Revealed Hope . . . Day 2

Focus

Hope

Whom shall you fear?  To have hope we must see beyond the darkness of the world.  Intentionally turn your eyes toward the Light. 

Meditate

The LORD is my light and my salvation—
       whom shall I fear?
       The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
       of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Also:

Revelation 7:17; Revelation 21:4

Pray with expectation

Breath  prayer: Reveal Hope.

 written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved

Walking In Hope . . . Day 1

Focus

Hope

The prophet Isaiah spoke to the people in an era of discouragement. He gave hope to the people with the promise of a Savior . . . a Light dawning . . . a Light on the horizon of the future. 

Meditate

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2

Also:

Matthew 4:16; Luke 2:32

Pray with expectation

Breath  prayer: Walking in Hope

written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved

Expectation . . . Week One

Focus

Hope

Meditate

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2)

Pray with expectation

Hope is an expectant trust for things that have not yet happened.

 written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved

Expectation . . . Advent 2009

Christmas is coming.   

Meditate . . .  intentionally making this a time of expectation in faith.   

Expectantly pray . . . believing God is the God of more.

Focus

Week 1: Hope (Isaiah 9:2)

Week 2:  Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Week 3:  Joy (Luke 2:8-11)

Week 4:  Love (John 3:16)

Pray with expectation

The Hebrew word “ruah” and the Greek word “pneuma” are translated as “breath” or the “spirit” of God. Surrender is key in prayer . . . the posture of prayer is one of surrender . . . "I surrender" becomes a simple and powerful breath prayer. 

~Pray with expectancy through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit.

~Experience the simplicity and power of breath praying. 

~Become still and know the presence of God. Simplify your prayer to a few words that can be prayed throughout the day.

~Take note of how breathing is referred to in the scriptures.

Meditate

Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)

Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. (Luke 23:46)
Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."  And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:21-23)

As you wait for Christmas

Expectantly meditate on Scripture and focus on the message.

Pray the breath prayer with expectation.

Live in expectation . . . God is the God of more.

 written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved