How to Pray for Your Nation: Wisdom from God’s Word
It’s a common question: “Where are you from?” Many of us have spent our whole lives in the nations we call home, while others are building new lives far from their birthplace. None of us can choose where we are born or the blessings or challenges that come with living there. For Christians, the question “Where are you from?”…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: A Light to All Nations”
God wants to bring his salvation to the ends of the earth. That’s why he sent his only Son, Jesus, to pay the price for our sins and purchase our salvation. Jesus is the light that this dark world needs! And he chooses to shine his light through us. As Christ-followers we are called to share Jesus’s love and salvation…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: Called Out of Darkness”
One of God’s greatest gifts to humanity is the ability to make choices. He allows us to choose whether we will accept or reject his salvation, obey or disobey his instructions, and follow or ignore his purposes for our lives. God will not force us to do his will, but he will always extend to us an invitation to embrace…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: Light That Pierces the Darkness”
Light and darkness cannot occupy the same space and time. When light is present, darkness is conquered, annihilated, vanquished. In Scripture, Jesus declares himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12). When Jesus is present, all darkness must flee. Jesus is the answer for the darkness we see in our world today. In this episode of the Prayer…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: The True Light
In John 1:9 we read that Jesus is the true light. He isn’t merely a light; he is the light. He alone dispels fear, provides peace, and offers salvation. “Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone” (Acts 4:12 CEV). In this episode of the Prayer Snapshot,…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: Hope and Light”
Hopelessness is a horrible feeling. Whether caused by loss, sickness, death, abuse, or addiction, we all face situations that can make us feel utterly hopeless. But despite feeling hopeless, we are not without hope. Scripture reminds us where our hope comes from, “Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Lightbearers: Walking in the Light of Christ”
Are you ready to shine the light of Jesus in your community and with those around you? If so, we want to help. Watch as the Prayer Team at American Bible Society shares ways you can bring the light of Jesus to dark places. In this 6-episode series entitled, Lightbearers, we explore the following topics: Hope and Light The True…
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