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Prayer Thot for the Day (Oct 11)

Onward Christian Soldiers

Backgrounder: Onward, Christian
Soldiers is a 19th-century English
hymn. The words were written
by Sabine Baring-Gould in 1865.
Gould recounts: Whitmonday is
a great day for school festivals in
Yorkshire, and one Whitmonday
it was arranged that our school
should join its forces with that of
a neighboring village. I wanted
the children to sing when
marching from one village to
the other, but couldn’t think of
anything quite suitable. So, I sat
up at night resolved to write
something myself and “Onward,
Christian Soldiers” was the result.

Lord, we will Endure & be Faithful:
The things that you have heard
from me… commit these to
faithful men who will be able
to teach others also. Therefore,
Endure suffering along with me,
as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Soldiers don’t get tied up in the
affairs of civilian life, for then
they cannot please the officer
who enlisted them (2Tim 2:2-4).

Lord, this hymn remind us of the
mindset of a soldier that every
believer should have; for we
wrestle not against flesh & blood.
The good news is that the captain
of the army had said long ago
that we should be of good cheer
for He has conquered the world.
So, we look unto Jesus the
Author and Finisher of our Faith.
And by the authority in the name
of Jesus I declare judgement by
sword upon the devil and all his
emissaries in Jesus Name Amen.
My destiny shall not be
wasted in Jesus Name Amen.
And the gates of hell shall not
prevail over the church of God
in Jesus Name Amen.

Friends, this hymn encourages
disciples to remain faithful in
following the Lord inspite of what
-ever challenging circumstances
we may be facing. Let’s be
Courageous in life, for God can
see us through no matter what.
For Victory is certain in the Lord!
So when the going gets rough,
let’s remember & sing this hymn:
Onward Christian soldiers! Lifting
up our hands & looking unto Jesus!

Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!

At the sign of triumph
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!

Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
one in charity.

Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and honor,
unto Christ the King;
This thro’ countless ages
men and angels sing.

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Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 7)

Pass It On

Backgrounder: Kurt Kaiser was
born in 1934 in Chicago. While
known primarily for his youth
musicals, Kaiser has composed
more than 60 hymn texts & tunes,
the most famous is “Pass It On.”
Kaiser provided the background
to the hymnal song: In 1969,
I collaborated on a musical, Tell
It Like It Is. It was written to get
young people involved in Church.
On a Sunday night I was sitting
in by the fireplace where there
were remnants of a fire, and it
occurred to me that it only takes
a spark to get a fire going . . .
and the rest came very quickly.
My wife suggested that I should
say something about shouting
it from mountain tops, and that
ended up in the third verse.
Pass It On gained traction in
congregational circles when it
appeared in Hymns for the Living
Church (1974). Since then, the song
has appeared in about 10 hymnals.

Lord, we’ll Pass On the Good News:
My son, Be strong in the
grace that is in Christ Jesus.
And the things that you have heard
from me among many witnesses,
commit these to faithful men who
will be able to teach others also.
You therefore must endure
hardship as a good soldier
of Jesus Christ (2Tim 2:1-3).

Lord, Fill us with the power of
Your Holy Spirit so that we can
be effective witnesses for you.
Pray that the fruit of the Spirit:
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control
would be evident in my life.
Cause my light to shine before
others so that they may see my
good works and give you glory.
Open doors for me to share
your Word, and help me to
make it clear when I speak.
Help me to be prepared to
verbally share the gospel.
And Enable me to share it with
gentleness & respect for others.

Lord Jesus, Help us not to be
ashamed of You & to remember
that you have not given me a
spirit of fear, but of power & love.
Empower me to speak boldly as I
proclaim the mystery of the gospel.
Give me your compassion for
the lost and help me to see their
true condition, and to be moved
with love to reach out to them.
Send us as laborer into yr harvest.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

It only takes a spark
To get a fire going.
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing.
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it.
You spread His love to ev’ryone
You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring
When all the trees are budding.
The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming.
That’s how it is with God’s love
Once you’ve experienced it.
U want to sing it’s fresh like spring
You want to pass it on.

I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you’re bound.
I’ll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know.
The Lord of love has come to me
I want to pass it on.

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Prayer Thot for the Day (Sep 6)

I Know Whom I Have Believed
A Tribute to Beloved Sister Bebe

Backgrounder: As a POW during
the Civil War, Daniel Whittle read
the Bible His mother had given
him as he marched off to war and
he committed his life to Christ.
After the war, in which he lost
his arm in battle, Whittle was
promoted to major and became
a successful businessman.
In 1873 he began preaching in
evangelistic services and for a
quarter century he led revivals
throughout the United States.
Whittle penned this hymn in 1883
thinking back to questions he had
asked during his imprisonment.
There were many things he didn’t
know but he certainly know Jesus

Lord, we will put our trust in You:
I was appointed a preacher, an
apostle and a teacher of Gentiles.
That is why I am suffering here
in prison. But I am not ashamed
of it, for I know the one in whom
I trust, and I am sure that he
is able to guard what I have
entrusted to him until the day
of his return (2 Tim 1:11-12).

Father God, there is so much that
I don’t know. But what matters is
that I know Jesus Your Son, gave
His all to ransom me from my sins
I don’t know if I’ll meet Him in the
air or I’ll cross over at the time of
death, like what my sister Bebe
did two days ago. And I know His
Spirit will guide & hold my hand.

I don’t know why I have been
chosen to receive Christ, but
I am grateful His Spirit convinced
me of my need for salvation.
All I need, Your hand will provide,
and all that I entrust to You will be
safely guarded until that day that
I find my resting place in Heaven.

We pray for our loved ones
to be saved, it’s not always in
the sweetest of circumstances
that our prayers are answered.
And yet the story of Daniel
Whittle reminds us the light of
Christ permeates the darkness.
And His Spirit reaches within the
hearts of humankind to reveal His
love and salvation to those whose
hearts are weary & worn of sin.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.

But I know whom I have believed
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.

I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart.

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Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 6)

God of Grace & God of Glory

Backgrounder: God of Grace was
written in 1930 by Harry Fosdick
for the dedication of the famous
Riverside Church in New York City.
The hymn was written while the
US was in the throes of the Great
Depression between the two world
wars. Fosdick was a champion of
social gospel, a movement that
recognized the plight of the poor
during the Industrial Revolution.
The hymn is essentially a petition.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
concludes each stanza with the
effect of a refrain. A petition begins
stanza 3 with Cure thy children’s
warring madness, bend our pride
to thy control.” The final stanza
begins with “Save us from weak
resignation to the evils we deplore.”

Lord, grant us Power & Courage:
For God has not given us a spirit
of fear, but of power and of love
and of a sound mind. Therefore
don’t be ashamed of the testimony
of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner
but share with me in the sufferings
for the gospel according to
the power of God (2Tim 1:7-8).

Dear Father God, thank you for
the gift of the Holy Spirit who
lives in us, making our bodies
a Temple & blessing us in many
ways, helping us overcome sin
and live self-disciplined lives.
Father, thank you for the Spirit’s
constant presence in our life.
Empower us with courage
as we face challenges in life.
Lord, thank U for giving us
the power to overcome fear.
Show us any area where fear
is holding us back so that we
can press forward into the
life of victory You have for us.
Grant us wisdom and grant us
courage for the living of these days.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

God of grace and God of glory,
On your people pour your power;
Crown your ancient church’s story,
Bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.

Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn the Christ, assail his ways!
Fr the fears that long hv bound us
free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.

Cure yr children’s warring madness
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom’s goal,
lest we miss your kingdom’s goal.

Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you whom we adore.

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Prayer Thot for the Day (Dec 1)

The Lord My Shield & Strength

Backgrounder to Deut 31-34:
With the covenant reestablished
and the nation poised at the
Jordan River, Moses completes his
duties as leader of God’s people.
He commissions Joshua as his
successor. In order for the people
to remember his message of life,
Moses records his final words
with a song and teaches it to the
nation. After pronouncing blessings
on each of the 12 tribes, Moses
climbs Mount Nebo for a final
glimpse of the Promised Land.

Lord, U are our Shield & Strength:
This is the blessing with which
Moses blessed the children
of Israel before his death:
Blessed are you, O Israel; Who is
like you, a people saved by the
Lord (Jehovah) Who is the shield
(Magen) of your help & the sword
of your majesty! (Deut 33:1, 29).
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Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 30)

God Goes Before You

Backgrounder to Deut 31-34:
With the covenant reestablished
and the nation poised at the
Jordan River, Moses completes his
duties as leader of God’s people.
He commissions Joshua as his
successor. In order for the people
to remember his message of life,
Moses records his final words
with a song and teaches the
melody & message to the nation.

Lord, You goes before us:
Then Moses called Joshua and
said to him in the sight of all Israel:
Be strong and of good courage,
for you must go with this people
to the land which the Lord has
sworn to their fathers to give
them and you shall cause them
to inherit it. The Lord himself goes
before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake
you. Do not be afraid; do not
be discouraged (Deut 31:7-8).
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Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 29)

God Is the Source of Wealth

Backgrounder to Deut 8-11:
Moses continues his review of
Israel’s history as an illustration
to the people of God’s faithfulness
throughout their 40-year
wilderness trek. God’s provision
in the past provides confidence
for the future. He will continue
to do great things for His
people if they continue to
walk in obedience to Him.

Lord, U are the source of wealth:
When you have eaten and are full,
then you shall bless the Lord your
God for the good land which He
has given you. Beware that you do
not forget the Lord your God by
not keeping His commandments…
And you shall remember the Lord
your God, for it is He who gives
you power to get wealth, that
He may establish His covenant
which He swore to your fathers,
as it is this day (Deut 8:10-11, 18).
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Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 28)

The Faithful God

Backgrounder to Deut 5-7:
Moses’ second sermon begins in
chap 5 & extends thro Chap 26.
He opens with a repetition of the
Ten Commandments and exhorts
the people to obey the Lord from
a heart of love, to teach their
children obedience and to be
careful not to forget the Lord in
times of prosperity. Victory over
the pagan occupants of Canaan
is assured as long as the people
faithfully obeys God’s commands.

All Praise be to The Faithful God:
It was because the Lord loved u
and kept the oath he swore to
your forefathers that he brought
you out with a mighty hand and
redeemed you from the land of
slavery, fr the power of Pharaoh
king of Egypt. Know therefore
that the Lord your God is God;
he is the faithful God El Emunah
who keeps covenant (Deut 7:8-9)
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Launch of Prayer Thots

Users’ Prayers Depository

Dear Friends,
The reading of God’s Word and
speaking to God in prayer are
two key spiritual disciples crucial
to a close relationship with God.
While it’s important to read the
Word of God to renew our mind,
it’s crucial to allow our will be
more and more yielded to the
Holy Spirit even as we Respond
to the Word in application prayer.
And the scriptural prayer thots in
this website will help build up the
prayer life of believers in Christ.

Since the start of this website
less than two months ago,
there have been more than 60
prayers and comments from
PrayerThots Users. And today
we launch PrayerThots Users
Prayers Depository, which is
located under the Mission menu.
We thank those who have been
contributing their prayers to this
website. And we encourage more
to do so to strengthen their walk
with the Lord, intercede for one
another or corporately in areas
of common concern as well as
encourage one another through
testimonies of answered prayers.
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