22. Praying for peace - with Pastor Nick Debase

Praying for peace in Ukraine‘Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.’ (Jeremiah 29:7)Praying that Ukrainian will be drawn to God and find hope in this uncertain hour.I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. (Ephesians 1:18) Praying that God would Comfort those living in fear and facing the loss.Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Praying that Christians in Afghanistan would be filled with Hope“having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,” (Ephesians 1:18, ESV)Praying that their witness would inspire those who seek to harm them ““But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either.” (Luke 6:27–29, ESV)“When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”” (Acts 16:27–30, ESV)Praying that those in Afghanistan would know how much God loves them. “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17–19, ESV)

1.That we would grow more in love with Jesus.“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”‭‭Luke‬ ‭10:27‬ ‭KJV‬‬“And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,”‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬2.That God would remove anxiety from us. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭KJV‬‬“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:28-30‬ ‭KJV‬‬3.Praying for peace in this nation “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬Based in Dallas, TX, Eli Simon is the worship leader and media director of Peace Church in the city of Mesquite, TX. He is also a business owner with his wife, Caroline, from Brazil. He is passionate about encouraging, educating, and empowering people in their God-given gifting to know the Father’s heart and the unique impact they are called to make in this generation for the Kingdom!

1. That young people would be bold, unashamed, and know the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them.1 Corinthians 9:2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.2. Praying that they will not feel inferior because of their age, but they would live Christlike lives and be an example for others.1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.3. That they would be examples and their lives would be an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

Praying for America's leaders at the federal, state, and local levels.First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1–2•That our leaders would know God and serve Him.•That God would give them wisdom. •That they would stand boldly and courageously in the face of evil, without backing down from righteousness.Praying for our president. That he would be wise and place his heart in God’s hand and that God would direct his ways. The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Psalm 2:10–11 Praying that America would turn again to God.Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. Psalm 33:12 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Praying That we would grow more in love with Jesus during this year.“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.” Luke 10:27 KJV“And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,” Deuteronomy 10:12 KJVThat God would remove anxiety from us.“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 KJV“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 KJV“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 KJVPraying for peace in this nation“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.” Jeremiah 29:7 KJV

Praying that God would cause the church (His bride) to come forth and be a light in this dark hour.15 Blow a trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly, 16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and the nursing infants. Let the bridegroom come out of his room And the bride out of her bridal chamber. 17 Let the priests, the Lord’s ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, “Spare Your people, O Lord, And do not make Your inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ‘Where is their God?’ ” Joel 2:15–17 NASB95Praying God would pour out His Spirit causing His church to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel.17 ‘And it shall be in the last days,’ God says, ‘That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams; 18 Even on My bondslaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth of My Spirit And they shall prophesy. 19 ‘And I will grant wonders in the sky above And signs on the earth below, Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. Acts 2:17–19 NASB95Praying that God would restore and revival the church so that we would rejoice in you.1 O Lord, You showed favor to Your land; You restored the captivity of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah. 3 You withdrew all Your fury; You turned away from Your burning anger. 4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your indignation toward us to cease. 5 Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 6 Will You not Yourself revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? 7 Show us Your lovingkindness, O Lord, And grant us Your salvation. Psalm 85:1–7 NASB95Jona Pereda is a pastor at Centro Familiar Cristiano in Argentina. He is a preacher, pastor, worship leader, and dear friend. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram @Jonapereda

Praying that the Gospel of Jesus goes forth throughout the world with power. ““This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14, NASB95) Praying that God would give us the grace to know that when we minister to others, we are ministering to Him. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:35–40, ESV) Lord make us lovers and defenders of the orphans and widows“Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow.” (Isaiah 1:17, NASB95) “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” (James 1:27, NASB95) Michael has served in ministry since 2003. He has been married for 20 years and has 3 children. He is the founder and director of TheMessgaeBox.org

Praying that we would proclaim the Glory of the Lord to the end of the earth. “Therefore in the east give glory to the LORD; in the coastlands of the sea, give glory to the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise, of glory to the Righteous One. But I say, “I waste away, I waste away. Woe is me! For the traitors have betrayed, with betrayal the traitors have betrayed.” Terror and the pit and the snare are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth!” (Isaiah 24:15–17, ESV) Praying that the desire of Jesus would be fulfilled by unifying His Bride, the Church “I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:23–24, ESV) Praying that God would make us sincere lovers of God and others“A new commandment I give to you that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”” (John 13:34–35, ESV) Mellony Martin is a lover of Jesus and prayer. You can follow her at @iammellony on Instagram.

Today's Scriptures:Isaiah 32:17–20 Daniel 10:19 Psalm 72:7–9 Nick Debase is the Associate Pastor at Focal Point Church in Orlando, Florida. You can find him at @nickdebase on twitter and @ _contender417 on Instagram.Available on here on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/derrickmarshallministries/Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-prayers/id1503951881Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/grace-prayersSpotifyspotify:show:5JzDGQxITFbE1enrTbYHXwAlso on, Deezer, Podcast addict, and Podchaser, Google Podcast, Castbox, and Iheart Media