Reflection

Greetings prayer partner,

At the beginning of each new year, many of us spend time reflecting on where we are at in our lives, and how we are doing personally and professionally.

We ask ourselves how we’re doing as a disciple of Jesus? How we’re doing as a man or woman of God? How we’re doing as a father, mother, sister, brother, or friend? How we’re doing as an employee, business owner or leader? It’s a time of assessment and reassessment. A time to commit or recommit ourselves to God first, and then to the people, plans, and purposes that He has placed in our lives.

HOW we assess ourselves is the key. What are we measuring ourselves against? What is the standard to which we are comparing our lives and accomplishments? As believers, the standard that we should be using to weigh our performance and progress in any area of our lives is the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures.

As the Word itself teaches us: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work. 

Notice that it doesn’t say ‘Some Scripture’ is inspired by God – but ALL – every single word. Not only do we have the living and powerful Word of God to teach and train us, it also rebukes and corrects us when we are in error. From there, we can ‘repent’ and readjust our course.

How To Pray

2 Peter 1 tells us that ‘His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness.’ Read that again, we have ‘everything we need’. Nothing is lacking, nothing is missing, nothing is broken.

Prayer Partner, would you please pray with me now?

Father God, thank you for being sufficient for all we need. Thank you for giving us Your Word to teach, train, correct and prepare us for all that we will face in 2024. Thank You that You have placed Your divine power in us, which gives us everything that we need to live our lives in the coming year. We praise You and give You glory that You have gone before us and prepared good works in advance, and now, we just have to walk in them – in Your power and by Your grace. In Jesus name we pray! Amen!

LIGHT Your Path!

Please join us as we “Lift up the Word and Light Up the World.” Here is some LIGHT for your path as you walk in the good works the Lord has prepared for you.

All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3)

Please add your favorites to this list and be encouraged to repeat them in faith-filled prayer.

NEW Prayer Prompt Texting Opportunity

Each year, our NDP Task Force state leadership selects a scripture verse to pray over their state. In 2024 we will be praying these verses over one U.S. state or territory each week, starting in the east and moving west. To begin receiving these scripture-based prayer prompts, text 2024STATES to (833) 259-8648.

2023 Impact Report Now Available!

Our efforts to mobilize unified, public prayer for America are made possible by YOU, our prayer partner! To see all that God accomplished through the ministry of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, enjoy reading through our 2023 Impact Report.

Urgent Prayer Response

We continue to pray through the reports coming out of Israel and Gaza, as our hearts break for our Israeli brothers and sisters, as well as Christians in the land and the shedding of innocent blood in Israel and Palestine. We invite you to join with fellow NDP intercessors in unified Day and Night Prayer for Israel. Text ISRAEL to 31401 to receive two prayer prompts each day, morning and night, throughout this war. Copy and share this call to prayer as you feel led to invite others to join in unified prayer.