SevenDaysOfPrayer

Prayer Focus: Let me be open to Your Holy Spirit in worship today. I put myself and all that I am into Your hands. I trust You. Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15; John 4:21-26 Reflection: As I gather with my community of faith today, I am not alone! I am surrounded by others who are gathering for the…

Prayer Focus: Help me to rest and be thankful. Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3 Reflection: As I prepare for worship tomorrow, what am I thankful for, what am I concerned about, who and what do I need to keep in prayer? Prayer: All of Your Creation yearns for rest and renewal. Help us to find time in…

Prayer Focus: You have led me through a journey this week. Help me see the path You have set me on and how I can continue on that path. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Reflection: Who and what do I need to pray for? As I reflect on the past week, what do I hear God saying…

Prayer Focus: Help me to dream and see the possibilities and the future where You are leading. Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 Reflection: If any and all barriers were removed, are there specific steps I can take towards God’s priorities in my life, at Bethel, and in our community? Are there things I believe God is calling…

Prayer Focus: Show me those things that close my heart and mind to You and Your people. Scripture: John 9:1-12 Reflection: What about me, Bethel, and our community prevents God’s priorities? Prayer: Merciful God, as difficult as it is for me, show me the truth about myself so that I can grow and become more…

Prayer Focus: Open my heart and mind that what is important to You is important to me. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Reflection: The tough thing here is to listen to God and not just reinforce our own priorities. This is why the whole first day was dedicated to a “spiritual cleansing.” From God’s perspective, what are…

Prayer Focus: Cleanse my heart and mind that I might hear You Scripture: Psalm 51 Reflection: Periodically, we need to clean up. Our bathtubs accumulate soap scum. Our teeth get a build-up of plaque. When we speak of “health,” we know that maintaining physical, mental and spiritual health is part of our overall health. Today,…