“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of
courage; be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13)
Paul writes of the early Corinthian church as being always
of good courage. Surely, the early Christians were not without fear or anxiety as
they regularly experienced incredible hardship, intense danger, and acute
suffering.
Paul was commenting on their unwavering recognition of God’s
presence in their lives. Their courage was not the absence of fear or the
denial of danger, but it was confidence in the truth of God’s promises to them;
the will to act in faith even when fear threatened to paralyze them.
These are the words we need on a daily basis when we feel
alone or discouraged. Be of good courage. These are the words we need when we become
painfully aware that we are not that good, smart, or strong. Be of good
courage. These are the words we need when the circumstances of life threaten to
paralyze us with fear. It is during these moments that we must remember God’s
words to Joshua, “…Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and
courageous…” (Joshua 10:25)
As we head each day to fight new battles, and new kingdom
opportunities, will you join me in praying for good courage for AIM, and for
our ministry partner’s in India?
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“And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will
pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream
dreams." (Acts 2:17)
Pray for the Lord to reveal Himself to the unreached
through dreams and visions!
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Prayer Requests
Pray for financial support to conduct medical camps in
villages for poor.
Pray for the 70 churches and their pastors and also for
their families.
Pray for the financial
needs of AIM so we can help others.
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