DECEMBER 22 , 2023

 LET GO!

Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

You cannot truly  express gratitude to God when your heart is focused on what is yet to happen in your life. Thanksgiving comes from a proper valuation of what you have received, and the heartfelt expression of how much that means to you.

One major reason why many find it difficult to thank the Lord or show appreciation to the people through whom God blessed them, is because they are more conscious of their desires that are yet to materialize than the things that they have already received. Your worry drowns the spirit of gratitude in you. This must cease to be the case if you must see God’s power at work in your direction.

As our opening text shows us, thanksgiving holds the key to your peace and the answers that are yet to come. If the cares of this world cause you to neglect or doubt the promises of God for your life, then God is calling on you to hand over those cares to Him today, so that He can give you peace in return. Do it now!

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, I let go of my fears and worries, and I declare my trust in you. Give unto me grace to maintain joy in gratitude to you, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION -SIERRA LEONE
Over half of its population are Muslims. During the 20th century, Islam grew from 10% to over 60% of the population. The conflict in the nation in the past has left many traumatized: rape victims, victims from mutilation and maiming and former child soldiers.

Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the doors of the Gospel will be opened in this land, in Jesus name.

Prayer for the leaders: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that you will raise up ministers in the government of this nation, to instruct the leaders in the truth, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH

Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the love of God and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit will be the priority of the church, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS & REVIVAL

Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that judgment and destruction will be delayed for the sake of all lost souls in our cities and environs, in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Isaiah 23 & 24, Psalms 9, Revelation 22.