Today's Scripture:
Acts 12:1-5

Key Verse:
Acts 12:5

"...but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him."

The Point:
James was dead. Peter was in prison awaiting execution. This was a crisis time for the Jerusalem church. Humanly speaking, nothing could be done, but they did the one thing they could do; they prayed "without ceasing." A prayer effort began and would not end until the answer came. Either death or release would be deliverance for Peter. When it seems there is nothing man can do, there is one thing he can do - pray.

Confess and Forsake Any Known Sin:

Probing Questions:

• Do you often pursue your own solution to problems rather than ask God to provide?
• Do you use prayer as a last resort?
• Are you ashamed to pray with others unless it is a desperate or hopeless situation?

Confess this lack of faith, repent and believe that God wants to answer you and is waiting to hear from you.

Praise:
I am a child of Jehovah-Shalom, and He is my peace!

Psalms 29:11 "The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace."

Request:
Ask the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin and repentance to many people as we prepare for the revival services in October.