Father in Heaven, Thank You for this day You have made, a gift formed by Your hand and filled with Your purpose. Help me to receive it with a grateful heart, not taking for granted the breath in my lungs or the moments before me. Teach me to rejoice in all things, whether in joy or in challenge, trusting that You are present in every part of this day. Fill my spirit with gladness that does not depend on circumstances, but rests securely in Your goodness. When burdens arise, remind me to lift my eyes to You. When blessings appear, let me recognize Your hand and give thanks. Guide my thoughts, my words, and my actions so that they reflect Your love and bring honor to You. Lord, let this day be lived with purpose, faith, and joy. May I walk in Your light and share that light with others. I rejoice in this day because it comes from You.
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV
“Rendering thanks to my Creator for my existence and station among His works, for my birth in a country enlightened by the Gospel and enjoying freedom, and for all His other kindnesses, to Him I resign myself, humbly confiding in His goodness and in His mercy through Jesus Christ for the events of eternity.” – Last Will & Testament of John Dickinson (Signer of the Constitution) March 25, 1808
Hold Fast, Spread the Word and God Save the Republic.
Operation World Pray for Germany : Millions of immigrants, guest workers, students, and refugees have come to Germany since 1989. Many arrive illegally, and some have connections to international criminal networks. Some are vibrant Christians, but most do not know the gospel. Germany’s generous openness (and need for a larger workforce) were most pronounced by the large numbers of migrants who arrived as a result of the migrant crisis of 2015 and thereafter. German society and government struggle to react well to this massive inflow of people, and some have reacted with violence or bitterness towards immigrants, especially in the east. Yet it is an amazing mission opportunity. Pray for:
- More churches among many foreign peoples (Asian, African, Latin American, European). German Christians must seize this opportunity of an open window to share the gospel! Pray also for immigrant churches to reach out cross-culturally to their host country and to other migrant neighbours.
- International students (460,000 one of the world’s highest totals). Many come to Germany with no understanding of the gospel or previous interactions with Christians.
- Muslims (more than 5 million, from over 40 nations). They often live in neighbourhoods with their own people, and do not integrate into German society. 4,000-5,000 come to faith in Christ each year (and increasing), but 1,000 or more ethnic Germans convert to Islam each year. Least-reached people groups. Pray for outreach to the 2.5 million Turks and up to 1 million Kurds. Pray also for the Iranians (100,000), North African Arabs and Berbers (300,000), and Bosnian Muslims (285,000). Syrian refugees make up most of the latest wave , and number in the hundreds of thousands as of 2016.
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