“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!” (Psalm 119:28) God, we praise You for strength from Your Word amidst sorrow in this world. #praytheword

“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11) God, help us to memorize Your Word and to experience the reward of walking in it. #praytheword

“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6) God, help us to live completely free from all fear of what this world - and others in this world - can do to harm us. #praytheword

“Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.” (Psalm 116:7) God, deliver us from restlessness through rest in Your bountiful love for us. #praytheword

Enjoyed talking with these brothers about church leadership 🙏

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory…” (Psalm 115:1) God, help us live for Your glory alone in everything we think, say, and do. #praytheword

“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” (Psalm 112:7) God, we pray for firm hearts of faith that free us from fear of or worry about anything in this world. #praytheword

“Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2) God, we praise You for Your great works. Teach us to study them in ways that lead to deep delight. #praytheword

“But you, o God my Lord, deal on my behalf for Your name’s sake.” (Psalm 109:21) God, we trust in You as our Defender. #praytheword

A plea to pastors and church leaders: We have not just the opportunity, but the responsibility (and the privilege) to turn this picture of red zones upside down.

If we actually believe the Bible, we’ll leave behind this brand of Christianity we’ve created that’s content to essentially ignore over 3 billion in the world who’ve never heard the gospel. So the question is: do we actually believe the Bible?

“Whoever is wise…let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.” (Psalm 107:43) God, we pray for wisdom to view everything that happens to us and around us through the lens of Your steadfast love. #praytheword

John the Baptist ate a diet of locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4). I’m thinking some honey would have been really helpful on top of whatever insect I just put in my mouth. :)

A gospel that’s not worth dying for is a gospel that’s not worth living for. Pray for freedom from the idolatry of safety in your life. And for those who are daily sacrificing safety for the spread of the gospel where it hasn’t gone.

Could our desire for quick success stories and impressive reporting numbers actually be keeping people around the world from hearing the gospel? Making our lives count by making Jesus known in the world requires patient resolve on all of our parts.

“Yet he saved them for his name’s sake…” (Psalm 106:8) God, teach us to pray for all things ultimately for Your name’s sake. #praytheword

You don’t necessarily have to take a trip to reach unreached people. God, open our eyes to the opportunities we have to share Jesus with people from unreached nations in our own neighborhoods.

I wish you could meet these brothers and sisters. This mission field has become a mission force. From whatever nation we’re from as followers of Jesus, let’s lock arms and give our lives to reaching all the nations together for the glory of Jesus.

“...the word of the Lord tested him.” (Psalm 105:19) God, purify our faith through testing that we might learn to trust You more. #praytheword

Let's change the way we view, pray for, and work with the church for the spread of Jesus’ love in the middle of war.