DAY 40 (Thur., 11/22)

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.....you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" - Psalm 23:1, 5  

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  As we look at our holiday tables today, filled with an abundance of food, we thank you, Father, for all the material blessings we have received here in America:  for our freedom, our jobs, our homes, our health, and all of the good things we enjoy.   Even with the bad economic news, we know that we remain a rich people.  Thank you, Lord, for cups that overflow!

Haven’t got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going’s tough

But I’ve got loving ones around me

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings

and the mercies He’s bestowed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'cause my cup has overflowed.

O, Remember times when things went wrong

My faith wore somewhat thin

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows that I’ve hoed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough

I’ll not ask for other blessings

I’m already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

to help others bear their loads

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer

‘Cause my cup has overflowed.                

-Bill Anderson

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER:  "Our Father, thou hast given us so much. Do please give us one more thing....a grateful heart!" - George Herbert

DAY 39 (Wed., 11/21)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:   Father, we ask for your peace.  In these troubled times, we pray that you will guard our hearts and protect us from being dragged down by worries and fears, doubts and depression.  Help us to be less self-centered and more Christ-centered.

SG:   We especially ask that you grant us the gift of gratitude.  Enable us to not only present our petitions to you with confidence, but also with thanksgiving.   Help us to not become so focused on what we don't have, and the requests that we have not yet received, that we forget to be grateful for all the blessings we have been given.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask God's special blessing today on those in our church family who are struggling with depression.  Pray that the Lord will give them a special measure of his grace  *   Ask God to grant wisdom and patience to those who are working in our Recovery Ministry.  We pray that many souls will be saved, and lives reclaimed, through this good work.

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DAY 38 (Tues., 11/20)

"I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.  They are always generous and lend freely;  their children will be blessed"  - Psalm 37:25-26.

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:   Father, we know that you have provided for us in the past, and you have promised to do so in the future.  We affirm our faith in your goodness and we place our lives in your care.  We thank you for good health, good friends, and a good church family.

IN:   Give us more faith.  We are weak, we are frail, and it is difficult for us to let go of our fears.  Help us especially to be conscious of the tender hearts of our children, and to avoid creating insecurity in them.   Lord, help us to model a trusting faith in our families, so that our sons and daughters may be blessed.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for those in our church family who are single and who would like to find a marriage partner.  Ask God to raise up a suitable person with whom they could share their life, and pray that they will be patient enough to wait until they have found a good Christian mate.

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DAY 37 (Mon., 11/19)

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'  So we say with confidence:  'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  What can man do to me?"  Hebrews 13:5-6

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PR:  Thank you, Father, for your unending love for us.  We thank you for the confidence that comes from knowing that you will provide for us.  We praise you for all of the gifts you have showered on us throughout our life, and the many occasions in the past when you have brought us through troubled times.

SG:   Father, we confess that the economic troubles in our country have made us afraid.   We hear the constant drumbeat of gloom on the news, and we are anxious about the future.  Help us to remember your promises, and to be content with what we have.  Grant us more trust, and take away our anxious thoughts.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask God to bless Wayne & Rhonda Harrell as they work with our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts  *  Pray for those in our church family who are unemployed and seeking work, that they might find the job they need.    *   Pray for the leaders in our community who are seeking to attract new jobs to this area.

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DAY 36 (Sun., 11/18)

PRAYER PROMISE:  "I urge, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."  1 Timothy 2:1-2

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IN:   Intercede today on behalf of our president.  Whether we personally voted for him or not, Barack Obama is serving as the leader of our nation, and he faces great challenges and make decisions that affect us all.  We pray he will make wise decisions that bring stability and security to our nation, so that we might practice our faith freely and lead peaceful and quiet lives.   

IN:  We pray for safety for the president and his family.  We pray that he will surround himself with advisors who possess wisdom and integrity.   And we pray that all of our government's leaders might put aside selfish motives and seek the best interests of our country.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask the Lord's special blessing on those who are mourning the loss of loved ones, and on the ministry of our Ladies Grief Recovery Support Group  *   Pray for the work of Wes & Airiel Woodell as they establish a new congregation in St Louis. 

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DAY 35 (Sat.11/17)

"Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise." James 5:13

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PR: Thank God today for all of the reasons you have for singing. Take time to count your blessings and see how God has blessed you in the past 35 days alone.

IN: Pray for our school teachers as they near the end of this semester. Ask for strength and endurance as they teach children who are eagerly anticipating the upcoming holidays.

MN: Thank God for all of our parents who are setting an example for their children by coming to Bible class, bringing their Bible, and living what they are taught.

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DAY 34 (Fri., 11/16)

"There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer." -Ezra 8:21,23

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: As much as we travel, we are truly blessed with safety. Lord, remind us to pray before and during trips for Your continued guidance and safety. Help us to also remember to thank You for Your provision when we have arrived safely.

IN: Be with David Coleman as he keeps the church vehicles safe for our youth group, Prime Timers, Scouts, and SASA recovery center residents as they travel.


MN:  Pray for the Bible studies currently being conducted by members of our congregation. Pray that these studies are fruitful and that the boundaries of the Kingdom will continue to expand.

PRAYER AGENDA: Those traveling these weekend, Those who travel for a living


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DAY 33 (Thur., 11/15)

"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:1-2 

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG: Lord, we pray for strength that we will daily concentrate on the things above and not on the things of this world. Help us to realize what is really important and take advantage of every opportunity to conform our lives to Your Will.

PR: Thank God today for His ability to transform our minds and give us victory over our temptations, struggles, and addictions.

MN: Father, today we thank you for the work of Brian Arnold, Jeff Lewis, Eric Moree, Clint Rhodes, and Mark Toombs. Each Sunday these men help keep our worship service running smoothly by coordinating those serving and making sure all of our audio/visual needs are met.

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DAY 32 (Wed., 11/14)

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

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PR: Thank God today for offering to take all of your burdens and cares and offering a rest that only He could provide.

CF: We confess that we are often guilty of keeping burdens to ourselves and worrying about things that are out of our control.

SG: Father, help us to give all of our cares to You so that we may live a life devoid of fear, worry, and guilt.

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DAY 31 (Tues., 11/13)

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." John 14:1-2

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: Father, we thank You for hope. In light of all that is going on in the world, we live daily looking forward to the home that awaits us.

SG: Father, help us to take You at Your Word and live lives of eager anticipation. Help us to put all of our trust in You and not lean on our own understanding.

MN: Pray for all of those who teach our children Pray that they will receive wisdom and strength as they impart God’s Word to our children and help equip the church of the future.

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DAY 30 (Mon., 11/12)

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN: Today we pray for those who are in need. Whether through natural disasters, injustice, or poor choices, ask God to bless those who are struggling to obtain the essentials of life.

SG: Father, we confess that we often fall into the trap of materialism. Open our eyes to the blessings You have showered on us and help us to be content.

PR: Thank God today for this good congregation that has continually met the needs of those around us, both physical, and spiritual.


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DAY 29 (Sun., 11/11)

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: We thank God today for the avenue of prayer. It is the avenue by which we make our requests known to the Father and the only way to maintain a healthy relationship with the one, true God.

SG: Pray today for a stronger prayer life that God may strengthen and deliver you in all situations.

CF: We confess that too often our prayer life is in need of repair. Pray for a stronger prayer life as you seek His Will for your life.


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DAY 28 (SAT., 11/10)

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: We praise God today for His gift of the Holy Spirit to live in us and strengthen us. 

MN: Ask the Lord to continue to bless the ministries of Kent and Dan with this congregation. Pray that God will continue to pour through them the gift of preaching and that their words will be filtered through the lens of scripture and relevant to the world we live in. 

MN: Pray for our Growth Groups as they meet tomorrow that they might be a blessing not only to our church family but also to those who have not yet responded to the gospel of God's grace.

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DAY 27 (FRI., 11/9)

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith" - Ephesians 3:16-17

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF: Search us, O God; examine our hearts and innermost thoughts; convict us of wrong and cleanse us of secret sins, that we might love and serve You more fully.

PR: We thank God today for those in our congregation who work with our various recovery ministries (alcohol and substance abuse; divorce; sexual abuse; and grief). 

MN: Ask the Lord to bless those members of our church family who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography. We pray that they might be willing to accept help; that they might seek the power of God's Holy Spirit to resist temptations; and that they might experience victory over the destructive power of these sins. We also ask God's blessing on all our members who are employed at SASA (South Arkansas Substance Abuse). 

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DAY 26 (THUR., 11/8)

"The Lord said to Moses, 'Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say'." - Exodus 4:11-2

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG: Father, when we realize that even Moses was reluctant at first to speak up for You, we recognize that we are not alone with our fears and reservations. From his example of receiving strength for leadership, help us to learn that You will give us the power and ability we need to carry out Your work.

CF: We confess that we are not always as bold as we should be in speaking up for Christ; that we have not always taken advantage of the opportunities given us to share our faith. Give us more courage and more compassion for those who are unsaved.

IN: Ask God's blessings today on the older members of our church family, that they might continue to be examples to us in faith, hope, and love. We pray the Lord will bless them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.


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DAY 25 (WED., 11/7)

"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous....Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you" - Joshua 1:6, 9

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SG: Father, whenever we face a new challenge, help us to learn from Your charge to Joshua that You are always right there with us. Give us the courage to "stretch" ourselves beyond the rut of the routine, and the resolve to escape the trap of the comfortable, and lead us into greater service, spiritual growth, and personal development.

SG: Deliver us from the fear of failure and instead give us a passion for faithfulness; help us to obey You fully without worrying about what others think or relying on our own strength.

MN: Pray today especially for the efforts of Mischa Fedon (Ukraine) as he teaches the lost overseas.

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DAY 24 (TUES., 11/6)

"If any one serves, he should do it in the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen" 
- 1 Peter 4:11

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF: Father, we admit to You that we are often too lazy, busy, or distracted to truly focus on You. Forgive us for going through the motions when we pray; for forgetting that we stand in Your awesome presence; and for allowing our minds to wander untamed during our prayer time.

SG: Father, we want to claim the strength You have promised to provide for service. We humbly ask You to bless our prayer life; to make us more disciplined in our devotion; to help us to be more dependent on Your power, and more aware of Your presence in our life today.

IN: We pray for our sister churches here in El Dorado - for the Plum Street, East Faulkner, and Hillsboro congregations - that we might always maintain the spirit of harmony and brotherly love we now enjoy.

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DAY 23 (MON., 11/5)

"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes" - Ephesians 6:10-11

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN: We pray today for the leaders of our nation: that they might be God-fearing men and women; that they will lead our nation towards greater security and peace; that they will make decisions that are just and right.

MN: Pray today for our Youth and Family ministry. We especially pray that our young people will have the strength, the wisdom, and the desire to withstand the temptations they face each day and that they will find the proper examples to follow in us.

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DAY 22 (SUN., 11/4)

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain"- 1 Corinthians 15:58

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: Father, we thank You for Your goodness to us; for our homes, our family, our jobs, our freedom, and most of all, our salvation. God, you have given us so much, that we ask for only one thing more: grant us a grateful heart, that we might always give You praise. 

MN: Today pray for our missionaries worldwide: pray that they will find more open doors and receptive hearts and that we (in our zeal to evangelize the world) will never neglect our biggest mission- our own backyard. Pray especially for the work of Benny & Donna Baker as they head up the Mision Para Cristo ministry in Nicaragua. 

CF: Father, sometimes we grow weary in well-doing. Help us to remember the reward You have promised us, so that we might have strength for the journey before us.

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DAY 21 (SAT., 11/3)

“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5

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IN: Father, help us to live lives of humility.  Give us teachable hearts that can grow in Your truth each day.  Help us to see, meditate on, and understand completely that it is all about You.    

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the safety of students involved in sports programs at school.  Pray for our loved ones who are current residents in a nursing home.  Pray for Susan Turbeville as she works with our Young Mother’s Class.

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DAY 20 (FRI., 11/2):

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us.”              Hebrews 12:1  

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SG:  Pray today for the endurance that you need to complete these forty days of prayer.  Rejoice that you have made it to the half way point and thirst for the time you will spend in prayer during the next twenty days.  Praise God for the work He has already done in you through these moments of prayer.

MN:  Pray today for others to see the value that comes from a life of prayer.  Pray that they too, will find the joy, satisfaction, and openess that comes from a personal relationship with our Father.  

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the work of Dan and Gina Williams as they lead and serve this church body.  Pray for our partnership with Northwest Elementary and the seeds we plant through that open door.      

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DAY 19 (THUR., 11/1)

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  What can man do to me?”   Hebrews 13:5-6

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PR:  We praise you, O God, for being our daily shield and defender.  Thank you for the deliverance you give us from the world.  We shall not be afraid!      

IN:  Father, we ask that you enter into each of our homes to create an atmosphere of confidence and boldness in You.  May we see beyond the vapor that is this world, and open our eyes to Your everlasting glory.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the success of the classes, Bible Studies, and outreach of the Recovery ministry.  Ask God’s blessing on Crystal Musticchi Hogg as she works with River City Ministries in Little Rock.

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