Things to Pray For

Wow, it got late in a hurry tonight! I've been Christmas shopping online for almost 2 hours now. Anyway, what was going to be a well thought out post has turned into a copy and paste special -- and since I'll be out of town this weekend, this might be all I have for a few days. Perhaps I can persuade my millions of readers to check out some of the links to the right --->

Anyway, the Desiring God 'Taste and See' email that was sent out on November 10th was an especially good one and was quite convicting -- a list of what the early church prayed for and what we should be praying for. I must admit that I fall woefully short when it comes to prayer, but using this list, I hope to be a changed man by the time the new year hits. For the full article, go here.

1. Pray that God would exalt his name in the world. (Matthew 6:9)

2. Pray that God would extend his kingdom in the world. (Matthew 6:10)

3. Pray that the gospel would speed ahead and be honored. (2 Thessalonians 3:1)

4. Pray for the fullness of the Holy Spirit. (Luke 11:13; cf. Ephesians 3:19

5. Pray that God would vindicate his people in their cause. (Luke 18:7)

6. Pray that God would save unbelievers. (Romans 10:1)

7. Pray that God would direct the use of the sword. (Ephesians 6:17-18)

8. Pray for boldness in proclamation. (Ephesians 6:18-19, Acts 4:29)

9. Pray for signs and wonders. (Acts 4:29-30, James 5:17-18)

10. Pray for the healing of wounded comrades. (James 5:14-15)

11. Pray for the healing of unbelievers. (Acts 28:8)

12. Pray for the casting out of demons. (Mark 9:29)

13. Pray for miraculous deliverances. (Acts 12:5, 12, Acts 16:25-26)

14. Pray for the raising of the dead. (Acts 9:40)

15. Pray that God would supply his troops with necessities. (Matthew 6:11)

16. Pray for strategic wisdom. (James 1:5)

17. Pray that God would establish leadership in the outposts. (Acts 14:23)

18. Pray that God would send out reinforcements. (Matthew 9:38, Acts 13:2-3)

19. Pray for the success of other missionaries. (Romans 15:30-31)

20. Pray for unity and harmony in the ranks. (John 17:20-21)

21. Pray for the encouragement of togetherness. (1 Thessalonians 3:10)

22. Pray for a mind of discernment. (Philippians 1:9-10)

23. Pray for a knowledge of his will. (Colossians 1:9)

24. Pray to know God better. (Colossians 1:10; cf. Ephesians 1:17)
    

25. Pray for power to comprehend the love of Christ. (Ephesians 3:14, 18-19)
    

26. Pray for a deeper sense of assured hope. (Ephesians 1:16, 18)
    

27. Pray for strength and endurance. (Colossians 1:11; cf. Ephesians 3:16)
    

28. Pray deeper sense of his power within them. (Ephesians 1:16, 18-19)
    

29. Pray that your faith not be destroyed. (Luke 22:32, Luke 21:36)
    

30. Pray for greater faith. (Mark 9:24; cf. Ephesians 3:17)
    

31. Pray that you might not fall into temptation. (Matthew 6:13, Matthew 26:41)
    

32. Pray that God would complete your good resolves. (2 Thessalonians 1:11)
    

33. Pray that you would do good works. (Colossians 1:10)
    

34. Pray for the forgiveness of your sins. (Matthew 6:12)

35. Pray for protection from the evil one. (Matthew 6:13)

Man, that took a long time to make the Bible verse links --- so please look at least one verse up!