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Prayer Points for June 27th - July 2

Jun 252010

It’s easy to pick up a magazine on the way to the pool but most magazines we read contain worldly wisdom that leads us away from God’s heart and purposes. Why not grab God’s life giving Word and fill yourself with good things? Are you feeling down and discouraged? Let God’s Word guide you and encourage your heart.

I’m feeling terrible—I couldn’t feel worse!
Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember?
When I told my story, you responded;
train me well in your deep wisdom.
Help me understand these things inside and out
so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.
My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn;
build me up again by your Word.
Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
I post your road signs at every curve and corner.
I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;
God, don’t let me down!
I’ll run the course you lay out for me
if you’ll just show me how.

~Psalm 119:25-32 (The Message)

God, grant the women of PWOC a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Encourage with your Word and show us the way of wisdom and truth.

Prayer Points for June 20th -26th

Prayer Points

Jun 182010

While summer can be a time of fun, relaxing, and rest it is also a time for moving, deploying, and lots of change for many of us. In times of change, God is our Rock.

Eat honey (God’s Word), dear child—it’s good for you— and delicacies that melt in your mouth. Likewise knowledge, and wisdom for your soul— Get that and your future’s secured, your hope is on solid rock, Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 24:13 (The Message)

God, we pray that we would take time during our busyness or our rest to eat your Word and to receive the knowledge and wisdom you have for us in this season. We thank you that our hope is secure in You.

May We Shine Brightly

President's Pen

Jun 242009

My husband, David, and I went for a drive last weekend to see Turkey Point lighthouse in the most northern part of Maryland. After climbing to top of the tiny spiraling stairs, I was able to see my surroundings from a very different vantage point. I thought about how we are to be lights shining with the light of God’s glory in a darkened world.

Matthew 5:16 (The Message) states: “…You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hill-top, on a light stand–shine!”

While standing in the light portion of the lighthouse, I prayed for all of us. May we all shine brightly to draw people to Jesus Christ, who is a light unto our path!

You can contact Brenda Marlin, the PWOC International President, here.

Prayer Points for May 31st- June 6th

Prayer Points

May 292009

Prayer Points for May 31-June 6

Dear Father,

This time of year is so busy and we are enjoying celebrations and closure to many of our activities. We also find ourselves overwhelmed and busy with so many events. God give us your peace and help us to learn to love, serve and work out of your grace. Protect us from living in stress or by adrenaline. Help us to partner with You, to find out what You are doing and join You in your light hearted, restful labors.

Matthew 11: 28 (The Message)

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”