April 8, 2013
Pray that God would stir the interest of large crowds from your community to want to hear about Jesus in the months ahead
“While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable.” (Luke 8:4)
Pray for courses starting after Easter in our region:
Tuesday, April 2 North Marion Fellowship (Hubbard)
Wednesday, April 3 Roseburg Alliance Church
Wednesday, April 3 Eden Community (Portland) – Parenting Children Course
Wednesday, April 3 Cathedral of the Rockies (Boise)
Sunday, April 7 Portland Christian Center
Wednesday, April 17 The Courtyard (Corvallis) – Campus Course
Please pray for me as I train and talk with pastors about Alpha in Boise and Alaska these next two weeks
March 18, 2013
Pray for God to raise up a team of people around you to join together in the mission of sharing the good news with your community
“… The twelve were with him and also some women… Mary called Magdalene… Joanna… Susanna and many others. These women were helping to support them out their own means.” (Luke 8:1-3)
Jesus had quite a team working with him. We often don’t hear about the women who were deeply involved in his ministry. You are a vital part of Alpha’s ministry here in the Northwest. Celebrate God’s work at our regional weekend in answer to your prayers. Video – Welcome to an Alpha Weekend
March 11, 2013
Pray for Jesus to inspire you by his own example to get up from your chair and go out proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God
“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God…” (Luke 8:1)
Pray for our first Alpha in Prison course that begins Thursday night at Columbia River Correctional Institute in North Portland. And pray for God’s Spirit to move in the lives of the 65 people going to the coast for our Oregon Regional Alpha Weekend.
March 4, 2013
Pray for God to open doors in the hearts of those on Alpha courses and others around you that now would be the day of their salvation
“For [God] says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Many of you know Dave Deshazer, Alpha Regional Director in Seattle. Please lift up his grandson Cole Deshazer born Tuesday, March 5 at 33 weeks weighing 3lbs 4oz. He’s stable but having lung & heart issues at Children’s hospital in Seattle. Ask God to heal his little body and demonstrate his power and grace to Dave, his family, and all who see.
February 25, 2013
Pray for God’s favor to be poured out upon each of your interactions with people who don’t know Jesus this week
“For [God] says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you…’” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Pray for Resonate Church in Pullman, WA as they launched their first Campus Alpha last Sunday. They reach out to students at Washington State & the University of Idaho. They had 154 unsaved frat & sorority students (80 from WSU & 74 from UI) attend and feel overwhelmed by the response!
February 11, 2013
Pray for God’s abundant grace to be evident in every interaction you have this week with someone who has never encountered the risen Jesus Christ
“As God’s fellow workers, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” (2 Corinthians 6:1)
Pray for courses starting this week:
Sunday, Feb. 10 Greater Portland Bible Church
Wednesday, Feb. 13 Orenco Presbyterian Church (Hillsboro)
Sunday, Feb. 17 Calvary Baptist Church (Salem)
Sunday, Feb. 17 Vancouver Church of Christ
February 4, 2013
Pray for the reality of the Lord’s calling on your life to sink in this week – you are described by God as his co-worker (same mission, same purpose… what an amazing privilege!)
“As God’s fellow workers…” (2 Corinthians 6:1)
I want to encourage you attend the UnDivided movie premiere on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1pm or 4pm (see details below). This local documentary must be seen and shared! Tickets available online at www.undividedthemovie.com.
January 28, 2013
Pray for God to fill your heart with overwhelming gratitude for all Jesus has done for you
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Pray for courses starting this month:
Monday, Jan. 21 Trinity Fellowship (Portland)
Tuesday, Jan. 22 Peoples Church (Salem)
Thursday, Jan. 24 Colossae Church (Tigard)
Thursday, Jan. 24 Southlake Church – Youth (West Linn)
Sunday, Jan. 27 Unalaska Christian Fellowship (Find it on a map & pray for this fishing village)
January 14, 2013
Pray that you would encourage at least one person this week to make things right with God
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Pray for courses starting these first weeks of the year:
Thursday, Jan. 10 Bethel Church (Medford)
Thursday, Jan. 10 Northwood Christian Church (Springfield)
Thursday, Jan. 10 Twin Rivers Baptist Church (Springfield)
Sunday, Jan. 13 Eugene Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, Jan. 15 C3 Church (Lake Oswego)
Thursday, Jan. 17 Portland Community Church
Sunday, Jan. 20 Columbia Presbyterian Church (Vancouver)
Drop by our Alpha exhibit booth at Mission Connexion this weekend, January 18-19 at Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, WA. I’m leading a seminar on Saturday at 12:30pm on “Opening a Culturally Relevant Gospel Conversation.” For more details on this free conference go to www.missionconnexion.com.
January 7, 2013
Pray that as Christ’s ambassador you will be the visible representative of God’s invisible kingdom to each person you meet in 2013 … and may that start today
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us…” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Christmas 2012
Pray that God’s message of reconciliation would ring out from your lips and your life in this Christmas season
“That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:19)
December 10, 2012
Pray that you will be an example of Jesus to others this week rather than being known for any particular sin that you are against
“That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them…” (2 Corinthians 5:19)
Lifting up families impacted by Tuesday's Clackamas mall shooting & those caught up in fear across our community http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/12/clackamas_town_center_shooting_13.html
December 3, 2012
Pray for Christ to show you how to join him in his ministry of reconciliation with at least one person this week
“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:18)
Want to read an encouraging local pastor’s description from their Alpha weekend this fall? – When God Rolls Cloudiness Away http://www.alphausa.org/Groups/1000066383/Blog.aspx
November 26, 2012
Pray for Christ to continue to reconcile to himself each of your co-workers, neighbors and family members who do not know Jesus and be reminded that it is his work and not your own efforts
“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself…” (2 Corinthians 5:18)
November 19, 2012
Pray for God to fill your heart this week with gratitude to him for everything in your life
“All this is from God…” (2 Corinthians 5:18)
Please take a few minutes and watch this amazing Alpha story from my friend in Ohio – It will inspire your Thanksgiving celebration with one of God’s exclamation points – A Redemption Story http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=494107380610875
November 12, 2012
Pray for God to evidence his work in your life this week in this truth: the old is gone and the new has come (in your attitudes, priorities, actions, desires, and witness)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
I’d appreciate your prayers as I travel to Dallas, TX this coming weekend to train youth leaders in running Youth Alpha at the National Youth Workers Convention
November 5, 2012
Pray for each new Christian who has come to faith on an Alpha course this year to understand what it feels like and means to be a new creation in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Just heard from a local Alpha leader who had one non-Christian with their group on their Alpha weekend, but that individual crossed the line of faith and joined God’s family - heaven grows and rejoices one person at a time
October 29, 2012
Pray for God to help you live this week as a witness for him in light of who you are in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ...” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Pray for God to reveal himself to each person who is going to or has recently gone on their Alpha weekend
October 22, 2012
Pray that you would approach each unbeliever in your life with a spirit of humility knowing that at one time you regarded Jesus with the same disbelief
“So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.” (2 Corinthians 5:16)
October 15, 2012
Pray that you would approach each person you meet this week from God’s point of view – how will that change your interactions at home, at work, at school, at the store, in your neighborhood?
“So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view…” (2 Corinthians 5:16)
October 1, 2012
Pray that you would stop living for yourself today and surrender each day to live for the One who died for you and rose again
“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15)
Pray for these courses starting this week:
Sunday, Oct. 7 Eden Community (Portland)
Sunday, Oct. 7 Trinity Fellowship (Portland)
September 24, 2012
Pray that the reality of Christ’s death would permeate each person who has or will hear the Alpha talk on “Why did Jesus die?” this fall
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” (2 Corinthians 5:14)
Pray for these courses starting this week:
Tuesday, Sept. 25 Two Rivers Church (MIlwaukie)
Sunday, Sept. 30 Sunset Presbyterian Church (Beaverton)
September 17, 2012
Pray for Christ’s love to compel and shape every interaction you have with those who are ignorant or resistant to the message of the gospel this week
“For Christ’s love compels us...” (2 Corinthians 5:14)
Pray for these regional courses starting this week:
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Bethel Church (Medford)
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Roseburg Alliance Church
Thursday, Sept. 20 Multnomah Presbyterian Church
Thursday, Sept. 20 Rhapsody Church at Vancouver YMCA
Sunday, Sept. 23 Eugene Christian Fellowship
September 9, 2012
Pray for God’s kingdom to explode in your neighborhood, city, state, and nation as you share the good news through Alpha
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)
Pray for these regional courses starting this week:
Sunday, Sept. 9 Portland Christian Center
Monday, Sept. 10 Fellowship Bible Church (Sandy)
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Waterfront Foursquare Church
Wednesday, Sept. 12 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Wednesday, Sept. 12 Orenco Church (Hillsboro)
Sunday, Sept. 16 Greater Portland Bible Church
Sunday, Sept. 16 Life Bible Church (Harrisburg)
Thank you for joining our 40 Days of Prayer. Please continue to pray! Share stories with me of how God is answering your prayers and changing lives. I will begin sending a weekly note next Monday to share what God is doing and remind you to be praying for God’s transformation of our city.
September 8, 2012
Pray that God will bring to light those things that are hidden so that people will be confronted with their need for a Savior
“He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness and light dwells with him.” (Daniel 2:22)
Prayer from Gail Tate, Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, OR
September 7, 2012
Pray for God to pour out his Spirit on you and give you dreams and visions inspired by the gospel of his plans and purposes for you this fall
“It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dream dreams, Your young men will see visions.” (Joel 2:28)
September 6, 2012
Pray for Jesus to be the center of everything you do this weekend
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord...” (Philippians 2:10-11)
Pray for these regional courses starting today:
Thursday, Sept. 6 Northwood Christian (Springfield)
Thursday, Sept. 6 Southlake Church (West Linn)
Thursday, Sept. 6 Twin Rivers Baptist (Springfield)
Thursday, Sept. 6 Willamette Christian Center (Eugene)
September 5, 2012
Pray for God to draw whole hearted seekers to Alpha courses this fall so they will discover Jesus
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
Pray for these regional courses starting today:
Wednesday, Sept. 5 Living Way Fellowship (Sandy)
September 4, 2012
Pray for utter submission and acknowledgement of our dependence on God, so that our Kingdom work and our daily walk will be fruitful, reflect His will, and be stamped with His blessing.
“The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Then Moses said to Him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." (Exodus 33:14-15)
Prayer from Andy Petersen, Twin Rivers Baptist Church, Springfield, OR
September 3, 2012
Pray for God to cause the invitations to Alpha that have been offered to friends and family to produce an overabundance of guests in courses starting in the next days and weeks
“Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times.” (Mark 4:8)
September 2, 2012
Pray that you will see and engage the spiritually thirsty people around you
“Do you not say, ‘Four more months and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” (John 4:35)
Prayer from Reese Mayo, Waterfront Foursquare, Portland, OR
September 1, 2012
Pray for God to help you live out your faith in Christ with transparent honesty that would be useful for his purposes and attractive to a non-believing world
“… I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24)
August 31, 2012
Pray for Alpha task force teams who serve behind the scenes with food, childcare and logistical support to find joy and encouragement in their service to God and his transformational work in people’s lives
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17)
August 30, 2012
Pray for the Holy Spirit to continually remind you that He is the one who will reveal the truth of Jesus to guests, and pray that guests will respond to the work of the Holy Spirit
"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26)
Prayer from Joel Slater, Portland Christian Center, Portland, OR
August 29, 2012
Pray that God would lead each of our Alpha churches in the Tri-cities to the fields ripe for harvest around us and provide the right workers as leaders and helpers so that a good crop would be gathered in to eternal life
“I tell you open your eyes and look at the fields. They are ripe for harvest. Even now the reaper draws his wages, even now he harvests the crop for eternal life” (John 4.35-36)
Prayer from Karel Coppock, Westside Church, Richland, WA
August 28, 2012
Pray for each Christian in Portland to stand firm in their faith at work, in school, at home, and around town as they resist the devil and live out the reality of their relationship with Jesus Christ
“Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” (1 Peter 5:9)
August 27, 2012
Pray that new leaders will be raised up to lead and assist for more Alpha courses
“The things you have heard me say… entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
Prayer from Reese Mayo, Waterfront Foursquare Church, Portland, OR
August 26, 2012
Pray for Alpha course directors and administrators at each church to have wisdom and strength, to overflow with God’s grace, and to effectively build up the body of Christ by helping individuals to serve with their gifts
“Prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” (Ephesians 4:12)
If you see an Alpha ad this week, pray for each of the commuters who will see that ad to be stirred to wonder what question they would ask God
August 25, 2012
Pray for pastors who have sponsored and promoted Alpha courses to be blessed for their dedication to ministering to others
“You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts…and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.” (1 Corinthians 16:15-16)
Prayer from Reese Mayo, Waterfront Foursquare Church, Portland, OR
August 24, 2012
Pray for God to use different language versions of the Alpha course to reach various groups of people in our region including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and sign language
“When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.” (Acts 2:6)
August 23, 2012
Pray for God to open opportunties for Alpha courses to run in Catholic parishes throughout the state of Oregon so that more seeds of the gospel might be planted in our community
“[The kingdom of God] is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants…” (Mark 4:31-32)
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently named Alpha as "One of the Best Methods of Evangelization and Resources for Parish Outreach” (see pg. 3 on link www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/new-evangelization/upload/a-review-of-the-best-ev-krisak.pdf. Pray for the connections that our National Director of Alpha for Catholics, Deacon Steve Mitchell, will make during his upcoming visit to the Northwest in September.
August 22, 2012
Pray for God’s love to be poured out upon those who are imprisoned in our state and that God may put it on the hearts of people to reach out to those imprisoned by running Alpha courses in the state, county and local jails
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has annointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” (Isaiah 61:1)
We are preparing a team to get Alpha running again in Oregon prisons starting in a North Portland at Columbia River Correction Institute. We need a couple male volunteers if you are interested in this ministry, please reply.
August 21, 2012
Pray for God to open doors locally and globally through chaplains in military communities for the gospel to transform the lives of soldiers and their families on Alpha courses
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.” (Colossians 4:3)
August 20, 2012
Pray for God to use the Marriage and Parenting Course to connect with people in the community who do not know Jesus and draw them to discover the mystery of Christ as they build stronger, healthier relationships at home
“’For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ This is a profound mystery – but I am talking about Christ and the church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32)
For more details on the Marriage, Parenting Children or Parenting Teenage course go to www.alphausa.org/relationshipcentral.
August 19, 2012
Pray for God to open doors to reach the 200,000 adolescents in the Portland Metro region through effective, grace-filled, Spirit-led Youth Alpha courses run by churches, Young Life, Youth for Christ, and families
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 2:1)
August 18, 2012
Pray for God’s message to spread rapidly at the colleges and universities in our area through campus Alpha courses and our partnerships with campus ministries like Cru and Navigators
“Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
August 17, 2012
Pray for God to use Alpha courses worldwide this fall (in 169 countries) to bring salvation to the ends of the earth
“For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” (Acts 13:47)
Last year over 2 million guests attended an Alpha course in the world. If you want to help train these leaders in other countries, pray about forming or joining a Global Alpha Training team of 4-8 others in the next year or two. Watch GAT promo DVD at http://gat.alpha.org/
August 16, 2012
Pray for the Lord to flood our nation with his truth
“Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.” (Psalm 85:11)
Prayer from Phyllis Dano, Tri-County Christian Church, Spokane, WA
August 15, 2012
Pray for God to bring his peace and blessing to the people of your city as they discover their need for a genuine relationship with Jesus
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7)
August 14, 2012
Pray for personal motivation and opportunity to actively share your faith with others in order to gain a deeper appreciation for all the “good things” you have in Christ
“I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.” (Philemon 1:6)
Prayer from David Browning, Trinity Fellowship, Portland, OR
August 13, 2012
Pray for God to plant seeds of faith in each person on your Missing Person’s List so they will respond to the good news of Jesus
“For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written, ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” (Romans 1:17)
August 12, 2012
Pray for you to do all things necessary to win those who do not yet know Jesus
“I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.” (1 Corinthians 9:22)
Prayer from Bill Fischer, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Happy Valley, OR
August 11, 2012
Pray that God’s patient work would produce repentance in the heart of each person on your Missing Person’s List
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
August 10, 2012
Pray for God's love to be poured into the hearts of people far from God on your Missing Person’s List
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” (Romans 5:5)
Prayer from Grant Goins, Roseburg Alliance Church, Roseburg, OR
August 9, 2012
Pray for Jesus to draw those on your Missing Person’s List to know him personally
“But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” (John 12:32)
August 8, 2012
Pray for God to open your eyes to the ways he is already at work in the lives of those on your Missing Person’s List and help you to cooperate with what he is doing in them
“My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” (John 5:17)
Prayer from Gail Tate, Sunset Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, OR
August 7, 2012
Pray for God to reveal those whom he wants you to be praying for specifically over the next month – friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or maybe someone at Starbucks or the store you regularly see. You can print out the attached “Missing Person’s List” or create one of your own as we will be referencing these people in the days to come
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
August 6, 2012
Pray for God to keep you away from temptation and aware of the enemies schemes for your destruction and distraction
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13)
August 5, 2012
Pray for forgiveness to mark your relationships that others may see a reflection of the forgiveness that only God can offer and empower
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)
August 4, 2012
In a land where few of us know hunger on a daily basis, pray for God to fill your heart with gratitude today and stir you to respond in sacrificial generosity to the physical needs around you
“Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
August 3, 2012
Pray for God’s will to become a reality in every area of your life including your home, neighborhood, work place, school and church
“…your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)
August 2, 2012
Pray for God’s kingdom to grow and be known in your community and in the hearts of those around you who have not met Jesus
“Your kingdom come…” (Matthew 6:10)
August 1, 2012
Pray for your heart to be moved into worship today by the holiness and majesty of God your heavenly Father
“This then is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name.’” (Matthew 6:9)
Today we embark on 40 Days of Prayer for our community. May God move in mighty ways as we intercede on behalf of the 2.2 million people in the Portland metropolitan area!
July 30, 2012
Pray that God would keep you from becoming a Christian who has lost the salty distinctiveness of a Christ-transformed life
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled” (Matthew 5:13)
July 23, 2012
Pray for yourself and the people of God to live out our calling and identity as the salt of the earth in a world that is flavorless and decaying without Christ
“You are the salt of the earth…” (Matthew 5:13)
July 16, 2012
Pray for God to give you the same courage as the prophets to speak words of life to those around you whom Christ loves
“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:12)
July 9, 2012
Pray for God to multiply your heavenly reward as you invest your time and attention this week in his priorities
“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven…” (Matthew 5:12)
June 18, 2012
Pray for God to fill you with unexplainable joy despite difficulties, tragedies, and challenges you may face this week
“Rejoice and be glad…” (Matthew 5:12)
June 11, 2012
Pray for Christ to become so visible in your life that others around you would treat you as they did him
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” (Matthew 5:11)
June 4, 2012
Pray for the believers worldwide today who are experiencing persecution while seeing a continued expansion and refinement of God’s kingdom in their midst (see lead articles at www.persecution.com for examples)
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10)
May 27, 2012
Pray that God would fill you with his mercy for others who don’t deserve it but need to know the love and forgiveness of Jesus through your interaction with them
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
May 26, 2012
Pray that God would help you live as a peacemaker today in a society where chaos and conflict reign
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
May 25, 2012
Pray for God to purify your heart that you might see him as he is and others would see Christ in you
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)
May 24, 2012
Pray for God to give you an opportunity today to display his mercy to someone who does not know Jesus
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
May 23, 2012
Pray that God would give you a passion to pursue the Lord and live in complete obedience to him
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)
May 22, 2012
Pray that God help us rely on his work and not our own ability to bring revival to our land and transformation to the hearts of those we long to see come to know Christ
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
Read about interesting Team Alpha experience on my latest blog “Running with An Olympian” http://www.alphausa.org/Groups/1000066383/Blog.aspx
May 21, 2012
Pray that God would comfort those in your life who are grieving from loss or pain through your love and concern
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
May 20, 2012
Pray that God would make us people who humbly trust in him as we pursue the kingdom that really matters
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)
This is our first day of Alpha USA’s week in the Alpha International Year of Prayer. I will share a daily prayer prompt and invite you to choose at least one half hour this coming week to pray. Sign up today at http://www.24-7prayer.com/signup/3b0b14.
May 14, 2012
Pray that you would be drawn to sit before Jesus each day this week to listen to his words
“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.” (Matthew 5:1-2)
May 7, 2012
Pray that the Lord who is alive may reveal himself to our city through our lives this week
“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” (2 Samuel 22:47)
April 23, 2012
Pray for God to give us hearts of obedience when his Spirit prompts us to speak or act on his behalf this week
“…Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22)
Pray for those of us gathering at the Alpha Mobilize conference this week in the Twin Cities, MN. Follow my updates and highlights on twitter @AlphaPDX.
April 16, 2012
Pray for those who are behind bars (over 14,000 in Oregon) that Jesus would transform their hearts with his love by his Spirit
“…I was in prison and you came to visit me... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:39-40)
Read my blog, A Look Behind the Bars, for a look into my experience in Alaska prisons last week. http://www.alphausa.org/Groups/1000066383/Blog.aspx
Pray for these local courses just starting:
Sunday, April 15 Sunset Presbyterian Church
Sunday, April 15 Portland Christian Center
April 9, 2012
Pray for God to fill you with humilty as you share the reason for the hope that you have with others because it is Christ’s death for your sins that makes you alive now in his Spirit.
“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” (1 Peter 2:18)
Please pray for me as I visit and train church leaders in Alaska this week (Fairbanks, Anchorage, Kenai). Pray for God to open doors so his kingdom would explode amongst our neighbors to the North.
