West Olive Church of Christ 10935 W Olive Ave Peoria, AZ 85345

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40 Days of Prayer

West Olive Church of Christ November 22—December 31

2020

Forty Days of Praise and Prayer

It is not by accident that this time of year has been selected for this spiritual service. This season of the year is special to us for many reasons, but it is particularly a time when we count our blessings, give gifts to our loved ones, share generously with strangers in need, reflect on the year that is ending and antici-pate the year just beginning. Indeed, it is a special season!

As you know, the specific period for forty days has had a particular significance in the Bible. For example, for 40 days…

*Rain fell during the flood.

*Moses was on Mt. Sinai with God.

*Israelite spies explored the Promised Land.

*Jonah warned Ninevah to repent.

*Jesus stayed in the wilderness after His baptism.

*Jesus was with the disciples after His resurrection.

So, let us use these next forty days to the glory of God by faithfully devoting a time when, individually, or with a family, we can spend time in the word and in prayer. If we will do this, God will be honored by our prayers of thanksgiving and many will be blessed by our prayers of supplication.

Yours in Christ,

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayers and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to

God.” Philippians 4:6

“always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all” Philippians 1:4

My Prayer List

Pray for the wisdom, vision, and faith of our leaders.

Our shepherds and their families: Steve & Karen Christensen

Charles & Pat DeBenon Bob & Anne Milstead Steve & Colleen Sior

Steven & Yolanda Tucker

Our deacons and their families: Vernon & Janice Lewis Mike & Karen Moore Greg & Debra Wells

Our ministers and their families: Ray & Stanna Miller Rich & Janet Howell

Jimmy & Candice Pinzόn

Pray for the faith and faithfulness of one another.

Remember to check your bulletin for the current sick and shut-ins.

Pray that God will open the hearts of these listed below to come to

know Jesus Christ. Pray that we will have the courage and opportunity to influence them to come to Christ.

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Pray that you will be faithful to fulfill the ministry God has given you.

Thursday, December 31 - John 21:15-17 As you pray, think about the fact that loving Jesus requires

service, in this New Year, commit yourself to grow to be more and more like Jesus!

Wednesday, December 30 - John 20:1-18 As you pray, think about the resurrected Lord and His promise that one day we too will rise from the dead and be with Him.

Wednesday, December 23 - Luke 22:31-32 Thank God that our Lord intercedes for us in our hour of trial.

Thursday, December 24 - Luke 1:26-33 Thank God for His eternal plan to save.

Christmas Day Friday, December 25 - Luke 2:1-14

Praise God for the Good News - “A Savior is born, Christ the Lord”

Saturday, December 26 - John 1:1-14 Thank our Heavenly Father that “the Word became flesh and

dwelt among us”.

Sunday, December 27 - John 13:1-15 Pray for the heart of a servant who, like our Lord, is willing to

stoop to bless others.

Monday, December 28 - John 14:1-6 Thank God for the anticipation of taking up eternal residence in

the Father’s house!

Tuesday, December 29 - John 17:20-25 Think about Jesus praying for you. Thank God for His wonderful

blessings of the year now ending.

Tuesday, December 22 - Luke 22:14-20 Thank the Lord for His communion feast “until He comes”

Monday, December 21 - Luke 21:1-4 Thank God for seeing and appreciating our sacrificial guide.

Sunday, December 20 - Luke 19:1-10 Pray for the energy to even “run and climb a tree” to catch a

glimpse of Jesus.

Wednesday, November 25 - Matthew 3:13-17 Pray for those that need to follow this example of Jesus and be

baptized.

Tuesday, November 24 - Matthew 2:13-18 Pray for all babies, born and unborn, that they will be protected

from those that would harm them.

Monday, November 23 - Matthew 2:1-12 Pray for all those seeking Jesus today.

Friday, November 27 - Matthew 5:1-14 Pray that the Lord will help you to develop these Christian traits

in your life.

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26 - Matthew 4:1-11

Pray that you will find strength to triumph over temptations.

Saturday, November 28 - Matthew 7:1-5 Pray that the Lord will help you to overcome judgmental

thoughts toward others.

Sunday, November 29 - Matthew 9:18-38 Pray for the Lord to increase your faith during times of sickness

and even death.

Monday, November 30 - Matthew 11:1-9 Pray that you will take your questions and concerns directly to

Jesus, as John did, and rejoice that if you are in the Kingdom, you are even greater than John.

Tuesday, December 1 - Matthew 13:1-8 and 18-23 Pray that you will be “good soil” and, by your life, produce a

great crop for the Lord.

Sunday, November 22 - Read our theme hymn, “Wonderful Story of Love” and pray

thanking God for all the “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” that inspire us and draw us closer to God.

Wednesday, December 2 - Matthew 19:16-26 Pray that the riches that God gives us to enjoy will make us

grateful to Him and not drive us from Him.

Friday, December 4 - Mark 3:28-35 Pray thanking God that you are a cherished member of the

Lord’s family.

Saturday, December 5 - Mark 4:35-41 Pray thanking the Lord that He can calm the storms of life that

make us afraid.

Thursday, December 3 - Matthew 28:16-20 Pray that we will always see the wisdom of worshipping Him, and

remember our commission to take the whole gospel to the whole world.

Sunday, December 6 - Mark 6:33-43 Pray thanking God for His compassion and for the abundant food

we have to eat.

Monday, December 7 - Mark 7:1-8 Pray that you will always be able to distinguish between the

traditions of men and the commandments of God.

Tuesday, December 8 - Mark 8:27-30 In your prayer, thank God that you have come to know Jesus as

the Christ. Thank the ones who led you to this truth.

Wednesday, December 9 - Mark 12:41-44 Thank God for the privilege of giving and sacrificing for the

cause of Christ.

Thursday, December 10 - Mark 14:32-42 Thank the Lord for what He endured for us and that He will help

us to “stay awake” when the Lord needs us.

“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Sunday, December 13 - Luke 6:46-49 Pray for wisdom from God to help you build your life on the

foundation of Christ.

Monday, December 14 - Luke 9:12-17 Pray that the Lord will help us to be sensitive to the hungry of

the world.

Tuesday, December 15 - Luke 9:51-56 Pray that the Lord will help you to never be vindictive against

those that may not agree with you.

Wednesday, December 16 - Luke 10:38-42 Pray that you might have Martha’s hands and Mary’s heart.

Thursday, December17 - Luke 11:1-3 Pray for greater confidence in prayer based on the assurance

that our Father seeks to bless us.

Friday, December 18 - Luke 12:22-32 Pray that God will help you trust Him more deeply than you have

in the past.

Saturday, December 19 - Luke 15:1-10 Pray rejoicing that you have been “found” by the Lord. Thank

God for those who taught you about Him.

Saturday, December 12 - Luke 5:1-11 Pray that the Lord will help you become a “fisher of men” by

leading others to Him.

Friday, December 11 - Luke 2:41-52 Pray that as parents and grandparents, we will do as the

parents of Jesus did and teach our children about the Lord so that they can “increase in wisdom and stature, and

in favor with God and man”.