APRIL 15, 2024

BE BOLD

2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Fear can be a powerful inhibitor. It whispers doubts, paralyzes with uncertainties, and keeps a person from stepping outside his or her comfort zones. Yet, the Bible shows us examples of courageous believers who dared to be bold in the face of adversity. From David confronting Goliath (1 Samuel 17) to Esther risking her life to save her people (Esther 4) etc. These great examples of faith inspire us to push past our anxieties and embrace the power God has placed within us.

Being bold does not mean being reckless. It is trusting in God’s guidance and taking action aligned with His will, even in the face of uncertainty. Perhaps you feel called to share your faith with someone who seems unreceptive, or a situation demands that you stand up for what is right. Remember, courage is not the absence of fear; it is the willingness to act in spite of it, knowing that God has not given you the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Today, check yourself to see where God might be calling you to be bold. Is there a conversation you have been avoiding or a step you have been hesitant to take? Pray for courage and boldness to do what the Spirit of God is leading you to do. Remember, with God by your side, you possess the strength to overcome fear and function in the spirit of boldness to do just what He says in every situation. Hallelujah!

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, help me to be fervent in my intercessory and soulwinning life, partnering with your Spirit to lead many to salvation, in Jesus Name.Father in the name of Jesus, cause me to be bold and courageous as I step out to do your will today, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION-TANZANIA
Christianity is the largest religion in Tanzania, with a substantial Muslim minority. Current statistics on the relative sizes of various religions in Tanzania are limited because religious questions have been eliminated from government census reports since 1967. However, estimates published by the Pew Research Center in 2012 indicated that 61.4% of the population were Christian, 35.2% Muslim, 1.8% practiced traditional folk religions and 1.4% were unaffiliated.

Prayer for the nation:
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that the existing churches will remain strong and actively involved in reaching out to the lost, in Jesus Name.

Prayer for the leaders:

Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for believers to occupy seats of government in this nation and use their power to draw many in the way of the Lord.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that you baptize the leaders in the Body of Christ with the spirit of oneness and unity, that they may use their offices to promote unity in the Body of Christ.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the souls that have been saved through all our channels of outreaches will be sanctified and preserved by the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Zechariah 5 & 6, Psalm 119, Acts 22