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Ministry Founder And Wife Shares Prayer Points To Pray Over Husbands

by Christa
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Vanessa Martindale, co-founder of Blended Kingdom Families Ministry and wife to Scott, shared a helpful guide for wives on what to pray over their husbands.

Vanessa and Scott have committed to equipping marriages, breaking the generational cycle of divorce, and uniting blended families with the truth of God’s Word.

The couple believes that prayer is one of a believer’s weapons against the plans of the enemy. And so, Vanessa gave a list of Biblical references on what to pray for the husband.

Prayers To Pray Over Husbands

  • Pray that he would be a man after God’s own heart.

Acts 13:22 reminds us how David pleased God because of his heart. He was called “the man after God’s own heart.” In the same way, pray for your husband that he will become a man who pursues God’s heart above all else.

  • Pray for him to have the mind of Christ – renewed and discerning.

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”

  • Pray that he would be strengthened and protected from the schemes of the enemy.

The enemy aims to destroy marriages and families. But we are not ignorant of his schemes. Claim the promise of God’s protection and help so none of his attacks will prosper against your husband.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” (Psalm 28:7)

  • Pray for him to have strong, Godly friendships that would encourage and build him up.

Proverbs 27:17 proclaims, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

  • Pray that his joy would increase and that he would abound in hope.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

Vanessa encouraged fellow wives to press in and step out in faith in declaring God’s power over their husbands. She said, “One of the greatest gifts we can give our husband is the gift of prayer.”

Header Image: Blended Kingdom Families, Instagram, July 7, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuYN25TMJ6W/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

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Intentional Prayer in our relationship with God
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Priscilla Shirer Expounds On Prayer As Necessity In Our Relationship with God

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

Christian author and speaker Priscilla Shirer shared the importance and necessity of prayer in our relationship with God. She remarked that even demons know its power. That’s why they distract people trying to get us to deprioritize prayer.

Prayer In Our Relationship With God

Prayer is common phrase in Christianity. But when we look deeper into the Christian life, many neglect prayer over other ministry activities.

Prayer in your relationship with God

Diana Simumpande. (Photographer). (2017). Woman Praying, Retrieved September 13, 2023 from: https://unsplash.com/photos/ABrC7X4_gLY

In an interview on TBN, she urged Christians to be intentional with prayer and prioritize it over everything we do. The “War Room” actress admitted she is also guilty of neglecting being intentional with prayer. She explained, “being strategic in prayer, trying to detect where you see the enemy’s fingerprints at kind of as handiwork meddling in your life..”

Being Intentional

The author also stressed that if Christians don’t become intentional with prayer, it opens us up to the enemy who can  “take advantage of a weakness or a divisiveness.” Being intentional, she added, is “not just randomly saying words” in our prayers. Priscilla referred to it as a “targeted” prayer.

Intentional Prayer in our relationship with God

Praise on TBN. (Screenshot). (2023). Priscilla Shirer: Prayer is Necessary for Your Relationship with God, Retrieved September 13, 2023 from: https://youtu.be/boTGTjZ7KEI

Further, she advised listeners to journal their prayers to keep track of God’s faithfulness in our requests. She also shared, “It keeps us focused. It reminds us what we’re praying about.”

Later in the interview, the host mentioned how many Christians complain. She urged Christians not to waste their time complaining, but to instead, choose to pray .

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“You can complain, but if you prayed as much as you complained, maybe we would see something different,” she remarked.

Prayer is important and it’s time that the body of Christ begins to truly tap into the power of prayer!

Watch the entire interview below:

Priscilla Shirer: Prayer is Necessary for Your Relationship with God | Praise on TBN

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Header Image: Praise on TBN. (Screenshot). (2023). Priscilla Shirer: Prayer is Necessary for Your Relationship with God, Retrieved September 13, 2023 from: https://youtu.be/boTGTjZ7KEI

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Watch: Little Girl Asks Jesus For Help

by Christa
written by Christa

An adorable video of a little girl asking Jesus which toy to choose is inspiring people to ask for God’s guidance too, even in simple things.

Little Girl Asks Jesus

Nika Diwa  believes that “being a good mother isn’t hiding the hard parts but showing how to ask and receive help.”

So, she does not hide her faith and openly prays asking God for help in her difficult moments. And during those times, her two-year-old daughter, Zizi, sees her on her knees in prayer. Sometimes, Zizi also kneels beside her to pray.

One day, as Nika was shopping with Zizi, the little girl took a liking to two toys. But Nika told her to choose only one. And as Zizi learned from her mother, she asked Jesus to help.

Nika shared the precious moment of Zizi asking Jesus for help. She said, “I told my toddler she could choose one toy, so she’s asking Jesus to help her choose.”

 

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Zizi got on her knees and asked Jesus for the right toy. “Jesus, I don’t know which toys to get. Amen!”

Then, as if she had received her answer, she immediately picked the one she wanted.

“Which one do you want?” Her mom asked.

She then pointed to which toy, saying, “Jesus told me.”

Nika was surprised and delighted with her daughter’s turning to Jesus for help.

Many viewers were humbled by the video.

User divinekay1 commented, “This is absolutely Beautiful. she is praying for God to help her. We all should be doing the same exact thing every day because Jesus wants to be a part of everything in our lives.”

Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” And this little girl indeed has the purest intention when she comes to Jesus.

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God Appears In Eric Gilmour’s Dream To Show Him How To Pray

by Le-Jovale Vallejo
written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

When Eric Gilmour asked God how exactly to pray, He appeared in his dream and told him what to do.

Eric Gilmour

Eric Gilmour is a musician, author, and itinerant speaker who travels sharing the Good News. He and his wife, Brooke, founded Sonship International, a teaching organization dedicated to church growth. Their hearts are set on bringing the church closer to God’s presence in their daily lives. Eric’s music and teachings have helped millions of people connect to the presence of God.

With this mission in mind, he encourages his audience to fully depend on God. “We must always be careful never to use spiritual disciplines, fasting, or theology as a replacement for simple dependency.”

But there was also a point in his life when he struggled to pray. So he asked God about it.

God Appears In His Dream

“One day I asked the Lord to teach me to pray before I went to sleep. And I slipped into a dream. And this doesn’t happen very often. I’m not a prophet. I don’t have dreams like this all the time. I said, “Lord, please show me what prayer is. Teach me,” he said.

Even though he was waiting for God to answer, he didn’t expect that He would show up in his dream.

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“And in the dream… I fall asleep, and what begins to happen is I see this old Italian cafe with two cups of coffee. He’s sitting on one side and I’m sitting on the other. There’s nobody else there. It’s just him and me. So, I sat down across from him; we both had cups of coffee. He said nothing. I said nothing. We’re just aware of each other’s presence,” he recalled.

God Appears In His Dream And Tells Him How To Pray

Initially, Eric didn’t know what had just happened or what the meaning behind his dream was.

Then he asked God, “Lord, what was that?”

Then it dawned on him that it was the answer to the question he asked before sleeping.

“And I felt like the Lord told me, “You wanted me to teach you how to pray.”
I’m like, could it be so simple that all it is: JUST TO BE WITH HIM!”

Header image: Eric Gilmour [wearenationschurch]. Instagram, 27 August 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwa5seCtFKF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Embracing Prayer and Patience
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Bible Verse of the Day: Embracing Prayer and Patience

by Lily Benson
written by Lily Benson

Keep praying, even when the answers are delayed and keep trusting. Remember the key to embracing prayer and patience.

Today’s Bible Verse

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

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Encouragement

In the tapestry of life, there are threads of prayer and threads of patience, intricately woven together to create a masterpiece of faith. Romans 12:12 invites you to be joyful in hope, faithful in prayer, and patient in affliction. This verse paints a picture of a life lived in rhythm with the heartbeat of God.

Imagine prayer as the music that sets your heart in motion. Your prayers are not mere words; they are a lifeline that connects you to the very source of life. In the quiet moments and the busy days, let your heart be a sanctuary of communion with the One who bends His ear to listen.

There are moments of waiting and pauses between the steps. This is where patience takes center stage. Patience is not passive resignation; it is a posture of trust and expectancy. Just as a seed hidden in the soil blooms in its appointed time, so do the promises of God in your life. In the midst of affliction, hold onto hope and allow patience to steady your soul.

Your faith is a journey, not a destination. When weariness threatens to steal your rhythm, remember that your prayers are like incense rising to the heavens, and your patience is a melody of trust that reaches the ears of the Father.

May you find strength in the cadence of prayer and the grace of patience. Your faithfulness in both will carry you through the seasons of life. Let your heart be a sanctuary of conversation with God, and let your spirit be buoyed by the unwavering hope that He is working all things together for your good.

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Little Children Pray Over Police Officer Who They Met At Car Wash

by Christa
written by Christa

Prayer is powerful. And for this police officer, receiving them from little children is welcomed.

Little children pray over police officer

Serving the community as a police officer is not easy. Aside from the risk and danger, malicious comments and biases can affect police morale. So, when two children approached Sergeant A. Herrera, he was happy to receive their prayers.

The children, accompanied their grandmother, were at a car wash when they saw the police officer. They approached Sgt. Herrera and asked to pray for him.

The Fayetteville Police Department in North Carolina recorded the special moment together. They posted, “These little ones ran into Sergeant A. Herrera at the car wash while there with their grandmother and took it upon themselves to pray over him.”

“Thank you for your prayers of protection and your kind heart,” they continued.

As James 5:16 says, “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

Prayers of the children

Jesus even considered children as the greatest in the Kingdom of God.

He said in Matthew 18:3-4, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”

GOD TV recently reported a young child standing boldly on stage, breaking curses of the enemy and the spirit of religion and tradition. She then declared 1 Corinthians 2:9, saying that God is revealing something for them which no eye has seen and no ear has heard.

Read the full story here. 

Header Image: Fayetteville Police Department, Little children prays, Facebook reel, https://www.facebook.com/reel/493604319634359

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Young Girl Prays For All Kids Attending School

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

A young girl recently said a prayer for all kids attending school.

Prayer for kids attending school

Ar’miah Woody is a young Christian motivational speaker who was born blind. She is using social media to share the love of God and to inspire people. As another school year starts, the sweet child is offering a prayer for every kid attending school this year.

“Thank You so much for everything You did, You do and You will do Father God in the name of Jesus. I ask You Father God today to cover everyone by the blood of the Lamb, from the crown of their heads to the toes on their feet Father God. Father God, wrap Your hands around every kid who’s going to school Father God. I ask You God to support them all the way. Heal them, protect them, Father God, save them, Lord God,” she prayed.

Armiah’s Unique World [@armiahuniqueworld]. Ar’miah Wooody. Instagram, August 23, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwNtS2AhNEk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Ar’miah Woody

She then prayed that the Lord would support everyone as they learn new things this school year.

“Keep them in Your right hand Lord God, hold their hands tight Lord God. When they may fall short, pick them up Lord God in the name of Jesus. Father God, if they feel like they can’t do something, show them that they can. Father God, if they’re having a hard time right now, tell them that You are there, tell them that You are God.

Ar’miah then ended her prayer by also praying for herself. She prayed for her protection and healing as she attends her school.

“When I go to school today Father God, thank You so much, Father God. Protect me, Lord God, wrap Your hands around me Father God, and keep me in Your right hand. Father God, I ask You to heal me, keep me safe, protect me in the name of Jesus. Work miracles in my life Father God.”

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Reference: Instagram | Ar’miah’s Unique World
Header Image: Armiah’s Unique World [@armiahuniqueworld]. Ar’miah Wooody. Instagram, August 23, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwNtS2AhNEk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

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POWERFUL TESTIMONY
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Powerful Testimony: How Prayer Saved The Life Of A Missionary

by Christa
written by Christa

A story of a missionary proved how prayers are powerful and can change the course of life. Read below his powerful testimony.

Powerful Testimony

Community Celebration Church’s pastor Steve Larson shared a testimony of a missionary during on of his sermons. And it is something worth hearing as it reveals the power of prayer.

“One time, a man walked up to a missionary and said, ‘I have something to confess,'” Pastor Steve began to share.

This man admitted that he and his friends followed the missionary into the woods to rob and kill him. But the only thing that stopped them was the company of guards the missionary had at the time.

“The reason we didn’t is because we saw that you were surrounded by 26 armed guards,” the man told the missionary.

The missionary was quite shocked to hear the news. But he was also surprised to know of the 26 guards.

So he replied, “I have no idea what you’re talking about. I was all by myself.”

Power of Prayer

Then, the missionary returned and shared his experience with the congregation. Suddenly, a man jumped to his feet and told the missionary how the 26 guards appeared.

“I was lead on that day and that time to get together a group of people. And we all prayed for you,” he said.

The man, then, urged those who prayed with him to stand. And one by one, all 26 of them stood.

Pastor Steven concluded his message with an encouraging point from Ian Bounds. He said,  “May you remember the words of Ian Bounds. That prayer is not preparation for the battle. It is the battle.”

Moreover, may this encourage us to believe that we are armed with the most powerful weapon in the world.

James 5:16 says, “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

Header Image: Unsplash, Armed Guards, retrieved Aug 17, 2023 from: https://unsplash.com/photos/_o7WxqRnm6s

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Mom Prays For Medical Team Right After Giving Birth

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

A mom prayed for her medical team right after giving birth to her baby.

Mom prayed for medical team

When social media influencer Nika Diwa gave birth to her second baby, she honored the medical team who helped her by praying for them. Right out of the delivery room, she stopped for a moment to pray for them while holding their hands.

“I just want to thank You for this team. I want to thank You for everything You’ve done today and let them know that what they are doing is standing in a purpose, so much deeper than they can even imagine. They are healers of what’s broken. They are healers of what people thought was impossible. And I pray God, that whenever they feel tired, they would just be so aware of the glory that they’re in right now. God, that you would always just keep them. Keep them in the knowledge of how special and chosen they are God. Amen.”

Nika Diwa [@nika.diwa]. Mom Prays For Medical Team. Instagram, July 12, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CukUCt3sWD0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Giving birth

After praying for the medical team, she also prayed for her newborn daughter, Zuri Marie Iljeoma.

“I didn’t even know if I could have another baby God, but You, but You did it, God. We thank You because nothing is too late for You God. I declare to God that no weapon formed against her will prosper. That she would know all her life that you have called out of darkness into marvelous light.”

Five minutes after Zuri was born, she was taken away from her mother because tests showed that she had low blood sugar. Nika was in tears after knowing about Zuri’s condition. But thankfully, God stabilized her newborn daughter.

Following that terrifying moment the room turned to a place full of praises and thanksgiving to the Lord!

 

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Read also: TODDLER WITH HYDROCEPHALUS SINGING ‘LORD, I NEED YOU’ GOES VIRAL

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Header Image:  Nika Diwa [@nika.diwa]. Mom Prays For Medical Team. Instagram, July 12, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CukUCt3sWD0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Call To Prayer: Intense Wildfire Across Maui, Hawaii

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

An intense wildfire broke out in Maui, Hawaii, and has destroyed much of the town which is home to 13,000 people. They need our prayers now more than ever.

Maui, Hawaii Wildfire

The home to over 13,000 people, Maui, Hawaii, has been burned down because of an intense wildfire. It has destroyed much of town of Lahaina, forcing its thousands of residents to evacuate and leave the historic place in Hawaii.

Hawaii Wildfire

KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco. (Screenshot). (2023). Wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, Retrieved August 10, 2023 from: https://youtu.be/7-XDApBCvJw

According to CBS, Hurricane Dora was partly to blame for the intensified wildfire. Apparently, the storm that had passed near Maui created “strong winds and low humidity” that fueled the fire even more. Hurricane Dora had “gusts above 60 mph that knocked out power as night fell, rattled homes and grounded firefighting helicopters.”

Maui Couple

KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco has interviewed a Maui couple who are returning to their hometown. The couple shared they’re unsure “if their home would still be there when they land.”

The two were brought to tears as they shared how they felt seeing the news. Apparently, they went on a vacation in Bay Area and left everything in their home in Lahaina. They aren’t sure if their home survived the fire, especially their two dogs.

In the recorded short clip shared by the outlet, a massive fire engulfed the popular tourist town in Hawaii. The fire wounded many, and the Coast Guards had to rescue a dozen who jumped into the water to escape the flames.

Drone Video Of Intense Flames

Furthermore, drone video revealed the wildfire burning through the town. It had an “intense wall of flames from fires in Kehei.” And “there are also brush fires on the big island.”

Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii. It is also known as “The Valley Isle,” visited by tourists for its “world-famous beaches.” According to Go Hawaii, “Maui has been voted ‘Best Island in the U.S.’.”

The wildfire has devastated families and many are displaced from the island.

This is a call for us Christians to pause and pray for the victims. May God bring peace and comfort in these trying times!

Maui wildfires leaves vacationing couple in tears

Reference | YouTube – KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Header Image: KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco. (Screenshot). (2023). Wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, Retrieved August 10, 2023 from: https://youtu.be/7-XDApBCvJw

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