July 31, 2026

Christopher Everson • Sr. Pastor
July 31, 2026

1 Minute Read

Friday, July 31

Morning: Pss. 88; 148
Evening: Pss. 6; 20
Judg. 5:1–18
Acts 2:1–21
Matt. 28:1–10

Our prayer for today is a prayer based on Acts 2: 1-21

Holy Spirit, come to your people and set our hearts and minds on fire with the message of Jesus. Allow the people of all ages, nations, and races to proclaim Christ's love in our thoughts, words, and deeds, and when we are asked, what does this mean? We can boldly give a full account of Jesus with love and grace. We lift this prayer in the name of the Three-in-One, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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