Where's Waldo?

40 Days of Prayer - Day 40

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 01:02:00 +0000

We made it! What a great accomplishment this has been. Not just as individuals but as the body of Christ! This was all started out of a meeting Pastor Alex and I had regarding the people of the church and the community we serve. In our hearts, we know we needed to unite! Together, each church body has prayed for a variety of things: health, finances, church teachers and leaders, and the lost souls in our community.

We realize that it takes a church to change a community. So we must be committed believers to Jesus first. We have to make changes to our lives so we are right with God before we can accomplish any task. Have you done that? Next, we have to be committed to God's vision of the church "CornerStone is vibrant and unstoppable striving to become the largest family oriented in our mission field." Are you committed to this vision? Are you committed to serving in ministry? Are you committed to giving to the church? Lastly, we need to take action. We can no longer just be hearers of the word, but be doers of it. We need to reach out to the community and do whatever it takes to reach as many people as possible. We need to get out of our comfort zone and get them to the end zone and it all begins with the community of faith...YOU. That is what it takes to be a completely sold out healthy church. Are you ready for growth and change? If so would you join us tonight and pray with us as we begin to #bethechurch.

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. Acts 2:42-43

40 Days of Prayer - Day 39

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:43:00 +0000

Day 39

As much as my grandma was a prayer warrior, she would often worry so much about her children and grandchildren. She was a carrying, loving and compassionate woman. She was always treated with respect and my uncle’s friends would show extreme kindness to her. Regardless, if we were taking a short trip somewhere or going out with friends, Grandma would stay up all night (and early morning) until everyone was safely home.

Worry is indeed natural if you’re a parent or grandparent. But we shouldn’t worry because it takes our focus off God. Worry is an area we all need to work on in our spiritual life. What areas do you need to work on? Forgiveness, love, financial stewardship. Teamwork, encouragement, leadership. No matter what area it is, ask God tonight to begin working on that area. Listen to Him. Be Obedient to Him.

²⁵“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? ²⁶Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? ²⁷And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? ²⁸And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, ²⁹yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ³⁰But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? ³¹Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ ³²For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. ³³But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:25-33

40 Days of Prayer - Day 38

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:13:00 +0000

Day 38

Last night, I learned that someone I recently visited had passed away. I remembered that when I prayed for him that afternoon, I concluded with the usual “Amen” but something happened. As I was ready to depart, he began to pray for….ME! I couldn’t believe. It was a rare occasion, but I was so grateful that he did that for me. It is a blessing when others pray for you.

You may not be the most articulate or passionate prayer person, but God wants you to pray. It is the communication tool that He has given us and it is our responsibility to become a person of prayer. Prayer is one of the greatest weapons we have! Won’t you use it tonight as you pray for your friends, community, educators, small business owners, neighbors, marriages, families, and your church. A prayer life begins with you and God.

¹First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, ²for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. ³This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

1 Timothy 2:1-3 (ESV)

40 Days of Prayer - Day 37

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:03:00 +0000

Day 37

I used to love reading the famous columnist Abigail Van Buren, otherwise known as Dear Abby. People would write to her about problem they were facing and seeking her advice. The problems ranged from marital issues to drug issues. Somehow, “Abby” always seemed to provide simple and practical wisdom that would make sense.

How often do we seek God for our problems? We pray to him about our problems. We pray to him in desperate times. We pray to him when crisis arrives. But God is not just a 911 prayer, he is more than that! We need to pray regularly with him. It is a time for us to commune with our heavenly Father. How are you spending time with God? Jesus offered practical advice to his disciple and told them to find a private place to pray. Will you do that tonight? Find a quiet place in your home. Find a quiet place in the church tonight. It is where you and God can meet.

⁶But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 (ESV)

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 36

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:29:00 +0000

Including today, we have 5 days remaining in our 40 Days Of Prayer. It has been wonderful for us as a church to gather together and pray for many things and also to watch how God has answered prayers!

Tonight let's focused on being the church. Let's focused on making our lives more like Christ. Would you spend tonight confessing your sins before God? Come humbly and honestly before Him. Seek and accept His forgiveness and change your ways. This may sound easy for some of you but I urge you to search your heart and be transparent before God. As we do, we discover repentance...we discover the joy of salvation...and we discover His will for us.

Romans 10:9-11 ESV because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 35

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:42:00 +0000

Here is my prayer:

O Lord, hear my prayer. Hear my cries for justice and mercy. Hear my cries for the brokenhearted. Hear my cries for those who struggle everyday just to survive.

O Lord, hear my prayer. Hear my cries for the sickness that is present all around. God, it seems that death is finality, but with death can come eternity for those who trust you. So Father, help us to see those who are in sickness. Help us to minister to them with gentleness, kindness, and love. Lord, help us to pray for them to be healed or to be comforted. We know ultimately, that a person's life ends with You.

O Lord, hear my prayers for those in relationships. I pray that the relationships we have may reflect our love for You. I pray Father, that when a relationship is clearly unhealthy to our relationship with You we need to make change. Help us not to reason in our minds that "it's okay". Open our eyes so that we can see You and make necessary changes with ourselves.

O Lord, hear my prayers for Your people. Those who call themselves Christians, because they follow Christ. Lord, help them to walk and talk with you. Lord, help them to trust you. Lord, awaken them to you. The relationship they have with you is powerful and awesome! I pray Father that Your people would WAKE UP and not fall into temptation, be satisfied with sin, or return to themselves. I pray that they would discover the joy of salvation! I pray they would remember that day when they said to You, "Father, here is my life now make yours".

O Lord, hear my prayer that the church would change. That the church would never lose its first love. That the church is about people and not buildings. That the church belongs to you. That the church seeks to pursue its mission to "go and make disciples" and "baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit". Lord, may the message of Jesus Christ be given at your church. May people not be discouraged, but encouraged knowing that they can be used by God. Lord, help the church #bethechurch. Cause the people to see that church is more than just attendance. I pray that the church would not be a place of information, but transformation.

O Lord, hear my prayer that I would turn to you. That I would confess my sins as boldly as King David. That I would seek forgiveness from You. That I would listen to what You would have me to do as the undershepehered of Your people. O Lord, help me not to forget to love You. O Lord, help me not to forget to strengthen my marriage. O Lord, help me not to forget to develop my relationships with my children and grandchildren. O Lord, help me to model a Christ like life to my friends, family, and all those around me. O Lord, I want a faith that can move mountains. I want a faith that can change. I want a faith that shows others what God can do in a person's life.

O Lord, hear my prayers.

What is your prayer?

Psalm 54
1O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
²O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

³For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

⁴Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
⁵He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

⁶With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
⁷For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 34

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:22:00 +0000

This afternoon we celebrated an award my grandson received for Outstanding Achievement in Math. We applauded and took pictures to encouragement. On the way home he said that his teacher believes he can be an Albert Einstein. What an encouragement that was to him!

We all need and encourage like my grandson's teacher. The apostle Paul partnered with a man who means Son of Encouragement. Why? Because he needed someone who would encourage him during his numerous travels.

Tonight would you pray for someone who needs encouragement. Would you be an encourager to someone today.

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen. Acts 13:15-16

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 33

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:31:00 +0000

I really enjoy the city I live in. It has a bit of a small town feel. It has many local businesses that are "mom and pop" shops that I tend to support. What I love about the places is the level of service that is provided to its customers is extraordinary. At one particular place the owner always greets me and my wife. We truly enjoy the places because of the service we receive.

As Christians, we need to give the best customer service possible we interact with others even those without faith. Tonight, would you earnestly pray for God to show how you can better serve others? Ask Him to send you a person to whom you can serve. How can you become a better server and be like Jesus?

Luke 22:26-27 ESV But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

40 days of prayer - Day 32

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 01:01:00 +0000

Many years ago we tried an event called you're invited. Is away for the church to invite their unbelieving friends. We had a special music guest who performed and the message was geared toward unbelievers coming to know God.

We can expect unbelievers to come walking through our church doors. Luminous expect believers to bring them through the doors. Jesus called out in Matthew 28:19 go there for and make disciples of all nations. His call to go was not a delay his call to go with an expectation of every Christian. Tonight would you ask God to show you who may need to bring to church. Because you never know if God will speak to them. You'll never know if they've ever heard the message of Christ. You'll never know if they will make it to heaven unless you invite them to a place where they can experience God.

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 31

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:21:00 +0000

My days are sometimes hectic. Yesterday and today seem to be one of those days. It is so easy to get "caught up" in those times and become a poor example of our faith.

That is why we need direction from someone. We need someone to guide and show us what we need to do and we need to spend time with Him.

Tonight spend some time with God asking Him to work on one or two particular areas of your life. Be specific and be prepared to listen.

Colossians 1:9 NIV For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 30

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 01:05:00 +0000

What a journey this has been! It has been 30 days that people have been praying for CornerStone and Nueva Esperanza. We appreciate your prayers as we can't wait to see what God is going to do through His church, YOU!

But it all comes down to one thing...the cross. The cross is not just a piece of jewlery, a cool design on your shirt or a sticker for your car. The cross means such more!

So tonighy dig down deep. Look at the cross and remember what was done. God's Son was nailed to it. He died on it as the ultimate sacarfice that could be done. Let us not neglect what happened. Let's us remember that Love died on the cross.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:8

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 29

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:15:00 +0000

Chaos is everywhere. There is chaos in families. Chaos in marriages. Chaos in our nation. Chaos in our world.

There is only one author of confursion and he will not stop. The only thing that can stop him is God's power.

Tonight, let's unite and pray for peace. Peace for families, children, marriages, our nation and world.

God conquers all things.

Psalm 29:10-11 ESV The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

40 Days Of Prayer - Day 28

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 11:48:00 +0000

Many people are still trying to recover from the Economic Recession that occurred in the late 2000s. While unemployment has gradually decreased the job market has reset itself and people have had to discover ways to better mange their finances more appropriately to pay mortgages, rent and living expenses.

Would you take a moment and pray for those who are struggling with their finances. Pray that they do not get discouraged. Pray that God influences their financial decisions. Pray that they completely trust and listen to God. Pray that they continue to be good stewards of all that God has given them.

Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Galatians 2:10

40. Days Of Prayer - Day 27

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 01:17:00 +0000

I absolutely love our Inland Empire Baptist Association. They do so much for the hundreds of churches throughout Riverside County, San Bernardino County and much much more. I appreciate the leadership of Deryl Lackey and how he has allowed his staff to go out and help local churches.

I am especially grateful for Robert Hendricks who is ministering to so many Pastors and their families. And there are alot of them.

I am also excited that our Association is partnering with Golden Gate Seminary soon to be Gatew ay by moving in to the on campus facilities. What a great way for God's people to come together.

So may I ask you to pray for our Asociation and the transition to over to Ontario. Will you pray for Robert Hendricks who ministers to over 230 plus Pastors. Will you pray for the Associational leadership as they plan and make changes to minister to the needs of hundreds of churches both big and small.

It is good to pray for God's people as they do God's work.

2 Corinthians 1:11 ESV You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.

40 Days of Prayer - Day 26

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:47:00 +0000

Day 26

For Pastors, one of the hardest things to do is to officiate a funeral knowing that the person may not have asked Christ in their life. Those are painful, because we missed an opportunity to share the Gospel with them and give them an opportunity to live eternally with God.

Tonight, I am going to ask you to pray specifically for three lost people. Be specific. Pray for an opportunity to share your story, tell them what God did for you, tell them how he changed you, and them what you are doing for him. Let’s not miss out on the opportunities that are clearly before us.

²⁴For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:24

40 Days of Prayer - Day 25

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:45:00 +0000

At my work, we are in the midst of preparing budgets. Numbers need to be entered and assumptions for the upcoming year need to be accounted. I periodically review the work that is being produced and invariably catch a few errors. I remind staff that the "devil is always in the details".

Details are important which is why today you should pray for specific requests on the prayer wall. Would you spend a few moments looking at 3 requests and pray specifically for them? God wants to hear from you tonight.

Ephesians 1:16 ESV I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

40 Days of Prayer - Day 24

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:36:00 +0000

I remember the day I gave my life to Christ. I remember the joy I had that night and the next day...and the next day. But let's be honest. It has been a while since we have experienced that same joy.

Tonight, would you pray that joy would be restored. The joy of salvation that comes from God's Son. Let's be joyful together.

Psalm 20:4-6 ESV May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans! May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions! Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.

40 Days of Prayer - Day 23

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:21:00 +0000

Day 23

For a few years, I was the Chief Negotiator of a bargaining unit. In preparation of these negotiations, we distributed a questionnaire to gather what our members desired in their next contracts. We received a litany of items from our members and the sorted through which ones were the best items to present to our employer. My role as Chief Negotiator is to act on behalf of the members. I have to decide what is in the best interest of the membership regardless if I agreed with it or not.

As a person of prayer you have an opportunity to intercede on behalf of others. I don’t mean the prayers that you do with someone on the spot, but the prayers you communicate when no one is there. The word “intercession” means “prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another”. When we pray for someone, we are praying for them to God. We are acting on their behalf. Tonight, would you pick two people (be specific) and pray for them…intercede on their behalf. Look on the prayer wall and pick two to pray for. Make your prayer specific.

¹And the people complained in the hearing of the Lord about their misfortunes, and when the Lord heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. ²Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the Lord, and the fire died down.

Numbers 11:1-2

40 Days of Prayer - Day 22

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:51:00 +0000

Sometimes we only look at the negative side of life. We think our job is the worst job in the world, we think we live in the worst neighborhoods, and we think our life is just so bad.

It is tempting to fall down this path of "no return". We can easily live a life of a Negative Nancy.

In our walk with God we should see the blessings God has give us. A roof to call home, food on the table, and air to breathe. God promises his children an abundant life and we néed to embrace that.

Tonight, thank God for the blessings he has given you both big and small. Together we praise God from whom all blessings fall.

9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

John 10:9-10

40 Days of Prayer - Day 21

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:57:00 +0000

Day 21

Tomorrow, most of us will come to CornerStone and worship together with our brothers and sisters in Christ. But a lot goes on Sunday and there are many people you need to pray for as they prepare to reach, teach, and preach. It takes a team to make it all come together for God to get the glory. So today, would you remember some of the CornerStone team members.

Pray for the Usher/Greeters: These are the people who open the door, shake your hand and greet you with a smile. They distribute the bulletins and ask if you want an offering envelope. They answer questions and may help you to your seat. They even help receive the offering during the service. They are both young adults and youth. Pray for them.

Sunday School Teachers: We have two wonderful ladies that teach your children. They faithful prepare the lessons and activities for the day. Which means they are studying the lesson, finding crafts for the activities, and praying for your children during the week. Sometimes we only have one person to teach and sometime up to seven. Would you remember to pray for them?

Kid’s Church Teachers: During our Sunday services, the kids are celebrating together doing activities and learning more about God. Our teachers work hard in getting ready for the day and anticipating many kids to come. Pray for them as they study and teach both preschoolers and children. They need your support and encouragement.

Worship Singers: On Wednesday nights, the worship singers (aka Praise Team) practice the songs for Sunday. Some of the songs are new to them (and us) and so they try to get the tempo, the words and the flow of each song. In addition, they try to identify with the meaning of the songs. Pray for their voices.

Audio and Visual Crew: You may not realize it, but did you know we have an Audio and Visual Crew. They make sure that you can hear the music, singers, and Pastor Waldo. They make sure the music video is played on cure and also make sure to display the Bible verse on the screen. They make adjustments in the middle of service at times you may not realize. One time, they had to reboot the computer in the middle of service. They are always trying to make the worship experience the best as possibly they can.

Guests: We need to pray for all those who God is bringing. They are guests in God’s house. Pray for those who come regularly and also pray for those who might experience CornerStone for the first time. Pray that you would invite and bring someone to church tomorrow. Pray that our guests will discover how they can have a relationship with God.

Pastors: Will you take a moment to pray for both Pastor Waldo and Pastor Alex. Both have been sick with cold like symptoms. Pray that their voices would be clear tomorrow. Pray that the message of God would communicate to everyone tomorrow. Pray that God would use them in a vibrant and mighty way.

We have a lot of people to pray for. So let’s get started!

And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. Acts 14:27

40 Days of Prayer - Day 20

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:39:00 +0000

Today represents a big accomplishment! We are halfway through our 40 Days of Prayer. Many of you have come during the past 20 days to come and pray together along with our Spanish Church. Some of you have been praying at home during our time between 6pm - 7 pm. The main goal is to get the church praying together and believing what God is going to do!

This day has caused me to reflect on what we have been praying for. As I searched the blog posts I have written the past 19 days, I found a blog I posted over two year ago on October 31, 2013. I ask that you would join me tonight in praying for what I wrote (slight edit) then:

Lord I pray...

Lord I pray that you will impact the church. I know that the church is used in so many way and it is the people that are the real church.

Lord I pray that Your people would become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. I pray that they would seek you earnestly. I pray that the Word of God would hold true in their lives. I pray that it would not become a book that sits on the coffee table and collects dust.

Lord I pray that when Your people are confronted with the truth, they would accept it and apply it to their lives. I pray that their minds would be cleared from excuses, reasoning, and lies. I pray that they understand there is no error in You. You are a holy God and the One that is to be worshipped.

Lord I pray that Your people will cease from questioning their faith in You. I pray that they see the victories in their lives both big and small. That the origin of victories is because of Your love for them and their attitude towards You.

Lord I pray that repentance is not just a word in the dictionary. I pray that Christ followers would embrace it daily. They would see Your need in them. I pray that conviction of Your truth is real. I pray they would acknowledge faults in their own lives and DO something about it (change their mind).

Lord I pray that You would give people direction. Your people are lacking direction and are being corrupted by people, distractions, hurts and pain. Your people know better and I pray that You would intervene in their lives.

Lord I pray that Your people would realize they are not perfect. Father, even those who acknowledge imperfection in their own lives refuse to accept that other are imperfect as well. Help us not to point out imperfections, but help us to point them to live within You.

Lord I pray that you would separate those who say they know Christ to those who truly live for Christ. I pray that we take seriously the testimony that has been instilled in us. That we are ambassadors for you in speech, attitude, relationship and actions. When we fail you, convict us immediately.

Lord I pray that you would move within the leadership of Your church. I pray that your leaders would be humbled and that pride would not enter their hearts. Lord I pray that leaders are seeking your vision for their ministry. Lord I pray that leaders would develop other leaders. I pray that teamwork and vision direction would be most important to them.

Lord I pray for the lost. I pray that we have a passion developed for them. I pray that we never forget that we were once lost, but now found. Lord, I pray that we would accept the lost into the Church. I pray that we would not judge or point out their errors. I pray that we love them. I pray that we share Jesus with them not just in words, but in actions. I pray you would open our eyes to the hurting people. People who have no hope when they die.

Lord I pray for a revival in the Christ follower. I pray that following You is the only way to live. I pray that Christians don't view Church as a hobby or something to do, but that it is indeed critical in our lives.

Lord I pray for me. I pray you would use me for Your glory. I pray that You would give me the words everyday I step on the stage to declare Your word. Help me to connect to all people groups and show them how they can apply God's word to their lives. Let me hear You with clarity. Make my mind open to you.

I love you Lord. Thank you for Jesus.

Waldo

40 Days of Prayer - Day 19

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 01:19:00 +0000

Today, I left work happy of the accomplishment we just had! We experienced a great victory on a project that is about 75% complete. I gave a coworker and intern a high five for a job well done.

Encouragement goes a long way and we need more of it. When you pray for others you may do it in your night time prayer or pray while you are walking or driving. But how about praying for a person right on the spot. This evening spend some time sitting and praying next to a brother or sistet in the worship center. Pray with them and not at them from a far. If your at home tonight, pray for your loved ones . Let's make a personal commitment to pray for one another right on the spot. Prayer is personal and powerful.

All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. Acts 1:14

40 Days of Prayer - Day 18

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:25:00 +0000

I can't recall who said this but it is a word I am familiar with "Unlovable". Think about what the word means Someone who is not loved. Someone who is not part of society. Someone who is not accepted but rejected by many.

Maybe you have felt that before. Maybe you think that no one in the world cares about. No friends, no family and you live with no hope.

God came for a person like you. The God who created the Earth you reside in. The God who created you.

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16

God loves the Unlovable of the world. He wants to have a relationship with you. Maybe some of you are loved by God but today you need to begin to love the Unlovable. Would you pray tonight that God would show you whom you need to love. Turn the unlovable to lovable.

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

40 Days of Prayer - Day 17

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:09:00 +0000

Have you ever been hurt by someone you love? Maybe a brother or sister or even a spouse? Has someone ever betrayed your trust that destroyed a previously life long relationship? Or maybe the problem or issue really wasn't that big but you continie to hold on to bitterness and anger?

One of the first and sincerest prayers I ever said took place in June 1993. I felt the presence of God's Spirit speaking to me. My wife and I walked together hand in hand and we prayed to God with an absolute certainty that He was going to forgive us. It was our first prayer together.

I don't want to say that asking and receiving forgiveness is easy, but it is much easier than forgiving someone who has hurt you, wronged you, or broken your trust. Yet that is the type of forgiveness God expects of His people. There is this phrase that says, "Forgiven people, forgive people." Who do you need to forgive?

This evening pray for forgiveness from God but then pray that you would demonstrate forgiveness to others in your life. Don't delay, pray today!

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Colossians 3:13

40 Days of Prayer - Day 16

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Waldo) — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:37:00 +0000

Near our church is Mount Rubidoux. At the peak of the mountain you can clearly see a cross. There is a long pathway you can travel to view the cross.

A fee years ago, there was a lawsuit saying that the cross could not be on public land. Therefore, the city decided to solicit bids for the parcel upon which the cross stood. Fortunately, the cross was saved when the bidding results were revealed.

It seems that the cross is always under attack. I has become a visible symbol on mountains, t-shirts and jewelry. It is because the cross symboylizes where Christ gave His life for us.

Tonight, would you pray that the meaning of the cross is alive and present in the hearts of God's people? Would you pray that the cross would show people the hope that can be found in Jesus.

19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:19-20