Good morning, Lord

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Good morning, Lord, thank you for sending your son, our Prince of Peace. Thank you for those all over this world who will be challenged today for their belief in Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, thank you that we have been given opportunities to live for truths that are worth dying for.

Lord, we pray for the persecuted church in Gaza and the West Bank, thank you for those who believe in this land of cultural crossroads, we pray your church would shine in powerful ways among the people of this land, please help them be salt and light in extreme ways in these dark times in their land.

We pray for the unreached people of the day, the Algerian, Arabic-speaking of Algeria (almost 25,000,000 souls who “…at one time were largely Christians, but today that memory has long passed. Islam has become an integral part of Berber identity.) Lord, we pray the Algerian peoples would see the faith of their fore fathers and wonder why their beliefs have changed, and would question and challenge their own theologies. Thank you that your spirit is stirring in this land, we pray many, many souls would be saved among the Algerians.

We pray for Project Elf, thank you for this ministry and the many touches they have made in the lives of others in our community, please help them continue to prosper for your honor and glory.

(Prayer List)

Eddie Joiner (friend and barber of some HP members): Recovering from surgeries. Lord, we pray for Eddie, we pray he will recover quickly, we pray you will help him know his friends are praying for him.

Charleen McCracken: My aunt, Fran Doerner, diagnosed with liver cancer. We pray for Fran to find strength and hope and peace and joy in your presence in her life.

Teresa Manios: Staying with her parents during recovery from stroke. Lord, we pray for a complete recovery for Teresa, we pray she would not have any more strokes.

Shannon Mathews: Continued prayer for a healthy pregnancy. We pray for this precious little one, please help his or her family prepare for a lifetime of service to you.

Denise Miller: My mom, Shirley – pray for complete healing from shoulder surgery, broken toe, and foot laceration. Lord, we thank you for Shirley and her faith and the impact her faith has had on Denise, we pray for a complete healing for Shirley, we pray the doctors would be amazed.

Tom & Betty Moody: Our grandson, Ryan Trantham, is on a mission in the mountains of Afghanistan for a minimum of 3 months with no communications; pray for his safety. Lord, we pray for Ryan’s safety while he is away on this mission, we pray he has opportunity to read your word while on this mission.

Alan & Kathy Morton: Pray that our son, Austin, will find direction and acceptance in his life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Lord, we pray you are stirring Austin’s heart, we pray he would find no rest until his heart rests in you.

Jan Pride: Things are looking up at Happy Hands – please continue to pray for the ministry. Lord, thank you for Happy Hands, we pray for a great 2012 for this organization, please help them impact the community like never before.

Mike & Jan Pride: Please pray for our son, Mark. We pray for Mark, thank you for this very special young man, please help him see how you desire to lead him in his life choices, please help him see how he can relinquish control of his life and trust you in all things.

We pray all these things in Your name, Jesus, Amen.