Psalm 100:4
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”

As we step into a new month, it’s easy to get caught up in the challenges of the past or focus on the problems we currently face. Many times, grumbling and complaining become our natural response when things seem stuck, but this approach does not move God. Complaining only shifts our focus from God’s goodness to our problems, and as a result, we lose sight of His faithfulness. The reason why breakthroughs and miracles often seem distant is that we fail to pause and account for what God is already doing in our lives.

To address this, we must understand that God responds to praise, not complaints. The Bible tells us that the password to God’s presence is thanksgiving. When we choose to offer praise, especially when it’s a sacrifice, we mobilize God’s power on our behalf. Praise done out of convenience does not yield the same result as praise that comes from a heart fully surrendered to God, even in difficult times. By offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving, we shift our perspective and allow God to fight our battles. This act of faith releases His power into our circumstances.

As you step into this new month, choose to engage in praise and thanksgiving, no matter what you face. Take time to be specific in your gratitude, remembering all that God has done. Rather than complaining, turn your frustrations into moments of praise, trusting that God will move on your behalf. By engaging in sacrificial praise, you open the door for miracles and breakthroughs.

START-UP PRAYER:

Oh Lord, as I step into the new month,  teach me to shift my focus from complaints to gratitude, and may my praise release Your power in every situation I face in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION  
BOLIVIA
Bolivians are overwhelmingly Catholic (at least formally), and the Catholic Church has historically wielded enormous influence. It is now being threatened by the sizable increase in Protestant and other non-Catholic denominations. A further challenge is the large number of baptized Roman Catholics, over one-half, that practice Catholicism with traditional Inca and Christo-pagan religions. The number of Evangelical Christians has risen to over fifteen percent and their influence is growing.  Some form of the Bible is available in most Bolivian languages, but illiteracy prevents many from reading it.  Bolivia is changing politically and many are unsure of the future, but each day they live with poverty and the resulting social issues. 

PRAYER FOR THE NATION:

Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that pour out your Spirit upon this nation, and cause there to be effectual doors for the Gospel to spread and prevail in the nation, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS

Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that you will give the nation, leaders that will make laws to drive morality and the Fear of the Lord amongst the people so that they can live peaceful and  quiet lives in the Name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Father, in the Name of Jesus, we pray that you gathered them out of the countries where they have been scattered so that your name will be hallowed even among the heathen in the Name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, in the name of Jesus we ask that you put upon us the shield of faith so that we will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked in the Name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that door of faith will be opened unto the unsaved in our cities and nation today, leading to a massive harvest of souls and testimonies, in Jesus name. .

STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
–  Esther 1 & 2
 –  Ezekiel 27
 –  John 2