In 1 Peter 4:12–19, believers are reminded that suffering is not a sign of failure but evidence that God’s Spirit rests on them, shaping them through testing and refining their faith. Pray for strength to glorify God in hardship. Ask God to guide and sustain DCS workers who serve vulnerable children, and to embolden Chase and Leslie as they share Christ in a region closed to the gospel.
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In 1 Peter 4:7–11, believers are called to live with the end in mind—loving deeply, praying clearly, and serving faithfully with the gifts God has given. Pray for wisdom to focus on what will matter in eternity. Ask God to bless Whitsitt Elementary and its partnership with The Church at Woodbine, and to empower David and Laura as they equip believers and share the gospel across Scotland.
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Exodus 5–6: God reassures His people of His covenant faithfulness as opposition increases, reminding them that deliverance comes by His power and according to His promises, not human strength. Matthew 17: Jesus is revealed in glory at the transfiguration and teaches His disciples to trust God’s power, showing that faith and dependence are essential for life in the kingdom.
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In 1 Peter 4:1–6, believers are urged to stop chasing the world’s values and instead live for God’s will, standing firm in wisdom that outlasts every passing trend. Pray for clarity to align your time and resources with God’s purposes. Ask God to strengthen the International Leadership Coalition as they develop global leaders in Tennessee, and to support Kelly and Janice as they plant churches and disciple believers in Germany.
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What began as reluctant obedience slowly became an act of worship. Through years of faithful giving, one couple discovered that generosity isn’t about obligation or perfection—it’s about trust, growth, and learning what truly matters to God.
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Exodus 2–4: God prepares and calls Moses to lead His people, revealing His compassion for the oppressed and His power to work through human weakness for His redemptive purposes. Matthew 16:5–28: Jesus clarifies His identity and mission, calling His disciples to recognize Him as the Messiah and to follow Him with self-denial, faith, and obedience.
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In 1 Peter 3:13–22, believers are reminded that suffering for righteousness is not a setback but an opportunity to display the hope we have in Christ. Pray for gentleness, reverence, and courage as you respond to criticism or opposition. Ask God to strengthen GraceWorks Ministries in their service to families in need, and to bless Steven and Kaori as they plant Deaf churches and share the gospel across Southeast Asia.
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Genesis 49–50, Exodus 1: God’s covenant purposes continue beyond death and generations, as Jacob blesses his sons, Joseph affirms God’s sovereignty over suffering, and Israel grows into a people even amid oppression. Matthew 16:1–4: Jesus rebukes spiritual blindness, warning that hardened hearts can miss God’s work even when clear signs of His kingdom are present.
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In 1 Peter 3:1–12, Peter teaches that our witness begins at home, where Christlike love, humility, and peace reflect the gospel more powerfully than words alone. Pray for grace to cultivate godliness in every relationship. Ask God to strengthen Napa Valley Life Church as they grow and multiply disciples, and to empower Mission Eurasia as they train young leaders across a region hungry for hope.
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Peter’s opening words in 1 Peter are a song of praise that anchors our identity as chosen exiles and our security in Christ. In this episode, we'll unpack living hope, an inheritance kept by God, and how trials refine our faith into deeper worship.
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In 1 Peter 2:11–25, believers are called to live faithfully and honorably under authority, letting the light of Christ shine through quiet acts of grace, patience, and trust. Pray for strength to reflect Jesus in difficult moments. Ask God to guide Redemption Haitian Fellowship in La Vergne, and to empower Brandon and Daphne as they serve vulnerable communities in South Africa with the hope of Christ.
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Genesis 46–48: God faithfully brings Jacob’s family into Egypt, sustains them through provision and blessing, and passes covenant promises to the next generation, showing His presence in seasons of transition and dependence. Matthew 15:21–39: Jesus extends compassion beyond expected boundaries, responding to persistent faith and meeting physical and spiritual needs with mercy and abundance.
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