Aug 29, 2008

Prayers are Heard

Psalm 116:1-2
I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

Praise God for hearing our prayers! The God of the universe hears everything we utter--and His heart is moved and ravished by us! Spend time this weekend being blown away by the overwhelming condescension the Almighty shows by loving us and responding to our prayers.

Aug 28, 2008

Without the Lord...

Psalm 127
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.


Without the Lord as the center of the campaign, we labor in vain. Pray for direction from the Lord with every decision that is made.

Aug 27, 2008

Leadership

Ephesians 1:17-21
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Pray wisdom and revelation over the leaders of the campaign.

Aug 26, 2008

Focused Effort

Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

Pray that the focus is kept on Jesus as we collectively work to protect the unborn.

Aug 25, 2008

God is with us

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Please pray for strength and encouragement. Do not lose heart in this battle for life because God is with us!

Aug 22, 2008

The Lord is Sovereign

Psalm 115:1-8, 16-18
Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?" Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. But their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; they have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but they cannot smell; they have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but they cannot walk; nor can they utter a sound with their throats. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them….The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to man. It is not the dead who praise the LORD, those who go down to silence; it is we who extol the LORD, both now and forevermore. Praise the LORD.

Aug 21, 2008

Stand Firm

1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

We are not beating the air. We are not wasting our time. Every action done for the Lord is important. Pray against feelings of discouragement and call forth angelic encouragement!

Aug 20, 2008

Pure and Faultless

James 1:27 “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

Please pray that South Dakotans are not polluted by the national organizations. Pray that hearts and minds are guarded and that “pure and faultless” actions prevail.

Aug 19, 2008

The Obedient Church

Jeremiah 22:3 “This is what the LORD says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of his oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the alien, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.”
Pray for obedience to rise up in the church. Pray that the church would rescue those who have been robbed by abortion and care for the fatherless. Innocent blood will no longer be shed in South Dakota!

Aug 18, 2008

Our Purpose

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

God has a purpose for South Dakota. One of the good works He has prepared us for is protection of the unborn. We are in a position unlike any other state to change history and stop the shedding of innocent blood. Pray that South Dakota claims the promise of Ephesians 2:10 and confidently goes forth in their God-given purpose.

Aug 13, 2008

Urgent Prayer Request!

Please be praying for Bill Conner. His health is quickly deteriorating, numbers are sky rocketing, and he is on high doses of chemotherapy. Bill, a pro-life hero, has an amazing story about being conceived due to rape. That story can be read at www.voteyesforlife.com. Please lift him up to the Father.

Preparation

1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Pray that South Dakotans and the pro-life community are prepared for action, lovingly self-controlled, and focused on Jesus Christ!

The Lord's Servants

Numbers 12:8b
Why were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

Please pray for protection of God’s leaders in this campaign. Pray that those who oppose them would be washed in the fear of the Lord and would be wary of speaking against the Lord’s servants.

Aug 12, 2008

Psalm 15

Psalm 15
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart
and has no slander on his tongue,
who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,
who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things will never be shaken.

Aug 11, 2008

Freedom in Truth

John 8:32
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.


Claim the promise of scripture. South Dakotans WILL know the truth and the truth WILL set them free from the blood guilt brought about by abortion.

Aug 8, 2008

Prepare Yourself!

Pray that South Dakotans are ready to stand and obey the command of God!
Jeremiah 1:17-19
Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.

Aug 7, 2008

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Aug 6, 2008

Not Weary!

Continue to pray that the Lord is our vision. Pray that we fix our eyes on Jesus and do not grow weary or lose heart.

Hebrews 12:2-3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Aug 5, 2008

Vision

Lord, be our vision. Keep our focus on You!

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light
Be thou my wisdom and Thou my true word

I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, I , Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not nor man's empty praise

Thou mine inheritance now and always
Thou and thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven my treasure Thou are
High King of heaven my victory won

May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
Still be my vision O Ruler of all

Aug 4, 2008

Limitless God

Please pray for provision. Praise God that He is not limited by finances!

Philippians 4:12-13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Aug 1, 2008

The Love of the Father

Lord, we praise You for Your unending love. You have called us your children--we are sons and daughters of the living God!! :)

1 John 3:1
How great a love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God; and such we are!