Prayers: May 24, 2020

Pray in thanksgiving for God’s presence in our lives:
 Thank you, Lord, for the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military.
 Thank you, Lord, for answering prayers for healing and mercy.
 Thank you, Lord, for the strength to adjust to pandemic life.
 Thank you, Lord, for hearing and saving us no matter how difficult our circumstances. 2 Chronicles 20:9
 Thank you, Lord, that we are not restricted from visiting with you.
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ:
 Those in fragile health due to medical issues
 Those in nursing or homebound care
 Those dealing with the coronavirus pandemic – patients, medical staff, researchers, caregivers, essential workers, leaders who must decide how to bring our nation back to “normal”, those who are afraid of contracting the virus, those who are still coming down with the virus. The Lord said we would face troubles in this world, but also that He had overcome it. Please work together with our frontliners, Lord, to ultimately bring about the best outcome possible.
 Our graduates who start a new chapter in their lives in difficult circumstances
 Those trying to adjust to life without loved ones
 Those who are suffering from floods and cyclones
 Those suffering economic hardship
Pray for CCC:
 Pray for us to be true worshippers, bringing love and obedience from our hearts while recognizing who and what God is. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. John 4:23
 For wisdom in our reopening plans
 For ability to overcome fear
 That the pandemic does not deter us from our ministry work
 That we don’t spend time debating things that don’t point to Christ
 That we always measure our actions by what pleases God
To Think About: In Proverbs, God’s guide to living, we are reminded to seek God’s truth and wisdom at all costs, and once we have it, don’t be willing to give it up for something temporary. Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 23:23 ESV

禱告事項

感謝主每日同行：

 感謝為囯捐軀的男女軍人！
 感謝主垂聼禱告，施恩典醫治我們。
 感謝住賜力量讓我們調整疫情中的生活。
 感謝主在這裏聼我們的呼求，在患難中施行拯救。（歷代志下20：9）
 感謝主讓我們不受限制與你親近。
為主內弟兄姊妹禱告：

 為身體軟弱和接受治療的肢體禱告，願主醫治使他們盡快康復。
 為老人院或居家需要特別看護的長輩們禱告，願聖靈的關愛、平安和喜樂與他們同在。
 為在這場疫情中奮戰的人們禱告——病人、醫護人員、研發人員、看護者、事關民生的工作人員、為在上掌權的有智慧保護國家安全和經濟回歸正常平穩禱告、為擔心被病毒感染的人禱告、為正被病毒侵染的人禱告。我們的主 神說在世上有苦難，但是神已經勝過這一切。主啊，請與前綫的工作人員同在，將最可能最好的結果帶到這地。
 為疫情中畢業生的新生活中面臨的艱難禱告。
 為失去至親正在適應新環境的人禱告，求主的安慰與他們同在。
 為遭受洪水和颱風的人禱告。
 為經濟上有困難的人禱告。

為教會的需要禱告：

 禱告讓我們真的來認識我們的神，用愛與順服成爲真正的敬拜者。时候将到，如今就是了，那真正拜父的，要用心灵和诚实拜他，因为父要这样的人拜他。 （約翰福音4：23）
 求主引領我們有智慧制定教會回歸正常開放的時間。
 為征服恐懼。
 讓疫情不能阻止我們在福音事工的熱情。
 不要花時間爭執與神無關的事情。
 讓神的心意成爲我們事工的度量衡。

思考：上帝在箴言中賜智慧指導我們的生活，我們應不惜代價尋求真理和從神而來的智慧，不要為短暫的事務捨棄永恆的真理。箴言23：23：你当买真理，就是智慧、训诲和聪明也都不可卖。