by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 10 }
Let’s join in prayer for the persecuted Church today.
Right now 200 million people face persecution for believing in Jesus and
60% of those people are children, according to Christians in Crisis International Ministry, a prayer advocacy ministry for persecuted believers.
Consider these 5 ways to pray for the persecuted believers around the world.
Then
they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from
their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea
were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he
brought them to their desired haven.
Psalm 107:28-30
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 9 }
Today, remember the bell ringers and red bucket holders. When you pass by the Salvation Army volunteers, make eye contact. Thank them for braving the cold and consider asking them if they would like a cup of coffee or cocoa…and then make your way to a nearby coffee shop or McD’s.
When delivering their treat, ask if there’s a specific way you can be praying for them this Christmas season. If time allows, pray with them on the spot.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” Mother Teresa
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 8 }
Who couldn’t use a cup of coffee, especially on a Monday? Consider treating the person behind you in line to their morning java.
Confession (Ouch!) I’ve chosen to forgo pay-it-forward moments because the woman behind me seemed to have it all together. Why would a woman driving a BMW with impeccable style need a free coffee? Ugh! Must I reason everything out?
One divine tap. That’s all it took to be reminded that I see only the outward appearance, like a performance being played out on stage. But God alone knows the inner workings of the heart…the playing out of our story, if you will.
Perhaps today isn’t so much about paying for a cup of coffee, but rather trusting God’s promptings regardless of what’s being played out in front of us.
Where might someone receive a “pay it forward” gift from you today?
The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 5 }
Consider adopting a family who has a deployed military parent. Being a single parent is never easy (been there, done that!) but this is especially so during the holidays.
Do you know a family we could be praying for this Christmas season?
Operation We Are Here offers a multitude of ways to show the love of Christ to the families of our deployed soldiers and much more.
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 4 }
Today, before the first week of December fades away, let’s draw a line in the proverbial sand.
Grab your phone/calendar, and decide where your time, energy, and money will be spent this month—and then stick to it. Taking a pro-active stance will empower us to experience the Christmas season we desire rather than allowing our circumstances to decide it for us.
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
by Cathy Baker
{ Day 3 }
Before the hoopla kicks into full gear, consider sitting down tonight with a steamy cup of tea and pen in hand. Write someone who has especially blessed you this year.
“More than kisses, letters mingle souls.”
– John Donne
What would it mean to you to receive such a letter?
