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Harambee. In Kenya, when people have a big job in front of them, they rally the community for Harambee. The word literally means all get together and push. Maybe Jesus was thinking of Harambee when he said “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” (Matt. 18:19). Let’s get together and Harambee in prayer for Messiah Lifeways during this season! Here’s how you can join in.
A prayer initiative has been organized as a way to keep us grounded and anchored in this Hope that sustains us in trying times. We come together on behalf of one another, the residents, and the families we serve knowing God will hear us and respond with compassion to our cries as we unite our hearts in prayer for the needs of our community.
If you are interested and able, please consider committing to a daily block of time (morning, midday, evening, nighttime) during which you will pray over Messiah Lifeways throughout the next weeks. Daily Prayer Points with an accompanying Scripture have been pulled together to help guide your prayer time. See the dail prayer points below.
Daily Prayer Points
MONDAY – GRACE FOR THE MOMENT
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
- Pray that team members, family members, and residents will show kindness and grace to one another in the midst of feeling stressed and unwell
- Pray that team members will have grace for themselves as they do their best to care for the needs of the moment
TUESDAY – COMFORT
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
- Pray for the residents who have fallen ill
- Pray for family members who are concerned for and away from their loved one
- Pray for team members who are assuming new/different roles
- Pray for the direct care team members caring for those who are ill
WEDNESDAY – WISDOM
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)
- Pray for ML leaders to have the clarity and presence of mind to lead well in these times
- Pray for direct care team members as they attend to the needs of each resident
THURSDAY – PROTECTION
“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. . . Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:1, 4)
- Pray for the health of all team members, residents, and families
- Pray for God to protect the hearts and minds of all team members, residents, and families
FRIDAY – PEACE
“You will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” (Isaiah 26:3)
- Pray for all those in the ML family suffering from the effects of COVID-19
- Pray for residents who have been displaced from their homes
- Pray for team members who are working on the front lines
- Pray for family members who are separated from their loved ones
SATURDAY – STRENGTH
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
- Pray for those in our community who are struggling in body, mind, and/or spirit to rest in God’s strength
- Pray that God will strengthen all team members, residents, and families who are weary and increase the power of those are weak
SUNDAY- PERSPECTIVE
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
- Give thanks for God’s goodness and grace to the staff and residents of ML
- Give thanks for God’s abiding presence that is close to us all
- Give thanks to God for his peace that passes all understanding
