Day 9—January 20:  Praying for Open DoorsScripture: Colossians 4:2–6Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.  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.  Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.  Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.  Le...  Read More

Day 8—January 19:  Sent Into Everyday LifeScripture: Luke 10:1–3After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.  He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.  Go!  I am sending you out like lambs among wol...  Read More

Day 7—January 18:  Unity in the BodyScripture: John 17:20-21"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one."Prayer Prompts:•Pray for unity within Hope Church as we pursue God's mission together•Ask God to remove any division, gossip, or discord from our fellowship•Pray that our love for one another would be a powerf...  Read More

Day 6—January 17:  A Church That Loves Like JesusScripture: John 13:34–35“A new command I give you:  Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another".  Prayer Prompts:•Pray for deep unity and love within Hope Church.•Ask that our love would be a visible witness to the community.•Pray that relations...  Read More

Day 5—January 16:  Revival Begins in UsScripture: Psalm 85:6Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?Prayer Prompts:•Ask God to revive your own heart first.•Pray for renewed hunger for God’s presence, Word, and mission.•Confess any complacency or spiritual routine....  Read More

Day 4 –January 15:  From Compassion to ActionScripture: James 2:14–17What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?  Can such faith save them?  Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.  If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?  In the same way...  Read More