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Welcome! We are so glad you've joined us to pray. As you know, PrayingPals.org offers a way for thousands of Christians
worldwide to gather online and pray for prayer requests.In addition to church, it's a great way to get extra prayer. Please share about it with your friends. Take part in our weekly prayer time in three easy-to-apply steps:
1) Focus on God's Word.
2) Pray for all prayer requests.
3) Send in your prayer request or praise report.






Or tune in on the radio! KCHE 92.1 FM airs it every Sunday. Listen as you get ready for church. And remember to pray for your pastor today.
 
Devotional

"Take God's Word For It" is a weekly devotional by Stacie Ruth Stoelting Hudzinski.

      

In God's kingdom, service to God and others (not power or title) is greatness.


I've been thankful for every opportunity to share the Gospel on major media, sing before world leaders, and experience audiences of thousands. But absolutely nothing compares to Christ. To be frank, the non-Christian people I've met in green rooms have been just as unhappy as non-Christians whom I've met when visiting those in homeless situations.

The outward conditions do not determine inward conditions. If they don't know Jesus, they're lost and empty. But, regardless of outward conditions, those who know Jesus experience resilience and unshakeable hope! It's amazing!

You see, God sees things perfectly and totally differently than what humans view through the lens produced by the world's systems. People think fame, power, money, title, or office define success. Yet God sees service, when done out of love for God and neighbor, to be greatness.

Perhaps the Lord is calling you to Himself today in a similar way that He called the disciples over to Himself in Matthew 20:25-28 (ESV): "But Jesus called them to him and said, 'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many'" (Matthew 20:25-28).

Did you notice how our Lord Jesus noted the way that the rulers would "lord it over them"? What a contrast to the loving leading by our Lord Jesus! The world system taunts, takes, and torments those who conform to it. Yet our Lord loves, leads, and lifts us so that we can be complete in Him. Hallelujah!

It's real. When we pattern our lives in accordance with our Lord Jesus Christ, we experience deep joy, unshakeable purpose, and profound peace. But it's up to each of us to look up to Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord. Everyone must repent from sin. When we repent and receive Christ, we win here and hereafter! When we know Him, we know we are God's children and co-heirs with Christ! Think of it! That infinitely and eternally exceeds anything this crazy sin-infested world temporarily offers.

Today, do you hear His still, small voice calling you close to Himself as you read His Word? Listen. Lovingly obey. And you'll glisten with great joy for His glory! Take God's Word to heart: "And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).




-Stacie Ruth Stoelting Hudzinski for Praying Pals (www.PrayingPals.org)
  

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Prayer Tip of the Week

Ask the Lord to bring someone to mind that you could serve with a gift of kindness. Pray for the person. And reach out in a way that helps your friend feel less alone.


Weekly Prayer
"Lord, we praise You still even as we face everyday pressures. We thank You for the gifts we received, but, Lord, we want You most! We repent of our sins such as excluding You from our daily lives. Please open our eyes and our hearts whenever we open Your Word. Grant us grace to give grace, please. Heal us so that we enjoy You most and bring glory to You. We pray for all members of Praying Pals, too, and ask for Your best for each prayer request sent. We hand over everything to You. Thank You, Jesus, for coming so that we can come close to You for eternity. We love You. In Jesus' Name, Amen."


Prayer Requests
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 If you have a praise report, please send it by e-mail 
instead at info@prayingpals.org.


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