The Apostle Paul wrote these words in Ephesians 3:8,10

⁸ Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures (unimaginable, unfathomable riches) available to them in Christ…. ¹⁰ God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. (NLT)

Jesus said in Matthew 7:7-8, ⁷ “Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (CSB)

This is the God of the universe saying to us, His children “ASK!” And through the Apostle Paul we learn there is a VAST storehouse in heaven that is unmeasurable, and more than that – incalculable!

There are many who do not know that God has His arms FULL of wisdom and spiritual gifts that we need to get through tomorrow. This is and also true for the people we are praying for. God has His arms full of what they need. In this month’s prayer guide we are going to seek the face of the God of abundance on behalf of our partners in ministry that live and work in the 9 spheres for which we have prayer requests.

We sometimes feel overwhelmed by all that there is to pray about every day. My encouragement to you is to stay fixed on your calling. Do not let events take you off your purpose. God is still Sovereign! I also encourage each person to remember that we come in the opposite spirit from the world, knowing and leading with the love of Christ that overcomes all fear! Pray for the church, for intercessors in particular, to be focused on the person of Jesus and His plan, not worried about the plans of the enemy.  Father, send forth in the power of Your Holy Spirit the Love of Christ that transforms the heart, heals the broken heart, and draws the lost heart to the story of salvation in the person of Your Son Jesus! Amen.

Praying for Whatcom County

Art & Media

Season 6 of The Chosen, focusing on the crucifixion, begins during November (Amazon Prime ($) or later on the Chosen app (free)). Let’s pray that this series on the life of Christ will draw many to the Bible and to the person of Jesus then and to get involved and connected to a local church. Let’s pray that people will hear Jesus ask, ““But you, who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15)

Business

Heavenly Father, we lift up the business owners, non-profits and employees who pour their hearts into serving the communities of Whatcom County. Grant them the deep wisdom needed to navigate daily challenges with integrity, creativity, and resilience. Strengthen their hands, clear their vision, and bless their labor so that their endeavors may bring prosperity, unity, and lasting hope to all who call this beautiful PNW region home. Amen.

Church

Over the last several months we have prayed into the harvest as the Word of God goes out and people’s lives are transformed. Let’s continue to pray that the church of Whatcom County will be focused on the Great Commission during through the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Matthew 28:18-20.

Pray for Child Evangelism Fellowship as they share the love of Christ during the after school Good News clubs in 14 of our elementary schools (serving 518 kids so far – 2^nd week). Pray for more teachers and helpers/role models.

Development

In Romans 5:3 we are told to celebrate and even boast in our tribulations (sufferings). God then says that through all this He will pour the love of Christ into our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray this over all our non-profit servants. Father, fill them with the Love of Christ as they serve people who feel life has caved in on them. Give wisdom for godly help.

Education

Ephesians 3:14-16 is our prayer for all in education. “¹⁴ For this reason I kneel before the Father ¹⁵ from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. ¹⁶ I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit…” (Emphasis mine) Father every family that is connected to our schools needs to know Jesus.

First Responders

Pray for responders from all agencies to see the humanity of all involved on each of their calls. Some calls are straight forward and others are complicated with difficult personalities and the consequences of poor decisions. Trauma experienced by the team as well as the victim & family is real. Pray for Grace! (Eph 3:8).

Government

All across our country there are many groups vying for political power and influence. Only under the direction of the wisdom of Christ will peace and unity come in this very challenging setting. Pray for revival through the churches that impacts all spheres of society, including the government. (2 Chronicles 7:14-15). Pray for believers in critical positions to have wisdom (James 1:5) endurance and encouragement (Romans 15:5).

Health Care

Pray with Paul from Colossians for our health care team: “We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, ¹⁰ so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God, ¹¹ being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully ¹² giving thanks to the Father…” (Colossians 1:9-10).

Praying for the World

International Missions

Great Commission

Project 92 – Pray for the persecuted Christians in India, Pakistan, Iran, and many other places – that God will give them strength to endure, love for their enemies, and that he will use their suffering to advance his Kingdom! Matthew 5:11-12

Israel

Israel is in the wake of their elections and figuring out what the results mean. (Results are not final at the time of this writing). Pray for the peace or shalom of Jerusalem The word in Hebrew means nothing lacking or missing. We broken humans have fullness, ‘shalom’ only when the Lord Jesus is in the center. Pray for more and more people of all ethnic backgrounds in and around Jerusalem to follow Jesus!

Native Americans

(A prayer from a Native American brother) “Heavenly Father, what a privilege it is to be asked to sit at Your Son’s feet and learn of Him. Thank You for seating me with Him in the heavenly places. I desire more revelation knowledge of how my reborn spirit is in union with You. Help me to set my heart and my mind on things above, so I might understand more of You and enjoy Your peace and blessings in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”            Colossians 3:1

Pray for your neighborhood – your Family, Church, Schools.

Let’s join as families in praying for and reaching out to our neighbors.

Ask the Lord to bring Harvest to the churches, schools, businesses in your neighborhoods, that His Name would be above all other concerns.

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in November/December-

 Nov 19 at 7:00 pm is the Light of the World Prayer Center Fall Fundraiser/Dessert Banquet. We will meet at Hope in Christ Church on the corner of Sunset and James. We would love to see you there!

If you would like more info or have questions about this prayer guide, call or text Tim at 360-483-8691, email: timscott@lowpc.org.                  LOWPC website:  www.lowpc.org