Prayer Stream — Nov 23, 2024
- Brad Fidler
- Nov 23, 2024
- 4 min read
Saturday, November 23, 2024
God is not merely a source of hope; He is the ultimate source of hope. The hope Paul speaks of in his prayer is not something we can generate on our own. Instead, it is an expectation firmly grounded in God’s unchanging character and His promises. Paul prays that as these believers place their trust in God, their faith will bring joy and peace into their hearts. In essence, he is asking for their faith to be strengthened so they may fully experience the joy and peace that come from trusting Him. Paul isn’t asking for ordinary, human hopefulness but for a supernatural, Holy Spirit-empowered hope. What greater desire could we have for fellow believers than for them to be filled with joy, peace, and an overflowing hope?
"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
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Apostolic Prayer
"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
2 Corinthians 13:14
Prayer Points
Should Governments Block Citizen Efforts to Prevent Suicide?
After losing his son to suicide, Claude Tremblay founded Le Groupe Jaspe in 1999. For 25 years, its 70 volunteers have brought hope to nearly all of Quebec’s 1,000 communities, saving lives one door at a time.
Now, their mission is at risk. Waterloo ticketed a volunteer for door-to-door outreach without a permit, ignoring Quebec’s protections for moral and religious expression. Le Groupe Jaspe is fighting the bylaw, but if Waterloo wins, it could set a precedent undermining Canadians’ rights to practice and share their beliefs, threatening religious freedom nationwide.
Pray that this case does not set a legal precedent that undermines religious freedoms or other fundamental rights in Canada.
Pray that the judge will be governed by divine wisdom and guided by a sense of justice and fairness in their decision-making. Pray that the judge would be able to discern the long-term implications of their ruling and act in a way that upholds righteousness.
Pray that the judge clearly acknowledges and upholds the Charter rights protecting freedom of religion and belief.
Pray that the judge has insight to see the broader societal implications of their decision, recognizing how the erosion of religious freedom can lead to the loss of other essential freedoms, such as freedom of speech. Pray for public awareness and advocacy to be aligned with truth and justice.
Pray that the church would have courage and wisdom to stand firm in advocating for their constitutional rights.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:8-9
ICC issues warrants for arrest of Israeli leaders.
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, marking a first for a democratic nation. Interestingly, the ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas official, likely to appear impartial, though this official is widely believed to have been killed in July. The ICC’s role is significant but remains fraught with challenges, especially in maintaining impartiality and achieving justice in complex international conflicts. PM Trudeau has stated that Canada will abide by the ICC ruling.
Pray for the restoration and strengthening of Canada’s alliance with Israel. Pray that our government leaders would remain steadfast in supporting Israel during this challenging time. Pray for clarity, integrity, and wisdom in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Given that the ICC has been criticized for being influenced by political motivations or agendas, pray that they uphold justice rather than be swayed by nations with poor human rights records.
Prayer for safety for both civilians and soldiers in the Middle East as this war continues to rage both on the ground and in the air (missile attacks continue)
Continue to pray fervently for the safe and prompt return of all hostages. Pray for strength and comfort for the families awaiting their loved ones' return.
"Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter."
Proverbs 24:11
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