Teach Us to Pray, Believing Prayer, Access the Throne Room, National Day of Prayer, Shield and Sword, What Is Prayer?, and "Lord We Pray"
In This Issue... Luke 11:1, Quotes by Dan Crawford and Max Lucado, Articles by Dan Crawford, Kathy Branzell, and Leigh McLeroy, Plus Song by Billy and Cindy Foote
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Welcome to this issue of one24worship - Because worship is a daily lifestyle, one 24-hour day at a time, not just a weekly event.
The one24worship Newsletter is a weekly offering of inspiration, ideas, and insights... 1-2-4: one verse, two quotes, and four observations at a time.
Today is designated as The National Day of Prayer in the United States of America with the following Theme and Scripture Passage…
LIFT UP THE WORD - LIGHT UP THE WORLD
“For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.” 2 Samuel 22:29-31
The National Day of Prayer Broadcast will be available this evening, Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET via The National Day of Prayer website.
Special guests will include Matthew West, Os Guiness, Bishop Robert Stearns, Ken Harrison, Tony Perkins, Doug Stringer, Dianne Ogle, Geoff Eckart, Glenn Shepherd and many more.
We are living in unprecedented days; days that call for fervent prayer!
Please join with me today, praying specifically for revival in our nation and world on this special day set aside for prayer!
With The National Day of Prayer in view, this edition of one24worship is emphasizing prayer this week.
Enjoy!
David
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One Verse
“Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’” Luke 11:1 ESV
Two Quotes
Dan R. Crawford
“Every fresh burst of missionary energy has been preceded by believing prayer. . . . Many a world shaking has begun among praying believers.” Dan R. Crawford
[Source: Dan R. Crawford, The Prayer-Shaped Disciple: Learn How Prayer Can Enrich Your Spiritual Life, (Dan R. Crawford, Published by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., ©1999) pg. 180]
Max Lucado
“We access the throne room of God by virtue of the name of Jesus. Heaven sees his signature and throws open the door of welcome.” Max Lucado
[Source: Max Lucado, before amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer, (Max Lucado, Published by Thomas Nelson ©2014, pg 99]
Four Observations
National Day of Prayer, 2024 - Article by Dr. Dan Crawford at DiscipleAllNations. org
Dr. Dan R. Crawford is Senior Professor (Retired), Chair of Prayer Emeritus; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He’s also the Former Head of Task Force for the Teaching of Prayer in Theological Education for America’s National Prayer Committee and President of Disciple All Nations, Inc. Dan has authored several books including, The Prayer -Shaped Disciple. His weekly column, Monday Morning Manna is available at the Disciple All Nations website and Facebook, LinkedIn, X, etc. dg
Excerpt: “In 1952 the U.S. Congress passed a bill instructing the President to set aside one day each year as a National Day of Prayer. As the years went by this was observed rather sporadically and often without much advance notice as to the selected day. In 1998 the U.S. Congress passed another bill naming the first Thursday in May as the day for the observance of the National Day of Prayer.” 👉 Read More…
Taking Up the Shield of Faith and Sword of the Spirit - Article by Kathy Branzell at NationalDayOfPrayer .org
Excerpt: “This history of His faithfulness continually strengthens us as we take up our shield and lift up our prayers in faith. Our shield extinguished all the flaming arrows of the evil one. No matter what the enemy throws at you, the trials and troubles of this world that Jesus warned us about, we take heart and courageously claim the victory that is already ours in Christ and the reward that awaits us when we finish the race.” 👉 Read More…
What Is Prayer? - Article by Leigh McLeroy at ExploreGod .com
Excerpt: “Prayer is not meant to be a magic remedy for supplying wants and needs—at least not exclusively. The point of prayer is relationship. Therefore, prayer ‘works’ if it builds, enhances, solidifies, or deepens the relationship between the one who prays and the one to whom those prayers are directed.” 👉 Read More…
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SONG “Lord We Pray” by Billy and Cindy Foote - YouTube Video: “Lord We Pray” - Billy and Cindy Foote
In acknowledgement of The National Day of Prayer today, please take a moment to listen to this song from Billy and Cindy’s 2006 record, “Go To Everyone,” appropriately entitled, “Lord We Pray.” dg
CHORUS
“Lord, we pray… that Your Name will be glorified / In this town… Your renown will be magnified / Let this place… be a house of deliverance / For Your Name… O Lord we pray.”
Words & Music by Billy J. Foote
© 2005 Billy Foote Songs; Centricity Music Publishing
Until next week,
David Guion
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