Live Larger Than Yourself

Scripture thought for the week:

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Dear Friends,

“The apostle Paul encourages believers to be truly unified as one body, to be in one mind with others of the faith and not in strife over things that have no eternal value. Our life should be Christ-centered and not self-centered. We must learn to die so that He can live through us. To be like Jesus is to truly desire nothing for ourselves outside of Him.” Excerpts from: One Prayer Daily Devotional by Pastor Benny Perez

This is our last fasting Tuesday with “One Prayer.” Thank you for joining with us! The apostle Paul is encouraging us to live larger than ourselves, to be in unity with followers of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday Prayer and Fasting Focus: World Leaders and Governments

Please especially remember: Pastor Aaron and Pastor Jan, the pastors and the churches they oversee and the government of China; Pastor Carlo and Guerline, the pastors and churches they oversee and the Haitian government; Amanda and the government of Jamaica.

We will also be praying for the pastors and government leaders in the 10/40 window, which includes the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina, Faso ,Cambodia, Chad, China, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma) Nepal, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Western Sahara and Yemen. Many of these countries are some of the worst offenders of religious persecution.

Lastly, please remember to pray for: us and our pastoral staff, the government of Michigan, and the government of the United States. Pray as the Holy Spirit leads you.

With One Prayer, One Heart and One Voice,

Scott & Clare

©2008 Scott & Clare Loughrige

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