60 Days of Prayer October/November 2019

On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped... Joshua 10:12-13 (NIV) JOSHUA’S PRAYER for the sun to stand still is one of my favorite Scriptures. I love how on the surface his request seems crazy. Pray for the solar system to stop? And yet, it happens. A miracle takes place. When I am facing a difficult situation, I think about Joshua’s incredible prayer and the amazing fact that it was answered, and I’m reminded that the future isn’t limited by the realm of what I think is possible because nothing is impossible for God. So…

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. 1 Timothy 4:4 (NIV) “I’M SO GLAD I live in a world where there are Octobers,” wrote L.M. Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables. This time of year, evidence of God’s majesty surrounds us. The stunning fall foliage invites you to look around and take notice of the changing landscape. Be still in the moment and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. Lord, October is filled with beauty and blessings. May I never take the wonder of Your creation for granted. REFLECTIONS…

And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. John 6:39 (NIV) LIFE INEVITABLY HAS its share of ups and downs and unknowns. But when you trust in Jesus, and believe that He is attentively keeping watch and taking care of you, you develop a strong sense that no matter what is happening, everything will be okay. Your faith will calmly steer you through life’s storms. Dear Lord, You are my Rock, my Savior, my Strength! Thank You for the peace of knowing that everything will be okay. REFLECTIONS…

Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of His approval. John 6:27 (NLT) JESUS TELLS US not to worry about things that won’t last, but to focus our energy and concentrate on what is truly important, like living a life of faith. When we turn our eyes away from temporary things like money or fame, we open our hearts to the spiritual sustenance Jesus offers. Heavenly Father, You fulfill all my needs—You are the Bread of Life! REFLECTIONS…

Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you. Luke 8:39 (NASB) SOME OF LIFE’S worst experiences serve as our greatest lessons. Through our struggles, we learn to trust, to have faith and to recognize God’s touch in our lives. Every Christian has a faith story—that “Aha!” moment when they first experienced God’s divine love. When we share how our faith has helped us through tough times, we share His love and offer comfort to those who need a boost of hope. Maker of Miracles and Great Endings, may my testimony be a beacon of light to someone in the darkness. REFLECTIONS…

I am the light of the world. John 8:12, 9:5 (NLT) JESUS MADE SEVEN “I am” statements in the Gospel of John: I am the bread of life, I am the light of the world, I am the gate for the sheep, I am the good shepherd, I am the resurrection and the life, I am the way and the truth and the life, and I am the vine. With these declarations, Jesus went to great lengths to clarify His mission and to help the people understand that He is the Messiah. He is the Light in the darkness. Lord Jesus, You are the resurrection and the life. You are the truth and the Light. REFLECTIONS…