Archived Prayer Requests – January 2019
Arts, Media & Entertainment
“Do not be fooled. `If good people keep company with bad people, the good people will become bad too. Wake up! Do what is right. Stop doing wrong things.” 1 Cor 15:22-34a (WE)
“The stories about the way you are living in obedience to God have traveled to all the churches. So celebrate your faithfulness to God that is being displayed in your lives—seek wisdom about the good life, and remain innocent when it comes to evil.” Romans 16:19 (VOICE)
From John Stonestreet, Breakpoint: The New Fall Season: Should We Tune In: 10-1-18: “As Neal Postman said three decades ago, the West is at risk of amusing ourselves to death.”
From Light Up the City, 10 Days of Prayer, Government, What is God’s Heart for your city? Day 9,January 9, 2018, What is God’s Heart for the Media and Arts? : Pray today that honesty, truth and integrity will be found in our local and national media.
- That the truth would be communicated in love. 2 Timothy 2:25 “Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth”.
- That the media would fairly represent the truth. Proverbs 18:17 “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”
- Against an outrage culture fueled by media and the arts.
- That people would find a love of truth, and discern against false witness and fabrication.
Pray for believing artists, musicians, painters, actors, writers, authors, performers- that they will use their talents to further reveal and reflect the wonders of God.
Pray for ALL artists- that their creation will draw them closer to the Creator. Pray for specific artists in your community who bring excellence to the community.
Pray for specific contributors to media (bloggers you follow; anchors, DJs, whom you admire)- that they will use their platforms to lift up rather than tear down.
-Nathan A. Ryan
Government
“Eternal One, arise! Do not allow mere mortals to win the day. Judge the nations Yourself. Put the fear of God in them, Eternal One! Remind the nations they are mere men, not gods. [pause]” Psalm 9:19-20 (VOICE)
“When kings commit evil, it is despicable, because their thrones should be built on justice.” Proverbs 16:12 (VOICE)
From National Day of Repentance, Nov 19, 2018 (https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Operation-Refiner-s-Fire.html?soid=1113130512406&aid=w1CtRwgEOrQ): “Building Up the Bride through Repentance.” Your prayers of repentance focusing on our national sins are invited for:
#1) The Slaughter of Innocents (Abortion, Physician assisted suicide)
#2) The Sanctification of Perversions (Expanded definition of marriage, collapse of family, celebration of gender identity issues, marketing of surrogate mothers, etc)
#3) The Removal and Replacement of God Almighty in the public square
#4) The Betrayal of Israel
From Breakpoint: The issues for 2019: Looking Ahead, Jan 1, 2019, Colson Center, http://www.breakpoint.org/2019/01/breakpoint-the-issues-for-2019/?utm_source=Colson+Center+Master+List&utm_campaign=758cd32569-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_17_08_49_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_84bd2dc76d-758cd32569-18552117
The first is the ongoing and intensifying conflict between LGBT rights and religious freedom, especially here in the U. S. Even as I write this, U.S. Senator Mike Lee is holding up the re-nomination of Chai Feldblum to head the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Lee’s reason is simple: Feldblum has been crystal clear that, in her mind, there’s not a single scenario where religious freedom should prevail over LGBT rights
…bioethics. The recent news out of China about a researcher using CRISPR gene-editing to genetically modify embryos prior to implantation has raised alarms, although, as I recently told you, no one should be surprised. Human beings find the temptation to “play god” irresistible.
And we’re currently on a new chapter in the onward march of our “Culture of Death.” I’m talking about physician-assisted suicide, which is now legal in seven states and the District of Columbia. Currently, there’s a campaign to add Maine to that list.
The beginning of a New Year is a great time to clarify in our minds that ultimately we belong to a “Who” not a “what.”
Praise and prayer for all members of government who are truly disciples of Christ/Yeshua. May they be a model and inspiration to those around them. May they be protected from temptations that come with the power of their positions. May they seek God’s/YeHoVaH’s guidance daily in all things. May they be filled with the fruit of the Spirit and reflect this in all their actions, encouraging others to make godly decisions. Pray that they will demonstrate unity among themselves to enhance the light they bring to government and reflect the desires expressed by Christ/Yeshua in John 17:20-21 (NIV): “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
Pray that those government leaders who do not know Christ/Yeshua will have at least one person on their staff or in their close circle of friends/family who know Him, to be light and bring His wisdom and guidance to their work.
Pray for our legislative representatives to make sound and godly decisions regarding children and families. Pray daily that the Father will give wisdom and guidance to all elected officials in all their decision making. Pray they will be moved to protect our citizens and families by their actions and that they will desire His righteousness.
Pray for God’s/YeHoVaH’s power to unify families, workplaces, communities, and cities in America. By Your Spirit, Father God/YeHoVaH, lead us to forgiveness, reconciliation, healing, and unity.
Pray for people of all ethnicities and races in America to come together as one, living in peace and unity together. Pray that God/YeHoVah gives us the courage to stand against all racial and ethnic division, denouncing it as evil and sinful.
Pray for the security of our nation. Ask our heavenly Father to preserve the United States of America from the forces of evil that are invading our culture, threatening our lives and our future. Pray that He guard all persons in public and private settings from anyone or anything that desires to harm them or take their lives.
Pray for our military personnel. We give thanks for those who serve to protect our community, country and way of life. Let us pray for military families and let us reach out to help those in need, always remembering to serve others. http://wafallenheroesproject.org/friends.html
Pray for the protection of all our law enforcement officers, fire fighters and elected officials. Please pray that He will keep them from harm, safely in His hands. Praise all those who work to protect us each day, let them be strong.
From IFA, Appealing for our Courts: “Pray for our nation’s judicial system to restore it’s foundations to what it was originally built on—the law of nature and…God(YeHoVaH).
Pray for those working together through the Faith-Based Emergency Preparedness community.. May we all take the steps that are advised so that there is not unnecessary loss of life, to minimize the suffering when this happens.
Pray for the work of the Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW). https://www.fpiw.org. Pray for the new Director Mark Miloscia and his staff as they seek this wisdom and to find partners in their efforts. Pray for the Olympia 301 training day tomorrow, 1-10, in Olympia. May those who attend take away information that will help them to effectively communicate with our elected officials.
Pray for our communities to work together to meet the needs of the growing number of homeless in Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
Pray for relief from the factors leading to the increasing rate of suicide on the Peninsula – help for those who are hurting to the point that they consider suicide, and help for families left behind after a suicide occurs.
Praise God for the volunteer spirit in our community, and the good works being done. Pray for the Holy Spirit to heal wounded hearts and inspire more selflessness.
Church
“So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:22-25 (MESSAGE)
Pray that all believers in Christ will seek God’s truth and the faith that was once delivered to the saints.
Pray for an increased knowledge of the hope to which we are called, a desire to live a life worthy of our calling, a culture of prayer, honor and service to others.
Prayer requests from Olympic Peninsula Women’s Fellowship:
- God to be glorified during this weekend in February and all year long throughout the peninsula.
- Women in the deaf community to attend, as we have contracted for two certified ASL interpreters to provide interpretation.
- Volunteers to help with the food and beverage service and registration.
Praise and prayer for Young Life outreach to teens in the community. Praise that the numbers of youth participating in Forks and Port Angeles have grown. Pray for a leader to come forward for the program in Sequim. Pray for Jared, who leads in Port Townsend. May they establish connections with the local church leaders to be able to integrate Young Life activities into the community in a way that complements and works with the youth activities of the churches and other organizations to further enhance opportunities to reach the youth at this critical time of their lives. Pray for adequate staff and financial resources to carry out their work. Praise that a person has accepted responsibilty of managing the financial aspects of Young Life.
Praise and prayer for The True Vine Fellowship Outreach, serving Christian groups on the Olympic Peninsula. This fellowship, overseen by elders Jonathan Simonson, Mark McGriff, Frank Tyler and Mark Simpson support ministry, outreach and fundraising events in the area.
Pray for pastors meeting together as they identify, address and pray for issues concerning our community and support each other in their work and Christian growth on the first and third Thursday of every month in Sequim and the second and fourth Thursday of the month in Port Angeles. Pray that other local leaders will be encouraged to join the group. Pray that all leaders will see the need to band together as there is power in prayer. Our Father calls us to be One as He and the Son are One. John 10:30: “I and the Father are one.”, John 17:22 (VOICE): “All the glory You have given to Me, I pass on to them. May that glory unify them and make them one as We are one,…”
Pray for the transition from Clallam Prayer to Pray Olympic Peninsula (Pray-Oly-Pen) to be completed and churches in Jefferson County to join in this local prayer community. Praise for and thanks to those who have agreed to provide sphere specific prayer requests for the monthly agendas.
Continue to pray for the success of Child Evangelism Fellowship. Every child, every nation, every day. www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclub/. Praise for the devotion and work of Eldon Ross, who is retiring, and pray for a smooth transition as the new directors, Ken and Jacquie Bradford, take over leadership of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter. Pray for availability of successful Good News Clubs throughout the peninsula.
Pray for Dungeness Community Church, as they host a youth group on Tuesday nights, including students from the Boys and Girls Club.
Pray for the Perspectives Class which will be starting on 1-16-19. There is an orientation this evening 1/9) for those who have enrolled all ready. The first 2 classes are free. Pray that those who are interested, but haven’t enrolled will attend these classes to give it a trial run. Pray for logistics to work smoothly for the travel and housing of instructors. Praise that a replacement was found quickly for the initial class on 1-16. Pray for all those who are working behind the scenes in planning, activities, meal and facility preparation and clean-up, child care, technical operations, etc.
From “The Jeremiah Journal”, Sept, 2018, Jerry Iamurri, Assistant Stated Clerk, EPC: “…we ask that you continue in prayer, never ceasing, for God’s glory to be revealed in all we do together in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church”.
Pray for adequate volunteers to assist with all church activities.
Pray for new participation in small groups, that there may be many “families” within the church. There will be a small group leaders training on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019.
Pray for STEP classes, leaders and participants on March 3, 10 and 17th.
Pray that the new Bible app devotional program will bring us closer together in a family relationship and enhance learning and application of the weekly pastoral messages, so that we may grow in our personal relationship with Yeshua/Jesus.
Pray for Boaz Saffold (and family), born to Sean and Kate Saffold on 9-5-18, now at home in Sequim, continuing with recovery from his surgeries, and requiring on-going medical, nursing and rehabilitative care for his disabilities. Pray that employment, housing and transportation needs of the family will be met. Pray that Sean and Kate will find direction for the altered path of their life’s work as a result of having a special needs child.
Family
“We have cause to celebrate because the grace of God has appeared, offering the gift of salvation to all people. Grace arrives with its own instruction: run away from anything that leads us away from God; abandon the lusts and passions of this world; live life now in this age with awareness and self-control, doing the right thing and keeping yourselves holy. ” Titus 2:11-12 (VOICE)
Pray that all believers in Christ will seek God’s truth and the faith that was once delivered to the saints and make this the foundation of their families. Jude 3 (NASB): “ Pray that people of God come together in unity to walk in the kingdom, to walk as He walked on this earth.” 1 John 2:6 (NASB): “The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.”
Pray for parents to engage with their children in social fun ways like board games, dinner around the table, reading to them, etc… (instead of screen time). May this bring closeness, respect, commitment and love within families
Pray for success of the Youth at Risk Program, a tool which supports families and helps keep families together. http://www.clallam.net/juvenileservices/youthatrisk.html and www.co.jefferson.wa.us/753/Juvenile-Family-Court-Division
Continue to pray for those involved with legal troubles and their victims. Pray for those incarcerated in our jails. As of this writing, the Clallam County jail houses 120 souls (http://www.clallam.net/features/jailroster.html), the Forks jail houses 16 souls (http://forkswashington.org/inmate-roster/), and the Jefferson County jail houses 40 souls (https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/sheriff/Jail/inmateroster.asp), all of whom are loved by YeHoVaH/God and for whom we have been instructed to pray.
Pray for your neighbors and neighborhoods as you are led.
Education
“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgement and discretion: they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.” Pro 3:21-22, (NIV)
“Clever people go after knowledge to obtain it, and wise people attune their ears to hear it.” Proverbs 18:15 (VOICE)
Specific prayer requests from persons involved directly with the schools:
– Two students who have severe behavior difficulties – pray for wisdom in helping them know how to “be” students and the educators who work most closely with them.
– For our students who lack stable housing and access to food.
Pray for success of efforts to bring control of public education back to the state and local governments and that people will respond to this change in a responsible, Godly manner.
Pray that schools will be truth-centered, excellence-driven and instill the ability in all students for life-long learning to be able to be productive adults in a society that is constantly evolving.
Pray for the safety of all school children across our nation. Praise to the brave men and women in schools who work to protect our children. Pray the Father will change evil hearts.
Pray for the nonprofit group, Mosaic, as they work to enrich, encourage and empower people with developmental disabilities. May they have adequate resources to carry out their mission.
Praise and prayer as the school boards of both Sequim and PA have the opportunity to consider adopting a curriculum (that is scientifically based, medically cited and age appropriate) for sex education and healthy relationship skills that will empower our youth to be able to make healthy life style choices. Pray the Father will give words of wisdom to the teachers that they may be godly equipped to speak to the hearts of all children having questions about their individuality and uniqueness.
Pray for school board members in Clallam and Jefferson Counties, that God/YeHoVaH will move in their hearts when making decisions for the youth and let their decisions be righteous in His eyes.
Pray for adequate volunteers to help at the schools. http://sequimschools.ss14.sharpschool.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=1012755&pageId=2011439
Pray that all schools will be covered in prayer daily, through prayer walks or other means.
Pray that God/YeHoVah will give students a desire and hunger for education and the ability to learn.
Business
“Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.” Deut 8:18 (NLT)
Prayer request from a local business owner: As a business owner I am in the process of evaluating my year; judging it by the world’s standards. My prayer for my business and all Christian businesses on the peninsula is to look at and evaluate our businesses based on God’s standards. The invisible:
· The miracles of God’s intervention in circumstances
· Divine appointments with customers and vendors
· An increased awareness in the lives of people we have met throughout the year
· The number of spiritual conversations held
· A greater peace than ever before in their business.
As business owners look to the New Year, with strategic plans and goal setting I pray the focus will be on opportunities to share our time, energy and money for the sake of the lost; those within our sphere of influence.
Pray for each business to have at least one Christian owner or employee to bring salt and light to that workplace, that all businesses may follow the leading of our Lord.
Pray for a spirit of integrity among our business community that there may be economic prosperity.
Pray for all new businesses in our communities. Pray that each would prosper to improve the economy of our county. Pray that the owners and employees will seek wisdom and guidance from God/YeHoVaH to be successful.
Pray for Christian Business Owners that their words and deeds would point customers, employees, vendors and non-Christian business owners to Christ. These business owners would like prayer for generosity within our community, less separation between business and God, making God the center of their business. They would also like to have a Godly view of success and failure
Pray for non-Christian Business Owners to be drawn to Jesus by those in their sphere of influence.
Healthcare
“A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?” Proverbs 18:14 (MESSAGE)
Pray for sustainability in the healthcare resources here and throughout rural America. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has plans to move forward with a drastic 60% cut in reimbursements to “off-site” hospital out-patient departments, resulting in losses that will be devastating to the activities and future expansion plans of Olympic Medical Center (OMC), both in terms of physical plant and physician/health care provider staffing. Pray for guidance from God/YeHoVaH so that the community can pull together to find solutions to this problem. Pray for justice as OMC joins with other facilities in a law suit seeking reversal of this ruling.
Pray for the providers new to Olympic medical Center in 2018: Sara Steffan, PA-C, Orthopedics; Usha Reddi , MD, Sleep Medicine; Brittany Yahraus, PA-C, Orthopedics; Robert “Brady” Barnes, PA-C, Family Medicine; Militza “Mimi” Ausmanas, MD, Family Medicine; Jurate Duffy, MD, Hospitalist; Sandrea Relyea, PA-C, Pediatrics; Thomas Michels, MD, Family Medicine; Minji Kim, MD, Neurology; Robin Sterin, PA-C, Orthopedics; David Murphy, MD, Pulmonary Medicine, Paul Larsen, PA-C, Family Medicine; Jonathon Freezer, MD, Pediatrics; Sara Squyres, PA-C, Urology; Victor Rostapshov, MD, Medical Oncology.
Pray that the people of our communities will be inspired to safeguard their health. Give everyone the ability to understand that we must care for our bodily temples by filling ourselves with food that nourishes our bodies and keeping ourselves physically and emotionally fit.
Pray for all those who work in and support the local free clinics and the people whom they serve: Volunteer in Medicine Clinic in PA and Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic in Sequim.
Pray that YeHoVaH/God will break the chains of addiction of all drug/alcohol/tobacco use in Clallam County and across our nation.
Pray for OBRIA, (formerly My Choices)–the management, workers, volunteers, and clients. Pray for young mothers to make sound decisions for their unborn babies. http://mychoices.org/
Obria is offering a new risk avoidance curriculum to churches and schools focusing on sexual education and healthy relationship skills: pray for schools and churches to have open minds to using this curriculum, for students to understand the value in learning and practicing choices that will lead to satisfying lives, for the teachers of this curriculum to be blessed for their work, for the financial resources to continue this program.