Weekly Update — Aug 19, 2023
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- Aug 19, 2023
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Saturday August 19, 2023
We are all susceptible to becoming cynical at times, especially with all that is occurring in our world. It can cloud our thoughts, distort our perspective and damage our spiritual health. When this happens, the Lord wants us to refocus and walk in the ways of love.
This week’s video and blog are great reminders that “love hopes ALL things” because, He is love and He provides the peace that surpasses ALL understanding. Be blessed today and be a blessing to others.
Calling Canadians to Prayer!
We need your help to recruit intercessors to join our weekly live Zoom Prayer Calls. We pray strategically for Canada, all peoples and authorities, that we my live peaceful, godly lives and that others would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Invite your friends to join us!
Our national prayer call this Tuesday morning will be focused on communities affected by wildfires – please join us!
In this update:
Cynicism Is to Satan as Love Is to Jesus
Call to Prayer
NHOP Zoom Prayer Calls
Prayer Points
Events
NHOP Zoom Prayer Calls
Feel free to join us for the full meeting or however long you can.
• Tuesday at 10:00 am to 11:30 am Eastern
• Wednesday at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Eastern
On Tuesday August 22, 2023, our National Prayer call will focus on praying for communities affected by wildfires. Please join us.
Prayer Points
Pray for Northwest Territories. All of Yellowknife has been asked to evacuate. Population of NWT is only 46,000 but 65% is expected to be evacuated.
Pray for rain and then more rain.
Pray for all evacuees as they move to safety. There is only a single 2-lane road from Yellowknife to Alberta and the drive is a long one. With so many leaving at the same time, the roads may be jammed. Pray that there would be ample supply of fuel at gas stations for vehicles.
Some will leave by air. Airlines have added more flights to accommodate the heightened need.
Pray for Alberta as they prepare to receive evacuees. They have set up several host communities for anyone who needs supports and accommodations. Pray for God’s blessings on Alberta for their generosity.
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16
Pray for those who cannot sit for long periods in cars that there would be abundant supports to get them to safety. Pray for those with respiratory ailments as the smoke would be thick because the fire is so close.
Pray for Premier Caroline Cochrane that she and her team would be given wise advice regarding fighting the fires and getting people out of harm’s way. Pray for Premier Danielle Smith and her team as they prepare to receive such a vast number of people in such a short period of time.
Pray for British Columbia. The province has been fighting fires all summer.
The heat and the drought have exacerbated the situation. Continue to pray for abundant rain.
Pray for Kelowna and West Kelowna. Both cities have declared states of emergency and issued evacuation orders.
Pray for firefighters. It’s not safe for them to fight the fire from the ground and those fighting from the air cannot work in the dark. This means that fires can grow overnight.
Windy conditions are forecasted over the next few days which would worsen the conditions. Pray for calm winds and lots of rain. Just as he answered Elijah’s prayer, may he send the rains and bring restoration of hope to this parched land.
“And Elijah said to Ahab, "Go up, eat and drink, for there is a sound of the rushing of rain."
1 Kings 18:41
Pray for Maui. Over 100 people have died because of the wildfires.
There are hundreds missing. Pray for those who are going through the rubble and in the ocean looking for bodies. What a horrendous job!
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
Pray for those who have lost family members and for those who have lost their homes. May the God of hope fill them with joy and peace.
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18
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Events
Coming Soon! Ignite 2023 Prayer and Worship Summit Vancouver. Save the date for November 17th and keep an eye out for more details in the next few weeks.
Blessings,
Chris & Marilyn Byberg
Executive Directors
National House of Prayer
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