- A God thing – Dear God, I acknowledge You as my Lord and my God. I am
grateful that You always make a way for me. Cause me to constantly look to You to
lead the way. I trust You to make a way even when there seems to be no way. Grant
me the grace to boldly step out by faith wherever You may lead. (Isa. 43:19) - Fear not – Dear Jesus, I submit to your lordship. I trust You to lead me in the right
path. When I sense danger and feel afraid, remind me that You are my Shepherd.
Cause me to remain courageous in the midst of conflict. I am safe in You. Therefore,
I fear no evil! (Psa. 23:4) - God’s good work – Oh God, previously I would get caught up with all the stuff in
my life. Then, I would lose sight of You and become oblivious to all You’ve done for
me. But now I know that my works are never satisfactory, so I await Your counsel. I
trust You to accomplish Your good works through me. (Psa. 106:13) - Believing is seeing – Dear Lord, once I thought that seeing was believing. But
Your way is always by grace through faith. Now I understand that when I believe, I
will see. Lord, grant me the grace of faith so that I can believe You and see for
myself. Thank You for causing my faith to become sight! (Mark 9:24) - God’s laborer – Dear God, I am Your laborer. I realize that the source of my labor
must be from You. Therefore, I trust You to do the work through me. Grant me the
grace to be steadfast in my faith and remain immovable in You. Thank You for
showing me that my labor in union with You will never be in vain! (1 Cor. 15:58) - Shrewd and innocent – “Therefore be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves”
(Matt. 10:16). The way a snake cares for her head and attacks fast and precise
serves as a reminder that our mind and heart needs always to be in tune with God’s
will and timing. Pray that your humble and authentic witness will glorify Christ. - Don’t stop – “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by
failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right” (1 Sam.
12:23). Like Samuel, so are we called to do this priestly ministry of prayer. May God
help us to be faithful. - Impact the future – “I show love to a thousand generations of those who love me
and keep my commandments” (Exod. 20:6). Our love to God is demonstrated in the
keeping of His commandments. This is the best we can do for the next generation. - Love covers – “Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs”
(Prov.10:12). The way we speak about others reveals the condition of our own heart.
Let us speak well about each other and conscientiously avoid negative gossip. - Gifts – “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Pet. 4:10). As Christians
we realize that nothing belongs to us. We should enjoy it, serve others with it and
thank God for it. - Faithfulness – “May your fountain be blessed and may you rejoice in the wife of
your youth” (Prov. 5:18). God blesses faithfulness in marriage. Spouses can
encourage and rejoice in each other. Unfaithfulness causes much pain and suffering
that God wants to spare us from. - Encouragement – News from various parts of the world can often cause anxiety
and distress. Thank God that He is in control, no matter what happens around us,
and pray that He will encourage you to use any opportunity to remind fellow
believers about His majesty. (Matt. 28:18) - Love – The love and concern that followers of Christ show each other has
caused countless people to accept Christ as their Savior. Pray that your life will
speak loudly about Jesus’ love for you. (Rom. 12:10) - Reflectors – Just as the moon is reflecting the sunshine, you can reflect God’s
love in a way that it becomes visible to others. Pray that you will reflect His love and
compassion for others to see God at work through you. (Matt. 5:16) - Fellowship – It is not easy to live as a Christian when we are alone and without
contact with other fellow believers. Pray that God will use you to help other believers
grow in knowledge about God and love for His Word. (Gal. 6:2) - Example – Pray for men to capture the vision to become more intentional about
leading and empowering others by example. You, too, can set an example for the
believers. (1 Tim. 4:12) - Virtues – Humility and faithfulness are honorable virtues. Ask God to help men
lead with humility and consistency. He is able to help you, too, if you have to bear
somebody in love. (Eph. 4:2) - Courage – Godly leadership requires courage. Pray for men to find their
courage rooted in the Lord and His strength. When He calls, you can follow without
fear. (Josh. 1:9) - Leadership – Pray for men to be honest about poor leadership, confessing and
asking forgiveness, then begin to live godly leadership in the home and
workplace. (James 5:16) - Role models – “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Cor.
11:1). Pray for men to choose godly role models and mentors who can encourage
them in their leadership roles. - Self-examination – “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take
pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should
carry his own load” (Gal. 6:4). Be careful and responsible. Check your motives. Pray
to be approved by God who will bring all things to judgment. - Living in the light – “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother
is still in the darkness” (1 John 2:9). Allow the Lord to reveal Himself and to shine
into your deepest motives and longings. Thank Him from all your heart that He died
to pay your sin and allow Him to make you into a vessel of His mercy and grace. - Forgiveness – “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matt. 6:12).
Condition for God’s wonderful freedom and forgiveness is our readiness to forgive
those who harmed us. Don’t linger in unforgiveness; it leads only to bitterness and
emotional and mental distress. Pray the Lord’s Prayer daily from the heart. - Ethnocentrism – “There is neither Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). Pray to be freed from ethnocentrism
that makes you underestimate those who are different from your own cultural
experience and social position. Christ’s love wants to embrace others through you. - Grace – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was
rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might
become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). Simply awesome and beyond our comprehension is God’s
amazing grace! Thank and praise Him for the incomparable riches He has for you. - Perspective – “When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was
senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you” (Psa. 73:21). In the midst of
injustice and the success of evil, it’s easy to lose perspective. Correct your focus if
bad people and circumstances have gripped your heart. The Lord still reigns! - Unpredictable – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…Each day has
enough trouble of its own” (Matt. 6:34). As men we like to be in control. Difficult
people and circumstances challenge us. But life is unpredictable. Be ready to trust in
the Lord always. Avoid spending today the emotional strength you need tomorrow. - Good News – “I am not ashamed of the Gospel [Good News] because it is the
power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). We certainly
should pray for all who are in authority and contribute to the well-being of our
society. But we can do even better. Pray to be a joyous witness for Jesus Christ. - Self-control – “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has
already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matt. 5:28). Sales psychology
studies the psyche of men and sells pornography. You must not be a victim. Pray for
self-control. Watch your eyes and honor the Lord with your entire life. - Every man a warrior – “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 6:11). Life is not a walk in the park. We are
right in the middle of the war between good and evil. Be prepared for the battle;
enlist in the effective course https://everymanawarrior.com. - Everything – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Phil.
4:13). As men we are competitive and like to do things our way. The Christian life is
different. It’s Christ’s life. We cannot live it on our own. Be willing to surrender your
will to Christ and pray for Him to be your sufficiency in everything.
CA Men’s Prayer Calendar May 2023 - A God thing – Dear God, I acknowledge You as my Lord and my God. I am
grateful that You always make a way for me. Cause me to constantly look to You to
lead the way. I trust You to make a way even when there seems to be no way. Grant
me the grace to boldly step out by faith wherever You may lead. (Isa. 43:19) - Fear not – Dear Jesus, I submit to your lordship. I trust You to lead me in the right
path. When I sense danger and feel afraid, remind me that You are my Shepherd.
Cause me to remain courageous in the midst of conflict. I am safe in You. Therefore,
I fear no evil! (Psa. 23:4) - God’s good work – Oh God, previously I would get caught up with all the stuff in
my life. Then, I would lose sight of You and become oblivious to all You’ve done for
me. But now I know that my works are never satisfactory, so I await Your counsel. I
trust You to accomplish Your good works through me. (Psa. 106:13) - Believing is seeing – Dear Lord, once I thought that seeing was believing. But
Your way is always by grace through faith. Now I understand that when I believe, I
will see. Lord, grant me the grace of faith so that I can believe You and see for
myself. Thank You for causing my faith to become sight! (Mark 9:24) - God’s laborer – Dear God, I am Your laborer. I realize that the source of my labor
must be from You. Therefore, I trust You to do the work through me. Grant me the
grace to be steadfast in my faith and remain immovable in You. Thank You for
showing me that my labor in union with You will never be in vain! (1 Cor. 15:58) - Shrewd and innocent – “Therefore be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves”
(Matt. 10:16). The way a snake cares for her head and attacks fast and precise
serves as a reminder that our mind and heart needs always to be in tune with God’s
will and timing. Pray that your humble and authentic witness will glorify Christ. - Don’t stop – “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by
failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right” (1 Sam.
12:23). Like Samuel, so are we called to do this priestly ministry of prayer. May God
help us to be faithful. - Impact the future – “I show love to a thousand generations of those who love me
and keep my commandments” (Exod. 20:6). Our love to God is demonstrated in the
keeping of His commandments. This is the best we can do for the next generation. - Love covers – “Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs”
(Prov.10:12). The way we speak about others reveals the condition of our own heart.
Let us speak well about each other and conscientiously avoid negative gossip. - Gifts – “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Pet. 4:10). As Christians
we realize that nothing belongs to us. We should enjoy it, serve others with it and
thank God for it. - Faithfulness – “May your fountain be blessed and may you rejoice in the wife of
your youth” (Prov. 5:18). God blesses faithfulness in marriage. Spouses can
encourage and rejoice in each other. Unfaithfulness causes much pain and suffering
that God wants to spare us from. - Encouragement – News from various parts of the world can often cause anxiety
and distress. Thank God that He is in control, no matter what happens around us,
and pray that He will encourage you to use any opportunity to remind fellow
believers about His majesty. (Matt. 28:18) - Love – The love and concern that followers of Christ show each other has
caused countless people to accept Christ as their Savior. Pray that your life will
speak loudly about Jesus’ love for you. (Rom. 12:10) - Reflectors – Just as the moon is reflecting the sunshine, you can reflect God’s
love in a way that it becomes visible to others. Pray that you will reflect His love and
compassion for others to see God at work through you. (Matt. 5:16) - Fellowship – It is not easy to live as a Christian when we are alone and without
contact with other fellow believers. Pray that God will use you to help other believers
grow in knowledge about God and love for His Word. (Gal. 6:2) - Example – Pray for men to capture the vision to become more intentional about
leading and empowering others by example. You, too, can set an example for the
believers. (1 Tim. 4:12) - Virtues – Humility and faithfulness are honorable virtues. Ask God to help men
lead with humility and consistency. He is able to help you, too, if you have to bear
somebody in love. (Eph. 4:2) - Courage – Godly leadership requires courage. Pray for men to find their
courage rooted in the Lord and His strength. When He calls, you can follow without
fear. (Josh. 1:9) - Leadership – Pray for men to be honest about poor leadership, confessing and
asking forgiveness, then begin to live godly leadership in the home and
workplace. (James 5:16) - Role models – “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Cor.
11:1). Pray for men to choose godly role models and mentors who can encourage
them in their leadership roles. - Self-examination – “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take
pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should
carry his own load” (Gal. 6:4). Be careful and responsible. Check your motives. Pray
to be approved by God who will bring all things to judgment. - Living in the light – “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother
is still in the darkness” (1 John 2:9). Allow the Lord to reveal Himself and to shine
into your deepest motives and longings. Thank Him from all your heart that He died
to pay your sin and allow Him to make you into a vessel of His mercy and grace. - Forgiveness – “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matt. 6:12).
Condition for God’s wonderful freedom and forgiveness is our readiness to forgive
those who harmed us. Don’t linger in unforgiveness; it leads only to bitterness and
emotional and mental distress. Pray the Lord’s Prayer daily from the heart. - Ethnocentrism – “There is neither Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). Pray to be freed from ethnocentrism
that makes you underestimate those who are different from your own cultural
experience and social position. Christ’s love wants to embrace others through you. - Grace – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was
rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might
become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). Simply awesome and beyond our comprehension is God’s
amazing grace! Thank and praise Him for the incomparable riches He has for you. - Perspective – “When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was
senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you” (Psa. 73:21). In the midst of
injustice and the success of evil, it’s easy to lose perspective. Correct your focus if
bad people and circumstances have gripped your heart. The Lord still reigns! - Unpredictable – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…Each day has
enough trouble of its own” (Matt. 6:34). As men we like to be in control. Difficult
people and circumstances challenge us. But life is unpredictable. Be ready to trust in
the Lord always. Avoid spending today the emotional strength you need tomorrow. - Good News – “I am not ashamed of the Gospel [Good News] because it is the
power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). We certainly
should pray for all who are in authority and contribute to the well-being of our
society. But we can do even better. Pray to be a joyous witness for Jesus Christ. - Self-control – “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has
already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matt. 5:28). Sales psychology
studies the psyche of men and sells pornography. You must not be a victim. Pray for
self-control. Watch your eyes and honor the Lord with your entire life. - Every man a warrior – “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 6:11). Life is not a walk in the park. We are
right in the middle of the war between good and evil. Be prepared for the battle;
enlist in the effective course https://everymanawarrior.com. - Everything – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Phil.
4:13). As men we are competitive and like to do things our way. The Christian life is
different. It’s Christ’s life. We cannot live it on our own. Be willing to surrender your
will to Christ and pray for Him to be your sufficiency in everything.
CA Men’s Prayer Calendar May 2023 - A God thing – Dear God, I acknowledge You as my Lord and my God. I am
grateful that You always make a way for me. Cause me to constantly look to You to
lead the way. I trust You to make a way even when there seems to be no way. Grant
me the grace to boldly step out by faith wherever You may lead. (Isa. 43:19) - Fear not – Dear Jesus, I submit to your lordship. I trust You to lead me in the right
path. When I sense danger and feel afraid, remind me that You are my Shepherd.
Cause me to remain courageous in the midst of conflict. I am safe in You. Therefore,
I fear no evil! (Psa. 23:4) - God’s good work – Oh God, previously I would get caught up with all the stuff in
my life. Then, I would lose sight of You and become oblivious to all You’ve done for
me. But now I know that my works are never satisfactory, so I await Your counsel. I
trust You to accomplish Your good works through me. (Psa. 106:13) - Believing is seeing – Dear Lord, once I thought that seeing was believing. But
Your way is always by grace through faith. Now I understand that when I believe, I
will see. Lord, grant me the grace of faith so that I can believe You and see for
myself. Thank You for causing my faith to become sight! (Mark 9:24) - God’s laborer – Dear God, I am Your laborer. I realize that the source of my labor
must be from You. Therefore, I trust You to do the work through me. Grant me the
grace to be steadfast in my faith and remain immovable in You. Thank You for
showing me that my labor in union with You will never be in vain! (1 Cor. 15:58) - Shrewd and innocent – “Therefore be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves”
(Matt. 10:16). The way a snake cares for her head and attacks fast and precise
serves as a reminder that our mind and heart needs always to be in tune with God’s
will and timing. Pray that your humble and authentic witness will glorify Christ. - Don’t stop – “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by
failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right” (1 Sam.
12:23). Like Samuel, so are we called to do this priestly ministry of prayer. May God
help us to be faithful. - Impact the future – “I show love to a thousand generations of those who love me
and keep my commandments” (Exod. 20:6). Our love to God is demonstrated in the
keeping of His commandments. This is the best we can do for the next generation. - Love covers – “Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs”
(Prov.10:12). The way we speak about others reveals the condition of our own heart.
Let us speak well about each other and conscientiously avoid negative gossip. - Gifts – “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Pet. 4:10). As Christians
we realize that nothing belongs to us. We should enjoy it, serve others with it and
thank God for it. - Faithfulness – “May your fountain be blessed and may you rejoice in the wife of
your youth” (Prov. 5:18). God blesses faithfulness in marriage. Spouses can
encourage and rejoice in each other. Unfaithfulness causes much pain and suffering
that God wants to spare us from. - Encouragement – News from various parts of the world can often cause anxiety
and distress. Thank God that He is in control, no matter what happens around us,
and pray that He will encourage you to use any opportunity to remind fellow
believers about His majesty. (Matt. 28:18) - Love – The love and concern that followers of Christ show each other has
caused countless people to accept Christ as their Savior. Pray that your life will
speak loudly about Jesus’ love for you. (Rom. 12:10) - Reflectors – Just as the moon is reflecting the sunshine, you can reflect God’s
love in a way that it becomes visible to others. Pray that you will reflect His love and
compassion for others to see God at work through you. (Matt. 5:16) - Fellowship – It is not easy to live as a Christian when we are alone and without
contact with other fellow believers. Pray that God will use you to help other believers
grow in knowledge about God and love for His Word. (Gal. 6:2) - Example – Pray for men to capture the vision to become more intentional about
leading and empowering others by example. You, too, can set an example for the
believers. (1 Tim. 4:12) - Virtues – Humility and faithfulness are honorable virtues. Ask God to help men
lead with humility and consistency. He is able to help you, too, if you have to bear
somebody in love. (Eph. 4:2) - Courage – Godly leadership requires courage. Pray for men to find their
courage rooted in the Lord and His strength. When He calls, you can follow without
fear. (Josh. 1:9) - Leadership – Pray for men to be honest about poor leadership, confessing and
asking forgiveness, then begin to live godly leadership in the home and
workplace. (James 5:16) - Role models – “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Cor.
11:1). Pray for men to choose godly role models and mentors who can encourage
them in their leadership roles. - Self-examination – “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take
pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should
carry his own load” (Gal. 6:4). Be careful and responsible. Check your motives. Pray
to be approved by God who will bring all things to judgment. - Living in the light – “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother
is still in the darkness” (1 John 2:9). Allow the Lord to reveal Himself and to shine
into your deepest motives and longings. Thank Him from all your heart that He died
to pay your sin and allow Him to make you into a vessel of His mercy and grace. - Forgiveness – “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matt. 6:12).
Condition for God’s wonderful freedom and forgiveness is our readiness to forgive
those who harmed us. Don’t linger in unforgiveness; it leads only to bitterness and
emotional and mental distress. Pray the Lord’s Prayer daily from the heart. - Ethnocentrism – “There is neither Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). Pray to be freed from ethnocentrism
that makes you underestimate those who are different from your own cultural
experience and social position. Christ’s love wants to embrace others through you. - Grace – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was
rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might
become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). Simply awesome and beyond our comprehension is God’s
amazing grace! Thank and praise Him for the incomparable riches He has for you. - Perspective – “When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was
senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you” (Psa. 73:21). In the midst of
injustice and the success of evil, it’s easy to lose perspective. Correct your focus if
bad people and circumstances have gripped your heart. The Lord still reigns! - Unpredictable – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…Each day has
enough trouble of its own” (Matt. 6:34). As men we like to be in control. Difficult
people and circumstances challenge us. But life is unpredictable. Be ready to trust in
the Lord always. Avoid spending today the emotional strength you need tomorrow. - Good News – “I am not ashamed of the Gospel [Good News] because it is the
power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). We certainly
should pray for all who are in authority and contribute to the well-being of our
society. But we can do even better. Pray to be a joyous witness for Jesus Christ. - Self-control – “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has
already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matt. 5:28). Sales psychology
studies the psyche of men and sells pornography. You must not be a victim. Pray for
self-control. Watch your eyes and honor the Lord with your entire life. - Every man a warrior – “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 6:11). Life is not a walk in the park. We are
right in the middle of the war between good and evil. Be prepared for the battle;
enlist in the effective course https://everymanawarrior.com. - Everything – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Phil.
4:13). As men we are competitive and like to do things our way. The Christian life is
different. It’s Christ’s life. We cannot live it on our own. Be willing to surrender your
will to Christ and pray for Him to be your sufficiency in everything.
