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Isaiah 40:29 -“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
There are moments in life when you may feel weak, drained, exhausted, disillusioned or incapable of handling the issues before you. But as a child of God, you are not meant to rely on your own strength. Our opening scripture tells us that God gives power to the faint and increases strength to those who have none. This means that no matter how exhausted, discouraged, or overwhelmed you may feel, there is strength available to you.
Walking in God’s power requires absolute dependence on Him. It is not about how strong or capable you are but about yielding to the one who empowers you. When you lean on God, your strength is renewed, He fills you with courage, and enables you to do what seems impossible (2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 6:10). His power in you makes you victorious over every challenge, fuels your passion for fulfilling His purpose for your life, and keeps you moving forward even when circumstances try to slow you down.
Whatever it is you are going through right now, do not allow weakness, fear, or distractions to keep you from fulfilling your destiny. Draw from God’s unlimited strength by spending time in His presence, meditating on His Word, and standing firm in faith. As you rely on His power, watch how you will rise above every limitation (Philippians 4:13). Hallelujah!
START-UP PRAYER
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for being so dependable. Help me today to lean on Your strength and power. As I press toward the fulfillment of Your plans for my life, help me to overcome everything that seeks to derail my progress, in Jesus’ Name.
PRAYER FOR THE NATION
CHILE
Catholicism was disestablished as the state church in 1925, however its influence is still strong, and 70% of people identify with the faith. Despite this, only 13% of Catholics regularly attend mass, and the society is moving further from traditions of the past. Social mores in areas such as divorce and cohabitation are becoming increasingly liberal, while crime, drug abuse, and materialism are also on the rise.
PRAYER FOR THE NATION
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for effective teaching ministries to enter the land and take advantage of the situation in the land to draw many to your truth, in the name of Jesus.
PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for a move of Your Spirit upon the leaders of this nation, that they will turn to You, seeking to know You with a heart of repentance in Jesus name.
PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Oh Lord, we pray for Israel and we ask that You surround them with Your mighty angels and shield them from all harm, in the name of Jesus
PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for grace to bear and build each other in love, in Jesus Name
PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that You would surround the unsaved in our city with people of different ages who believe in you and can point them to You, in Jesus Name
STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
-Numbers 22 & 23
– Psalm 70
– John 2
