Prayers: December 13, 2020

Prayers

Pray in thanksgiving for God’s presence in our lives:

• Thank you, Lord, for climbing into my boat and calming the seas of my personal storms.
• Thank you, Lord, for teaching me to make room in my heart for You.
• Thank you, Lord, that You are always ready to do something new for me. Isaiah 41:19
• Thank you, Lord, that we do not have to dwell in discouragement. 2 Chronicles 20:17
• Thank you, Lord, that family and friends are just a phone call away.

Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ:

• Those with ongoing health concerns. Thank God for the daily improvements.
• Those in nursing or homebound care. Pray for safety from the COVID virus.
• Those affected by the pandemic either as victims or caregivers. Pray for perseverance to continue doing our part to stop the spread.
• For salvation for our children, that as we are faithful in teaching them the Scriptures, God will lead them to saving faith.
• That we might find the right words to bring others joy
• That brothers and sisters may enjoy good health and that all may go well with them, even as their soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2
• That God will soften the hearts of our family members who still do not know Jesus as their Savior
• For our missionaries – that they may be protected and empowered by God even in their difficulty

Pray for CCC:

• That God will use us ordinary people to make a difference for His kingdom
• That our actions are guided by the truths of the Bible
• For our outreach efforts to the community; that small gifts from the church may direct them to the best gift of Jesus Christ in their lives.
• For clarity to see God working amidst this chaos and continue the race and not grow weary
• That even as we struggle through the pandemic, we are still planning for the future
• Thank God for Official Board leaders faithfully carrying out their duties
• That our pastors will receive God’s protection, preach with wisdom and be blessed by the Holy Spirit

To Think About: We have entered into the church season of Advent when we prepare for the coming of Jesus anew in our hearts. On this third Sunday of Advent we reflect on Joy – the joy that is felt from the Holy Spirit dwelling in our hearts and guiding us to eternity, not the fleeting feelings brought on by the world.  Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.  Psalm 28:6-8  You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.  Psalm 16:11

禱告事項

感謝主每日同行：

• 感謝主與我風雨同舟，平息我人生的風浪。
• 感謝主教導我要在我的心中為你留下空間。
• 感謝神應許我隨時為我做新事。（以賽亞書41：19）
• 感謝神和我們同在，鼓勵我們，不要恐懼，也不要驚惶，因神與你們同在，我們不必失意。（歷代之下20：17）
• 感謝主讓我們和家人、朋友可以以電話相聯。

為主內弟兄姊妹禱告：

• 為身體軟弱和接受治療的肢體禱告，為每一天的康復禱告感謝神。
• 為老人院或居家需要特別看護的長輩們禱告，願他們在當下的流行病中保持健康的身體。
• 為在新冠病毒受感染的患者和醫護人員禱告；讓我們在盼望和忍耐中盡力阻止病毒的傳播。
• 當我們向孩子們認真傳講神的話語時，同時要為孩子們的救恩禱告，求神引領他們培養信心。
• 當我們將喜樂帶給別人時，我們已經準備了合適的言語。
• 親愛的兄弟啊，我願你凡事興盛，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。——約翰三書1：2
• 為我們不認識耶穌救恩的家人禱告，求主柔軟他們的心腸。
• 求主保守我們的宣教士在他們的事工的難處中，有聖靈的保守和大能同在。

為教會的需要禱告：

• 求神使用我們這些平常的人為他的囯做不平常的事。
• 願我們的行爲得真理的引領。
• 為我們教會在社區外展中的努力禱告，願從教會來的小小禮物能引導社區居民得到他們生命中最大的、從耶穌基督而來的禮物。
• 求主幫助我們清晰地看見神在亂世中仍然做工，持續在征戰、絕不疲倦。
• 禱告我們雖然在與流行病奮戰，但依然能為未來做準備。
• 感謝神帶領董事會的領導同工忠心職守。
• 禱告我們的牧者有神的保守、證道有智慧、有聖靈的同在和祝福。

思考：教會已進入了降臨節期，我們亦預備在心中再次迎接耶穌的來臨。第三個主日代表喜樂——喜樂的感覺是聖靈住在我們心裏，引領我們得永生，而不是在這個世上隨波逐流。詩篇28:6-8：“耶和華是應當稱頌的！因為他聽了我懇求的聲音。耶和華是我的力量，是我的盾牌，我心裡倚靠他，就得幫助。所以我心中歡樂，我必用詩歌頌讚他。耶和華是他百姓的力量，又是他受膏者得救的保障。”  詩篇16:11：“你必將生命的道路指示我，在你面前有滿足的喜樂，在你右手中有永遠的福樂。”