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6 I call on You, my God, for You will answer me; turn Your ear to me and hear my prayer. 7 Show me the wonders of Your great love, You who save by Your right hand those who take refuge in You from their [...]

Intention The enemy believes in the power of prayer, and it's about time we did too. Scripture “Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a [...]

8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, 10 because You will not abandon me to the [...]

Intention Even in these difficult times, God created us to live abundant and joyful lives. Scripture “I came so they might have life and have it to the full.” —John 10:10 Reflection Jesus desires us to have life and have it to the full. Can [...]

1 LORD, who may dwell in Your sacred tent? Who may live on Your holy mountain? 2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart. ~ Psalm 15 If we can only come before God [...]

Intention Salvation is a sovereign work of God, even despite our frailty and disobedience. Scripture “Salvation belongs to the Lord!” —Jonah 2:9 Reflection If you were to look for one sentence that summarises the teaching of the Bible, it would be hard to find a [...]

1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from Heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who [...]

Intention Believers uniting together in prayer is so often what God uses to unleash great mission movements, including in our own day. Scripture “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also [...]

1 How long, LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 5 [...]

Intention Prayer begins and ends with us beholding the supremacy of Christ in all things. Scripture “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether [...]

Prayers from Psalms 5 “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will protect them from those who malign them.” 6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like [...]

Intention When we confess the sin in our lives to God, our prayers have great power and wonderful results. Scripture “If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God did listen! He paid attention to my [...]

Prayers from Psalms 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrow against the strings to shoot from the shadows at [...]

Intention God’s love is the most powerful force in the universe, and it is God’s love that enables us to win souls for His kingdom. Scripture “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should [...]

15 Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out. 16 The LORD is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from His land. 17 You, LORD, hear the desire [...]

By Jael Schlederer (and Lyndal Walker) Sometimes I like to imagine the impossible. What if everything I was ever told was impossible, wasn't really so impossible after all? What if we could see a nation led in godliness, a broken arm healed, a broken heart [...]

Intention I just love how one of the most quoted Scriptures of all time builds to a climactic cliffhanger, as though heaven is awaiting our response. Scripture “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift [...]

Prayers from Psalms 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You. 11 Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned [...]

Sometimes I have wondered what God's purpose is for people suffering severe mental afflictions, in particular those who, because of their mental illness, lead very difficult lives and make life extremely challenging for people around them too. I feel especially sorry for those who long [...]

Intention In this hour, God’s will for the Body of Christ is unity. Scripture “A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that [...]