Praise and Worship – 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 is a picture of what it looks like when God’s manifest Presence comes near. “As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord filled the Lord’s house. 3 When all the people of Israel saw the fire come down and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (ESV)

As we worship and pray today let us consider the Presence of God and how others have responded to His revealed Glory. How would our county change in all strategic areas if the PRESENCE of God could be seen, touched, felt, smelled, and tasted?

What is described above can also be called revival. I found this description of revival: “Revival is characterized as an extraordinary work of God’s Spirit among believers, leading to a renewal of spiritual life and commitment. This process involves drawing nearer to God, repentance, purification according to biblical standards of holiness, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Some definitions emphasize that revival is a restoration of vital spiritual life, witness, and work through prayer and the Word of God after a period of spiritual decline.” (The Revival Study Bible)

Let’s cry out together for this kind of a move of God here – in our county – For HIS GLORY!

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

Pray for your pastor(s), school staff, store clerks, mechanics and those with whom you rub shoulders. You know these names and many of their stories. Pray that they will know Jesus loves them. Ask God for the opportunity to share your God-story with them.

Praying for Whatcom County & the World

Art/Media Matthew 28:18-20

• Pray for the new season of “The Chosen” coming out in March. There are already many testimonies of people giving their lives to Jesus because of this show.  Pray for the Holy Spirit to use this in 1000’s of lives.

Business Jeremiah 29:5-7

• We have a business environment with many variables and much that is changing right now.  Pray for vision with wisdom and creativity for owners and managers. 
• Pray for new business development in Whatcom County, creating new jobs.

Church Psalm 27:4

• Families and marriages in Whatcom County are struggling. Part of this challenge is a lack of spiritual maturity.  Pray that there will be an interest in discipleship and personal growth.
• Pray the body of Christ will be free from political captivity and will put their full reliance in Jesus Christ.
• Pray that churches will become places of deep family-like relationships that mirror Jesus’ call to care for each other.

Development Ephesians 6:15b 

• Pray for the protection of Kingdom ministry efforts. Simple problems can impede sharing the gospel. For example, the jail elevator is not working right now so no bible studies will be held until it is fixed.  
• Pray for students who have families dealing with addictions, instability, and domestic violence. They are the most impacted students right now. (both Education and Development concern)

Education Philippians 1:9-11

• Pray for our Hispanic families as many are living in fear due to political changes, and it is impacting their student’s day-to-day learning.

Pray for Christ-loving educators who lead students in grace and truth. 

• Pray for an awakening of youth support ministries such as Young Life, Parents in Prayer, Child Evangelism Outreach, Fellowship of Christian athletes, and church youth ministries. 
• Pray for an awakening of this younger generation to the love and truth that is offered in Jesus Christ alone! Pray for the truth to be revealed to students in the midst of false messaging that exists in curriculum, social media, and other distortions of God’s one and only truth. 

Family Proverbs 3:5-6

• The Relate Program of the Whatcom County Pregnancy Center, which teaches about healthy relationships, including sexuality, requests prayer as they teach in Blaine, Nooksack, Meridian, Juvenile Detention, and WCC, so they can meet Washington State standards without compromising Christian values. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
• Pray for God to provide a fearless, proactive leader for the Relate program, transforming this part-time role into a full-time position, with the need for an assistant. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”  Eph 3:20 
• Pray for 25 pastors to attend the Love Life Pastor’s Luncheon on March 26th so they can hear how the culture is shifting from death to life through House of Refuge Churches (HORC), and that many of the churches commit to becoming HORCs. “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
• Pray for protection over three moms and their children as they share their stories at the new Way Ministry Fundraising dinner on March 13.  Pray for God’s provision and strength to ensure their testimonies shine. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

Government Exodus 18:21 

• Pray that Godly people would be led to apply for local positions before the deadline of May 5.
• Pray that our local, state, and national leaders will follow Kingdom values. 

Health Colossians 3:1-2

• Pray for the training of Whatcom County chaplains to help guide many in our area from the challenges of relational brokenness and dependencies to whole Christ-centered living.
• Pray for the chaplains at local businesses that work with their staff. Pray for more business to hire a chaplain.

International Missions/Israel/Native Americans 

Native Americans

• Pray for divine strategies for Native and non-Native believers as they share the gospel with the Lummi and Nooksack tribes. 

Israel

• Pray for the many families grieving as bodies of hostages are finally returning after the Hamas terror attack 17 months ago.
• Pray for believers in Israel and the surrounding Middle Eastern countries to be the light and love of Jesus to their neighbors. 

Missions to the unreached

• Pray that millions will join in the Global Day of Prayer for the Muslim world on March 27.  
• Pray for persecuted Christians in India who have been exiled from their communities, are living in abject poverty, and face discouragement. Pray that God will encourage them, provide for them, and help them to shine brightly for him. “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in March & April

• April 20 is Easter. Pray for each church and each family to create a time to share the gospel with others that week.
• Muslim Global Day of Prayer – March 27 https://www.110cities.com/
• Bless Every Home – https://app.blesseveryhome.com/
• If you want to know more about any of these opportunities call or text Tim at 360-483-8691.
• LOWPC website:  www.lowpc.org