Posts with the category “prayer”

Type your new text here. by: Jillian Pippin Behold You are the Lamb of God who washed away my sin,May I have the strength and courage to find the faith within.Your life was pure and focused, following your Father’s will,Knowing the suffering of the destiny You were sent to fulfill.I do my best to abide by Your example, a task that tests me every day,I go to church, spend time in the word, and of c...  Read More

Email message to Lead Pastor, Chris Goldman, on June 4, 2022. Michael granted permission to share this as a brief personal update with the Missions Team and NWChurch in general. Hi Chris,How are you doing, brother? Hopefully this has been a fruitful season at Northwest and in your family. It was so good to hear about the event that NW church hosted recently for the newly arrived Afghans in the are...  Read More

If you're looking for an opportunity to join in prayer, we're adding another option—a lunchtime, twenty-minute prayer time during lunch with various staff members.Thursdays @ 12:29 - 12:49 pmClick here to join via ZoomOne tap mobile: 1-253-215-8782 —81498218418# (PST)This should not take anyone away from their prayer groups or classes you are already attending, but offer some of you a chance to in...  Read More

Acts 2:1–5 (The Message)When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them. There were many...  Read More

Luke 3:11 (CEV) John told them, “If you have two coats, give one to someone who doesn’t have any. If you have food, share it with someone else."Proverbs 22:9 (CEV)The Lord blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.1 John 3:17–18 (Living Bible)But if someone who is supposed to be a Christian has money enough to live well, and sees a brother in need, and won’t help him—how can God’s love be...  Read More

Acts 20:35 (The Message)I have demonstrated to you how necessary it is to work on behalf of the weak and not exploit them. You’ll not likely go wrong here if you keep remembering that our Master said, "You’re far happier giving than getting."Isaiah 61:1 (Living Bible)The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has se...  Read More

Revelation 7:9 (CEV)After this, I saw a large crowd with more people than could be counted. They were from every race, tribe, nation, and language, and they stood before the throne and before the Lamb. They wore white robes and held palm branches in their hands,Matthew 28:19–20 (CEV)Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the...  Read More

Matthew 28:18–20 (The Message)Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day af...  Read More

Acts 16:6–10 (CEV)Paul and his friends went through Phrygia and Galatia, but the Holy Spirit would not let them preach in Asia. After they arrived in Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them. So they went on through Mysia until they came to Troas. During the night, Paul had a vision of someone from Macedonia who was standing there and begging him, “Come ove...  Read More

Isaiah 58:10 (The Message)If you are generous with the hungry    and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,    your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.Proverbs 28:27 (NLT)Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,    but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.Deuteronomy 15:7 (Living Bible)But if, when you arrive in the lan...  Read More

Romans 12:4 (Living Bible)Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of it, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other, and each needs all the others.John 17:14–23 (NLT)I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not...  Read More

Psalm 100:1-5 (Living Bible)Shout with joy before the Lord, O earth! Obey him gladly; come before him, singing with joy.Try to realize what this means—the Lord is God! He made us—we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Go through his open gates with great thanksgiving; enter his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name. For the Lord is always good. He is always loving and kin...  Read More

Psalm 1:1–2 (Living Bible)Oh, the joys of those who do not follow evil men’s advice, who do not hang around with sinners, scoffing at the things of God. But they delight in doing everything God wants them to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow him more closely.Philippians 4:8 (NLT)And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoug...  Read More

Ezra 8:23  (Living Bible)So we fasted and begged God to take care of us. And he did.Matthew 6:16–18  (Living Bible)And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and disheveled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly, that is the only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, put on festive cl...  Read More

Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (MEV)1   To everything there is a season,    a time for every purpose under heaven:2     a time to be born, and a time to die;    a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted;3     a time to kill, and a time to heal;    a time to break down, and a time to build up;4     a time to weep, and a time to laugh;    a time to mourn, and a time to dance;5     a time to cast awa...  Read More

Psalm 6:1-10 (Living Bible)Don’t punish me in the heat of your anger. Pity me, O Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, for my body is sick, and I am upset and disturbed. My mind is filled with apprehension and with gloom. Oh, restore me soon.Come, O Lord, and make me well. In your kindness save me. For if I die, I cannot give you glory by praising you before my friends. I am worn out with pain; every nigh...  Read More

Psalm 103:1-3 (Living Bible)I bless the holy name of God with all my heart. Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me.Psalm 32:7 (NIV)You are my hiding place;    you will protect me from trouble    and surround me with songs of deliverance.Psalm 91:1-161 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High    will find rest in the ...  Read More

Philippians 4:6 (NLT)Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT)And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.Matthew 7:11 (MSG)Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, ...  Read More

Proverbs 14:29Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.Ephesians 4:1–3Therefore I, the prisoner united with the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called. Always be humble, gentle and patient, bearing with one another in love, and making every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit gives through the binding...  Read More

Deuteronomy 6:1-9These are the commands, decrees, and regulations that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you. You must obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy, and you and your children and grandchildren must fear the Lord your God as long as you live. If you obey all his decrees and commands, you will enjoy a long life. Listen closely, Israel, and be careful to obey. Then al...  Read More

Philippians 2:1-11 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as bett...  Read More

1 Corinthians 6:19-20Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.3 John 1:2Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.James 5:13-15Are any of you suffering hardshi...  Read More

Matthew 5:9God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.Deuteronomy 31:6So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.Psalm 144:1-21 Praise the Lord, who is my rock.    He trains my hands for war    and gives my fingers skill for battle....  Read More

Psalm 133:1It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace. Ephesians 5:25For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her.Exodus 20:12Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.Colossians 3:13Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends yo...  Read More

Proverbs 31:10-3110 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?    She is more precious than rubies.11 Her husband can trust her,    and she will greatly enrich his life.12 She brings him good, not harm,    all the days of her life.13 She finds wool and flax    and busily spins it.14 She is like a merchant’s ship,    bringing her food from afar.15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her...  Read More

Romans 13:1-7Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live ...  Read More

Psalm 85:6-136 Won’t you revive us again,    so your people can rejoice in you?7 Show us your unfailing love, O Lord,    and grant us your salvation.8 I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,    for he speaks peace to his faithful people.    But let them not return to their foolish ways.9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,    so our land will be filled with his glory.10 ...  Read More

Psalm 33:10-2210 The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations    and thwarts all their schemes.11 But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever;    his intentions can never be shaken.12 What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,    whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.13 The Lord looks down from heaven    and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes    all who live on the ea...  Read More

>>CLICK HERE<< TO VIEW TODAY'S VIDEO REFLECTION1 Timothy 2:1-4 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to un...  Read More

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TODAY'S VIDEO REFLECTION.2 Chronicles 7:14-15Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.Job 12:13-25But true wisdom and power are found in God; ...  Read More

Click here to view today's video reflection.Matthew 9:35-38Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The ...  Read More

Click here to view today's video reflection.Philippians 4:4-7Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 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 u...  Read More

Click here to view today's video reflection.Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.1 Peter 5:5-7 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for“God opposes the proud  ...  Read More

Click here to view today's video reflection.1 John 1:5-10 (NLT) - Living in the LightThis is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we hav...  Read More