http://www.scf.net/prayerwall/ This Feed is updated with the SCF church-wide prayer focus SparksChristianFellowship en-us Heavenly Father, We are so grateful for what you did for us through your son, Jesus Christ. Through his death and resurrection, he purchased our salvation, set us free from the power of sin, and granted us citizenship in the kingdom of God. This is what we celebrate at Easter and through the entire season of Lent. God, as we approach Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent, may your Holy Spirit prepare our hearts. Help us to face the reality of our own sin, our own mortality, and our deep need for a savior. Help us to set aside the trivial pursuits of life that distract us from your kingdom, and help us to enter more fully into an intimate relationship with you. Easter marks the most significant event in all of human history. When Jesus rose from the dead, he not only proved he was indeed the messiah, but conquered death on our behalf. Father, help us during this season of Lent to reflect with gratitude. Help us to nurture our relationship with you and with others. Finally, we pray that you would give us the boldness to reach out to our friends, family, and neighbors with this good news. May our Easter services be full of people who can respond to your invitation to a new life. We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen. Sun, 07 Feb 2016 09:24:55 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#883 Heavenly Father, We thank you that you are a personal, intimate God. Not only did you send your son to die for us, but you have given us your Holy Spirit to live in us and be with us every day. You desire for us to know you, and to pursue you with everything we have. Yet living in this world, with all its distractions and busyness, it is difficult to make you our first priority. God, you have not called us to a comfortable life, where our goal is to make everything as pleasant as possible. You have called us to a spiritual journey, where we learn to desire you above all else. Help us to nurture our inner life, Lord. Help us to open ourselves up to your Spirit’s leading, to dig deeper each day into your word, and to rest more and more in your presence. You tell us that you will indeed complete the work that you have begun in us. So that is what we pray for today. Mold us, shape us, transform us into the people you want us to be. And as a result, may our love overflow into the lives of others so that they can come to know you as well. We love you, Lord, and we offer you our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:22:59 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#866 Heavenly Father, We thank you for the gift of the people you have placed in this church, as we walk with each other on this new journey called Radiate. We pray that our eyes and heart will be focused on You, and that we would continue to learn and grow together in community and to recognize the opportunities that you have given us so we can radiate Your vision and direction to our community and everyone You put in our path. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:31:16 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#813 Father, we pray for those being baptized next week. In obedience to Christ and as a testimony of their faith, folks in our church body will take a significant step in their relationship with Jesus. We pray that Your Spirit would stir the hearts of those You are calling to make this public proclamation of their faith. Grant them courage, boldness and a desire to honor You. For those who choose to take this step, we pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow You, joy in this new phase of their journey, and a deeper love for You and Your word. We also pray for the family and friends who will be attending their baptism, that this will be a catalyst for spiritual growth in their lives as well. Amen Sun, 09 Aug 2015 11:20:25 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#795 Heavenly Father we are so grateful to be part of the family of SCF, and all that you are doing in and through this community of believers. We’re striving to be the kind of church that you speak of in your Word. We want to be a community of hope and healing and a welcome place to everyone who comes through our doors. May we be a people full of grace, offering a refuge for the weak and light for the world to see. Father you are loving and just, holy and hospitable. You welcome us home no matter how far we’ve strayed. So today, we boldly ask that you help us to follow your example. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 02 Aug 2015 09:15:45 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#790 Heavenly Father, We thank you so much for the amazing work you did in the lives of our kids at Kids Kamp this week. Over 300 children heard the good news of Jesus and how they can conquer any challenge through God’s power. We ask you, God, to help them continue to live in that truth. May the spiritual seed that was planted in each of them grow into a life of good fruit. We ask that you would help their families to get connected with Jesus. We ask you to empower their families to be a light in this community. We also want to thank you for the 200 volunteers who gave of their time and talents in order to pour into the lives of kids. May you reward their efforts, building new friendships and lasting bonds. And thank you that we get to be a part of a church that celebrates the lives of our kids while serving them in tangible ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:21:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#779 Lord, We ask for you to do amazing work at Kids Kamp this coming week. Please prepare the hearts of the children and the volunteers for an extraordinary week. Let the months of preparation and work be to your glory and help the children see what an amazing God you are. Please make this week more than a summer camp, let it be a life changing event that forever shapes their young minds and leaves a strong lasting impression about your kingdom and church. Amen Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:08:39 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#773 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Youth First who are here with us today. Father, the volunteers at Youth First have devoted their lives to taking the message of your hope and love to at risk our youth and teens in our community by providing mentor programs, food programs, adventure trips, teen mom programs, leadership development and small group Bible Studies. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, and affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing the light of your word. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach those to whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:19:55 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#768 Heavenly father I thank you for everyone you brought here today. I ask Lord that our hearts and minds would be open to hear your truths. I especially thank you for the fathers that choice to spend their morning here with us. Lord, I ask that as fathers you would teach us to be patient and kind to our wife's, slow to anger and quick to encourage our children, and to bring your kingdom into the lives of those we come into contact with. Lord, May you bless the fathers, and protect them May you make your face to shine upon them, and be gracious to them May you show them your favor, and give them your peace In Jesus name we pray amen Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:38:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#764 Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity we have for 360 Blueprint to be with us. We pray that you Lord will be the center of this collaboration between the public schools, law enforcement agencies, SCF and the volunteers. Help us to be a light of hope to the students in our community. We pray for this mentoring program that it continues to promote academic excellence, life skills development, self-esteem, and personal growth. Lord I lift up the students to you that they would come to a relationship with you and their faith will be rooted in God's awesome love and that they would be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes only from You. AMEN Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:22:51 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#760 Heavenly Father, we thank you for your message of hope that comes through your son Jesus Christ. And we thank you that it is a message for the whole world – all peoples. Thank you for including us in your mission not because you need us, but because you love us. Help us to grow in our love for the entire world. God, we are grateful for SCF’s global partners, who carry your message into the farthest reaches in order to bring people to Christ. It is a privilege to partner with these faithful servants, and we ask you to bless them as they follow your lead. Give them the resources they need to accomplish the task. Give them the strength, wisdom, and encouragement they need to keep pressing on through difficulty and challenge. Give them divine interactions with people who desperately need your hope. We pray that our partners would tangibly sense your Spirit working in and through them in order to reach the whole world with the love of Jesus. Amen. Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:32:47 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#758 Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to witness those who were baptized this morning, What a privilege is it to see your people take significant step in their relationship with your, Jesus. We pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word. In Jesus AMEN Sun, 17 May 2015 08:21:18 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#748 Heavenly Father today we pray for the people of Nepal. It is at times like this when we realize that the ground beneath our feet is not as solid as we had imagined, and we ask for your mercy. Comfort those in the midst of this devastating earthquake; be their rock and refuge and shelter them under your wings. Fill our hearts with compassion. Move us to act quickly, to give generously every day, to work for justice always, to pray unceasingly for those without hope. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen. Sun, 03 May 2015 09:12:18 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#742 Prayer: Heavenly Father we pray that you would remind us of our mission here at SCF and cause us to boldly reach out and invite our friends to our Easter services, and further that they would be receptive to the invitation. We pray that even today you would touch the hearts of those who will attend our services, that they might see, hear and respond to the invitation of healing, hope and life that you offer. In the name of Jesus, Amen Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:22:35 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#717 Dear Heavenly Father: We are here today to praise You and Glorify You. You are so full of mercy and we thank you God that You watch over us and protect us , that You are full of patience and mercy as we look to serve You and worship You. Help us Lord to recognize Your mercy and be thankful. Lord You are holy You are set apart from us. Your ways are not our ways Your thoughts are not our thoughts and we give thanks, knowing that You have saved us from our evil ways. We recognize Your salvation found in Jesus and Jesus alone., and pray that You would come into our hearts and help us to draw ever closer to You. – To know You and recognize Your voice. We ask for your presence here today, in our church and in our hearts. You are the one true God. And we say Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty. Who was and is and is to come, in Jesus name amen. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:55:04 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#713 Heavenly Father we pray that you would remind us of our mission here at SCF and cause us to boldly reach out and invite our friends to our Easter services, and further that they would be receptive to the invitation. We pray that even today you would touch the hearts of those who will attend our services, that they might see, hear and respond to the invitation of healing, hope and life that you offer. In the name of Jesus, Amen Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:59:07 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#709 Father thank you for the men and women who devote their lives to take the message of your love to those who might not otherwise hear it. Bless this team Lord, as they head out to Panama. Give them the strength that they need to do your work. Encourage them, for their efforts are often missed by so many. The result of their work is often not seen for a long time, so we pray that you would affirm in them the value of their labor and the glory that they bring you in sharing your word. Protect them and their families, Lord, and bring them home safely. Amen Sun, 01 Mar 2015 07:09:02 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#705 Father God, I thank you for bringing everyone here today to hear your message from Scott. I ask Lord, that our hearts and minds would be made ready to have your truths, planted deep into our hearts. Give us that unshakeable faith Lord that as your kingdom bringers, we will take your hope to our family, friends, and everyone you bring into our lives. Help us to remember the promise you give us in Ephesians, that “we can do immeasurably more than all we can hope or imagine, according to YOUR power that is at work within us”, I thank you Lord that it is your power not ours, that YOU, equip us to do that which you call us to do, as your kingdom bearers. We thank you Father, for the privilege to be a part of your salvation plan for the world, And we pray these things in Jesus name, amen Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:22:56 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#701 Father God, I thank you for bringing everyone here today to hear your message from Scott. I ask Lord, that our hearts and minds would be made ready to have your truths, planted deep into our hearts. Give us that unshakeable faith Lord that as your kingdom bringers, we will take your hope to our family, friends, and everyone you bring into our lives. Help us to remember the promise you give us in Ephesians, that “we can do immeasurably more than all we can hope or imagine, according to YOUR power that is at work within us”, I thank you Lord that it is your power not ours, that YOU, equip us to do that which you call us to do, as your kingdom bearers. We thank you Father, for the privilege to be a part of your salvation plan for the world, And we pray these things in Jesus name, amen Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:22:56 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#703 Heavenly Father, As we approach the season of lent, preparing our hearts for Easter, help us to stay engaged in reading your word. As a church and as individuals, we want stay connected to the bible, which is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. Help the people of SCF to read your word daily. As we read, may your Holy Spirit give us wisdom and insight in applying it to our lives. And ultimately we ask that you would transform us. Let the words of your holy scriptures so penetrate our hearts that we increase our thankfulness, live out your kingdom principles, and demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit each and every day. Amen. Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:31:06 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#698 Heavenly father we thank you for the excitement of sharing in all that you are doing at SCF. We thank you that in your great love you have called us to know you and to trust you, and that relationship is open to all people. Today we pray for those who are being baptized next week as they take this significant step in their relationship with Jesus. Pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word. Also pray that the change in their lives would draw others toward Jesus. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 08 Feb 2015 10:13:04 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#692 Prayer: Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Awaken who are here with us today. Father, the folks at Awaken have devoted their lives to increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of sexual exploitation, and to provide shelter and restoration for its victims. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, and affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing the light of your word to others. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach those to whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 25 Jan 2015 09:24:52 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#689 Lord as we come before you in prayer help us to keep our church, SCF, steadfast upon Jesus, our Messiah, the Son of the Living God, so that united we may proclaim the truth to those in our community. The truth of salvation, of love, of forgiveness, of acceptance that can only come when we give our lives to Jesus Christ and proclaim Him as our Savior. Help us Lord to show your goodness to our community. There are people in our community that might not be accepted elsewhere, let them know they are accepted here, there are those that might feel condemned because of their choices, let them know they are free to attend here. Help us Lord to make SCF a community of hope. With your guidance Lord we will follow your commandments and declare that Jesus is the one Lord, our Savior; who lives and reigns with you God the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:48:26 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#688 Father we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We are thankful for those who came to our Christmas Eve services and, perhaps for the first time, heard the story of how they can experience the Peace of Christ in their lives. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that you will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with you. We pray specifically that each of us can become aware of what it is that prevents us from having a content relationship with You and with others. Help us to move beyond the past, offer forgiveness as needed and become the people that glorify You in the future. In your Son's name we pray, Amen Sun, 28 Dec 2014 07:25:40 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#676 Our prayer focus this weekend will be “The clutter and chaos of Christmas” We pray that our focus would be redirected to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that thru Him we will find joy this Christmas Season. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:22:19 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#673 Heavenly Father once again we are entering the holiday season and the time leading up to the celebration of your birth. We pray that you would remind us of our mission here at SCF and cause us to boldly reach out and invite our names that are on our Save 5 lists to the Christmas Eve services, and further that they would be receptive to the invitation. We pray that even today you would touch the hearts of those who will attend our services, that they might see, hear and respond to the invitation of healing, hope and life that you offer. In the midst of the chaos of the season, we ask that you would restore joy, hope and the peace of Christmas in our hearts so that we may represent you well in sharing it with others. In the name of Jesus, Amen Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:17:48 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#670 Heavenly Father, we come before you to Pray for Ferguson, Missouri. We Pray for peace to be restored in this city. We acknowledge that you are the only one who can rightly lead and guide our country. We give thanks for the democracy alive in our country and for the freedom to worship you. We ask that you would bless our country with your wisdom, your love, and your compassion. May we be a people who are pursuing you and your plans for us - individually and corporately. We also pray that those who are in positions of authority take that responsibility seriously and do their very best each day. May they realize their need for you and for your direction. May they hear your voice as they make their decisions, and may they follow your guidance. May they have a passion for all people, for truth, and for righteousness in the days ahead. In the name of Jesus, Amen Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:46:00 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#663 Heavenly Father, we come before you to Pray for Ferguson, Missouri. We Pray for peace to be restored in this city. We acknowledge that you are the only one who can rightly lead and guide our country. We give thanks for the democracy alive in our country and for the freedom to worship you. We ask that you would bless our country with your wisdom, your love, and your compassion. May we be a people who are pursuing you and your plans for us - individually and corporately. We also pray that those who are in positions of authority take that responsibility seriously and do their very best each day. May they realize their need for you and for your direction. May they hear your voice as they make their decisions, and may they follow your guidance. May they have a passion for all people, for truth, and for righteousness in the days ahead. In the name of Jesus, Amen Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:46:00 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#664 Father as we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I am once again reminded of your faithfulness to SCF. We are so grateful for your provision for our church. In the midst of global economic uncertainty you continue to provide for the needs of SCF. Thank you Father for the folks that you have sent here that faithfully obey your call for generosity with their time, talents and treasures. Thank you for the ongoing transformation of lives that you let us be a part of on a regular basis. We thank you that, because of your great love for us we are able to impact the people in our community through our weekly services, food pantry, Recovery and Support Groups, small groups and Bible studies, pre marriage, Financial Peace University and our Trunk or Treat event where over 1600 people were in attendance. Thank you that you enable us to spread hope both locally and globally. Thank you for the joy of building warm and comfortable homes for a family in Ensenada. But most of all Father, we thank you for the gift of your Son, and for the opportunity to be part of drawing others into Your kingdom. May you be honored and glorified in all that we do and say. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:41:19 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#661 Our Dear Heavenly Father; I ask that your Holy Spirit fall freshly on us today, to melt us, mold us, fill us and use us. I’m so grateful to be here to witness, and rejoice in, the baptism of our friends who are taking the next step as we journey together in Christ. I thank you that they have come to the water to announce publicly their relationship with you. I praise you that “when we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus. Each of us is raised into a light-filled world by our Father so that we can see where we’re going in our new grace-sovereign country.” I pray that this day and this event will be a line in the sand for each participant, so that when things get tough and they feel that you aren’t with them or listening to them, they’ll remember their baptism today and your promise that we are sealed by your Spirit so that nothing in heaven or earth can take us away from you. As we, who have already been baptized, witness this baptism, help us to remember our first love and create in us a clean heart that blazes with your glory so that together we can go out and bring others into a relationship with you by letting them know how much Jesus loves them. We praise you and ask these things in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:02:12 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#656 Heavenly Father we pray today for those who are on our "Save 5" lists. May we be bold in sharing you Jesus to our friends and loved ones. You have paid for all of our debts by the shedding of your blood on the cross. We pray for those who are on our list that they might be drawn to Jesus for salvation; we pray that You will bring them from death into life. We pray that they will see how much you love them. We pray that You, Lord, might cause them to see their sins, and that they might turn to You and be saved. Lord, make them discontent with self-help solutions and misguided quests for personal peace and significance. Show them the glories of Jesus, not just as Savior, but as Lord and King. Cause them to believe on Him and be saved. - Amen Sun, 09 Nov 2014 09:52:13 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#653 We pray for those who are being baptized in two weeks as they take this significant step in their relationship with Jesus. Pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word.- Amen Sun, 02 Nov 2014 19:26:13 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#650 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Awaken. Father, the men and women at Awaken have devoted their lives to Increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of sexual exploitation, and to provide shelter and restoration for its victims. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, and affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing not only the light of your word, but also in proving a refuge of shelter and safety. Father we pray that you will continue to bless this organization financially. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach those to whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:20:56 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#640 Father we know that it is Your will that all should be saved. Because we take this seriously we have launched the Save 5 campaign here at SCF. We pray today that we will be faithful in praying for our unsaved friends and loved ones. We know that Jesus has already come and paid with His blood for the sins of the world. We pray that those on our Save 5 lists might be drawn to Jesus for salvation; we pray that You will bring them from death into life. We pray that our caring and love for them will show them how much you love them. We pray that You, Lord, might cause them to see their sins, and that they might turn to You and be saved. Lord, make them discontent with self-help solutions and misguided quests for personal peace and significance. Show them the glories of Jesus, not just as Savior, but as Lord and King. Cause them to believe on Him and be saved. Build your Kingdom Lord; we know that nothing is impossible for you God. In the Almighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:11:52 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#636 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Safe Embrace. Father, the men and women at Safe Embrace have devoted their lives to taking the message of your hope and love to women and children in our community that find themselves in situations of domestic violence. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, and affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing not only the light of your word, but also in proving a refuge of shelter and safety. Father we pray that you will continue to bless this organization financially. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach those to whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:23:30 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#621 Lord you have taught us that we are not meant to follow you on our own; it is your desire that we pursue authentic, deep spirited relationships in small groups. Thank you for the gift of the small groups here at SCF that are making a difference in the lives of so many today. Small groups were your idea, and your son modeled this for us so well. May we encourage each other to grow in you and to reflect your light. May our groups always be inclusive, welcoming and warm—a safe place in the midst of life’s storms. Give us wisdom and kindness and grace—give us unity in the midst of diversity. Make us one in You--community as you would have it. And Lord, I pray that you would touch the hearts of those that have yet to connect to a group that they would desire to grow in you in the company of deep spirited friendships. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:07:55 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#608 Lord, we humbly come to you to pray for our families. We pray that you would help us to love our families well. Help us not to settle for loving with empty words or empty actions. Help us, instead, to love one another from the heart. Lord, help us also to forgive one another, erasing any records of wrongs, just as you have erased ours. Help us to make allowance for one another’s faults, not being quick to take offense, but instead being quick to believe the best of one another. Protect us, Lord, from division and bitterness that so quietly and discreetly infiltrates our hearts. We pray that you help us not seek to protect and defend ourselves, but to trust in you as our stronghold and defender. May we look first to you, Lord, to fill us and satisfy us, to find our joy complete in you alone. Help us to love from a place of abundance so that we may pour ourselves out rather than seek to be filled by those around us. Above all, Lord, help us to remember to love each other deeply. Help us to do this daily so that our lives may honor and glorify you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 07 Sep 2014 09:21:47 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#605 Heavenly Father, we pray that each day that we enter the workplace we will bring your presence with us. Help us to speak your peace, your grace, your mercy, and your perfect order each day at work. May the work that we do and the way we do it bring faith, joy and a smile to all that we come in contact with. We thank you for the gifts you have blessed us with and commit to using them responsibly in your honor. Father we also pray for those whom are unemployed. Uplift their spirits and boost their confidence. Strengthen them during these difficult days and help them to find places to use their gifts and talents to support their families. Let their successes be testaments to Your grace and glory. Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:44:49 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#601 Heavenly father we thank you for the excitement of sharing in all that you are doing at SCF. We thank you that in your great love you have called us to know you and to trust you, and that relationship is open to all people. Today we celebrate those who are being baptized and pray Father that as they take this significant step in their relationship with you that you would increase their knowledge and strengthen their faith. We ask for spiritual protection, strength to follow you faithfully, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for You and Your word. And finally Lord, we pray that the changes that have taken place in the lives of these folks would draw others towards you. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:19:49 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#597 Heavenly Father next Sunday we will have our baptism celebration for those who have received the gift of salvation through your Son Jesus Christ. In obedience to Christ and as a testimony of their faith, folks in our church body will take a significant step in their relationship with Jesus. We pray that Your Spirit would stir the hearts of those You are calling to make this public proclamation of their faith. Grant them courage, boldness and a desire to honor You. For those who choose to take this step, we pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow You, joy in this new phase of their journey, and a deeper love for You and Your word. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Sun, 17 Aug 2014 09:22:10 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#594 Lord, in the midst of crazy, busy and sometimes stressful days I am bombarded with choices--how to spend my time, where to give my money, what to read or watch on TV, who to invest in relationally. I sense a deep pulling -- a tug-of-war in my soul. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath. Lord help me to order my life in such a way as to honor you and to store up treasures in heaven, for that is what matters in light of eternity. Amen Sun, 03 Aug 2014 08:33:30 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#587 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Youth First who are here with us today. Father, the volunteers at Youth First have devoted their lives to taking the message of your hope and love to at risk our youth and teens in our community by providing mentor programs, food programs, adventure trips, teen mom programs, leadership development and small group Bible Studies. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, and affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing the light of your word. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach those to whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:09:50 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#584 God of life and love, God of hope and new tomorrows, God of compassion and comfort, God of healing and strength, we come before you today to pray for those who are in war-torn countries across the world; we pray for the families of those who have been killed; those with serious injuries; those whose homes have been destroyed, and particularly children who have lost their parents and families and are frightened and worried about their future. We pray for people who are experiencing hunger, drought and disease: that we may open our eyes and our hearts to them and offer tangible help where we are able. We ask you, God, to bring your healing power to the injured, comfort to their families, and all who grieve for the loss of loved ones. We pray that violence will be overcome, and that the path to peace will be found. Human life is fragile; and each of us is precious in your eyes. Teach us to value one another as you value us. And may your peace that passes all understanding provide the guidance and strength that will be needed in the days ahead. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:23:50 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#576 Dear Heavenly Father thank you for the joy of having all those children running through our building this past week for Kids Kamp. We pray today for those who made a decision to place their faith in your son Jesus. We pray for each of these young new believers that their hearts will become more mature in faith so that their love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that they may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God (Phil. 1:9-11). We further pray that they will find a place here at SCF where they feel like they belong; that they will learn about the gifts you have given them and use them to the best of their ability; that they will understand the importance or spending time with you reading their Bible in order to know You better, and to learn the power of prayer; that they will be able to resist the Satan and overcome sin when it arises in their lives, and that they will be bold in telling others about their new faith in Jesus, having courage to share their testimony. And finally, Lord, may they experience true peace and joy in this new phase of their journey in this thing called life. Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:45:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#575 Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity we have at Kids Kamp to share Christ with children and adults alike. We pray that Christ will be more and more at home in the hearts of all those who attend. May they discover how awesome You are oh God. May they truly experience the power that is available through Your Holy Spirit as they put their trust in You. We pray that their young faith will be rooted in God's awesome love and that they would be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes only from You. Sun, 06 Jul 2014 11:22:24 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#571 Heavenly Father today I am reminded that you have called us to love all people and at SCF it is our desire to not only spread hope to our local community, but globally as well. As we pray here in Sparks this morning, on the other side of the world in Western Africa, there is an Ebola epidemic of epic proportion. It is raging out of control Father, and hundreds are dying. It is at times like these Father we call upon your mercy, your wisdom and your grace. We pray that you will provide comfort and healing for those afflicted, and wisdom and clarity for those desperately searching for ways to effectively fight this disease. We pray for public cooperation as authorities struggle to put infection control measures into place. And fill our hearts with compassion. Move us to act quickly to offer assistance, to give generously and to to pray unceasingly for those without hope. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:23:52 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#568 Heavenly Father we pray today for our unsaved friends and loved ones knowing that Jesus has already come and paid with His blood for the sins of the world. We pray that they might be drawn to Jesus for salvation; we pray that You will bring them from death into life. We pray that they will see how much you love them. We pray that You, Lord, might cause them to see their sins, and that they might turn to You and be saved. Lord, make them discontent with self-help solutions and misguided quests for personal peace and significance. Show them the glories of Jesus, not just as Savior, but as Lord and King. Cause them to believe on Him and be saved. Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:49:29 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#565 Thank you God for the fathers in our lives who have loved and cared for us. Today we ask you to bless them, and to continue to guide them to be good role models, loving to their children, and courageous leaders in their homes. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way and to honor you in all things. Sun, 15 Jun 2014 09:10:39 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#562 Heavenly Father, You have blessed this church with an abundance of generosity, giftedness, and passion. The volunteers truly are the life-blood of SCF, and their faithful service over the years has had a huge impact in this valley and beyond. Father, we pray that you would strengthen and encourage our volunteers through the power of the Holy Spirit. Renew their vision, their determination, and their passion to make a difference in the lives of the people whom they serve. Give them divine interactions with people who need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. We thank you for the countless hours that our volunteers have sacrificed in the history of SCF for your glory. And we know that you will honor their diverse contributions to your kingdom. Give them a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment as they continue to pursue you with everything they have. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 01 Jun 2014 09:24:02 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#555 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Young Life who are here with us today. Father, the leaders at Young Life devote their time, talent and treasures to build authentic relationships with kids. They listen to their stories and learn what's important to them with a genuine concern for their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks, thus giving them the avenue to share Your love with them. Father, this kind of relationship takes, time, patience and consistency and we ask that Your Holy Spirit give would give each of the leaders a steadfast spirit, bless them with joy, and allow them to be bold in proclaiming who You are. We ask today that You would continue to empower these leaders to encourage the youth of our community to make good choices based upon Your love for them. Please open the hearts and minds of our Youth to see that because of Your love they can have lives of great worth, meaning and purpose. In Jesus Name Amen Sun, 25 May 2014 10:03:50 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#551 Heavenly father we thank you for the excitement of sharing in all that you are doing at SCF. We thank you that in your great love you have called us to know you and to trust you, and that relationship is open to all people. Today we celebrate those who are being baptized and pray Father that as they take this significant step in their relationship with you that you would increase their knowledge and strengthen their faith. We ask for spiritual protection, strength to follow you faithfully, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for You and Your word. And finally Lord, we pray that the changes that have taken place in the lives of these folks would draw others towards you. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 18 May 2014 09:42:50 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#550 Heavenly Father, we come before you today to thank you for Mothers. Mothers to whom you have entrusted the care of every precious human life. Mothers to whom you have given the great responsibility and privilege of being a child’s first teacher and spiritual guide. Mothers who have sacrificed to make a significant impact in the lives of their children. We ask that you bless them this day with your joy, peace and presence. Grant them your grace, and give them courage to continue to make an impact for your glory. I also ask Father for strength and peace for those that mother’s day does not necessarily represent a happy time. May they sense you, the God of all comfort and find rest for their souls. Sun, 11 May 2014 09:19:47 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#543 Dear Heavenly Father we pray today for those who accepted the gift of salvation from your son Jesus last Easter Sunday. We pray for each individual new believer that his/her heart will become more mature in faith so that his love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that he may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God (Phil. 1:9-11). We further pray that they, being filled with the Holy Spirit, they will discover and utilize the gifts God has given them and use them to the best of their ability; that they will have a daily, disciplined quiet time in order to know the Word of God and develop a powerful life of prayer; that they will be able to resist the enemy and overcome sin when it arises in their lives, and that they will be bold in their witness to unbelievers, having courage to share their testimony. And finally, Lord, may they experience true peace and joy in this new phase of their journey in this thing called life. Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:49:07 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#531 Father we thank You in advance for those who will come too our upcoming Easter services, and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Hope of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:27:32 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#525 Heavenly Father make us ambassadors of reconciliation. Open our ears that we may listen with respect and understanding. Touch our lips that we may speak your words of peace and forgiveness. Soften our hearts that we may bring wholeness to the broken-hearted and dissolve the barriers of division. Renew us with the Spirit of your love, and help us to shape a community where all have a place where we can live together in unity. Forgive, restore and strengthen us through Christ our Lord. Sun, 13 Apr 2014 09:23:38 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#516 Father we pray that the people of SCF would remember Your mission and reach out in boldness to invite friends to our Easter services so that they can hear the message of Hope. We pray for specific opportunities and awareness of the need to connect with You. We ask Lord that those we invite will be receptive to our invitations and because of that they will experience the love and peace of Christ through Your ministry at SCF. And personally Father I would like to pray for ____________. and that they would be receptive to my invitation. Sun, 06 Apr 2014 11:23:26 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#510 Lord you have taught us that we are not meant to follow you on our own; it is your desire that we pursue authentic, deep spirited relationships in small groups. Thank you for the gift of 55 small groups here at SCF that are making a difference in the lives of so many today. Small groups were your idea, and your son modeled this for us so well. May we encourage each other to grow in you and to reflect your light. May our groups always be inclusive, welcoming and warm—a safe place in the midst of life’s storms. Give us wisdom and kindness and grace—give us unity in the midst of diversity. Make us one in You--community as you would have it. And Lord, I pray that you would touch the hearts of those that have yet to connect to a group, that they would desire to grow in you in the company of deep spirited friendships. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:29:35 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#498 Heavenly Father I am certain that it is not your desire for us to co-exist in a world with those who don’t know you. You would, instead, have us live lives that draw others to you, for you passionately love all people. And while our relationship with you is a very personal one, it is not a private one. Our faith in your Son can never be private. I ask that as we revisit our third core value, that we would indeed do anything short of sin to share the hope of Christ. I pray that this value will be embedded in every area of our lives-work, school, home, leisure time- and that you would place urgency upon our hearts to build your kingdom. Remind us Father that unless we tell them about you, souls in our own community will spend an eternity without you. Thank you for the privilege of participating in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 09:15:44 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#484 Heavenly Father we are so grateful to be part of the family of SCF, and all that you are doing in and through this community of believers. We’re striving to be the kind of church that you speak of in your Word. We want to be a community of hope and healing and a welcome place to everyone who comes through our doors. May we be a people full of grace, offering a refuge for the weak and light for the world to see. Father you are loving and just, holy and hospitable. You welcome us home no matter how far we've strayed. So today, we boldly ask that you help us to follow your example. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:18:06 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#471 Father we thank you for the privilege of partnering with local outreach agencies in our valley. Today we specifically pray for our partners with Inter-varsity who are here with us today. Father, Brandon, Jacci, Sarah and Paul have devoted their lives to taking the message of your hope and love to our university and college campuses. We ask that you would bless them with your love and the strength they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, for often their efforts are missed by so many. Affirm them in the value of their labor, and the glory that they bring you in sharing your word. Equip them with everything they need to effectively reach the students and faculty with whom they minister. Protect them from the evil one and bring blessing and joy to their families. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:30:45 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#466 Jesus you have promised us that if we will abide in Your Word, we will encounter a living truth that will bring us lasting freedom from sin and temptation. May each of us realize that the scriptures are not just words printed on a page, but they have the very spirit and life of God in them. Today we pray that when our eyes take in the words of scripture, we will see your beauty and majesty unfolding before us, knowing that Your word is living and active and never stagnant or frozen in time. As we allow your word to penetrate our lives, we pray that a lasting transformation will take place in each of us giving us the power to overcome temptation and to live boldly for You. Hebrews 4:12 says: For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. It’s time to unleash the power of God’s word in our lives. May it be so. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:22:42 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#464 What better prayer for unity than Jesus' own: I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind— Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, So they might be one heart and mind with us. Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me. The same glory you gave me, I gave them, So they’ll be as unified and together as we are— I in them and you in me. Then they’ll be mature in this oneness, And give the godless world evidence That you’ve sent me and loved them In the same way you’ve loved me. John 17:20-23 The Message Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:19:09 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#458 Father we thank you for those who came to our Christmas services and, perhaps for the first time, heard the story of how they can experience the Hope of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who were touched by your Spirit and made a decision to follow Christ will continue to experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that you will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with you. Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:40:53 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#452 Heavenly Father Christmas is just a few days away. We pray that you would remind us of our mission here at SCF and cause us to boldly reach out and invite our friends to our Christmas services, and further that those we invite would be receptive to the invitation. We pray that even today you would touch the hearts of those who will attend our services, that they might see, hear and respond to the invitation of healing, hope and life that you offer. In the midst of the busy-ness of the season, we ask that you would restore the joy and hope of Christmas in our hearts so that we may represent you well in sharing it with others. In the name of Jesus, Amen Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:18:52 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#451 Heavenly Father complete the work that you have begun in us. May your love and gentleness flow through us so that where this hurting we might bring healing, where there is sorrow may we bring joy, where there is darkness, light. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation. You are the ultimate restorer; only you can transform the human soul. May we be ever mindful of this as we contemplate those we will invite to our Christmas services. The need is desperate Father, for our friends, family and co-workers, to hear the story of your saving grace. Help us to be bold with our invitations this Christmas. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:46:17 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#449 Heavenly Father, As we approach the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we are so thankful for what he was born to do. You sent your son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sin and bring us salvation. We are grateful for this free gift of salvation that you provide through your grace. We know that it is by grace we are saved, and that we did not deserve it. Yet it cost you everything, your very own Son. We pray for those who have chosen to follow you during our “Jesus Is” series, and we ask that you would strengthen their faith. Encourage them, Father, as they begin this life-giving relationship with you. And help them to discover the joy of following you, yielding their lives to you, and serving you. For all of us who have chosen to follow Jesus, we pray that you would help us to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Amen. Sun, 08 Dec 2013 09:55:23 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#445 Father as we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I am once again reminded of your faithfulness to SCF. We are so grateful for your provision for our church. In the midst of global economic uncertainty you continue to provide for the needs of SCF. Thank you Father for the folks that you have sent here that faithfully obey your call for generosity with their time, talents and treasures. Thank you for the ongoing transformation of lives that you let us be a part of on a regular basis. We thank you that, because of your great love for us we are able to impact the people in our community through our weekly services, food pantry, Tuesday Night Support Groups, small groups and Bible studies, pre marriage, Financial Peace University and our Trunk or Treat event where over 1600 people were in attendance. Thank you that you enable us to spread hope both locally and globally. Thank you for the joy of building warm and comfortable homes for two families in Ensenada. But most of all Father, we thank you for the gift of your Son, and for the opportunity to be part of drawing others into Your kingdom. May you be honored and glorified in all that we do and say. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Sun, 24 Nov 2013 07:24:03 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#437 Heavenly Father Today we remember every single Man and Woman who has served, or is currently serving our country. We ask that you would hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. In Jesus' Name, Amen Sun, 10 Nov 2013 11:17:30 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#431 Heavenly Father thank you for the gift of prayer, for through prayer our world is changed, closed doors area opened and resistant people are made more receptive. It is our privilege today to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters who are persecuted around the world. Thank you for those who love you more than life itself, and are willing to suffer so that others may know you. We pray that you would give them the right words to speak, and that they would fearlessly make Christ known. May they see your grace as sufficient and your power perfected in them. We pray Father that you would protect them physically and spiritually as they learn to trust you more completely. And finally, Father, we pray that they will rejoice in sharing the sufferings of Jesus so that they will rejoice even more when Christ is revealed. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen. Sun, 03 Nov 2013 09:51:27 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#427 God of life and love, God of hope and new tomorrows, God of compassion and comfort, God of healing and strength, we come before you today with hearts that are saddened by the grief that is once again in our midst as a result of the evil and violence that threatens our world. While we also lift up those who are victims of violence the world over, today we pray specifically for the victims and families of the shootings here in Sparks. We ask you, God, to bring your healing power to the injured, comfort to their families, and all who grieve for the loss of loved ones. We pray that violence will be overcome, and that the path to peace will be found. Human life is fragile; and each of us is precious in your eyes. Teach us to value one another as you value us. And may your peace that passes all understanding provide the guidance and strength that will be needed in the days ahead. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:20:05 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#422 Heavenly Father the Bible tells us that our children are a gift from you. You have entrusted us as parents with the responsibility of raising these children to know, love and serve you. We pray for your guidance and help with our weaknesses and imperfections. Give us strength and godly wisdom to model well a life lived in pursuit of You. Please supply what we lack. Please keep our children walking on the path that leads to eternal life. Help them to overcome the temptations of this world that can so easily distract them. Help us to never hold on too tightly, nor to neglect our responsibilities of parenting. May our children grow to faithfully serve you and know the joy of a daily relationship with You. In Jesus Name, Amen Sun, 13 Oct 2013 08:00:44 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#420 Lord, we humbly come to you to pray for our families. We pray that you would help us to love our families well. Help us not to settle for loving with empty words or empty actions. Help us, instead, to love one another from the heart. Lord, help us also to forgive one another, erasing any records of wrongs, just as you have erased ours. Help us to make allowance for one another’s faults, not being quick to take offense, but instead being quick to believe the best of one another. Protect us, Lord, from division and bitterness that so quietly and discreetly infiltrates our hearts. We pray that you help us not seek to protect and defend ourselves, but to trust in you as our stronghold and defender. May we look first to you, Lord, to fill us and satisfy us, to find our joy complete in you alone. Help us to love from a place of abundance so that we may pour ourselves out rather than seek to be filled by those around us. Above all, Lord, help us to remember to love each other deeply. Help us to do this daily so that our lives may honor and glorify you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 29 Sep 2013 09:41:18 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#414 Heavenly Father, your Word says “a generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed”. We acknowledge you are the owner and we are the managers of what you entrust to us. Help us to live generously as we share the time, talents, treasures, and all of the things you have given us. Open our eyes to the needy of our church body, of those in our community and world. Father, whether we have little or much, help us to always live open-handed in a tight-fisted world, and to find our greatest joy in following and serving you. In the name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:10:34 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#409 Father thank you for the men and women who devote their lives to take the message of your love to those who might not otherwise hear it. Bless them with your love and the strength that they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, for their efforts are often missed by so many. The result of their work is often not seen for a long time, so we pray that you would affirm in them the value of their labor and the glory that they bring you in sharing your word. Protect them and their families, Lord, and bring them joy. Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:12:25 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#401 Sovereign God, Today We thank you for bringing hope to our lives and for giving us eternal life through your Son Jesus. We are forever changed because our dead-end lives collided with your Grace. As we accept your Love, we also accept your command for us to be a light in this world by sharing that same Love to those around us. We pray that you would use our words, actions, and lives this week to draw people to you. We ask that You would give us divine interactions with people that will accept a simple invitation to come to SCF. Let them not only come to service this Sunday, but also experience The One who truly can save them. Thank You, in advance, for changed lives at SCF!" Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:57:27 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#389 Heavenly Father today we thank you for this place called SCF. Thank you that this church has come into being by the power of your Holy Spirit, and I pray today we will be the kind of church that represents you well. As we gather to worship you today I pray that we will continually devote ourselves as your word says to ‘the apostles teaching, fellowship and breaking of bread, and prayers’.I pray that we will be in one accord, worshiping one God, one Faith, one Baptism and one Hope. Help us to love one another into action as we work together to further Your Kingdom. May our doors continue to be open to all walks of life offering a church with relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships and compassionate care for those in need. Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:18:54 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#382 Dear heavenly Father, give us the inspiration and the courage to seek justice and truth. Give us a vision of our community as your love would make it: - a community where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor; - a community where the benefits of civilized life are shared, and everyone can enjoy them; - a community where different races and cultures live in tolerance and mutual respect; - a community where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love. We want to be a people of justice. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:02:12 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#368 Father we come together today to pray for our children. Please keep them safe this day, protect them from the evil one, give them wisdom, enlightenment and strength to resist temptation when it comes their way. They are ours for such a short time, Father we entrust them to your care. We pray that they will all come to know Your Son Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:40:52 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#366 Heavenly Father, I pray today that You might give us a heart of wisdom. I pray that we will make wise choices; and when two paths seem to be equal, I pray You will help us to trust You even as we make our decision. Give us hearts that are willing to obey You and to respond in faith to the wisdom You give us. We know, Lord, that the wise path is often the most difficult path, but in the end most rewarding. Direct our paths, for we are like sheep who stray from the shepherd. Makes us lovers of wisdom. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:44:07 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#359 Dear Heavenly Father, It is very clear in Scripture that You hold children in high esteem. As Kids Kamp approaches, we want to thank You for generously supplying our financial need. We want to thank you for providing volunteers--men and women who love You and are willing to give of their time and talents so that kids can learn about You. The book of Daniel teaches us that you are a powerful God who longs to have a relationship with the people He's created. We pray that many children will discover that You truly are a God who can be trusted. Prepare hearts to receive Your truth. Remove obstacles that would prevent kids from coming. Above all we pray that everything that is said and done will bring glory to Your name Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:48:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#352 Heavenly Father, we come to honor you this day. We come to acknowledge that you are the only one who can rightly lead and guide our country. We give thanks for the democracy alive in our country and for the freedom to worship you. We ask that you would bless our country with your wisdom, your love, and your compassion. May we be a people who are pursuing you and your plans for us - individually and corporately. We also pray that those who are in positions of authority take that responsibility seriously and do their very best each day. May they realize their need for you and for your direction. May they hear your voice as they make their decisions, and may they follow your guidance. May they have a passion for people, for truth, and for righteousness in the days ahead. In the name of Jesus, Amen Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:19:37 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#344 Heavenly Father we humbly come before you today and ask you to each us Your ways. Give us a fresh realization of who You are so that we will acknowledge You in all of Your ways. With a proper perspective of You, we will trust you with all of our hearts and not rely on our own foolish wisdom. When we read Your Word You will light the way, and make our paths straight leading us toward joy and holiness. Thank you for these promises. In Jesus Name Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:13:41 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#338 Thank you God for the fathers in our midst who have loved and cared for us. Today we ask you to bless them, and to continue to guide them to be good role models, loving to their children, and courageous leaders in their homes. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:19:22 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#333 Father Your Word Says in Proverbs 3: 13-18, “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.” Father today we pray that we can be people who pursue Your wisdom in all aspects of our lives. Help us to make this most valuable treasure a priority in our lives. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:23:56 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#332 Lord today we pray for those in leadership over our church, specifically our board of elders. May they honor you in everything they do, both in their roles as elders and in their personal lives. We pray that you will give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation as they lead SCF in fulfilling its mission. Each day we pray that our elders will put on the full armor of God as they increase in love and their knowledge of You. Bless them Lord as they protect our church and fill them with joy in their service to SCF. In praying for the elders, Lord, I am also reminded that you have called all of us into your service. Even if we do not have these kinds of responsibilities, we are all called to ministry. So as I pray for the elders, I pray also for all of your people. May we be clothed in the righteousness of Christ, living out our faith in the world with integrity and humility. In the Name of Jesus, Amen Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:44:37 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#329 As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we ask that you would hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. We also want to take this time to lift up the victims of the Moore tornado in Oklahoma. We realize there are there are natural disasters all around us--fire, floods, hurricanes and the like. It is at times like this when we realize that the ground beneath our feet is not as solid as we had imagined, and we ask for your mercy. Comfort those in the midst of disaster and what appears to be hopelessness ; be their rock and refuge and shelter them under your wings. Fill our hearts with compassion. Move us to act quickly, to give generously every day, to work for justice always, to pray unceasingly for those without hope. In Jesus' Name, Amen Sun, 26 May 2013 09:41:23 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#327 Pray for those who are being baptized next week as the take this significant step in their relationship with Jesus. Pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word. Sun, 19 May 2013 09:55:43 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#323 To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you To those who lost a child this year – we mourn with you To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day and wear the badge of food stains – we appreciate you To those who experienced loss this year through miscarriage, failed adoptions, or running away—we mourn with you To those who walk the hard path of infertility, fraught with pokes, prods, tears, and disappointment – we walk with you. Forgive us when we say foolish things. We don’t mean to make this harder than it is. To those who are foster moms, mentor moms, and spiritual moms – we need you To those who have warm and close relationships with your children – we celebrate with you To those who have disappointment, heart ache, and distance with your children – we sit with you To those who lost their mothers this year – we grieve with you To those who experienced abuse at the hands of your own mother – we acknowledge your experience To those who lived through driving tests, medical tests, and the overall testing of motherhood – we are better for having you in our midst To those who will have emptier nests in the upcoming year – we grieve and rejoice with you And to those who are pregnant with new life, both expected and surprising –we anticipate with you This Mother’s Day, we walk with you. Mothering is not for the faint of heart and we have real warriors in our midst. We remember you. Sun, 12 May 2013 11:44:17 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#321 Sovereign God, Today We thank you for bringing hope to our lives and for giving us eternal life through your Son Jesus. We are forever changed because our dead-end lives collided with your Grace. As we accept your Love, we also accept your command for us to be a light in this world by sharing that same Love to those around us. We pray that you would use our words, actions, and lives this week to draw people to you. We ask that You would give us divine interactions with people that will accept a simple invitation to come to SCF. Let them not only come to service this Sunday, but also experience The One who truly can save them. Thank You, in advance, for changed lives at SCF!" Sun, 05 May 2013 10:03:43 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#320 Father this morning we come to you, knowing that many of your people are experiencing difficulties and are struggling this day. We know that we are not alone in our struggles, and we pray today that those who are experiencing difficult times would find a very real center of Your peace falling around them. We know that pain and suffering are a part of this fallen world in which we live, but also that in the suffering you promise to work all things for good for those who love You. We know that until the day of Your return there will continue to be suffering and difficult times—but at the same time Jesus is there reaching out from His heavenly dwelling place, calling to us, and to all who are suffering with an offer of hope and peace. For this we thank you. In Jesus Name, Amen. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:26:25 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#317 God of life and love, God of hope and new tomorrows, God of compassion and comfort, God of healing and strength, we come before you today with hearts that are saddened by the grief that is once again in our midst as a result of the evil and violence that threatens our world. While we also lift up those who are victims of violence the world over, today we pray specifically for the victims and families of the bombings in Boston. We ask you, God, to bring your healing power to the injured, comfort to their families, and all who grieve for the loss of loved ones. We pray that violence will be overcome, and that the path to peace will be found. Human life is fragile; and each of us is precious in your eyes. Teach us to value one another as you value us. And may your peace that passes all understanding provide the guidance and strength that will be needed in the days ahead. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:21:50 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#311 Father we pray that today we would realize that your message is one to obey, not just to listen to. Your word says that we are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God--not just the ones we like! Father help us to keep your Word before us, to meditate on it and renew our minds with it everyday. When we walk in obedience to You and Your ways you keep us whole—spiritually, physically, mentally and materially. Our goal as victorious Christ followers is to live, think, act and talk the way you want us to. We can only accomplish this by meditating on your word and putting it into practice. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:29:11 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#303 Jesus you have promised us that if we will abide in Your Word, we will encounter a living truth that will bring us lasting freedom from sin. May each of us realize that the scriptures are not just words printed on a page, but they have the very spirit and life of God in them. Today we pray that when our eyes take in the words of scripture, we will see your beauty and majesty unfolding before us, knowing that Your word is living and active and never stagnant or frozen in time. As we allow your word to penetrate our lives, we pray that a lasting transformation will take place in each of us giving us the power to live boldly for You. For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. (Hebrews 4:12) It’s time to unleash the power of God’s word in our lives. May it be so. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:19:27 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#297 Father open our eyes to every opportunity that You put before us to invite someone to our Easter services. We thank You in advance for those who will come and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Hope of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:48:19 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#290 Heavenly Father Easter is just a few weeks away. We want to prepare our hearts to celebrate the risen Christ. Lord open and purify our minds, hearts and spirits. We long to linger in your presence, for without you we can accomplish nothing. Father help us to take the time to ponder the sacrifice of the Cross, and to own the reality of our sin in order that we might fully grasp the depth of the price Jesus paid for each and every one of us. May we take the time to embrace the wonder of God-made-flesh, sent to die, now sitting at God’s right hand, someday to return, and eternally to reign. We thank you. In Jesus’ Name Amen Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:15:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#287 Father thank you for the men and women who devote their lives to take the message of your love to those who might not otherwise hear it. Bless them with your love and the strength that they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, for their efforts are often missed by so many. The result of their work is often not seen for a long time, so we pray that you would affirm in them the value of their labor and the glory that they bring you in sharing your word. Protect them and their families, Lord, and bring them joy. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:49:36 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#284 Heavenly Father--we thank you for the opportunity that you have given this team of folks from SCF to bring the message of your gospel to those in Panama. Father, grant each of them a teachable spirit and a servant’s heart open to your plan and purposes. Grant them boldness to clearly express your love to those with whom they come in contact. Give them grace and unity in their team and safety in travel and activities while in Panama. Sprinkle their time with fun and laughter, and return them home full of joy. Most of all Father, we pray that they would represent you well. In Jesus Name Amen Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:22:58 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#283 Father this morning we come to you with heavy hearts, knowing that many of your people are experiencing difficulties and are struggling this day. We know that we are not alone in our struggles, and we pray today that those who are experiencing difficult times would find a very real center of your peace falling around them. We know that pain and struggle are a part of this fallen world in which we live. We also know that until the day of Your return there will continue to be difficult times. But in the midst of that difficulty and suffering, we know Jesus is there reaching out from His heavenly dwelling place, calling to us, and to all who are struggling with an offer of hope and peace. For this we thank you. In Jesus Name, Amen. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:51:49 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#276 Father today we pray for those who are being baptized today as they take this significant step in their relationship with You. We pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow You, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for You and Your word. In Jesus' Name Amen Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:37:36 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#271 Lord, we humbly come to you to pray for our families. We pray that you would help us to love our families well. Help us not to settle for loving with empty words or empty actions. Help us, instead, to love one another from the heart. Lord, help us also to forgive one another, erasing any records of wrongs, just as you have erased ours. Help us to make allowance for one another’s faults, not being quick to take offense, but instead being quick to believe the best of one another. Protect us, Lord, from division and bitterness that so quietly and discreetly infiltrates our hearts. We pray that you help us not seek to protect and defend ourselves, but to trust in you as our stronghold and defender. May we look first to you, Lord, to fill us and satisfy us, to find our joy complete in you alone. Help us to love from a place of abundance so that we may pour ourselves out rather than seek to be filled by those around us. Above all, Lord, help us to remember to love each other deeply. Help us to do this daily so that our lives may honor and glorify you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:35:49 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#270 Heavenly Father we come before you today to specifically pray for the finances of SCF. We thank for what you have provided for us in the past, and we acknowledge that you are faithful. We pray today that the family of SCF would recognize that every gift, whether great or small is important. We pray that you will give us the ability to give generously. We pray Father that you will give us the courage to trust you to meet all of our needs as we give to you first, and then to paying our bills. Finally Father I pray that we will love you so much that we see giving to you through SCF as a joy and privilege. We pray these things in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:46:34 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#268 Heavenly father, we thank you for your faithfulness and guidance throughout SCF's history. We pray again for the future of SCF, Your church! We ask you Lord for wisdom to make the right choices in the area of ministry direction, and specifically for the elder selection process currently underway. Grant us clear guidance and direction, and the courage to follow that direction. We pray also for our current board members, and those selected in this process that they may shine their lights in the midst of a darkened world, and that You will use them with increasing effectiveness for Your greater glory. We pray these things in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:45:59 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#265 Heavenly Father, We Pray for those in our church family facing struggles in life where support and recovery are needed. We pray for those battling addiction, suffering from abuse, grieving a loss, or just plain hurting. We ask that you would bring comfort and healing, tangible support, and restored relationships. Break the chains that hold people captive to these struggles, and allow them to experience your freedom. Please work mightily through our Tuesday Night Support Groups, helping those involved to see the love and power of God in their lives. Please give our facilitators wisdom and direction as they use their gifts to support others in their struggles. We thank you for your grace and mercy, and for the hope of change. We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:48:19 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#261 Heavenly Father, We thank you for the opportunity that you have given the teens of SCF to bring the message of your gospel to the homeless in San Francisco. Father grant each of them a teachable spirit and a servants heart open to your plan and purposes. Grant them boldness to clearly express your love to those with whom they come in contact. Give them grace and unity in their team and safety in travel. Sprinkle their time with fun and laughter,and return them home full of joy. Most of all Father, we pray that they would represent you well. In Jesus Name Amen Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:48:10 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#256 Heavenly Father, Thank You for another yew year and for new chances every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others. Forgive us for the times we've fallen short this past year. We leave the in past in your hands, and step out into the unknown New Year knowing You will go with us. We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want. In Jesus Name, Amen. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 08:10:59 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#254 Father thank you for the men and women who devote their lives to take the message of your love to those who might not otherwise hear it. Bless them with your love and the strength that they need to continue in their work. Encourage them, for their efforts are often missed by so many. The result of their work is often not seen for a long time, so we pray that you would affirm in them the value of their labor and the glory that they bring you in sharing your word. Protect them and their families, Lord, and bring them joy. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:03:57 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#250 Father we thank You for those who came to our Christmas Eve services and, perhaps for the first time, heard the story of how they can experience the Peace of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who were touched by Your Spirit and made a decision to follow Christ will continue experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:44:51 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#249 Heavenly Father, We approach you with heavy hearts and with much confusion. We cannot begin to understand the depth of evil that can contribute to an event like this. It is such a senseless act and loss of precious life. And yet it is a reminder to us that evil is real, that the enemy is real, and that the effects of sin continue to wreak havoc with our world. It is a reminder of how deeply we need you, God. We need you to move among us, comforting us and reminding us that you are in control. So we humbly approach you and ask you to come alongside the families of those 26 victims of the shooting in Connecticut. We ask you to bring comfort and peace and healing. We need you, Jesus. We need you to heal us of our sin and to comfort us in our pain. And we look forward to the day when you, in your justice, make everything right, and when there will no longer be pain or death or tears. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:46:30 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#245 Father open our eyes to every opportunity that You put before us to invite someone to our Christmas services. We thank You in advance for those who will come and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Peace of Christ in their lives. We praythat those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:04:43 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#243 Father open our eyes to every opportunity that You put before us to invite someone to our Christmas services. We thank You in advance for those who will come and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Peace of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:23:33 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#237 Heavenly Father we pray today for the elder selection process currently taking place in our church. We pray that the Elder Selection Committee and the candidates alike will be attuned to the Holy Spirit for direction, and that You would give them a spirit of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, discernment, counsel and strength as they continue through this process. In the name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:22:03 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#234 And this is my prayer, that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:9-11 NLT Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:46:07 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#231 Today we thank you for, and ask for blessings upon all those who have served our country in the armed forces. We ask for healing for the veterans who have been wounded, in body and soul, in conflicts around the globe. Have mercy on all our veterans and bring peace to their hearts. Bless all the soldiers who served in non-combative posts, and may their calling to service continue in their lives in many positive ways. Give us all the creative vision to see a world which, grown weary with fighting, moves to affirming the life of every human being and so moves beyond war. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:33:49 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#226 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:50:19 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#225 Heavenly Father, Over the next couple weeks we have an amazing opportunity to make our voices heard. We thank you for the gift of freedom, and that we live in a country where we can participate in our government. That is an incredible responsibility that we do not want to take lightly. We pray that you will give us wisdom as we go to the polls to cast our votes. Help us as we make difficult decisions on a variety of issues, and as we seek to elect those who best reflect our deeply held convictions. We also pray that we who call you Lord would represent you well – in the way we express our opinions, in the manner in which we disagree, and in our response to the results. Help us to honor and respect those who, in your sovereignty, are chosen to lead. Thank you that you truly are in control. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:20:08 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#219 Lord Jesus, as I go to work each day, I bring your presence with me. I ask that Your peace, Your grace, and Your perfect order reign in this place. I acknowledge Your Lordship over all that will be spoken, thought, decided, and accomplished within these walls. Lord Jesus, I thank You for the gifts You have given me. I do not take them lightly, but commit to using them responsibly and well. Give me a fresh supply of truth and beauty on which to draw as I do my job. Anoint my creativity, my ideas, my energy so that even my smallest task may bring you honor. Lord, when I'm confused, guide me; when I'm weary, energize me. Lord, when I'm burned out, infuse me with the light of Your Holy Spirit. May the work I do and the way I do it, bring hope, life, and courage to all I come in contact with today. And Oh Lord, even in this day's most stressful moments, may I rest in You. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:20:37 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#216 Lord, we humbly come to you to pray for our families. We pray that you would help us to love our families well. Help us not to settle for loving with empty words or empty actions. Help us, instead, to love one another from the heart. Lord, help us also to forgive one another, erasing any records of wrongs, just as you have erased ours. Help us to make allowance for one another’s faults, not being quick to take offense, but instead being quick to believe the best of one another. Protect us, Lord, from division and bitterness that so quietly and discreetly infiltrates our hearts. We pray that you help us not seek to protect and defend ourselves, but to trust in you as our stronghold and defender. May we look first to you, Lord, to fill us and satisfy us, to find our joy complete in you alone. Help us to love from a place of abundance so that we may pour ourselves out rather than seek to be filled by those around us. Above all, Lord, help us to remember to love each other deeply. Help us to do this daily so that our lives may honor and glorify you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:42:22 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#210 Lord, teach us to recognize the gifts that you have given each of us, in one another and in ourselves, and to respond with thanksgiving. Send your Spirit to work in and alongside each of us, that these gifts may bear rich fruit—in Sunday teachings that build up your people here at SCF, in music that inspires our hearts and glorifies you, in prayer that brings hope to the doubting and tears down strongholds of oppression, in small groups that study your word and strengthen your people, in projects that serve the homeless and lonely, in sacrificial giving that enriches lives not only here, but around the globe. Break down any walls which separate us; unite us with your bonds of love and accomplish your will. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 07:18:33 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#204 Heavenly Father, thank you for the women’s retreat that will take place next weekend. Thank you for each woman that will be there, and for those who will speak and share in music and entertainment. Thank you for all those who have worked for months behind the scenes to make this weekend possible. Please open the hearts, eyes, ears, and minds of those attending to receive You. Speak into the circumstances of each life with Your truth that transforms. Move among these women with you goodness and love. In the name of Jesus, Amen Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:48:15 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#202 Heavenly Father forgive my failings, keep me in Your Grace, and lead me in the way of salvation. Give me strength in serving You as a follower of Christ. May Your forgiveness give me freedom to serve You all my life. May it help me to remain faithful, and give me the grace I need in Your service to show the love of Christ to those with whom I come in contact. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:43:24 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#196 Lord, in the midst of crazy, busy and sometimes stressful days I am bombarded with choices--how to spend my time, where to give my money, what to read or watch on TV, who to invest in relationally. I sense a deep pulling -- a tug-of-war in my soul. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath. Lord help me to order my life in such a way as to honor you and to store up treasures in heaven, for that is what matters in light of eternity. Amen Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:58:34 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#192 Prayer For Relationships Matthew 21:21…Father, I come before You in prayer and in faith. Ephesians 2:13...I thank You for Your relationship with me though Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:5….You promised to never leave nor forsake me. Psalm 54:4….….I thank You for being my Helper, James 2:23……..And I thank You for being my Friend. Psalm 68:6….….You place the solitary in families. So, I thank You for my natural and spiritual family. Proverbs 12:26...Lord, please help me to choose my friends and associates wisely, Daniel 1:17……..so I am surrounded by knowledgeable people who will advance my destiny. James 1:19……..I am swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. Colossians 4:5….Let my conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, Colossians 4:5….so that I may know how to answer everyone at all times. Matthew 5:37……Let my Yes be simply Yes, and my No be simply No. 1 Peter 1:5……….In every relationship, let my conduct be holy. Hebrews 13:5…...and my conversation be without covetousness. 1Cor 10:13...........Show us a way of escape with every temptation. Psalm 112:6.........Establish our hearts, so that we will never be shaken, I Cor 1:10………...May we walk in perfect harmony and full agreement in what we say, I Cor 1:10………...and let there be no dissensions or factions or divisions among us, I Cor 1:10…………but I pray that we be perfectly united in the same mind, I Cor 1:10…………which is the mind of Christ, and in the same judgment. Romans 13:8.........Let us owe no man anything except our love, 1 John 3:18...........A love that is in deed and truth, not just in word and speech. Micah 6:8..............being determined to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God Psalm 112:4..........with grace, compassion, and righteousness. In the name of Christ, I pray. Amen Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:26:23 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#189 Heavenly Father, we pray that each day that we enter the workplace we will bring your presence with us.  Help us to speak your peace, your grace, your mercy, and your perfect order each day at work.  May the work that we do and the way we do it bring faith, joy and a smile to all that we come in contact with.  We thank you for the gifts you have blessed us with and commit to using them responsibly in your honor.  Father we also pray for those whom are unemployed.  Uplift their spirits and boost their confidence.  Strengthen them during these difficult days and help them to find places to use their gifts and talents to support their families.  Let their successes be testaments to Your grace and glory. Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:51:25 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#186 Father we ask today that people at SCF would reach out to others, especially those baptized this last week to either come into a relationship with Christ or to deepen an existing relationship. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:39:17 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#182 We ask You Father God, by the Power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, to bring Your life to our valley. We ask this not for mere economic prosperity, not just for physical health, but for the advancement of Your Kingdom that ALL in this city will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. We invite Your Presence to permeate every sector of life in this valley. As representatives of Your church we seek your guidance and pray that SCF would have a dynamic impact in this area as we seek to do Your will. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:28:59 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#173 Heavenly Father, we pray for those who will be baptized next week.  We ask that you will prepare their hearts for going public with their faith in Jesus Christ.  Strengthen and protect them.  Give them assurance of their salvation, and help them to reflect you and your goodness to the world around them.  For them, and for us, we pray the prayer of St. Patrick: Christ be with us, Christ within us, Christ behind us, Christ before us, Christ beside us, Christ to comfort and restore us. Christ beneath us, Christ above us, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in the hearts of those that love us. In Jesus' name, Amen Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:08:28 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#171 Heavenly Father, You are such a gracious God! Thank you for paying the penalty for our sin so that we could be made right with you. We thank you for the free gift of salvation that comes through Jesus Christ. We pray for those who responded to your invitation this week by accepting the gift of forgiveness and justification. We pray that you would strengthen and encourage them in their faith, as they seek to follow you. Give them the assurance that nothing can separate them from your love, and help them to connect with other believers who can motivate them in their growth. May you have your way with us, O God, so that we may better reflect your goodness to a world in need of salvation. In Jesus' name, Amen. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:13:55 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#168 Sovereign God, Today We thank you for bringing hope to our lives and for giving us eternal life through your Son Jesus. We are forever changed because our dead-end lives collided with your Grace. As we accept your Love, we also accept your command for us to be a light in this world by sharing that same Love to those around us. We pray that you would use our words, actions, and lives this week to draw people to you. We ask that You would give us divine interactions with people that will accept a simple invitation to come to SCF. Let them not only come to service this Sunday, but also experience The One who truly can save them. Thank You, in advance, for changed lives at SCF! Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:23:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#162 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—     the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.” 11 “You are worthy, O Lord our God,     to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things,     and they exist because you created what you pleased.” And Father we are people who because of our actions, thoughts and intent are truly as far removed from holiness as light is from darkness and we have no right nor do we deserve to have you hear our prayers. But You do so we repent and ask your forgiveness. We are thankful that Your Son died for us and made us right with You. And our thankful hearts will never understand why You adopted us and love us as Your own children and then give to us all we need to live a life worthy of Your grace and goodness. But because of Jesus’ death on the cross we boldly approach You to ask—that You bring comfort and help to those who are suffering as a result of the shooting in Aurora Colorado and we pray for the family and friends of those who were killed: Jonathan T. Blunk, 26; Alexander J. Boik, 18; Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse E. Childress, 29; Gordon W. Cowden, 51; Jessica Ghawi, 24; Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John Thomas Larimer, 27; Matthew R. McQuinn, 27; Micayla C. Medek, 23; Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6; Alex M. Sullivan, 27; Alexander C. Teves, 24; Rebecca Ann Wingo, 32 Father there seems to be so much evil and pain in this world and we do need You and though our struggles here seem to pale in light of these, we still ask for those here today who are struggling with relationships, finances, loss, and others who just need the hope and strength to make it one more day. Father we ask all of these things in name of you son who gave His life so we could discover a new life and hope, AMEN Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:06:47 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#159 God of light and God of night, Creator of seed and mountain, raindrop and fountain, We bring our offering of praise. God of right and God of might, Lover of child and childless, rich and homeless, We bring our offering of praise. Amen Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:21:17 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#152 Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity we have at Kids Kamp to share Christ with children and adults alike. We pray that Christ will be more and more at home in the hearts of all those who attend. May they discover how awesome You are oh God. May they truly experience the power that is available through Your Holy Spirit as they put their trust in You. We pray that their young faith will be rooted in God's awesome love and that they would be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes only from You. Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:47:27 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#147 Heavenly Father, I praise and worship you because you are God.  I am honored to be your servant, and I take my stand today against the devil and his schemes against me, my family and my ministry.  Father, as I take up each piece of the armor, please secure it in place on me. I take up the shield of faith and extend it over myself.  It extinguishes all the fiery darts of the evil one. I put on the helmet of salvation, which protects my mind from the enemy's attacks.  I have the mind of Christ. I put on the breastplate of righteousness, which covers my body with the righteousness of God.  In Christ, every foothold of evil has been washed away and I am clothed in righteousness! I gird my loins with the belt of truth.  Your word, O God, is truth.  Father, sanctify me according to your word and remind me through the Holy Spirit of the truth that destroys the lies of sin.   I shod my feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.  I have peace with God through the blood of Jesus.  I have favor with God and with man.  I walk in my inheritance as an adopted son of God and have authority over evil in Jesus' name. I will use the Sword of the Spirit by speaking the Word of God as it applies to whatever situation I may face today.  Father, please remind me of your Word via the Holy Spirit. I will continue to pray in the Spirit throughout the day, and intercede for all Christians as the Holy Spirit prompts me.  I believe that the Holy Spirit is interceding on my behalf according to my prayers.     Thank you, Father, for the whole armor of God.  Please surround me with your hedge of protection as I move forward on the spiritual battlefield today.  I praise and worship you now and forever, Amen." Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:25:44 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#142 Lord there are natural disasters all around us--fire, floods, hurricanes and the like. It is at times like this when we realize that the ground beneath our feet is not as solid as we had imagined, and we ask for your mercy. Comfort those in the midst of these disasters ; be their rock and refuge and shelter them under your wings. Fill our hearts with compassion. Move us to act quickly, to give generously every day, to work for justice always, to pray unceasingly for those without hope. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:57:05 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#136 Thank you God for the fathers in our midst who have loved and cared for us. Today we ask you to bless them, and to continue to guide them to be good role models, loving to their children, and courageous leaders in their homes. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:54:17 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#134 We pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:10:25 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#128 Heavenly Father we thank you for those who are graduating this coming week and for bringing them to this important milestone. As they embark upon this new part of their journey, we pray that you will go before them and follow behind them. We pray that they would be known as men and women of integrity and more so, as followers of Christ. So, at this important time we place their futures in your hands and trust you to do your perfect will. Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:53:56 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#123 Heavenly Father, As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we ask that you would hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. In Jesus' Name, Amen Sun, 27 May 2012 09:19:01 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#119 Heavenly father, we thank you for your faithfulness and guidance throughout SCF's history. We pray again for the future of SCF, Your church! Our prayer this week is for three things: Wisdom - to make right choices in the area of ministry direction, personnel in our future. Provision - that God would bless us with the finances needed for whatever He reveals to be our next steps. Strength/Guidance - that God would grant us everything we need to grow and serve SCF and our community; that God's direction would be clear to us, and that we would have the courage to follow that direction. We pray these things in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen. Sun, 20 May 2012 11:28:45 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#114 Heavenly father, we thank you for your faithfulness and guidance throughout SCF's history.  We pray again for the future of SCF,  Your church!  Our prayer this week is for three things: Wisdom - to make right choices in the area of ministry direction, personnel in our future. Provision - that God would bless us with the finances needed for whatever He reveals to be our next steps.  Strength/Guidance - that God would grant us everything we need to grow and serve SCF and our community; that God's direction would be clear to us, and that we would have the courage to follow that direction. We pray these things in the powerful name of Your Son, Jesus.  Amen. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:28:59 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#113 Heavenly Father, we thank you that you continually heal the scars and wounds in our lives. There are so many struggles that we face in this world. We are plagued by loss, grief, anger, addictions, abuse, and so much more. We pray for those who are in the process of recovery, supporting one another and discovering healing. We pray specifically for our Tuesday Night Support Groups, that they would thrive and bring hope to those who find themselves held captive by these struggles. Help us to experience your grace in tangible ways, as we yield to you more and more. Amen. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:14:23 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#111 Father in heaven, we pray for the spiritual health of SCF. May we grow continually in faith, hope and love, and may we reflect your goodness in the way we live our lives. We pray for the Real Talk survey, for those who will be interviewed and for those asking the questions. As we take an honest look at the condition of your flock, may you direct us. Help us to listen to you and hear your voice. Give us wisdom and discernment. We thank you for the privilege of being a part of the family of God. Amen. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:51:15 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#110 Father in heaven, we want to thank you for working all things for the good of us who love You. Help us to show our love for you by living generously. You have given us what we have and we thank you for entrusting us to use it for your glory. We pray for all of those who are taking the Financial Peace university that You would open eyes and hearts in a way that would bring freedom to live the generous life you have called us to live. Let the truth of Your word drive us closer to You and more open to be used by You. Our money is really Yours, and we want to use it to honor you and advance your kingdom. Amen Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:59:16 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#104 Father, one hundred twenty three people surrendered their lives to You at SCF on Easter Sunday.  Father give them what they need to be the people you've called them to be.  Help them to grow in their knowledge of You and the joy of being part of the body of Christ.   Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:19:23 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#102 Father we thank You for those who will come to our Easter services and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Light of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:55:30 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#96 Heavenly Father, Easter is just a little over a week away. We pray that even today you would touch the hearts of those who will attend our services, that they might see, hear and respond to the invitation of healing, hope and life that you offer. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:54:43 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#93 Father we thank you for the opportunity to connect with other churches in this valley. We pray that you will strengthen the unity and bond between the different churches and that you will break down the walls of competition and dissension. We also ask Father that you will fill the churches in this valley on Easter Sunday that many will come to know you. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:37:59 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#90 Father we thank you for the opportunity to connect with other churches in this valley.  We pray that you will strengthen the unity and bond between the different churches and that you will break down the walls of competition and dissension.  We also ask Father that you will fill the churches in this valley on Easter Sunday that many will come to know you. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:13:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#89 Father you created us for connection and today we pray that You would grant us Your favor of continued community within SCF and with other local churches. We pray specifically for Your covering of grace and provision for the upcoming Community Prayer night on March 16th. We ask that You would bring together folks from all walks of life for the common goal of worshiping You together, and lifting up our community in prayer. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:12:48 PDT http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#84 Father we come together today to pray the young families and children of SCF. Please keep them safe this day, protect them from the evil one, give them wisdom, enlightenment and strength to resist temptation when it comes their way. They our children are ours for such a short time, Father we entrust them to your care. We pray that they will all come to know Your Son Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:16:43 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#79 Father we acknowledge that each of us is at a different place in our journey with you. Today we thank you for the gift of significant relationships--specifically for those people You have placed in our lives who walk with us on our journey offering us inspiration, hope and ways in which to grow closer to you. Help us to learn and grow together in community and to recognize the opportunities that you have given us to be that “significant someone” by sharing our lives with others. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:14:36 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#75 Father thank you for the series that we conlcude today, and for the ways in which you have revealed yourself to us. Today we embrace You in the way best known to each of us personally. We ask that You be present here and bless us with Your love, Your light, Your energy, Your peace, Your joy, and Your grace. Give us wisdom and understanding, and a desire to apply what we have learned to our lives that we might grow closer to you each day. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:37:51 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#74 Pray for those who are being baptized next week as they take this significant step in their relationship with Jesus. Pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word. Also pray that the change in their lives would draw others toward Jesus. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:27:21 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#71 Father we thank you for the opportunity you have us given to minister to our community by providing our location in this mall. With that opportunity, comes the responsibility of maintaining the mall and managing our tenants. Times are difficult. Many of our spaces are empty, and many of our tenants are struggling to keep afloat. We continue to trust you for provision, and ask that in Your timing and according to Your will You would provide additional tenants, and pour Your blessing of prosperity on our existing tenants. Help us to open our eyes to the opportunities that You put before us. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:40:21 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#66 Father we thank you today for the gift of marriage and we acknowledge that marriage is hard. Please teach us how to make You the center of our marriages. Help us to not only cherish one another, but to nourish each other's dreams and spiritual gifts. We surrender our marriages and our personal power struggles to You. Help us to grow stronger, wiser, peaceful and committed. Bring into our circle of friends, examples of healthy committed marriages. Let our children, family and friends see Christ through our example. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:19:46 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#62 Heavenly Father we come before you today to specifically pray for the finances of SCF. We thank for what you have provided for us in the past, and we acknowledge that you are faithful. We pray today that the family of SCF would recognize that every gift, whether great or small is important. We pray that you will give us the ability to give generously. We pray Father that you will give us the courage to trust you to meet all of our needs as we give to you first, and then to paying our bills. Finally Father I pray that we will love you so much that we see giving to you through SCF as a joy and privilege. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:30:03 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#58 Heavenly Father, I come before You now to pray for myself and the SCF family, that we might choose to enter into a Sabbath lifestyle. I pray that each of us would set aside a regular time each week to: 1) Reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness; 2) to identify how God showed up in our lives since our last time together ie. God sightings; 3) to take inventory of our soul's true condition; and 4) to acknowledge the issues or concerns that surfaced as a result of spending time with God. Father, we long to be open to You and Your will and we thank You for Your unfailing love. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:43 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#53 This week we would love for you to join in prayer with the middle school missions trip and their parents as they prepare to leave. Please pray that God will use these students in a miraculous way to reach the people in San Francisco. Pray for unity on the team and that God will prepare the students to be flexible and open to be used in God’s plan for this trip. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:38:28 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#49 Father we thank You for those who came to our Christmas Eve services and, perhaps for the first time, heard the story of how they can experience the Light of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who were touched by Your Spirit and made a decision to follow Christ will continue experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:46:28 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#48 Father we thank You for those who will come to our Christmas Eve services and, perhaps for the first time, will hear the story of how they can experience the Light of Christ in their lives. We pray that those who are touched by Your Spirit and make a decision to follow Christ will experience Your love through SCF and other believers. We pray that each new believer will quickly become connected to the church body here at SCF. We also pray that You will protect them from the evil one, and that they will find joy and strength for their journey with You. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:07:15 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#42 Our prayer last week is so important and close to the heart of God that we will pray for it again: Father we pray that the people of SCF would remember Your mission and reach out boldly to invite friends to our Christmas services. We pray for specific opportunities and awareness of the need to connect with You. We ask Lord that those we invite will be receptive to our invitations and because of that they will experience the love and hope of Christ through Your ministry at SCF. And personally Father I would like to pray for ____________. and that they would be receptive to my invitation. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:47:58 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#36 Father we pray that the people of SCF would remember Your mission and reach out boldness to invite friends to our Christmas services. We pray for specific opportunities and awareness of the need to connect with You. We ask Lord that those we invite will be receptive to our invitations and because of that they will experience the love and hope of Christ through Your ministry at SCF. And personally Father I would like to pray for ____________. and that they would be receptive to my invitation. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:21:42 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#33 Father we are grateful for your provision for our church. In the midst of global economic uncertainty you continue to provide for the needs of SCF. Thank you Father for the members that you have sent here that faithfully obey your call for generosity with their time, talents and treasures. Thank you for the ongoing transformation of lives that you let us be a part of on a regular basis. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:26:17 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#31 Father we pray that the people of SCF would remember Your mission and reach out boldness to invite friends to our Christmas services. We pray for specific opportunities and awareness of the need to connect with You. We ask Lord that those we invite will be receptive to our invitations and because of that they will experience the love and hope of Christ through Your ministry at SCF. And personally Father I would like to pray for ____________. and that they would be receptive to my invitation. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:53:50 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#24 Pray for those who are being baptized next week as they take this significant step in their relationship with Jesus. Pray for spiritual protection, strength to follow Him, joy in this new phase of their journey and a deeper love for Him and his word. Also pray that the change in their lives would draw others toward Jesus. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:56:31 PST http://www.scf.net/prayerwall http://www.scf.net/prayer/index.php#13