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Hosea 6:2 – “After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.”
Many believers find it difficult to understand the depth of the Father’s love. When things go wrong, or when challenges come, there is that tendency to think God is angry, distant, or unwilling to help. Our opening scripture is a powerful reminder that the heart of God is always inclined toward healing and restoration, not punishment or rejection.
Yes, God disciplines those He loves—but even in discipline, His desire is redemption. His arms remain open, His mercy remains fresh, and His plan of revival never expires. He may allow certain circumstances to bring correction, but He never forsakes His own. He watches and waits for our return, ready not just to receive us but to restore us completely. Our place in Him is not erased by our failure, it is reclaimed through our genuine repentance.
Let this truth sink into your heart today: no failure or mistake is too great that He cannot forgive. Return to Him with a repentant heart. Nothing gives Him more pleasure than to see you live your best life according to His purposes for you. He is your Father, He will never turn His back on you. Glory to His name forever!
STARTUP PRAYER
Father, I thank You for Your endless mercy and unfailing love. I return to you today, laying down all my burdens at Your feet. Help me to rest in the assurance of your love and be glorified in my life. In Jesus name.
PRAYER FOR A NATION – DENMARK
Denmark, the oldest kingdom in Europe, is a coastal nation on the Jutland Peninsula with over 400 islands and a strategic maritime location important to NATO. Its capital, Copenhagen, is a top tourist destination. Governed by a constitutional monarchy, Denmark boasts a high standard of living supported by a strong welfare system, though it chose to retain its currency over adopting the Euro. While traditionally open to immigrants, recent years have seen stricter immigration policies. Although over 80% of Danes identify as Lutheran, church attendance is very low, with many considering themselves agnostic or atheist. However, increasing spiritual openness has led to the growth of new churches and ministries across the country.
PRAYER FOR THE NATION
Father, in the name of Jesus. We ask that You awaken spiritual hunger in the hearts of the people, that they may be stirred to seek You beyond tradition.
PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that You surround the Prime Minister and Monarch with righteous counsellors, that the policies they make may be just and true.
PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that You restore unity among the Jewish people both in the land and across the nations, that they may have one voice.
PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for the restoration of order and sanctity in the churches, that the church may be known as the place of Your power and Glory.
PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father, in the name of Jesus, let your fire burn in the hearts of those who do not know you, that they may desire you genuinely and be saved.
MAKE GOD’S WORD A DAILY PRIORITY! HERE ARE TODAY’S CHAPTERS FOR YOUR BIBLE STUDY:
- 2 Kings 1 & 2
- Proverbs 8
2 Corinthians 9
