December 2023

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday and more time to be honest in our collaboration with others. We are to deploy grace, and we are to be charitable with others, but we also need to understand when our efforts are no longer fruitful. Help us to be honest and pragmatic in our interactions with others, not allowing grace and charity to become enabling behaviors impeding growth… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Saturday and more time to remember that Jesus is all we need. We should be pragmatic in how we live our lives, but the only element we really need in our lives is Jesus. Help us to stay centered on Jesus, and to help create an appetite in others to do the same, because Jesus is the only way to salvation… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Sunday and more time to appreciate the patterns of our lives. Some people look to the established patterns in their lives and focus on appreciation for the blessings received, but others can only focus on the anti-pattern, and complain about defects beyond their control. Help us to appreciate the patterns of Your blessings in our lives, and the joy it brings… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Monday and more time to communicate well with those who’s ears are seemingly shut. Words matter, and when we’re trying to convey a message that consistently falls on deaf ears, we need to persevere, and try different words. Help us to maintain a consistent composure and to find just the right words to open the ears of those who need them… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Tuesday and more time to remember that your answers to our prayers happen within your perfect timing. We pray, and you listen, but your answers to our prayers occur within your timing, not ours. Help us to be cognizant of the benefits when relying on your timing, and help us to see your answers to our prayers as they occur … In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Wednesday and more time to take comfort in knowing how the story ends. For those who are true followers of Jesus, the events of today’s world chaos should not be surprising, and should not cause anxiety. Help us to take comfort in knowing where we’re going, how things end up, and to have encouraging words for those still capable of hearing… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday-eve and more time to know our tribulations are for a good purpose. Our trials and tribulations in this life can be all consuming, even tragic, but they exist within God’s providence and have purpose in our maturity. Help us to understand that someday, in heaven, we will know the purposes, and we’ll be grateful things didn’t go any other way… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday and more time to focus on what we have in common with others. It does not take much effort to notice what we find off-putting in others, but focusing only on our disagreements drives us apart. Help us to focus on what we have in common with others, giving us access to share subtle truth for those that are lost… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Saturday and more time to know when to push a boundary. Healthy boundaries are important in our relationships, but there are times when not pushing on a boundary can be unhealthy, even enabling. Help us to know when and how to push on boundaries that need to be challenged for personal growth, and give us the words and mannerism for success… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Sunday and more time to be patient with those of the younger generation. As we have matured, there has been a technical revolution like never before in the world, with the younger folks more comfortable with a screen than a human relationship. Help us to not give-up on our young adults because there’s too much at stake, and they are lost… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Monday and more time to translate your wisdom into consumable words. As we seek your wisdom regarding situations, challenges, and persuading people, we need to have the right words that resonate with the recipients. Help us to pay close attention to our audiences, and to be cognizant of the patterns and anti-patterns that will help absorption of the messages, for God… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Tuesday and more time to dispense grace, even when we’re a little angry. We never really know the impact we’re having on others, and when others let us down, we need to be graceful in our reactions. Help us to put aside any feelings that lead to anger, and to instead use grace to keep the doors open for another day… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Wednesday and more time to understand why some people move on. When we’re engaged with others, we often know very little about what else might be going on in their lives, aside from our common point of intersection. Help us to make a sincere effort to understand motivations when people move on, keeping the door open for fellowship and God’s glory… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday-eve and more time to take full advantage of our access to God. As we get busy in life, and troubles and challenges come our way, we need to remember that God is available to hear and to help. Help us develop a patient reflex to always take our troubles, concerns, and challenges to You first, guaranteeing the best possible outcomes… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday and more time to remember that worship does not require a specific place. Our worship of God can and should be practiced anywhere and anytime, but somehow we’ve been conditioned to save it for gatherings on specific days. Help us to develop our ability to worship You everywhere, and to focus on strengthening our relationship with you, in loving continuity… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Saturday and more time to focus on principles rather than politicians. If we solely focus on the principles within the election cycle, then mapping our votes to politicians should be a simple task. Help us to clearly search for the fruit of those seeking office, and to cast our votes accordingly, stripping personality and pride, valuing those interested in glorifying God… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Sunday and more time to venture outside of our comfort zones. Most of us tend to be creatures of habit, and find comfort in predictable patterns of daily routines. Help us to develop an appetite for continuous improvement in our physical and spiritual lives, utilizing prayer and prudent discernment as our change agent, knowing that big change happens in small steps… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Monday and more time to be mindful of handing the ladder down. The sub-generations to ourselves think and are motivated differently, but we should be generous with our knowledge, wisdom, and faith. Help us to be aware of the differences in generational thinking, and to be creative in our approach to helping others climb their way into truth, faith and Jesus… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Tuesday and more time to push through our self-doubt and negativity. Our minds can be our own worst enemy when it comes to navigating our days with others. Help us to remember that our feelings are notoriously inaccurate, and those around us are also dealing with their own versions of self-doubt, and to focus on pushing through with grace and faith… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Wednesday and more time to plant seeds abundantly while also respecting boundaries. Planting seeds in others that lead to Jesus should be our primary motive, but respecting natural boundaries should never be compromised. Help us to always be cognizant of healthy boundaries, and to build useful relationships for sowing truth in those who are deceived, reaping fellowships that will surpass time… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday-eve and more time to remain available. We have no shortage of ways to make ourselves unavailable, but like never before in time, we also have the means to be readily available and reachable. Help us to remove the things and behaviors in our lives that make us unavailable to answer your call, and to enjoy to the fullest, your blessings… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday and more time to put your purposes ahead of our own. We have the freedom to seek our own purposes ahead of your plan in our lives, however, doing so usually results in headwinds and consequences. Help us to continuously strengthen our relationship with You, seeking your purposes, and deploying your plan in our lives, receiving bountiful blessings beyond belief… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Saturday and more time to look deeply into our social norms. Exploring why we do things that don’t lead to God is a good way to spend a little time in search for truth. Help us to take the time to clearly understand how we’re spending our time in ways that don’t produce good fruit, and to adjust our energy accordingly… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Sunday and more time to understand that a series of small steps is greater than boldness. When we’re deploying plans for change in our lives and the lives of others, we’ll have a greater chance of success if we take small steps toward our goals. Help us to plan small and achieve big, because when we bring Jesus along, we’ll succeed… In Jesus’ name…

Please sing with me… Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jesus, Happy Birthday to you! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and just trying to make sure we all remember who’s day today really is, it’s the least we can do because he does so much for us, every minute of every day, and although our lives may seem burdened, he laid down his life for us, ultimately relieving our burdens, enabling us to be born again…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Tuesday and more time to set bait for the future. Our words and actions have lasting effects beyond our comprehension, and crafting a trustworthy reputation creates a safe space for the future. Help us to carry ourselves in such a way that people from our recent or distant past feel comfortable coming together, whether for reunion or fellowship, always glorifying God… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Wednesday and more time to help others desire ambitious momentum in their lives. So many people just exist, getting by each day without being tethered to the truth or motivated beyond their own needs. Help us to be a force in other people’s lives that can create an appetite for true momentum that seeks to glorify God in thoughts and actions… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday-eve and more time to be useful and available to those who annoy us. We never know when our words or actions will leave meaningful impressions on others, so being available, even to those we find annoying, can be impactful in unpredictable ways. Help us to park our annoyances and to happily engage with those who need truth in our Lord… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Friday and more time to help others see the milestones that are possible. If we’re persistent in ways that are not off-putting, we will eventually get to a place where the view is too breathtaking to ignore. Help us to motivate others in ways that create appetites for panoramic views, and help us to layout milestones that ultimately glorify You richly… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Saturday and more time to recognize God’s voice. God speaks to our hearts, and developing a deep relationship with Jesus gives us a direct path for God to inform and move within us. Help us to fully utilize our access to Jesus, especially when pondering decisions in life, and to seek intersession in ways that open paths to hear God clearly… In Jesus’ name…

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I pray for my friends in fellowship. Thank you for this Sunday and more time to think beyond time. It is never a bad time to start making good decisions, and while we still have time, we should be helping those who are lost. Help us to think outside of the constraints of time and to help the lost find the one and only truth, and in doing so, enabling prudent decisions… In Jesus’ name…