Calling all Christians in Troy - let's pray for our city.

Calling all Christians in Troy - let's pray for our city.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

In recent months (and years), our city has experienced a lot of violence, a lot of tragedy, and a lot of injustice. It is time for the cloud that is over Troy to lift. It is time for us of all different denominations to join together and with one voice, pray for God to change our city.

"Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise. The sun shall be no more your light by day; nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory." Isaiah 60:18-19

We're asking each person to take a few minutes of each day of October during the noon hour and pray for Troy, wherever you are. Daily prayer topics will be posted here; feel free to add others.

Finally, I want to challenge you to spread the word in your own network of Christians in Troy - let's get the whole city praying; as many people as possible. Please ask your churches, your Christian friends, small groups, any other Christians or churches you know in Troy to join together in this.

Monday, September 10, 2012

September 11: Memories of Trauma

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18

As we remember what happened eleven years ago in New York City, let us pray for all those who have been affected by traumas in their lives. Pray for healing from the trauma and its effects; pray for cleansing from bitterness, revenge and unforgiveness; pray for a renewal of their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Pray for grief to turn to gladness, and the joy of the Lord come instead of mourning and ashes.

Lord Jesus, you are the great healer - you alone can heal this nation and this city of the wounds that they bear. Touch each person whose spirit has been crushed by trauma; restore their hearts, cleanse their anger, renew their spirits by your tender love and mercy. Amen
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