Prayer Ministry

From the Prayer Corner – A Summer of JOY Prayers!!

 

Summer is a season that brings with it a sense of joy, warmth, and a deep connection to the beauty of nature. It’s a time when we hopefully can slow down a little, bask in the sunshine, listen to the bird’s singing, smell the roses, relish beach days, and cherish the moments spent with family and friends. As we embark on this journey through the vibrant tapestry of summer, let’s use the JOY Prayer formula through June and July to transform our prayers.  We encourage you to commit to just five minutes a day for the next 60 days.  You may be amazed by how much closer you feel to God by the end – and how your prayer life will have just a little more joy!!

 

J- Jesus, O- Others, and Y- Yourself

 

Jesus – Pray a specific name, characteristic or attribute of God, and thank Him for it.  Examples:  Thank You Lord that You are my Saviour; I praise You Jesus because You are the Prince of Peace; He is the Alpha and Omega; He is my Wonderful Counselor; He is King of Kings; He is Unchanging; He is Good, He died for my sins; He loves me.

 

Others – Be a prayer warrior for others.  Examples:  Pray for someone you love who needs encouragement; Pray for someone you know who is grieving; Pray for friends who are struggling right now; Pray for someone who doesn’t know Jesus; Pray for someone in need of physical, mental, or spiritual help; Pray for someone fighting an illness; Pray for your pastors, other church leadership, and the ministries of your church; Pray for leaders in government to make wise decisions; Pray for peace in the world.

 

Yourself – Pray for yourself to grow spiritually and to draw on God as your only source of strength.  Examples:  Pray for teachability; Pray to be kind and gentle; Ask God to help you be more generous; Pray for humility; Pray for your mind to be renewed day by day; Pray for the ability to forgive; Ask God to refresh and strengthen you; Ask for wisdom to make good decisions; Pray for God to draw you nearer to Himself.

 

 

Dear Lord, As this summer unfolds, we seek Your joy to fill our hearts and lives.
May the warmth of the sun reflect the warmth of Your love, bringing joy, laughter, peace, and cherished moments with family and friends.  Help us to embrace each day with gratitude and to find joy in the simple blessings of summer all around us.  In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.

 

                          (Portions taken from an article by Ashley Schmidt)