Good morning, Lord

Psalm 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him.

Good morning, Lord, oh what a glorious day it would be if all our eyes were opened and we all understood who you are and how awesome and mighty you are, we pray for a day when all the earth will fear you and all the world will revere you, please help us do our part to hasten that day. Please forgive us for our lack of fear and reverence, help us see you high and lifted up, in your glorious splendor.

We pray for the unreached people of the day, the Kazak, Qinghai of China, surrounded by Bhuddists, but refusing to embrace their religion, the Qinghai are essentially animists who claim Muslim faith. A small people group (3,400), they are incredibly blessed with a Bible in their own Kazakh language (which was just completed last year). Lord, we pray your word in the Kazakh language would be available far and wide, we pray your word would saturate the hearts and lives of the Qinghai.

Lord, we pray for the persecuted church in Kyrgyzstan, (which “…is culturally Muslim, but the general population’s understanding of Islam is low. Northerners are influenced by Russian culture, while Southerners are more traditionally Kyrgyz. The constitution guarantees religious freedom; however, the conversion of a Kyrgyz is seen as a betrayal of both ethnic identity and family.”) We pray for the millions of people in this land who have never heard of you, please help them know the truth that will set them free. We pray they would understand the wisdom, the beauty, and the necessity of following Christ, no matter what the cost.

We pray for Sunset Bible Camp, we pray this facility would be available for many, many years to come, we know many important decisions are made by young people every year in this place, we pray for good stewardship among all who take care of and utilize this facility.

(Prayer List)

Linda Sisney: Cousin, Loretta, finished her chemo and doing ok; her brother, Clifford, had cyber knife surgery; both have lung cancer. Lord, we pray Loretta and Clifford would both see you as their rock, their fortress, and their deliverer. Please bless them with peace in the middle of this storm.

Cindy Standley: Please pray for my brother, Chuck – brain cancer; my uncle, Doyle Newby – inoperable heart condition; my son, Pete – recovering from knee surgery. We pray for Chuck and for a softening of his heart, please help him realize that the love Cindy has for him is a godly love, and that you have demonstrated the greatest love for Chuck by laying down your life for him. We pray you would give Doyle strength even though his heart is weak, we pray for encouragement in this challenging time for him. We pray for Pete and his walk with you, we pray Cindy’s love and faith would be an undeniable example to Pete.

Natalie Surber: Please pray for the military families during this Holiday Season; let their hearts be filled with love and support. Lord, we pray for the military, especially those who have loved ones at HPCC, please help us encourage and support these who serve far from home.

Sys: Need God’s guidance – moment by moment. Lord, don’t we all! Please bless Sys with the guidance she needs, please fill her heart with the joy and power of your presence.

Phyllis Wilson: Her brother, Chip Walker, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 2nd, before she and John arrived; funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 4th. We pray for the Walker’s, we pray they are adjusting in healthy ways, we pray they would be comforted knowing you worked miraculous things in Chip’s heart in his last days on earth, we pray they would all be encouraged knowing they will see Chip again.

Ron & Halee Wood: Please pray for our family as we grieve the loss of our son, Elliot, taken to heaven. We also need prayers with decisions to be made in the days to come. We are so thankful to our church family for the love and support during these difficult days. Lord, thank you for Ron and Halee and Reese, thank you for all the healing and closure and reconciliation you have brought to their lives, we pray each day gets better and better for them.

Kelly & Lynn Wresche: Pray for Gary Wresche (Kelly’s brother), appears that melanoma has come back. Lord, we pray for Gary and this battle with melanoma, we pray you would help him turn over his battle to you.

Jean Wright: Prayer for friend’s family dealing with child custody in divorce; pray God’s will be done; continued prayer for healthy pregnancy for Mitzi Wright. It’s a Girl! Lord, we pray for these children and the collateral damage in their lives from the divorce, we pray for protection and hope, we pray for healing, we pray for answers to the questions, for healing for the pain in their hearts.

Alta Yahola: Tim & Mariah – doing ok now, pray they continue to do so, thanks for all your prayers. We thank you for Alta and her example to Tim & Mariah, please help them grow in grace, no matter where they are, we pray you would help them, give them a vision for the life you have in mind for them.

Jerry & Billye Zimmer: Continued prayer for Cody Zimmer and Jerry as he recovers from neck injury. We praise you that Jerry was back in church yesterday, thank you for all the miracles in his life and body.

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