Scripture:  “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, You have granted to me the power to live above and beyond the pain and sorrow that has come into my life.  I ask today that You would grant me your mercy to be free from my past and to live with the courage and strength required to live with a pure heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 29:1-30:10, Matthew 26:14-46, Psalm 31:19-24, Proverbs 8:14-26

Pray for the Central African Republic, a nation that struggles with poverty and issues related to unclean water, poor hygiene and HIV-AIDS.  Ask the Lord for more workers to labor in this harvest field and for righteousness to exalt this nation.

Scripture: “…no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you.”  1 Thessalonians 4:6

Prayer: Gracious and Merciful Father, Today I see that You have blessed all of creation with Your love. Help me to honor my brothers and sisters doing for them what You would do for me, especially those in the household of faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 28:1-43, Matthew 25:31-26:13, Psalm 31:9-18, Proverbs 8:12-13

Pray for the Cayman Islands. Known by many as a haven for the world’s wealthy to place their wealth, the Islands are in need of God’s grace and mercy to grant forgiveness and increase integrity in the nation.

Scripture:  “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality, that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Prayer: Eternal Father, Thank You for the truth of Your word and the power of forgiveness available to me through Your Son Jesus. I bring to You today the broken places in my life and ask that You would forgive, cleanse and restore me to a live that is pure before You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 26:1-27:21, Matthew 25:1-30, Psalm 31:1-8, Proverbs 8:1-11

Pray for the people of the Cape Verde Islands, a nation with little natural resources.  Ask God to grant wisdom to the government, strength to the economy and grace to the church.

Scripture: “For you know what instruction we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 4:2

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for placing me in relationships that have value and purpose.  Help me to look for those who can speak Godly wisdom into my life and, at the same time, find those with whom I can impart what I am experiencing as well.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 23:14-25:40, Matthew 24:29-51, Psalm 30:1-12, Proverbs 7:24-27

Pray for Canada, and its many immigrants from Asia and the Middle East.  Ask that the Lord of the Harvest would bring life and revival to the church.

Scripture:  “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living.  Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Prayer:  Gracious Father, help me to focus today making any adjustments necessary so that the ambition of my life, the driving purpose is given toward pleasing you. You alone are worthy of my praise, my life and my devotion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 21:22-23:13, Matthew 24:1-28, Psalm 29:1-11, Proverbs 7:6-23

Pray for Bosnia-Herzegovina, a nation torn by war and ethnic strive desperately needs the power of Christ’s forgiveness to wipe a long-history of pain and bitterness. Pray for the word of salvation and forgiveness to be made strong.

Scripture: “May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.” 1 Thessalonians 3:13

Prayer: Gracious Father, Thank You for the promise of Your Son.  He is my eternal Savior and the One who has and who will redeem me from the brokenness of this world and the sin in my own heart.  Grant me strength to wait for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 19:16-21:21, Matthew 23:13-39, Psalm 28:1-9, Proverbs 7:6-23

Pray for the French speaking African nation of Cameroon.  Ask the Lord of the harvest to send kingdom-minded businessmen, community development workers and educators to bring the Gospel and stability to Cameroon.

Scripture: “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Prayer:  Merciful Father, I thank You today for the privilege of honoring Your name in my family, among my friends and colleagues. Help me to be filled to overflowing with Your love so that I may have enough left over to abundantly bless those around me.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 17:8-19:15, Matthew 22:34-23:12, Psalm 27:7-14, Proverbs 6:27-35

Pray that the small Central African nation of Burundi will experience last peace.  Burundi has been a war-torn land for many years but has recently enjoyed an absence of war and tribal conflict.  Pray for the Prince of Peace to make Himself known.

Scripture: “Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you.” 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray today for the opportunity to belong to a spiritual family that will help me grow in my faith.  Help me to honor the pattern You have established and commit to grow and strengthen your church in unity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading:  Exodus 15:19-17:7, Matthew 22:1-33, Psalm 27:1-6, Proverbs 6:20-26

Pray for the land-locked West African country of Burkina Faso.  Pray for breakthroughs among the church to lead their countrymen in a fresh understanding of integrity, accountability and the Good News.

Truth: God has placed His Spirit in each and every believer to guide our thoughts and actions, to enable us to worship Him, and to be able to relate to and pray for one another.  When you begin to seek unity in His family sharing you love, caring for and blessing other believers, God promises to pour out His blessings in your life.

Scripture: “Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.”  1 Thessalonians 3:10

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for rescuing me from a life of loneliness and despair and placing me inside of Your family.  Help me to seek peace within Your spiritual family and to cherish those you have placed in my life.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 13:17-15:18, Matthew 21:23-46, Psalm 26:1-12, Proverbs 6:16-19

Pray for the Eastern European nation of Bulgaria.  In recent years there has been a move of God’s presence in evangelical churches and also an openness of people from diverse backgrounds. Ask the Lord of the harvest to pour out His grace and blessing on the nation of Bulgaria.

Scripture: “For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.”  1 Thessalonians 3:5

Prayer: Gracious Father, Thank You for placing me in Your family. I know that the safest place I can be today is not only in Your presence, but also in the midst of Your people. Help me to honor You and Your church. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: Exodus 12:13-14:16, Matthew 20:29-21:22, Psalm 25:16-22, Proverbs 6:12-15

Pray for the Southeast Asian nation of Brunei. This Muslim nation has ostracized and persecuted believers who have shared their faith with others.  Ask the Lord to protect His church and to open the eyes of many to the truth.