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Find your own way of connecting with God.(remember once you've opened the page , click view full post to open the item)

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Tauren Wells - Crazy About You (Radio Version)

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Casting Crowns - Nobody (Official Music Video) ft. Matthew West

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Jeremy Camp - Ready Now (ft. Lecrae) [Official Music Video]

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2.Click on any subject, some links will take you to other web pages

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Pray in 2020 on the 20th of each month at 20:20 for 20 minutes. 'Pray … that God will give many opportunities to speak about Christ.' (Colossians 4:3 NLT) Find out more at hopetogether.org.uk/prayer2020

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A  place to start looking if you want to exstend prayer:
In your own life
In your church famillies lives
In your study group

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24-7 Prayer have created this resource and made it available for free. Can you donate to 24-7 Prayer and help us to help others encounter God in prayer?

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Praying for our sins to be forgiven and our land to be healed

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Praying for our sins to be forgiven and our land to be healed

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2 Chronicles 7:14

14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

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Prayer spaces in public places

'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.' Romans 15:13

41% of practising Christians say that a spiritual experience or an experience of the love of Jesus was a key influence in their coming to faith - so if we help more people to experience God's love and presence, more of them will come to know him for themselves.

In 2020, 24-7 Prayer and HOPE Together are encouraging churches to host creative prayer spaces, inviting local communities to experience God by talking and listening to Him in prayer. When we dreamed of people meeting the God of hope in schools, work places, high streets, gardens and unexpected public places all over the country, we had no idea that the country would go into lockdown... and no idea that there would be a huge surge in people Googling 'How to Pray'.

During lockdown, we are encouraging churches to be mission-minded inviting local people to live-streamed events. And when lockdown ends, will you offer your community a place they can meet God in prayer? Churches in Bedfordshire have already got a shop in the middle of town next to Costa Coffee and opposite Primark ready to open as soon as lockdown ends.

Together with 24-7 Prayer, we have developed a Hope Spaces Guide and resources to give you everything you need to provide Hope Spaces in your community in 2020. Register your interest below and get your free ' How to run a Hope Space' pdf resource. (Alternatively you can purchase a printed copy of the guide for £1 from the HOPE shop.)

Download posters for your Hope Space

Download the Hope Spaces logos

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Request your FREE Hope Spaces Guide in Welsh

FREE Hope Spaces Guide

Sign up here to receive information about our Hope Spaces and for your free 'How to run a Hope Space' pdf resource.

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'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.'

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Pray in 2020 on the 20th of each month at 20:20 for 20 minutes. 'Pray … that God will give many opportunities to speak about Christ.' (Colossians 4:3 NLT) Find out more at hopetogether.org.uk/prayer2020

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Praying for people in caring roles for family.

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FOCUS
Have you ever tried really hard to focus on something for a while? Why is that so hard? I don’t know about you, but I have no trouble focusing for hours on a Netflix binge, or spending all day on one of my favourite hobbies. But, sit down in a quiet room and try to focus on what God is doing in my life for ten minutes—it’s a battle! Is it just me? It can’t just be me.

Here’s the problem in our hyper-distractible culture: Hearing from God requires focus. We already talked about how the burning bushes and talking donkeys were one-off events. If God speaks in whispers, we need to find a way to be still, quiet our minds, and focus. So, here are a couple ideas you might try to get your heart and mind to be still before the Lord long enough to hear or see what He’s up to.
A)
Ditch the Devices—Wherever you go to be alone with God, make it a screen-free environment. Anything that beeps, buzzes, or alerts you should be turned off (or better yet, left somewhere else). If you use your phone to read the Bible (you know, like you are right now), put it in Airplane Mode or Do Not Disturb so that texts or social media alerts aren’t constantly trying to drown out God.

B)
Try Moving—Some of us are restless creatures, and trying just to physically sit still can be distracting all by itself. I’ve had some incredible moments with God while out on a walk. You don’t have to focus that hard on walking (generally), but it can give your body something to do that frees up your mind to talk with God.
C)
Isolate—If I’m trying to go really deep with God and I think there’s even the possibility of getting interrupted, it messes with my ability to focus. If that sounds like you, plan your time and location very carefully. Maybe you have to get up earlier. Maybe you need to shut yourself in a cupboard in your room to hide. I don’t know what it is for your specific situation, but choose a time and place where you know you can avoid interruption.

This list could go on, but if you’re having trouble being still and focusing on God, it’s going to be really difficult to hear from Him or see what He’s doing in your life. Try a couple of those tips above, and if you stick with it even for just a few days, I can almost guarantee it’ll start to get easier. And as you make a regular habit of hearing from God and seeing Him at work in your life, your faith is going to grow like never before.

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Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

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Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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Praying for Revival in the UK

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Nearly half of adults in the UK (44%) say they pray

A quarter (24%) of UK adults say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown

Over half of those who pray (56%) agree that prayer changes the world

Prayer is a vital part of life for the public, with just under half of UK adults (44%) saying they pray, and among those who pray a third (33%) say that they have prayed since the COVID-19 lockdown because they believe it makes a difference, according to a new nationwide poll of 2,101 UK adults by Savanta ComRes ¹ for Christian relief & development agency Tearfund.

With churches being closed due to restrictions on social gatherings, thousands of churches are streaming their services online. A quarter (24%) of UK adults say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown (on the radio, live on TV, on demand or streamed online), this jumps to three quarters (76%) amongst regular churchgoers. One in twenty UK adults (5%) who say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown have never gone to church.

A third (34%) of UK adults aged 18-34 say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown (on the radio, live on TV, on demand or streamed online) this compares to one in five (19%) adults aged 55+.

While some may view religion as more appealing to the older generation, the research shows that younger adults aged 18-34 are significantly more likely to say they pray regularly (at least once a month) than adults aged 55 and over (30% vs. 25%).

When it comes to popular topics of prayer among those who say they pray, over half (53%) say they've prayed about family members, a quarter (27%) have prayed for frontline services and one in five (20%) say they have prayed for someone who is unwell with COVID-19. Just over a sixth of those who pray (15%) say they have prayed for other countries with COVID-19, highlighting the challenge for Tearfund to encourage more people to pray for global issues.

The new findings on prayer reveal a strong belief in the power of prayer to bring about positive change in the world. Among those who pray, two thirds (66%) say they agree that God hears their prayers and over half (56%) say they agree that prayer changes the world. Half of those who pray (51%) agree that they've witnessed answers to their own prayers and over two fifths (43%) agree that their prayer changes the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries.

Dr. Ruth Valerio, Global Advocacy and Influencing Director at Tearfund says: "It is encouraging to see the number of people in the UK praying during such a challenging time. Our experience at Tearfund is that prayer and practical action go hand-in-hand, and are both crucial ways of responding. With COVID-19 rates continuing to rise around the world, we are calling more people to pray and take action."

Alongside praying for the situation, Tearfund are responding to the coronavirus pandemic around the world by providing crucial hygiene and sanitation assistance to minimise the risk of infection. To find out more about Tearfund's work and to make a donation, please visit www.tearfund.org/covidinfo.

Other findings from poll include:

A quarter of UK adults (26%) say they pray regularly (at least once a month).

One in twenty (5%) of UK adults say they have started praying during the lockdown but they didn't pray before.

Among those who pray, nearly half (45%) say that they prayed since the lockdown because they believe in God, a third believe that prayer makes a difference (33%), a quarter (26%) say that they prayed in times of personal crisis or tragedy and a quarter (24%) say they have prayed to gain comfort or to feel less lonely.

A quarter (25%) of those aged 18-24 who pray say that since the COVID-19 lockdown they have prayed about the UK government's response to COVID-19, this exceeds all other age groups (15% for those aged 25-64 and 23% for those aged 65+).

Men are significantly more likely than women say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown (on the radio, live on TV, on demand or streamed online) (28% vs. 21% respectively).

Since lockdown, one in five (18%) of UK adults have asked someone else to say a prayer and one in five (19%) UK adults say they have read a religious text during lockdown.

Top five things to pray about during lockdown among UK adults who pray are: family (53%), friends (34%), thanking God (34%), yourself (28%) and the frontline services (27%).

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For further information or interviews please contact:
Ann Hallam, Tearfund on 07929 330366. For out of hours media enquiries please contact +44 (0)7929 339813.

Notes to editors:
1. Poll methodology: Savanta ComRes interviewed 2,101 UK adults aged 18+ online between 24th and 27th April 2020. Data were weighted to be nationally representative of all UK adults by key demographic characteristics including age, gender, region and social grade. Savanta ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules. Full tables at www.comresglobal.com.

To view the full data sets please visit: https://www.comresglobal.com/polls/tearfund-covid-19-prayer-public-omnibus-research/

About Tearfund
Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency and a member of the Disasters' Emergency Committee. Tearfund has been working around the world for more than 50 years responding to disasters and helping lift communities out of poverty. For more information about the work of Tearfund, please visit www.tearfund.org.

Picture credit: Edrei Cueto/Tearfund
Caption: Delivery of food packages to 500 vulnerable families in the municipalities of Algodonal and Santa Lucía in Barranquilla, Colombia, as response to the COVID 19 Coronavirus pandemic.

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Nearly half of adults in the UK (44%) say they pray A quarter (24%) of UK adults say they have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown Over half of those who pray (56%) agree that prayer changes the world Prayer is a vital part of life for

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Family Tree – Praying for People you know.
Draw a tree. – use post its or write the names of family and friends who need prayer. Write in a different colour the names of those who you are yet to come to know Jesus...

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different ways to continue your prayer life after today.

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It can be difficult to know where to start when praying for a crisis as large as coronavirus. That's why we've created this simple prayer guide for you to use individually, with a group or with your church. Please join us as we pray together for situations close to home and around the world.

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Praying for the world can sometimes feel overwhelming. The need is great and it's difficult to know where to start. So, we've created a weekly email called One Voice which contains prayer requests for situations that are happening right now, along with inspiring stories from around the world to help guide your prayers.

Please send me the weekly One Voice prayer email

All too often, disaster strikes. From earthquakes to conflict, prayer is an integral part of our response. Our WhatsApp prayer alerts enable us to share urgent prayer requests with you in times of disaster or crisis. Your prayers are crucial at times like this.

Add +44 (0)7752 590723 (our dedicated WhatsApp number) to your phone's contacts.

Then text 'UPDATE' via WhatsApp to us on the above number.

We will add you to our broadcast list and send you occasional prayer alerts.

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1 Peter 4:8
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

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Video conferencing company Zoom has come under fire after thousands of users reported experiencing connectivity problems on Sunday. The timing of the outage, which occurred on Sunday morning, has caused many to speculate that the technical difficulties were triggered by the surge of people logging on to attend virtual church services.

"Looks like the church broke the internet #zoomdown," tweeted Northern Irish church leader, Glen Mitchell.

Looks like the church broke the internet #zoomdown
- Glen Mitchell (@gpmitchell) May 17, 2020

something I never expected to see! pic.twitter.com/XQ29BqdDYq
- Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) May 17, 2020

So Zoom is down in the UK. First time the church broke the internet! pic.twitter.com/CGcIcqJrVO
- Andrew Millar (@andrewmillar72) May 17, 2020

Reverend Simon Harvey, a vicar based in Bury St Edmonds, lamented: "Imagine if door locks in churches across the country jammed simultaneously on a Sunday morning."

The problems weren't limited to the UK, either, with many across pond flagging up difficult hosting services.

"Zoom not working properly for our church service in Chesterton, IN at 9:30am central time," wrote one Twitter user. "Pulled the plug at about 9:50am when a Google search revealed international Zoom problem."

"You guys should know it's killing church meetings this morning," another added. "Let's hope it's resolved soon. Tomorrow is Monday and business meetings are not as forgiving as worship services."

The connection problems, which affected audio/video and prevented people from logging into meetings, also caused disruption to the UK government's daily coronavirus briefing, with many journalists being unable to ask their questions live on air. Instead, they were required to submit them in written format and were promised that the host of the press conference - business secretary, Alok Sharma - would not be privy to them prior to the briefing.

In a tweet on Sunday, Zoom said it was "investigating the root cause of issues joining Zoom Meetings," before adding that the issues "appear to be limited to a subset of users."

On Monday, Zoom told Forbes that it had fixed the bug: "Users impacted by an issue hosting and joining Zoom Meetings and Zoom Video Webinars should now be able to host, join, and participate in these sessions.

"We are continuing to assess this matter that impacted a subset of our users and will monitor to ensure no further operational impact. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this might have caused."

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'Looks like the church broke the internet': Zoom crashes as thousands stream Sunday services - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

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John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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A quarter of adults in the UK have watched or listened to a religious service since the coronavirus lockdown began, and one in 20 have started praying during the crisis, according to a new survey.

The findings of the poll reinforce indications of an increase in the numbers of people turning to faith for succour amid uncertainty and despair.

The Church of England has said that unexpectedly high numbers of people are tuning into online or broadcast services, and 6,000 people phoned a prayer hotline in its first 48 hours of operation. Other faiths have also reported surges in people engaging with online religious activities as places of worship have been closed during the lockdown.

The survey of more than 2,000 people, commissioned by the Christian aid agency Tearfund and carried out last weekend, found that a third of young adults aged between 18 and 34 had watched or listened to an online or broadcast religious service, compared with one in five adults over the age of 55.

One in five of those who have tuned into services in the past few weeks say they have never gone to church.

The most frequent subjects of prayers since the lockdown has been family (53%), friends (34%), thanking God (24%), the person praying (28%), frontline services (27%), someone unwell with Covid-19 (20%), and other countries with Covid-19 (15%).

A separate poll, commissioned by Christian Aid, found that The Vicar of Dibley, the Rev Geraldine Granger, the BBC TV character played by Dawn French, would be the public's choice of screen priest to lead the UK through the coronavirus crisis. In second place was Sister Evangelina, played by Pam Ferris, from Call the Midwife ... with Father Ted Crilly, played by Dermot Morgan, from Father Ted taking third place.
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A quarter of adults in the UK have watched or listened to a religious service since the coronavirus lockdown began, and one in 20 have started praying during the crisis, according to a new survey. The findings of the poll reinforce indications of an increase in the numbers of people turning to faith for succour amid uncertainty and despair.

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Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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Tim Hughes and the Prime minister

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to Christian worship leader Tim Hughes to thank him for organising 'The UK Blessing' music video released last week.

The video features people from 65 churches and has been seen over 2 million times on Youtube.

In a personal letter to Tim Hughes, the Prime Minister awarded him his daily Points of Light Award - a prize which has been running since 2014 to recognise individuals who have had a positive impact on society.

Boris Johnson said: "At a time when our churches are closed, I am filled with admiration to hear how you have used the power of music to bring together Christians of all denominations from across our United Kingdom.

"Your sensational singing masterpiece 'The UK Blessing' is truly uplifting and has touched millions around the world with its message of hope and its beauty.

"As we continue to protect our NHS and save lives, I know you are also leading efforts through your own church to support those in need in Birmingham and to befriend those who are feeling lonely or isolated at this time.

"So on behalf of the whole country, I just want to say a big thank you for all that you do."

Reacting to the Prime Minister's announcement, Tim said: "It's a great honour to receive this award, which I receive on behalf of the amazing team my wife Rachel and I work with at Gas Street Church in Birmingham. Alongside everything we are doing in delivering food packages and connecting with those who are vulnerable and isolated, it was wonderful to be a small part of the song 'The UK Blessing.' To see over 65 churches, representing hundreds of others from around the UK, joining together as one to sing this amazing message, that God is for us and with us, was very special."

Tim Hughes is the 1371st person to be recognised in the Point of Light Awards since April 2014.

Since the spread of coronavirus, the award is focusing on people serving their community through the pandemic.

Watch an interview with Tim Hughes speaking to Premier here:

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to Christian worship leader Tim Hughes to thank him for organising 'The UK Blessing' music video released last week. The video features people from 65 churches and has been seen over 2 million times on Youtube.

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Jeremiah 29:11
1 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Bikes and Bibles: Supporting Sudanese Pastors

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Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
3     He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord
forever.[g]

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What's your story ? maybe you could share your story with someone today ….

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Psalm 139

O Lord, you have ⁽A⁾searched me and known me!
2 You ⁽B⁾know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you ⁽C⁾discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, ⁽D⁾you know it altogether.
5 You ⁽E⁾hem me in, behind and before,
and ⁽F⁾lay your hand upon me.
6 (G⁾Such knowledge is ⁽H⁾too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.

7 (I⁾Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where ⁽J⁾shall I flee from your presence?
8 (K⁾If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
⁽L⁾If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall ⁽M⁾lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, ⁽N⁾“Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
12 (O⁾even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.

13 For you ⁽P⁾formed my inward parts;
you ⁽Q⁾knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
⁽R⁾Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 (S⁾My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in ⁽T⁾the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your ⁽U⁾book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.

17 How precious to me are your ⁽V⁾thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 (W⁾If I would count them, they are more than ⁽X⁾the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.

19 Oh that you would ⁽Y⁾slay the wicked, O God!
O ⁽Z⁾men of blood, ⁽AA⁾depart from me!
20 They ⁽AB⁾speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies ⁽AC⁾take your name in vain.[b]
21 (AD⁾Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not ⁽AE⁾loathe those who ⁽AF⁾rise up against you?
22 I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart!
⁽AG⁾Try me and know my thoughts![c]
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and ⁽AH⁾lead me in ⁽AI⁾the way everlasting![d]

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Lamentations 3:33
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[b]
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”

25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.

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2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

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1 John 3:21-22
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.

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Matthew 21:22
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

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John 15:12-17
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. ...

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I found this a really useful experience as I sometimes struggle in my prayers. It helped me focus on God and how I should be praying. I particularly related to the suggestion that sometimes it’s good to move around when you pray as I am a keen cyclist and often feel really close to God when I’m on a ride.

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Mercy Me and testomony

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MercyMe Performs  "Even If"  With Testimony

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Understanding what type of love it is so we can go deeper into prayer

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Colossians - What Christ has done.

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Promises (feat. Joe L Barnes & Naomi Raine) | Maverick City Music | TRIBL

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Father's Love Letter 20th Anniversary Edition

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Its all about different ways to pray and worship The Lord Our God.

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Its all about different ways to pray and worship The Lord Our God.

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Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

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Out of Hiding (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Cook | The Undoing

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Lauren Daigle - Rescue (Official Music Video)

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Phil Wickham - House Of The Lord (Official Music Video)

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Casting Crowns - Scars in Heaven (Official Music Video)

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Praying For The Worlds Watch List Countries 

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World Watch List 2024 - Top 10 Countries Where Christians Face Extreme Persecution

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Kirk Franklin - You Still Love Us (Live Performance) | Vevo

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Hillsong UNITED - So Will I (100 Billion X) - Live At Hillsong Conference 2017 in Sydney

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CeCe Winans - Goodness of God (Official Video)

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Has God blessed you with his love? What does that look like for you ?

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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the wider region continues to worsen, with over 2 million people displaced from their homes and experiencing severe food insecurity. Tearfund is working with local churches and partners in the Middle East who are urgently responding to people’s needs.

You can use this prayer guide to call out to God in intercessory prayer, which simply means praying on behalf of someone else. God hears your prayers. You can trust him with them.

What to pray...

Pray for peace

Pray for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the violence, and the release of all hostages.

Pray for world leaders with influence in the region to make wise decisions that lead to lasting peace.

Pray that God’s peace would fill the hearts and minds of everyone who is suffering as a result of this conflict.

Pray for safety

Pray for all civilians – that God would protect them from harm, particularly the most vulnerable, including children, older people, and people with disabilities.

Pray for humanitarian workers – for protection for those who are working to provide humanitarian assistance and medical supplies.

Pray for the safe distribution of food, water, sanitary items, medical supplies and fuel.

Pray for people forced to flee their homes – pray for safe places to stay and that they will be able to return home.

Pray for strength

Pray for church leaders – for wisdom and strength to lead people through fear and uncertainty. Pray for bravery as they guide their communities and offer loving support.

Pray for faith leaders and communities across the region – that they would stand firm, and for unity, connection and mutual understanding so that they can help bring people together and show kindness.

Pray for Tearfund’s partners in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and neighbouring countries – that God would strengthen them as they support schools and hospitals, and as they provide psychosocial support, food and essentials to families who have been displaced.

Pray for hope

Pray for those who are terrified, mourning and suffering. Ask God to save them from despair – for the trauma and violence they’ve experienced not to overshadow hope.

Pray that people in Gaza and Israel and those in the wider region wouldn’t lose hope that peace is possible. ‘With God, all things are possible’ (Matthew 19:26).

Pray for healing

Pray for people who have been traumatised or injured; ask God to heal their physical and emotional wounds and bring them deep comfort.

Pray for hospitals and medical staff – for strength as they continue to provide life-saving services to all those affected. Ask God to provide all the resources and equipment they need to treat the sick and injured.

‘With God, all things are possible’

Matthew 19:26

Prayer for Gaza and Israel

Dear God,

We cry out to you on behalf of the people seriously affected by the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Our hearts break at the devastation and suffering that we see, and we know it breaks yours, too.

We ask that you would stretch out your mighty hand to bring an end to this war.

We cry out for people who have been injured or traumatised, who have lost loved ones or their homes. Please provide everything they need and be their comfort, their hope, their healer, and their safe refuge.

We pray for your peace to reign. We look to you as our Saviour and the hope of the world.

Amen.

Ways to pray…

In 2022, we shared creative ways to pray for Ukraine. You can try some of these ideas while praying for Gaza and Israel:

Use scriptures on peace to centre your thoughts on God and his promises in the Bible.

Pray with a map of Gaza and Israel to guide your prayers.

Light candles to help you meditate on Jesus as the light of the world.

Set up prayer stations in your church.

Thank you for joining us in prayer for the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Let’s continue to pray and act together on behalf of people suffering the effects of violence everywhere.