Promise for this week:

You reveal the path of life to me;

in your presence is abundant joy;

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What is your greatest delight?

Did you wake up today with a note of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord?

The life  of a christian should be the happiest life!

Do we live times of sorrow and pain? Sure! Do we get sick? We do!

Some give the impression that being a christian has a requirement of displaying a somber and upset countenance. Nevertheless, walking with Christ gives us the greatest reason to live radiantly, with the genuine joy of the salvation that He conquered for us at the cross.

If God has revealed to us the path of life  our joy is genuine and abundant, for our delight is to be with Christ. He gives us his life. He gives us his peace. He blesses us that we may become a blessing to others. He left us promises that encourage us even while facing adverse situations. Even though we see evil, even though we experience suffering, having Christ in our heart is the greatest reason for joy.

To consider:

• What role does Christ play in my life?
• What does  my family see in me that may attract them to an intimate relationship with Jesus?

My prayer  
Dear heavenly Father, 

I thank you for Jesus and the delight it means to know Him. I thank you for the joy that only He brings to my life. Forgive me for the times I have failed to look at your face and I represented you falsely, with my lack of gratitude, my doubt, my disobedience and my sin. Help me to stay in the light of your presence so that the trials can’t fog my vision nor my understanding of what it means to be a believer, a Christian, one that walks in your presence. Give me the opportunity to reflect Jesus appropriately every moment, everywhere, that others may also find their delight in you. Bless my children and my family; and do not let me be a hindrance for their relationship with you.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

• Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
• Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
• Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
• You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
• When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.