" Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving." 1 Colossians 4:2
"Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News of the Savior with a hurting child."
Franklin Graham, President, Samaritan's Purse
The shoeboxes have been stuffed and they are being prepared for their world-wide destinations, but you can continue to partner with Operation Christmas Child... in prayer!
I was at a Christian bookstore this weekend getting a few more items for our shoeboxes when I saw a stack of bookmarks from Samaritan's Purse. Imprinted on the bookmark was a weekly prayer guide for families that are willing to cover this important ministry in prayer. What an amazing opportunity for you and your family to impact children all around the world while preparing your hearts to cebrate the birth and first coming of our Messiah. Think of all God can do through these simple gifts and prayers that are offered up in His name. If we are only obedient to His call to give and to intercede, He can pour out His love and grace through us and fill not only shoeboxes but searching hearts! Here are the suggestions for daily intercession:
Sunday: Pray for the children and their families who receive a shoe box gift, that hearts will be opened to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Monday: Most children who receive shoe box gifts live in desperate circumstances. Pray that God will meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual nees.
Tuesday: Pray for our ministry partners in countries around the world, especially that the shoe box gifts and follow-up discipleship programs will be effective evangelism tools.
Wednesday: Pray that doors will be opened, so the Good News can be shared in countries that are not receptive to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thursday: Pray for those who fill shoe box gifts this year, especiall for children, that they will see that it is truly more blessed to give than to receive.
Friday: Pray for those involved in collecting, processing, transporting, and delivering shoe box gifts, including the tens of thousands of volunteers.
Saturday: Pray for Samaritan's Purse staff located throughout the world as they handle the logistics of Operation Christmas Child.
For more information about this God-honoring ministry go to: Samaritans Purse ~ Operation Christmas Child
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