Pastor's Top 10 Prayer List for 2009

1. ...that the Lord would grant us wisdom, discernment, and favor in every decision the church must make in order to find and fulfill His perfect will. (Joshua 9: 3-14; and Proverbs 2: 1-9)

2. ...that we would come to know the Lord more intimately, and that nothing would distract us from the hunger and thirst for His presence in our lives.

(Exodus 33: 12-23; and Philippians 3: 7 -14)

3. ...that we would move from mere belief in the principle of prayer to the practice of prayer in such a manner that we experience the miracle working hand of God.

(Isaiah 38: 1-9; Matthew 7: 7-11; and Matthew 17: 14-21)

4. ...that we would learn to trust the Lord as our source and sustainer of provision for our lives, homes, and church in these uncertain economic times.

(Exodus 15: 22-27; and Matthew 6: 19-34)

5. ...that the Lord would protect our marriages, preserve our children, and provide to our families the necessary ingredients to build enduring homes.

(Genesis 7: 1-7; Psalm 127: 1-5; and Matthew 7: 24-27)

6. ...that we would grow deep spiritual roots of maturity that produce character, composure, and credibility in our testimony to this community.

(Ephesians 4: 11-16; I Peter 2: 1-9; and II Peter 1: 2-10)

7. ...that the Lord will keep our fellowship unified in purpose and purified in our motives and message. (I Corinthians 1: 10-18; Philippians 4: 1-8; and I Peter 3: 8-13)

8. ...that we would learn how to give of ourselves in worship that is God-honoring, Christ-exalting, and Spirit-filled. (I Chronicles 16: 23-36; John 4: 19-26; and John 12: 1-7)

9. ...that as the Lord opens the doors, we would be faithful to our calling to spread the gospel and trust Him to build His kingdom through our church.

(John 12: 28-32; Acts 2: 38-47; and Acts 4: 13-21)

10. ...that we would experience a heaven-sent revival that would turn the attention of world toward Soddy-Daisy to gain a clearer glimpse of You!

(Isaiah 6: 1-9; Matthew 17: 1-8; and Revelation 1: 12-18)