Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2022 i 60 Days of Prayer

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. GENESIS 28:15 (NIV) GOD PROMISES TO watch over you wherever you go. His presence is constant. If something has happened that causes you to worry that He has abandoned you, reflect on people in the Bible who experienced the same feeling: Jacob, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Samson to name a few. God is with you even when you doubt His presence. He offers guidance and peace. He always keeps His promises. Lord, You are my refuge and strength. I have nothing to fear.…

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” PSALM 55:22 (NIV) WORRY CAN WREAK havoc on your emotions, making it so you can’t concentrate, eat or even sleep. If you find yourself overcome with unnerving thoughts, turn to God in prayer. Ask Him to replace your anxious thoughts with peace and to reassure you that everything will work out for the best. Heavenly Father, when I am caught in an endless cycle of worry, guide my thoughts back to You. I know that You alone will keep me safe.…

And the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub to the threshold of the house, and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord. EZEKIEL 10:4 (ESV) DO YOU GIVE light to others that are sitting in the darkness? When you see other people embracing dark thoughts, do you illuminate their mindset so that they see the good and get back on the right path? Almighty God, I long to glorify You and bring Your light to those wrapped in darkness.…

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. ISAIAH 43:18–19 (NIV) TODAY IS THE first day of summer. As nature blooms, remind yourself that God is planting new possibilities in your life. He is watering the seeds of your hopes so they will bud into fruition. Even if you doubt change is on the horizon, trust that there is always a new season ahead. Faithful God, thank You for the hope of new beginnings, achieving new goals, making new friends and guiding me on this exciting and blessed life.…

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. MATTHEW 7:7 (NIV) THIS VERSE IS often misunderstood to mean that whatever you ask for in prayer, God will deliver. The true meaning is that when you surrender your will for God’s, your prayers will be fulfilled in His chosen way. Trust that God always gives what you need, and the door will be opened for you. Gracious Father, help me trust that where You guide, You provide. I am ready to put Your understanding over my wants and needs.…

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. PSALM 119:30–32 (NIV) TODAY, AS WE celebrate Independence Day, reflect on the many blessings God has given our nation. Pray for those who have sacrificed and served to protect our freedom; pray for peace among nations and all people. Lord, make us worthy of Your gift of freedom.…

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. PSALM 5:11 (NIV) WHEN YOU KNOW that Jesus is with you, protecting and loving you, you can live a life of joy. Regardless of the obstacles you face, your abiding faith gives you the ability to have a good day. Dear Lord, my circumstances may not always be ideal, but Your love is perfect, and because of that, I can be joyful!…

I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message... Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. JOHN 17:20, 24 (NIV) IN JOHN CHAPTER 17, Jesus prayed for protection, joy and unity for His followers. When you need God’s help and reassurance, say the above verse and take comfort in His prayer. He is on your side. Dear Jesus, Your prayers are an infinite blessing to me.…

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28 (NIV) YOUR QUALITY OF life is not based on what happens to you, but on how you respond. When tragedy befalls, do you become bitter, or do you become better? Do you look with gratitude at the blessings you still have, or become fixated on what could have or should have happened? Your spiritual vision is what will determine your reaction and your future. Lord, when I struggle with dark thoughts, help me to remember that You work for the good in all things.…

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. PROVERBS 1:5 (ESV) IT IS OKAY to feel lost or confused, to not know what you want or how to make things better. When you pray to God and admit that you are unsure of the best course of action, you open the door to His wisdom. The next time you feel foolish or confused because you don’t know what to do, ask for God’s help and be patient for His answer. Heavenly Father, You are my trusted Counselor. Thank You for guiding me and helping me learn that I am always exactly where I am “supposed” to be.…

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. PSALM 30:5 (NIV) WHAT BRINGS YOU joy? Is it a beautiful sunrise? The laughter of a loved one? Today, take a moment and reflect on the many gifts of grace that God has given you. Often we focus so much on our worries that we neglect to see what is certain and constant—His many blessings. Remind yourself that no matter what you are going through, as Psalm 30 promises, “joy comes in the morning.” Heavenly Father, my joy is knowing that I can trust Your promises to always lift my spirits.…

For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. DEUTERONOMY 20:4 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE trying to overcome a bad habit and feel as if you are facing utter defeat, turn to Jesus and say, “I doubt I can do this, but I know that You can.” Identify the enemy that is causing you harm, whether it’s an unhealthy diet, too much social media or negative self-talk, and know that God can bring victory. Lord God, please help me battle my negative thoughts and actions. I know that with Your help I can succeed.…

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. GALATIANS 3:26–27 (NIV) TODAY, THINK OF this verse and reflect on what Paul is saying. What does being clothed in Christ mean to you? Is it to reveal His glory to the world? To be protected by His armor? Is he referencing the full transformation that happens when you trust that God is the center of your being? Heavenly Father, I am clothed and complete and ready to face the world because of You.…

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. REVELATION 2:17 (NIV) IN THIS VERSE, victorious believers are promised a white stone with a new name. Many interpret this Scripture to mean that Jesus knows you and all the trials that you have endured. One day, He will give you a new name that represents your true spirit and faithfulness. Lord, thank You for knowing and loving me.…

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. JAMES 5:16 (NIV) THE MORE WE turn to God with our sins and accept His forgiveness, the more accepting we are of forgiving others who have wronged us. Is there a person who you feel anger towards? Lift them in prayer and ask God to help you forgive. Father God, help me release my resentment with the power of prayer.…

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. PROVERBS 3:3 (NIV) IT HAPPENS TO the best of us—we make rush judgments about people based on wrong information or an unpleasant first impression. The next time you are about to discount someone, reflect on this verse and focus on seeing Christ in them. Dear God, help me to be less critical and more loving. Guide me to approach others with compassion, patience and love.…

Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written. JOHN 21:25 (NLT) LIFE IS ABUNDANTLY blessed with God’s many miracles. This verse helps us to remember that the Bible only captures a small portion of the countless positive things Jesus did. Consider amazing moments you’ve experienced, from breathtaking sunrises to the first breath of a newborn. When you open your heart to His miracles, you will witness amazing glimpses of His glory. Maker of Miracles, Your power is unlimited. You make the impossible possible.…

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. HEBREWS 12:15 (KJV) IN ISAIAH, WHEN Hezekiah was consumed with bitterness, he called out to God and his bitterness was exchanged for wholeness. When you are battling a bad mood, ask the Lord to give you the strength to let go of your hostility. Pray for Him to make you whole. Dear God, when I am overcome with bitterness, fill me with the wholeness of Your grace.…

Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man. NEHEMIAH 1:11 (NIV) NEHEMIAH WAS A prayer warrior. He prayed relentlessly and then followed God’s instructions. Like Nehemiah, you can accomplish great things when you work towards a goal that God has placed in your heart and pray to be guided by His plans. Almighty God, give success to Your servant today.…

And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. COLOSSIANS 4:3 (NIV) THINK OF GOD opening the way through a problem in your life. Christian preacher, educator and philanthropist George Müller said, “We must pray patiently . . . until we obtain an answer.” Your prayers can move mountains and make the impossible possible. Pray patiently with steadfast faith. Almighty God, I put all my trust in You.…

So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. GENESIS 1:21 (NIV) EVERYTHING GOD MADE reflects His goodness. When you are focused on your own flaws or feeling down about the world and your circumstances, reflect on the wonders of God’s creation and know that His goodness shines in you, too. Creator God, change my perspective so that I see Your beauty in all my experiences.…

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 (NIV) WHEN PAUL SUFFERED from a thorn in his flesh and asked God to help him by removing it, God responded with the above Scripture. We all experience painful and difficult times, but we must learn to push through with the help of God’s strength. Lord, in moments of weakness, strengthen me with Your power.…

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ROMANS 12:11–12 (NIV) THE WORD “ENTHUSIASM” comes from the Greek words “en theos,” which translates to “filled with God.” Norman Vincent Peale said, “Fill the day with enthusiasm. Give the day all you’ve got and it will give you all it’s got, which will be plenty.” Lord, I am excited about today! Fill me with Your presence.…

Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. ECCLESIASTES 5:19 (NIV) IT’S BEEN SAID that a person’s spirituality is affected by how they feel about their possessions. When you view your belongings as gifts from God, and share what you have with others, you develop a deeper relationship with Him. Lord, guide me to see that the value of my possessions lies in how much I share what I have with others.…

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. EZEKIEL 36:26 (NIV) ELEANOR ROOSEVELT SAID, “Character building begins in our infancy and continues until death.” Ask yourself, “Who am I? Who do I long to be?” It is never too late to change and become the person you want to be. Challenging yourself is the key to growth. Go after the goal that seems daunting. Lord, with You by my side, every day is a fresh start, a new opportunity to love and grow.…

Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothes? MATTHEW 6:25 (NIV) IS THE CLOAK of fear affecting your faith? Do you worry about big things and little things, what-ifs and what has already happened? In the above verse, Jesus tells us not to worry. Instead, put all your trust in Him. Dear God, I give You my worry list so that You may give me Your peace.…

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward. MATTHEW 10:42 (NIV) WHAT MAY SEEM like little or insignificant gifts to others in need become powerful blessings, holy gifts, when given to honor Jesus. What small or large act of kindness can you do today to bless others as you serve the Lord? Heavenly Father, help me to be a healing force in someone’s life today. May my actions inspire others to know Your great love.…

Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. MARK 15:43 (NIV) WHILE OTHER DISCIPLES remained quiet, Joseph of Arimathea declared his love for Jesus. He boldly stepped out of the shadows and aligned himself with Jesus. He did not let fear or doubt paralyze him. When you need the courage to move forward, trust God is with you, helping you make the first step. Dear Lord, I can always act with courage because I know that the consequences are in Your hands.…

I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. PHILEMON 6 (NIV) SOMETIMES WORLD NEWS can leave us feeling afraid and helpless. Turn to God in prayer when you are upset over troubling news reports. Ask Him to help and show you what you can do to make the world a better place. My loving God, even when the world seems in turmoil and I am upset about the future, I trust that You are near, sending Your strength and peace.…

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 KINGS 6:17 (NIV) GOD IS A better decision maker than you are. When you need help with a situation, ask God to help you see what is happening and to guide you in the right direction. Trust that He can transform your confusion into clarity, your fear into opportunity. Lord, when I don’t know what to do, open my eyes so that I may see.…