Prayer requests

It may be easier at this time of year, when we are so focused on Christ's birth, and His coming to the world to save us, to be filled with that "attitude of gratitude."
We come face to face with God's plan at Christmas. His sending Jesus was intentional. His plans include the opportunity for all mankind to be redeemed!

We truly should include thankfulness in our prayer life; our prayers should be overflowing with "thank you's" for all the blessings God has showered us with! For many people, though, the holidays can be times of lost hope, depression, and hurtful times. In the midst of the tinsel, the lights, and the shopping, let's remember what the season is really all about. Let's pray for a spirit of love and peace for ourselves, and an opportunity to witness to those who don't yet know our Savior.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation    and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (Psalm 51:12)

You make known to me the path of life;    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand. (Psalm 16:11)

Let us give freely of ourselves, to bring glory to Him:

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;    their righteousness endures forever.”
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

Let us be known as a community of believers who stretched out their hands and gave of their time, their effort, and their money to reach others for Him. And while we're at it, let's thank Him for the honor of being His ambassadors to this world.

It's an honor, too, to pray with each other and bear one another's burdens. If you have a prayer request that we can help you pray for, leave a comment and let us know.