Building Momentum: 40 Days of Seeking God Together
Start the new year in prayer as we seek God together. Beginning Sunday, January 11, our church family will walk through a 40-day prayer guide designed to help us build momentum in faith and mission.
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Daily prayers are crafted to guide you in seeking God’s will and joining Him in His work through intentional, focused prayer.
In 1 Peter 2:1–10, believers are called “living stones,” built together into a spiritual house with Jesus as the cornerstone who steadies and shapes us. Pray for grace to stay connected to Christ and His people as He builds something lasting through your life. Ask God to strengthen Reborn Community Church in Chicago, and to bless Aaron and Misty as they plant Deaf churches and disciple believers across Southeast Asia.
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In 1 Peter 1:13–25, holiness is not something we earn but something we receive through the redeeming blood of Jesus, who shapes us daily by His Spirit. Pray for grace to respond with gentleness, patience, and surrendered obedience in the ordinary moments of life. Ask God to strengthen Grove Hill Church as they reach Chapel Hill and to bless Nick and Lillian as they equip future ministry leaders in Southeast Asia.
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In 1 Peter 1:1–12, believers are reminded that they are chosen, secure in a living hope, and strengthened through trials that refine their faith. Pray for courage to stand firm in your identity in Christ and to live boldly for His name. Ask God to guide and encourage South Haven Arabic Baptist Church as they reach Arabic-speaking families in Nashville, and to empower Mac and Grace as they disciple international students in Vancouver.
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Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God finishes what He starts, forming us into Christ’s likeness by His grace and power. Pray for a humble heart that yields to the Spirit’s transforming work each day. Ask God to strengthen Tennessee Alliance for Kids as they serve vulnerable children, and to bless Matthew and Rebekah Caye as they disciple young adults in Nairobi.
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In Acts 2:14–41, Peter boldly proclaims the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit, reminding us that momentum multiplies through Spirit-filled believers, not perfect ones. Pray for courage to share what God has done. Ask God to strengthen the Disaster Response Team as they serve in crisis and to open doors for gospel conversations through Forrest’s ministry in Paris.
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Pentecost in Acts 2:1–4 reminds us that momentum in God’s mission comes from the Spirit, not our strength. Pray for fresh boldness to live sent, trusting the Spirit who empowers ordinary believers for extraordinary purpose. Ask God to strengthen The Rising Church as they make disciples in Middle Tennessee, and to bless Deaf Pathway Global as they bring God’s Word to Deaf communities around the world.
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Peter’s restoration in John 21:15–19 shows that failure isn’t the end of God’s mission for us. Jesus meets us with grace, rebuilds what fear broke, and calls us forward with purpose. Pray for a renewed confidence in His forgiveness, for Real Life Church Sango as they make disciples in their community, and for Living Hope in South Africa as they bring care and hope to families in great need.
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Peter’s denial in Luke 22:54–62 reveals how fear can silence our witness, yet the Spirit empowers us to speak with boldness. Pray for courage to stand with Jesus even when it costs you something. Ask God to strengthen DeafGo as they equip Deaf believers to reach the unreached, and to sustain global workers Warren and Alexandra as they share the hope of Christ across the Middle East.
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Peter’s encounter with Jesus in Luke 5:1–11 shows that surrender often begins where our self-reliance ends. Pray for a heart willing to release control and follow Jesus into deeper waters. Lift up Narrow Gate as they disciple young men toward Christ, and ask God to strengthen global workers Winston and Emmy as they build relationships and plant churches in Zimbabwe.
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Following Jesus in Matthew 4:18–22 begins with one simple step of obedience. Pray for the courage to drop whatever “nets” are holding you back, trusting that Jesus is worth following even when the path is unclear. Ask God to deepen your love for your neighbors through Oak Cottage for Women and to strengthen global workers like Coulson and May as they offer rest and renewal to those serving around the world.
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