IN THE SKIES
CLOUDS
“He who observes the wind will not sow. And he who regards the clouds will not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 NKJV
Father, whenever we see a cloud,
may we be reminded to steady our hearts,
refusing to look at our circumstances so that
we remain fully focused on You and the work
that remains to be doneuntil You return.
May we sow at all times and in all places
so that You may reap a harvest that honors
and delights You...
You once made Your presence known to Your
peoplein a cloud of fire. May we recognize Your
Power and Love in all things...
"Every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness"
Psalm 57:10 MSG
DARKNESS
Father,I pray that our children and their friends
will walk as children of the light
(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth)
and that they will seek and comprehend all
that You want them to understand.
May they have no fellowship with those walking in the darkness,
but rather expose their deeds (Eph. 5:8-11)…
Father,light our way through the darkness;
clearly reveal the paths You desire us to take…
Maywe not allow the sun to go down upon our wrath
nor give place to the devil (Eph. 4:26)…
DAY
Father God,
we plead for vast numbers of Christians
to offer themselves willinglyas vigilant warriorsof worship
and intercession,not ever holding their peace
but crying out day and nightforthe peopleof every nation
and for the expansion of Your Kingdom
until Your Work and Your Will are completely fulfilled
upon the earth (Is. 62:6-7)…
HEAVENS
“OLord our God, the majesty and glory of your name
fills all the earth and overflows the heavens.
You have taught the little children to praise You perfectly.
May their example shame and silence Your enemies!”
Psalm 8:1-2 TLB
MOON
“You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers - the moon and the stars you set in place - what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?”
Psalm 8:2-4 NLT
Father God,
we look to You to light our way through the darkness,
clearly revealing the paths You desire us to take...
May my family, friends, and all who love You
desire Daniel 12:3 wisdom,
shining like the brightness of the heavens,
leading vast, innumerable multitudes to righteousness...
May our spiritual children,
like the sands of the seashore,
be so great that they cannot be numbered…
May we not allow the sun to go down upon our anger
nor give place to the devil (Eph. 4:26)…
NIGHT SKIES
“In the beginning God created”... Genesis 1:1 NIV
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“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has puteternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 NKJV
Father God, please open the eyes of scientists and students –
of people everywhere –
that they may recognize You as Creator,and fall in reverent wonder.
Bring division among evolutionists,
resulting in great confusion to their “theories” –
may Truth be revealed in exciting new ways…
May our prayers resonate throughout the world
and throughout the heavensbefore the Throne of God –
melting hearts,crushing demonic strongholds,
and pressing back the gates of Hell,
setting captives free.
May we be world-changers and history-makers...
RAINBOW
The rainbow is symbolic of Hope beyond Judgment. When violence and immorality once saturated the earth, God destroyed all that was living with a flood, saving only Noah and his family, with male and female kinds of animals.
Darknessis nowadvancing to saturate the earthonce again. But in the final Judgment, the Bible, news, and science describe a catastrophic destruction of the earth by fire(2 Pet. 3:10). But that’s okay because we will survive. Though we face death, we will live with God in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken or destroyed. It’s going to be wonderful!
Father,
help us to keep our thoughts on things above,not on earth below.
The things of this earth are rapidly passing away,
but we will live and love and laugh in Your holy Presence
FOREVER!!!
Do I hear a “Hallelujah! AMEN!”
SHADOWS
Even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
how can I fear?
You’re with me –embracing me,
guarding and guiding me (Ps. 23:4)…
SKY
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and My ways are not your ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than Your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 NLV
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.”
Psalm 19:1 NLT
There’s so much work remaining to be done.
May the church stop watching the skies
and focus onthe fields,
diligently laboring for the Harvest of our God...
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When Christ returns, no one will miss it...
For as the lightning comes from the east
and flashes to the west,
so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matthew 24:27 NKJV
Jesus said,
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,
to send out workers into his harvest field.
Go! I am sending you out"...
Luke 10:1-3 NIV
STARS
As a family, step outside to view the night skies and pray star inspiration prayers. Pray for astronomers, astronauts, those studying sciences from secular perspectives, those attempting to twist Truth - that God stagger their imaginations with His greatness, speaking to them day and night, even as they sleep. May they dream dreams and see visions... For protection of impressionable minds from every seed of deception... For those who know God - that He speak His secrets - astounding, secular shattering evidence - and grant them the excellent Wisdom and influence of Daniel, leading vast, innumerable multitudes to righteousness.
STARS
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars for ever and ever.
Daniel 12:3 NIV
When read in context, this verse yields much more significance, especially in these days that we live in. As this realm grows darker, we're called to shine brighter ~ and we will bear that distinction as a candle in a dark room, it cannot be ignored. Set the world on fire with your passion.
This is our appointed time!
May our families, friends, and all who love God
desire Daniel 12:3 wisdom,
desiring to shine ever more brightly as darkness presses in,
leading vast multitudes to righteousness.
Father, please grant us excellent Wisdom in our
interactions with other Christians, as well as
those who do not yet know You.
Help us to respond to difficult questions.
Help us to respond to outbursts of wrath.
Help us to firmly control our own frustrations and angers
that we might walk in a manner that is pleasing to You.
Grant us excellent wisdom within Your Word,
wisdom in its personal application,
and wisdom in guiding others to apply it to their lives.
May our hearts and minds enjoy perfect protection
from every seed of deception.
May Truth be firmly established deep within us
that we may wisely and effectively respond
to the issues and errors of this present age,
offering accurate information that will move
the hearts and minds of others into a greater understanding
of You and Your Will for their lives.
We thank You now for the abundance of Wisdom
You have already begun to lavish upon us.
With great confidence we believe it will overflow -
spilling out in a dry and thirsty land,
watering the seeds of faith that have been planted
that much fruit may result, all for Your glory (James 1).
Father,
how I long for our level of obedience to be so great
that our families are able to claim the blessing of Abraham –
that You multiply our spiritual seed as the stars of the heavens
and as the sand on the seashore;
and that our children and grandchildren
possess the gates of our spiritual enemies –
not seeking any earthly or eternal reward…
May we all seek Your fame and glory
and the advancement of Your Kingdom
within the hearts of all humanity (Gen. 22:17)…
Discuss the Daniel 12:3 prayer inspiration with your children. Point out stars in the sky, stars on Christmas trees, stars on clothing, stars on billboards… You’ll begin to see them everywhere, and they will inspire you all to pray more frequently and fervently. Teach them to pray for their friends, teachers, church, government officials, actors, actresses, musicians… Through the power of prayer, they will be fulfilling Daniel 12:3 as they lead vast, innumerable multitudes to righteousness.
SUN
"The unfolding of Your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple."
Psalm 119:130 NIV
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord gives grace and glory;
No good thing does He withhold
from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11 NASB
“So live as people of light!
For this light within you produces only
what is good and right and true.
Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:8-10 NLT
Father,
I pray that my children and their friends
will walk as children of the light
(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth)
and that they will seek and comprehend
all that You want them to understand.
May they have no fellowship with those walking in darkness,
but rather expose their deeds (Eph. 5:8-11)…
May Your holy Light penetrate the hearts of all who walk in darkness…
Father,
light our way through this present darkness;
clearly reveal the paths You desire us to take…
From the rising of the sunto the place where it sets,
may Your Name be eternally praised (Ps. 133:3)!
Thank You for encouraging us as You share the times and the season
and the reasons
that the sun will become darkand the moon appear as blood
before the great and awesome Day of the LORD (Joel 2:31).
May people be awakened
by an unrelenting desireto know You
as their Father, Savior, Friend...
TWILIGHT
May we have no alliance with the works of darkness,
living always as children of light (1 Thess. 5:5)…
“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon,
and in the stars;
and on the earth distress of nations,
with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
men’s hearts failing them from fear
and the expectation of those things which are coming
on the earth,
for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Then...
(read it for yourself!)
Luke 21:35-26 NKJV
Connie
My Home, a House of Prayer for All Nations