WEEK ONE
…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1b-3
PRAYER FOCUS: CHURCH UNITY
Sunday (1/14): The body of Christ is composed of many members. We may not always agree on everything, but that doesn’t make one person or church better than another. We need each and every
person, just as a body can’t function well without every single part! Please pray that the Night to Shine churches, representing thirty-three denominations, would reach across denominational “lines” and seek to glorify God together through this event.
Monday (1/15): A common problem Christians struggle with is pride and self-righteousness. The truth is, we are all on a level playing field as each of us is saved ONLY by Jesus’s sacrifice. Please pray that we
would be completely humble and strive to “out-do” one another in showing honor.
Tuesday (1/16): Scripture tells us that the world will know we are Christians by our love for one another. Jesus set us the perfect example of love by laying down His life for us and the church is called to do likewise. Please pray that God’s people would spur one another on toward love and good deeds, loving each other deeply and sincerely.
Wednesday (1/17): There is strength in numbers… a house divided against itself cannot stand. Please pray that churches will keep first things first: Jesus Christ exalted and lifted up. Pray that God’s people would not get bogged down with differences and instead pursue peace, being of one heart and mind.
PRAYER FOCUS: PASTORS
Thursday (1/18): Being the shepherd of a flock is a huge responsibility, and there are many burdens to bear. Please pray that all Night to Shine pastors would be encouraged as they lead others in following Jesus. Please also pray that they would be filled with the Holy Spirit as they welcome the honored guests and their families into the fellowship of the body of Christ.
Friday (1/19): With the eyes of so many watching, the enemy likes to bring down those in spiritual leadership. Please pray that the pastors would be shielded from the attack of the enemy and the desires of the flesh, and be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Pray that they would live lives of purity, humility, love and honor.
Saturday (1/20): The message of the Gospel is life changing! Please pray that the Holy Spirit would empower these pastors to boldly and effectively share the Gospel message and that many would come to
a saving knowledge of the truth.