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Prayer Request - August 23, 2026
Lord, as we celebrate this milestone in our history, help us remember that the country was founded on Christian principles. Help us remember that these principles are the backbone of our government and it’s laws. Let us remember that these freedoms, enjoyed by so many today, did not come without a cost; a very high cost for many. Help us remember that this nation was founded under God and that You are a necessary part of everything we do! Steer us back to that mindset before it is too late.
Lord, let us also remember the price You paid for our freedom from the sin that enslaves us so terribly easy. You reminded us that ‘greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for a friend’. You call us friends and You laid down Your life for us. Many times, we think the Pharisees were the “bad” guys and that the Romans took Your life. Let us understand, and remember, that no one took Your life, You GAVE it for us. It was God’s plan, and Your obedience to that plan, which freed us from sin. This freedom also did not come without a cost. But LOVE paid the price so that we could be free. And all You ask in return is for us to love and trust You.
Lord, help us rejoice in You regardless of the circumstances surrounding us. Help us train our minds to concentrate and focus on You and all things true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy. Let us remember that as we focus on You and these things, the circumstances of this world will not interrupt our peace and joy. We must practice this to become good at it. Help us remember that just because we don’t get it right once, we haven’t failed unless we refuse to try again. If we keep trying, we have not failed, and You will bless our efforts.
Lord, help us guard our times of prayer, Bible Study (personal), time with You, and worship and not let them be displaced with less important, but seemingly urgent things. Everything is less important than spending time with You. Help us to grow and learn to know You intimately so we can follow You. Let us remember that You are not only our King, but our loving Shepherd, who provides for us, protects us, leads us, and knows everything about us. Help us to remember that You are the best friend we can ever have and that we can talk with You and spend time with You, as we would with our earthly best friend. Let us be so confident in Your care that when we face hardships, we can do so with complete and total confidence that You are there to help us, provide for us, strengthen us, and “carry” us (if needed). Help us rely not on our human logic or reason abilities, but to see You with our hearts in faith and trust.
-- Ken R. having abdominal surgery this week. Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and skill for the medical team. Pray also for a speedy recovery for Ken without any complications.
-- Meg, Sue’s co-worker, is recovering after her liver/kidney transplants. Please continue to pray for her recovery without complications. Pray also that the transplants will not be rejected.
-- Cory, Sue’s co-worker, is undergoing chemo after testicular cancer metastasized into his lungs. Please continue to pray for Cory and his family as they travel this difficult road. Give them and the medical teams wisdom and discernment.
-- Elana, Sue’s co-worker, is traveling this week. Please pray for traveling mercies for her.
-- Debbie, Joe’s sister, is home recovering after her horse-riding accident. She has several broken bones, which is always painful. Please continue to pray for her recovery without complications.
-- Dawn S. has an unspoken request this week. Please continue to pray for God’s strength, grace, and wisdom as she faces the next few weeks.
-- Alberto and Asbei, were in Grand Rapids attending a conference the past few days. Please pray for traveling mercies for them as they return home. Pray for all the attendees who will be traveling.
-- Sandy is not feeling well. Please pray for her and the family to be well soon. We sure missed her on the piano this morning, but we did manage to sing all the songs.
-- Bev will have a surgical consultation this week. Please pray she will continue to regain her strength, and she and Joe will have some answers and next steps after the consultation.
-- Communidad Reformada Vida is the church Alberto and Asbei are working to plant in South Tucson. Please continue to pray for Alberto and Asbei as they follow God’s leading to establish this church and that the church will be a blessing to many people in the area.
PRAISE AND PRAYERS:
-- Sarah T. is home from the hospital after emergency surgery. PRAISE GOD!!! Please pray for a speedy recovery without any complications. Please pray also for Mike as her caregiver.
-- Please pray for C.V.C.C. and for Mescalero Reformed Church as both congregations continue to define God’s direction for their church and search for the pastor He has chosen for each of them.
As we celebrate this milestone of history, pray for our country and its leaders. Pray the people will again recognize God’s hand in our history and acknowledge that without His guidance, society spirals downward quickly. Pray our leaders will heed God's guidance and return to be servants of God and the people. Pray also the rhetoric thrown around so easily will start focusing on people and practicality and not just be divisive and derogatory.
As always, please continue to pray for our military men and women past and present, and for all the first responders, especially our law enforcement officers who have paid a high price to keep this country free for us to enjoy. Pray God will be with each of them, that He will protect them and provide for them and that He will give them His peace and comfort. Pray also for their families and loved ones as they endure the uncertainty of their world and cope with the challenges they face daily.