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Pray for wisdom, patience, and unity as we move toward being fully open.
Eph 4:1–3Pray that the Lord will unite FBC around the vision to be a church-planting church that is rich in prayer, hospitality, evangelism, and discipleship.
Phi 2:1–2For the Valley church plant, pray for leaders, a multigenerational discipleship core, financial provision, and a place to gather.
2Co 9:8Pray for Josh & Nicole Sturm as they transition to a new place of ministry, and for Ian & Claire Rush as they join the work at FBC.
2Ti 2:15Pray for our ministry to middle schoolers and their families.
3Jo 4Pray for disciple-making church members to staff each of the ministries of FBC.
1Ti 4:10Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare hearts to receive the Gospel as we proclaim it to the lost, and in tomorrow’s Easter services.
Jn 16:8–9Pray for passion to reach the lost in Spokane.
Luk 24:46–49Pray that we would be equipped to make disciples through our ministries to members, students, and chilren.
Ephesians 4:11–16Pray that we would be motivated to make disciples by our love for Christ, our obedience to His commands, and our compassion for the lost.
1Jo 4:19; Mat 28:19–20; Mk 6:34Pray that we would be available to make disciples as we see opportunities for ministry all around us every day.
Isa 6:8Pray for growth in hospitality toward the unreached in our neighborhoods and workplaces, and that this hospitality would lead to evangelism.
Heb 13:2Ask God for opportunities to reach the nations here at home as refugees and immigrants move to Spokane.
Deu 10:19; 1Pe 2:11–12Pray for new workers to be sent out to the least-reached peoples around the world.
Luk 10:2Ask God to show you who to encourage today, and then reach out with that encouragement.
1Th 5:11Pray that those we meet will know we are Christians by our love for one another.
Jn 13:35Pray for the elders of Faith Bible Church to receive wisdom from the Word and the Spirit as they lead us through a season of constant and rapid cultural change.
Heb 3:18Pray for endurance when you are hated for your rejection of worldly things.
Jn 17:14Pray that we will raise up and send out Godly leaders to impact our culture.
2Ti 2:2Pray for our political leaders so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives.
1Ti 2:1–2Pray for strong, loving fellowship within our church body, and that we would not neglect meeting together with our church family.
1Pe 1:22; Heb 10:25Pray that we would offer ourselves as living sacrifices, discerning the will of God and refusing to be conformed to this world.
Rom 12:1–2Ask God to grant each of us a sacrificial spirit and a servant's heart.
Phil 2:3–5Pray that God will strengthen marriages in our church.
Eph 5:31–33Pray for the salvation of your friends and family members.
Rom 10:1Pray that the parents in our church will raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Eph 6:4Ask the Father to help you measure your life and your possessions by eternity.
Phil 3:8Pray for Growth Group leaders who faithfully teach God’s word each week.
Eph 4:11Ask the Lord to grant us greater understanding of His greatness as we continue to devote ourselves to prayer.
Rev 1:12–18Pray that God will give you a humble and contrite heart.
Psa 51:17; Psa 34:18Ask God to reveal your hidden sins.
Psa 139:23–24Confess your sins before God and seek His cleansing.
1Jn 1:9; Psa 51:1–10Thank God for His forgiveness of your sins.
Psa 32:5; Psa 51:14–15Pray that you would be able to forgive others as God has forgiven you.
Col 3:12–13Ask God to show you how to express your forgiveness to those who have sinned against you.
Eph 4:32Call on God and ask Him to show us great and mighty things over the next 6 weeks.
Jer 33:3Recognize God’s supremacy in all things, especially in the details of your life.
Eph 1:11; Col 1:18Rejoice in God’s sovereignty; submit fully to His rule in every area of your life.
Psa 135:6Thank God for His faithfulness to you individually and to Faith Bible Church.
Deut 7:9Thank God for His amazing grace that He has lavished on us.
2Ti 1:9Rejoice today in the love of God; ask Him to teach us to love His church like He loves her.
Deut 7:7–8Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at The Master's Seminary in Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, woodworking, and art.
View Resources by Dan JarmsJohn is the pastor over Music Ministry at Faith Bible Church. He is a coffee aficionado who loves most kinds of music, but has a particular fondness for big band (especially when he's playing trumpet in the band). He and his wife, Laurie, have 3 kids who enjoy reading, hiking, and the symphony.
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