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A CONCERN FOR OTHERS

“Doctor’s Orders”

It was a day like most days. A long list of things to do pushed me hard and fast. I shuffled priorities and still there were things left undone.

The plane was half an hour late, so I had time for a quick bite to eat. Sitting in the small airport restaurant alone, my ears, as well as my eyes, became people conscious. The phone rang behind the counter. Just a shade of relief gradually spread over the worried face of the waitress. A slightly encouraging report from the hospital said there would be no surgery, at least not now.

Later that day, I was standing at one of a long line of telephones in the terminal. I was not eavesdropping, just “ear conscious” of people around me. The lady next to me was desperately trying to encourage someone who seemed near a nervous breakdown. On the other side, a young man stood talking, pleading. It was very evident that there had already been a breakdown of communication in his family. A middle-aged lady passed by; her drooping face and staring eyes spoke of troubled sadness.

I recall a brief encounter with a frightened young woman in the terminal who was traveling to visit a severely handicapped and mentally impaired child in an institution. I offered my help. Politely, she said, “No.” I offered a prayer. Eagerly, she said, “Please do.”

A sampling of strangers; many of them so sad. The anxiety of all the “things” left undone had been replaced with a “people concern.” I thanked Him for stopping me and sending me off alone. Forced quiet and ‘un-busyness’ let me hear again with my heart. I felt one with Him as we saw the people and were moved with compassion.

The world is hurting. I cannot heal it, but my presence, my touch, my smile, a word, or a prayer can be a small application of the balm of Gilead. I am not the Great Physician, but I can be a sensitive nurse and follow the Doctor’s orders.

“As ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40).

What are you doing to touch your world today?

Thetus Tenney

The Pentecostals of Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana

Prayer for the Hurting During

the Christmas Season

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

Christmas is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for many, but a difficult time for those who are hurting. During this holiday season, let us not forget to pray for those who are hurting or who have experienced loss.

Pray God will undergird and strengthen the hurting with His unconditional love and comfort.
Pray God gives His divine protection spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Pray God reveals to each hurting individual the revelation of the true meaning of Christmas.
Pray that God "supplies every need" spiritually, financially, and emotionally.
Pray that the will of God be done in the hearts and lives of the hurting.

Pray specifically for:

1. Orphans

2. Individuals that have lost loved ones

3. Individuals who are terminally ill

4. Spouses and parents of the terminally ill

5. The homeless

6. Individuals who have experienced tragedies from floods, fires, tornadoes, etc.

7. The unemployed

Esther Hunt

District Prayer Coordinator

South Central Texas District

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression, prayer is an exceptional tool. Jesus loves when we come to Him with our sorrows! However, don't hesitate to reach out to a professional, in addition to the spiritual leaders in your life. We have each other for a reason! For those battling suicidal thoughts an additional resource includes:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.

World Needs:

Pray for the Lord to provide help with the recovery of the dozens of people who are trapped as a result of a coal mine fire in Russia’s Siberia, that has killed at least 11 people.
Continue to pray for the release of the 15 missionaries that were kidnapped in Haiti over a month ago.
Continue to pray for the Bride of Christ, the harvest field and our world during this season of Covid-19 as cases are on the rise across America and cases for children are up 32% from two weeks ago. Protests have erupted over virus restrictions in Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands. The Omicron is the newest Covid-19 variant and is provoking travel limits from 8 southern African countries on Monday. Meanwhile, the EU, UK, and Israel are is also halting travel to southern Africa.

POA HOPE Prayer

Fall ’21 "90 Day Prayer Journey"

It’s that wonderful time of year!

Rosh Hashanah, on the historical Jewish calendar, brought the beginning of the year 5782. Celebrating those special days with God’s chosen people only added to the feelings of expectancy and urgency many are feeling.

Fall; beautiful Fall. The colors are simply glorious. The weather is marvelous. Everyone wants to be outdoors, by a fire, cooking, working, and just enjoying cool, brisk breezes.

It’s time again to unite with POA’s HOPE Prayer Family around the world to pray. What a blessing to come together for a cause so close to the heart of Jesus; His covenant children who have lost their way and those who love them and refuse to give up hope.

October 1, we will commit to pray our 14th season of “90 Days of Prayer” for our beloved prodigals and those who love them. Some of us have been together 7 years, praying faithfully every Spring and Fall. What journeys we’ve had of love, grace and mercy!

We will again pull our thoughts and prayers from the scripture-based book by Dr. James Banks, Prayers For Prodigals. We may deviate some, however we like staying with the scriptures Dr. Banks has compiled for each day.

We invite you to join our HOPE Family for these 90 days of binding together in hope and faith. If it is your first time, we welcome you to a family who cares deeply about all prodigals.

“And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border” (Jeremiah 31:17 KJV).

Believing for the harvest,

Don and Dy Anne Long

POA HOPE Prayer

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Dr. David K. Bernard

UPCI General Superintendent

General Executive Presbyters

Access Challenged Nations

Join the World Network of Prayer and Global Missions in praying for the nations that currently do not have an apostolic work. We will focus on one nation each week.