighteousness with Your precious Blood and became our righteousness! We praise You on this Lord’s day and celebrate You our Savior, our Lord, our King, and our God! As Your word says in Psalms 130:3-4 “If you Lord, kept record of our sins, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve You.” Oh Lord we love You today! Thank You for covering our sins! Thank You for rescuing us from ourselves! Thank You for being our Righteousness! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Missouri and Montana.

We pray for the safety of those who live in our communities—specifically safety from conflict and crimes (Psalm 122:7).

We pray for the Men of our church and our Men’s ministry at Grace Family Fellowship! May we be men of integrity and live lives to honor and serve You Father. May we come together to make a difference in our community & world! Help us serve in ways that please You. Anoint us as sons, husbands, dads, granddads, and men of faith! Guide our steps and give us wisdom to lead others to You.

Today is the day the Lord has made! We rejoice and are glad in it! We praise You as our Refuge and Strength! We serve a Risen Lord! Praise be to Your glorious Name! Hallelujah! Bless us today as we come together to worship! Bless people near and far as they gather to glorify and honor You! Amen!

Day 14: Prayer 31

Jehovah Rohi, our Shepherd. Just as a shepherd cared for his flock, to lead them away from danger to green pastures to graze and to still waters to drink, You Father care for and protect us! (Psalm 23, 80:1, 95:7, Isaiah 40:11, Jeremiah 31:10, Ezekiel 34:12, 23) We worship You today as our Good Shepherd and are so thankful for Your oversight of our lives. We praise You and trust You as You guide our lives towards paths of righteousness and even uphold us through shadows of death. We honor You and glorify Your precious Name.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Minnesota and Mississippi.

We pray for all our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Give them wisdom during these difficult times.

We pray for our Girls Ministry of Grace Family Fellowship. Send us young girls Lord, so they can be taught, led, and guided toward Your truth as young ladies. Anoint sis. Dinky Bullock and those who help her as they reach young girls in our church and community in creative ways. Use this ministry and their leaders in mighty ways for Your glory Lord we pray. 

We pray again today for peace in Israel… Lord, help America and our leaders to be resolute in their support for Israel. We believe prayer makes a difference, so we pray for Your sovereign hand to reach down and bring an end to the evil that is raging in the land, both near and far.

We celebrate You Lord, as our Refuge. You contain an eternal library of wisdom within the halls of this mighty fortress that is You Lord. Shepherd us through this dark time Father we Pray. Amen!

Day 13: Prayer 31

Jehovah Mekoddishkem, You are our Sanctifier!  You have lovingly taken each of us who are in Christ, and set us apart from all others to call us blessed and to call us Yours.  As the world focuses on bad luck today, we worship You as our blessing! You set us up for blessings! You bestow the greatest blessing upon us as Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb! Thank You Father for making us Holy in You. For setting us apart! Help us to live lives honoring the work You have done to sanctify us.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Massachusetts and Michigan.

Father, we pray for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done in our lives and our families. (Matthew 6:10)  We are encouraged by Your word in 1 John 5:14-15 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him.” We praise You Lord! 

We pray for the Boy’s ministry, Royal Rangers of Grace Family Fellowship. Lord, give us young boys that we can teach, train and shepherd in Your way. Anoint our leaders, Randy and Samuel to remain encouraged as You use them in creative ways to minister to boys in our church and community. May their lives be an example of integrity as we pray for all the men of our church.

We celebrate You, our Refuge, because in Christ, we are blessed beyond measure! We are always being renewed day by day by new mercies. We are new creations in Christ and becoming more like You Father. Thank You for setting such a pattern and example for us. We love You Lord.  Amen

Day 12: Prayer 31

Jehovah Sabaoth, our Lord of Hosts! WE worship You Father as the Maker and supreme Leader of the Armies of Heaven! There is no force that can defeat You! We worship Your Son Jesus, the General of the Armies of Heaven, who has assured us that You fight for us! We praise You for being fully equipped to fight and win and that You allow us to partner with You in prayer as You equip us to for victory! We walk in victory today because of You Lord!  Glory be to Your powerful Name!  Jehovah Sabaoth!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Maine and Maryland.

We pray for this nation.  We need You in America Again! We grieve as we hear leaders unaware of the seriousness of standing with Israel! Father we call on Your heavenly hosts to fight in even the spiritual realm today as we see the Anti-Christ thinking of our age soar higher than ever before! May we as Your children Father, allow Your Holy Spirit soar higher in our lives, our homes, and our church more than ever before! We Celebrate You as our Refuge, that You protect us from the depraved thinking and spiritual Rot that is spreading! Be with Israel today and may a majority of leaders in America rise up and stand strong in our Belief in Your word! We need it for Such a time as this!  We pray for our President that You Lord will intervene and guide him with wisdom beyond man! We cry out in need of You! 

Today we pray for the Teenagers and S.W.A.G. Youth Ministry at Grace Family Fellowship! May our youth have a heart for You Lord!  Protect their thinking and put Godly influencers in their path and lives! Keep them safe from recklessness and wild oats that easily become temptations. Bless our youth leaders! Anoint them and use them to help shape our teens and teach them Your word! Bring even more teenagers to our church who can truly be Saved With Amazing Grace! 

We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus! Amen! 

Day 11: Prayer 31

Jehovah Shalom, Lord, You are our Peace. We worship You for giving us the promise of peace, even a peace during chaos. As we see so many awful things happening in our world, I’m thankful that we can look around within You, our Refuge, and know peace. We are not unaware or denying that times are difficult, but we choose to look to You and believe that Your peace is afforded to us generously! We praise You today for making peace available, even peace that passes our understanding.

And again, we also pray for peace in Israel. Drive out the evil enemies and war mongrels Lord! Comfort those who have been devastated by loss and destruction & bring Shalom to these regions again! As we pray, we are also keenly aware of Your soon return. 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Kentucky and Louisiana.

We pray for the children of America, a generation in great danger and moral vulnerability, largely no fault of their own. We pray that You Father will grant them protection of body, soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope. Turn families to Yourself Lord, and teachers and influencers. Open avenues for children to hear Your truth and know You!

We pray for our Next Gen Children’s ministry and Kids church on Sunday morning. Bless our children’s church leaders and teachers. Thank You for their faithfulness to bring forth Your word in a relevant and impactful way to the children. Anoint them and continue to use them. Bless them with endurance and patience. Bless the parents during these difficult times too. Help them be the moms and dads and guardians that they need to be, following Your word. Give them wisdom and direct their steps. We pray that You add more children to our church Lord.

We Praise You as our Refuge Lord. When things look hopeless in our world, we look up, with our minds fixed upon You and are encouraged today, that within You, our Refuge, there is always hope!  In Jesus mighty name, our peace, Amen!

Day 10: Prayer 31

Jehovah Nissi, You are The LORD our Banner! Under Your Rule and Regin in our lives we move from victory to victory. To Your name be the Glory! You wave triumph over our lives as You envelope us with love. We cannot Praise You enough for Your excellent mercy and grace that You hold up and sustain over our lives! Without You we would crumble into dust but You sustain and keep us; holding us together in Christ, whose name is above every name!  To Your name be the Glory!

Today we pray for the leaders, Churches and Christians of Iowa and Kansas.

We pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that people of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation! May people in our region surrender their lives to You and may we see people come to You from the North the South, the East and the West!  Draw people to Your house Lord in worship and for discipleship!

Prepare our Church Lord to receive those who will come. May we be entrusted to welcome souls unconditionally, while preparing to pour into them and teach them Your word. May our church be a training ground for people of all ages. Equipping them to serve You and grow deeper within You Lord. Raise up teachers, preachers, missionaries, pastors, and evangelists in Your church Father. We desire our church and campus to be a place that serves Your purposes! 

We celebrate You as our Refuge. We acknowledge that we are always safer within Your arms, Your will, and Your purpose, even when it does not make since to our senses. We will climb out of the boat to be with You. We will go against the cultural winds to align ourselves with You. We will listen to Your still small voice instead of the loud noises all around us! We will draw neigh to You and willingly walk under Your banner Lord. Amen! (James 4:8)

 

 

Day 9: Prayer 31

Jehovah Rapha, The Lord who heals us! We worship You Father, pondering on the truth that You sent Your Son Jesus to heal our greatest brokenness – the devastating effects of sin. You restored our relationship with You allowing Your Son to pay the price for our sins! By the Redemptive power You put on display, You have also made provision for our physical healing. Thank You Lord, that we can walk in health today because of Your favor! And Thank You Lord, that we can walk in peace with You, even when we do not have full health! We praise You because You are worthy, with no other agenda!

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Illinois and Indiana.

We pray for candidates of public office, that they would be moved by You Lord to seek what is honorable, just and moral in You. Humble them and may they acknowledge You Father!

Today, we lift up our senior & golden saints at Grace Family Fellowship. You know the challenges that they endure each day. Touch them in their bodies with healing virtue! Minister to them even in the night hours with rest. Bless their families! Children and Grandchildren! Continue to use them in mighty and anointed ways for Your purposes Lord! Bless them with health and vitality as You protect them everywhere they go.

We celebrate You Lord, as our Refuge! Within You, we can have a strong assurance that no matter what we may face in our bodies, You can heal us, see us through it, or bring us home to fullness of healing! We are not scared of death. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55)  We Rejoice that we can find fulfillment in this life as we pursue Your purpose for living! We praise You for blessing us with abundance of life! In Jesus name. Amen!

 

 

Day 8: Prayer 31

El Shaddai, Our all sufficient God…there is nothing that You can’t do! There is no desire, need, or weakness that cannot be fulfilled by You! We worship You today as the One we depend upon fully. Your power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Our hearts are filled with the wonder of Your perfect Will. We invite Your Kingdom to come into our reality! May it be done Lord.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Hawaii and Idaho.

We pray for soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen/women and guardsmen/women of our Armed Forces. Thank you God for their service and we ask You to bless them with strength and protection.

Father, may we see Revival sweep over our nation! May every church that calls on Your name earnestly today be filled with Your presence and let a Holy Fire fall fresh upon Your Church! May lives be changed and may those that need healing receive their miracle. We ask for Unity in our Church, that hearts and minds will be focused on Your will and purpose as we Celebrate our Refuge in You!

Lord Jesus, forgive us of our sins and stir us to do Your Kingdom work. Our confidence is not in our own abilities but in Your ability to use us despite our limitations. We believe that the Gospel is the power unto salvation. Open eyes and hearts to turn their lives over to You Father. May every family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor or stranger we encounter see Your light shine through us and bring many to Christ!

It is in Jesus mighty name we pray these things. Amen!

 

 

Day 7: Prayer 31

Adonai, You are indeed Lord! We worship You and honor Your name today, knowing that everyone must bow and every tongue confess that You are LORD! You are the only One who has the supreme right to tell us how to live and the ultimate authority to fully direct our lives. We worship You by submitting our lives to Your Lordship and do so with joy, delighting ourselves in You. (Psalm 37:4)

Today, we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Florida and Georgia.

We pray that Your Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon You God.

And Father, today our hearts are alert and heavy over the attack on Israel. Your word instructs in Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love You be secure.’” We are reminded, as we should always be, to watch for Your return, be ready and today, pray for the peace of Jerusalem! We are keenly aware of the significance of Israel in Bible prophecy and are sobered to this reality today. Protect Your people Father and may those who have acted against them meet justice!

We also pray for Gace Family Fellowship facilities & campus. Protect it from crime, natural disasters, and from sicknesses that spread. We pray for provision and praise You for always haven provided for it! We declare that it all belongs to You and not to us, so may everything function properly and honor You. Thank You for giving us favor Lord.

We worship You LORD as our Refuge, You never fail and You will not fail today to hear and answer our prayers! We pray all these things in the Strong Name of our LORD, Jesus Christ! Amen

 

Day 6: Prayer 31

Jehovah-Jirah, the God who provides! We worship You today as the One who provides all our needs!  You pave the way for provisions in our lives! You are faithful to provide for Your children and Your name is above every name! We honor You and Praise You that You Hear and answer our cry for help.

Your word says in Psalm 4:1 “Answer me when I call to You, oh Lord.
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.”

We rejoice that You provide peace and rest even in the evening, like tonight, before we go to sleep. You give us peace of mind as we enter into our rest knowing that You free us from our troubles and meet our every need. Calm our minds and give us restful sleep in the night we pray.

Today, we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Connecticut and Delaware.

We pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges and Justices of the U. S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

We pray that You will bless our shut-ins of Grace Family Fellowship. Lord give them strength, touch their bodies from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet. Bless them and provide for their every need Lord we pray.

We celebrate You as our Refuge knowing that you help us enter our rest and give our minds peace! We glorify You in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen!

Day 5: Prayer 31

Jehovah Elohim, God our Creator! You are so powerful that You created earth and all its goodness in 6 days with just the power of Your words! And I worship You with the thought that You are still working to create in each of us still today. How precious and complex You have made Your people and we praise You and thank You for Your attention to detail in us. As Your word declares “we are fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14)

We pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of California and Colorado. Lord, may Your Holy Spirit bring conviction of sin and draw people to faith in Christ.

We pray for our Office Administrator of Grace Family Fellowship, sis. Elaine Stalls! We pray blessings over her and her family! Bless her with health and provide for her household! Thank You Lord for anointing sis. Elaine as she ministers to people daily through the phone, teaches the word of God as a teacher, and sets an example of a godly attitude and spirit as she serves!

Father, may Your fire fall upon Grace Family Fellowship, as we felt Sunday and last night! Continue to let Your Holy Spirit bring exactly what we need for our church and Your people! In Jesus Name!

We celebrate You Father as our Refuge, knowing that you drive out our enemy so that we may freely pursue You (Deuteronomy 33:27).  We celebrate that You position Your strong arms under us, upholding us so that we may live in confidence and complete trust in You. Continue to teach us Father and remind us to always place our trust in You and You alone!  Amen!

Day 4: Prayer 31

Lord, we come to You today acknowledging that You are worthy of every praise, glory and honor you receive! We cannot praise You enough! You are so magnificent. You are beyond words to describe! There is no one who compares to You! All Praise and honor to Your name! 

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Arizona and Arkansas.

We pray for all our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans! Raise up godly men and women who will stand up for truth and justice! May a healthy fear of You Lord sweep over our government and our land! 

Your word says in Romans 8:26  that “the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.”

Give us authority and confidence when we pray that we believe and will receive that which we have asked. 

Today, we pray for our Church Administrative Council. Danny Stall, Bubba Smith, Jeff Barber, Danny Smith and Bethany Bullock. Bless each of them with wisdom, anointing them for the work of the Lord in our church. May we make godly decisions as we are led by You Lord!  Bless their families with health and provision!  Father work through Your people and grow Your church with souls coming to You!

We celebrate You Lord as our Refuge and strength! Call us, equip us, and fill us with Your Spirit! We pray all these things in Jesus name, Amen!    

 

Day 2 & 3: Prayer 31

Heavenly Father, we approach You today hollowing Your name! We celebrate You as our Refuge and the One who issues our life purpose! You are indeed our everything!  Thank You Father for hearing and answering our prayers.

Today we pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Alabama and Alaska. We Pray that Christian leaders across America would seek Your heart for vision, wisdom and direction. (Jeremiah 33:3)

We pray for a great Outpowering of Your Holy Spirit upon America (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17)

We Pray for President Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, that their hearts would be turned to You and guided by You, and that their decisions would be wise and their leadership would be principled. Our nation needs You Father. 

As a church, I ask that you pray for me, your pastor, David Bryan and my wife, first Lady Christy Bryan.  May God allow us to grow ever deeper in love with Him and keep His hand upon us and our children and family. Father, I pray for Your hand of anointing to be upon me and that You will give me Vision and leadership for Grace Family Fellowship! I pray that You will bring miraculous healing to Christy’s body and use her in even greater ways for Your Kingdom! We need You Lord to protect us, guide us, and provide for us and our family. In Jesus name we will walk in Your health, favor, and blessings!

Isaiah 30:18

So the Lord must wait for you to come to Him

    so He can show you His love and compassion.

For the Lord is a faithful God.

    Blessed are those who wait for His help. 

Father, we pray that You will be there for all our church family as we call on Your name for help and strength.  In Jesus mighty name we pray.  Amen!

Prayer 31: Day 1 Almighty God, we come to You today, on this the Lord’s day, to worship You in Spirit and in Truth! We come into Your presence with singing! We come into Your gates with Thanksgiving and into Your Courts with Praise! We celebrate You as our Refuge and reverence You as a Terrifying and even Dangerous God! The devil is powerless compared to You! And we accept that if we have a healthy fear of You, we need not fear ANYTHING else! No matter what the world or the enemy throw at us, we acknowledge that IN YOU, we rise above it all! Even if we are knocked down, You will lift us up!

Today, we pray for A mighty outpowering of Your Holy Spirit upon this Nation! Drive back every satanic force or anti-Christ spirit that would try and hinder Your move!

2 Corinthians 10:5 “We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture any rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”

Today we pray for Grace Family Fellowship’s Worship services! May they be charged with Your power oh Lord! May the word go forth with Power and authority followed by signs and wonders! We look to You Lord to do mighty miracles! In Jesus mighty name we pray, Amen!


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29
Aug '23

Grandparents Sunday 2023

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 in Grand Parents Sunday 2023, Uncategorized |

29
Aug '23
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH   10:30AM  
WE WILL BE CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS SUNDAY!
Our kids church will be ministering and we will have a special service honoring our Grandparents! 
There will be a free picture booth too!  
 

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29
Aug '23

Touch a Truck

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 in Touch a truck 2023, Uncategorized |

29
Aug '23
COME ON OUT FOR A DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
SEPTEMBER 9TH 2023 FROM 10AM – 2PM
THERE WILL BE TRUCKS, SERVICE VEHICLES AND FOOD TRUCKS TO ENJOY! 
AND DON’T FORGET THE BAZZAR! GET AN EARLY START ON CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH A VARIETY OF SHOP BOOTHS!  
THERE IS A $5.00 DONATION FEE AT THE GATE AND THEN COME ON IN AND ENJOY ALL THE FESTIFITIES!  FUNNEL CAKE AND MUCH MORE!!

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19
Aug '23

Announcement August 2023

Posted on Aug 19, 2023 in Back to School & Jay Stone Singers, Uncategorized |

19
Aug '23
Join us for Prayer tomorrow for our Students during BACK TO SCHOOL Sunday!
We will be praying for the 2023-2024 School year, for the students, faculty, and staff/Administration and for safety on the campuses!  
 
– Sunday Night, August 27th, 2023 The JAY STONE SINGERS will be with us!  6:00PM
Join us for this Night of Worship and Beautiful Music!  Invite Friends! 

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01
Jun '23

Celebrating Our Refuge & Purpose

Posted on Jun 1, 2023 in 2023 2024 Theme Refuge, Uncategorized |

01
Jun '23
2024 Theme Revealed!  
 
Beginning 2024, we are seeking God for Revival as we Celebrate Him as our Refuge!  But we will also hear the Call of God by His Holy Spirit to fulfill His Purpose! We are to seek and to save the lost!  This has always been a purpose of the church and a burden for God’s people…but I feel that it is vital we focus on this more than ever before! 
 
A generation of souls is being lied too!  They are dying and going to an eternal Hell!  Our purpose is clearly commissioned by God:  “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to everyone!”  Mark 16:15  
 
We have a distinct responsibility to do this!  Why?  
#1. Because we have surrendered our lives to the Lord and are born again!  
#2. Because we are Ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
#3. Because we Love God and People! (Matthew 22:37-39)
#4. Because WE HAVE A REFUGE!  
 
This is what we will be emphasizing this year and Celebrating! 
Psalms 18:30“God’s way is perfect. The word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.”  
Knowing that God is our Refuge, and that we are always within the borders of this divine shielding; Distinctly positions us for Victory in Christ and to take this LOVE to a dying world!  There are several ways: 
 
#1. Those in Christ, who live a Biblical World view (the Whole council of God’s word is observed as truth), are protected from dominate Human influence and cultural rot!
 
#2. We have ONE who strengthens us despite our troubles and daily challenges.  (Psalms 59:16)  Everyone has problems and struggles. But ours do not have to stop us from living FREE, living with JOY and living VICTORIOUS!  Our problems also do not have to halt our ability to fulfill God’s purpose for us.  Sure, others may be paralyzed when trouble hits…But we have a God bigger than our troubles that can strengthen us through our struggles and still help us get the Job done!  
 
#3. We have a well of wisdom and a library of instruction within the walls of our REFUGE! We don’t base our lives on our opinion, cultural changes, politics, or people’s whims. We allow our lives to be governed by the ABSOLUTE authority of God’s word. The B.I.B.L.E. “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth”. The Bible says we are without excuse (Romans 1:20). 
 
#4. We have a Divine Anointing from God Himself. The Holy Spirit empowers those who are available and obedient.  I mean, if we are inside our REFUGE, everything we need is right there! (Psalm 23)! Acts 10:38 “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” 
Of course God is with us! We are inside our REFUGE!  It is not about what I can do or who I am, It is about what HE can do and Who HE is! It is His message and Gospel! And that Gospel message is “the power of God unto salvation”!  (Romans 1:16)
 

GOD OUR REFUGE:

88 Times in the Bible, God talks about being our Refuge. Even when cities of refuge are mentioned, these foreshadow God’s Plan of Salvation for us in Christ. In our Refuge, we are sheltered from eternal death, separation from God, and from Satan placing his grip on us! Satan can’t cross the bloodline and he surely can’t penetrate the walls of our REFUGE! In our Refuge, we are protected from the dominance of human influence and fear (Psalm 118:8). We are blessed to be able to taste and see God’s goodness and Power (Psalm 34:8). We are shielded from condemnation and rescued when in trouble! And He is close to us when we are broken or grieving (Psalm 34:17-22)! In our Refuge, we’re given a song to sing even when were troubled (Psalm 59:16)! And so many more we will explore together!
 
We are Celebrating our Refuge and Purpose! Praise His Name!  
 
 

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25
Apr '23

2023 HomeComing

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 in 2023 Homecoming, Uncategorized |

25
Apr '23
Join us for this Special Day as we Celebrate 72 Years of Ministry! 
We are thrilled to have Rev. Chap Chappell and his wife Kristy Chappell joining us this year! They were so instrumental in helping this church grow in the 90s; working as both Youth Ministers and Worship leaders! It is going to be such a blessing to have them come back to Grace Family and worship with us and celebrate with us this year! 
The Oak Grove Boys and Tammy will also be with us for a special time of Southern Gospel Music and worship at 10Am
Then Rev. Chap will bring the Message and sing at 11AM
Don’t forget that there will be a covered dish meal to follow after the service. 
Families are ask to bring a covered dish meal enough to feed their family. 
Thank you in advance for being apart!  

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