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Is Dead Weight Destroying Your Destiny? Begin Within.

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Brandi Hawthorne
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I flipped on my television and saw a kid with a cantaloupe-sized tumor on the side of his neck, which could eventually lead to a slow suffocation.

The next scene showed an adult with cataracts on both eyes who had never seen her young daughter.

Next, I saw a baby girl with a cleft lip who would be unable to speak clearly.

The next scene was a school-aged girl whose bout with malaria caused her knees to turn backward. How she walked in that condition is beyond my understanding.

The organization performing miracles on these beautiful people was called Mercy Ships. I’m still blown away by their opening:

Bringing hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor…

They were literally causing the lame the to walk and the blind to see.

I burst into tears as I saw miracle after miracle.
I cried because I hated to see thousands line up for a chance to be healed.
I cried because they were healed!
I cried because I have no idea how blessed I am to live the life I live.

And, I cried because I don’t want to be a lame hand, a blind eye, or a suffocating tumor on the body of Christ – not when Jesus is our miracle worker.

In this way, we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we’re talking about is Christ’s body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn’t amount to much, would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ’s body, let’s just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren’t. (Romans 12:4-6)

Let’s just be what we were made to be.

peaceA lot of us are being something other than what God created us to be.

We’re pursuing things for the wrong reasons. We’re afraid of boldly going after the vision He has given us. We think we’re being humble when we don’t ask for too much when we’re really being selfish because the little bit we asked for can’t bless the people God sends our way.

We’re settling for what is easy and comfortable. We’re settling for what doesn’t sound too “out there” or arrogant. We’d rather be liked than speak the truth in love. We’re too busy to figure out how to hate the sin, but love the sinner with a love so pure they feel Christ when they’re near us.

We’re too stuck in the past to create a future that lines up with the promises of God. We’re too busy pretending everything’s okay to share a testimony that shows the magnitude of God. We’re so afraid of being mistreated that we shoo away folks who have been sent to link arms with us.

We’re so afraid of rejection that we don’t even show up and give God a chance to perform a miracle.

In essence, we’re a dead limb, a blood-sucking tumor, an eye that can’t see.

Who Were YOU Created to Be?

We were created to be Christ in the Earth, but we’re content with just being on the Earth.

A few weeks ago, a co-worker was killed in a head-on collision on her way to work. She left behind a school-aged daughter and a host of family and friends who were and still are in great awe and disbelief at her passing. But, no one knows when today will be our last. Even though we know we have a home with our Savior, we’re human and the thought of leaving behind our loved ones makes us sad.

But, let Brooke’s passing be an urgent reminder that you have work to do.

You have a testimony to tell, a book to write, a business to start, a family member to reconcile with, a grudge to burn, a sin to kick in the teeth, forgiveness to give, a second chance to give, hope to give, someone to feed, someone to clothe, someone to encourage, debt to eliminate, a legacy to leave, an apology to give, values to teach, someone to mentor…

So, what’s the play call?

Get in line for your miracle! I’m imagining Jesus walking, transforming every town He visited, performing miracles. Do you think there was any part of His body that was missing the power to heal? He could cure someone with his pinky toe!

So, no matter what part He has assigned to you, ALL of HIM in you is radical, bad to the bone, powerful beyond words, and LIT!

Are you acting like a dead limb or the most powerful pinky toe you’ve ever seen?

The volunteers on Mercy Ship are the hands and feet of God every day! Not only do they cure the world’s forgotten poor with surgery, they love on them and celebrate them.

We don’t have to pack up and move to a remote part of the world to see a miracle.

We are miracles just waiting to happen.

So, let’s just be what we were made to be.

Canadian Parents: Oppose Your Child’s Gender Identity, Lose Your Child. Et tu, America?

By
Editorial Staff
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On June 1, 2017, Canada’s Ontario province passed The Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act of 2017 (Bill 89), which requires courts, social workers, and adoption services to consider “race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, family diversity, disability, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression” when making decisions about the well-being of children.

In unprecedented fashion, the new law allows for the removal of biological children from their parents if the parents do not support their child’s homosexuality or gender identity or expression of choice.

Such opposition to LGBTQ-related beliefs are now considered “abuse” or child endangerment, wherein the child can be removed from the home to make the abuse stop.

Bill 89 replaces the previous Child and Family Services Act, where parents had the right to direct a child’s “education and religious upbringing.” The new law deletes the parent’s rights to raise their children according to their religious beliefs, and instead instructs parents to “direct the child’s or young person’s education and upbringing, in accordance with the child’s or young person’s creed, community identity and cultural identity.”

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Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services (image news.ontario.ca)

According to Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services, “We listened to people across the province, including young people with experience in care, and used what we heard to strengthen services and better protect and care for Ontario’s most vulnerable young people. Our Child, Youth and Family Services Act puts children and youth at the heart of decision-making and paves the way for services that are more accountable and responsive.”

Opponents have called the measure oppressive and a violation of religious liberties. “With the passage of Bill 89, we’ve entered an era of totalitarian power by the state, such as never witnessed before in Canada’s history,” said Jack Fonseca of Canada’s Campaign Life Coalition.

“Make no mistake, Bill 89 is a grave threat to Christians and all people of faith who have children, or who hope to grow their family through adoption.”

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So, What’s the Play Call?

Let’s pray for Canadian parents who are affected by this new law.

Christ followers in America, what are your thoughts? The word of God tells parents to train up a child in the way they should go – not “children, train your parents to approve of your ways.” Proverbs 22:6

Will the body of Christ stand against such laws? Will you render obedience to Caesar that actually belongs to God (Matthew 22:21)?

God forbid.

5 Prayer Myths — Busted!

By
Editorial Staff
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Prayer is one of our most important tools, yet it is often underrated and overlooked. Typically, if we think a tool is too hard – we’ll rarely use it.

But, God wants His people to be well-equipped with prayer, and to understand just how powerful and effective prayer is (James 5:16).

Have you ever noticed that after Paul describes the whole armor of God, he immediately emphasizes the importance of prayer – “praying always with all prayer and supplication” (Ephesians 6:17-18)?

Or, how about the play call to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)?

It’s pretty safe to say that prayer is a must-do for believers!

While some may have a jaded view of prayer, are unsure of how to pray, or use prayer in inappropriate ways, God desires for us to grow closer to Him through prayer – without all of the complications and myths about prayer.

So, here are a few prayer myths that we, along with our prayer partners, Our Prayer, would like to BUST for good.

5 Prayer Myths Busted

1. Prayer is a one-way communication method to God.

Fathers who desire a close relationship with their children communicate with them. “Buy me this, do that for me” will never be the extent of communication between a good father and his child. Neither would this one-way communication be the end all between us and our good, good, Father!

While it is true that the Bible encourages us to “make our requests known” and “ask”, the communication with God doesn’t stop there. In our thankful silence or meditation on God’s goodness, His still small voice will speak back to our hearts. So after your petitions, keep your line of communication open, just as God does for us.

2. The more eloquent the prayer, the better.

Have you ever heard someone pray, and thought, “I wish I could pray like that”? Some prayers flow so eloquently – surely they reach heaven faster, right? Wrong!

Our Father encourages us to come to Him as little children (Luke 18:16-17). Children have little to no respect for pretense – they say what’s on their mind! God wants to communicate with you just how you speak, just how you feel – no fancy dictionary words required. He hears all of His children (1 John 5:15), without comparison or respect of person.

3. People can pray against you (and vice versa).

Have you ever heard or said, “They were praying against me”, or “I prayed against them”? Well, Team, this is an example of an inappropriate use of prayer for selfish motives (James 4:3).

First, God is love, who cannot be tempted with nor do wrong (James 1:13). Second, God is not our genie, waiting to do our bidding upon command. There is no trading places – we are the creation, God is Creator.

We answer to Him, and God has not instructed us to pray against people – but to love and pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44).  Let this be your response, “Yes, Lord, not my will but Yours be done.”

To round out our 5 prayer mythbusters, check out 2 additional myths about prayer in the video above.

What are some other prayer myths you’ve heard of,
and how did you bust them?

 

Yes! I would like prayer. Please pray for me.

Good Times at Kingdom Kickback Vol1 w/ V3, God is Dope, and JubileeMag

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Editorial Staff
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God Is Dope, Jubilee Magazine, and Team Jesus Magazine teamed up to present “The Kingdom Kickback Volume 1” hosted by real life sisters Shelley, Sacha and LaToya Vinson, better known as the Stellar Award nominated trio, V3! 

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Kim Ford, EIC of Jubilee Mag (L), and Kim Bright, EIC of Team Jesus Mag.

The event featured a special Q & A co-moderated by Kim Bright (Editor-in-Chief of Team Jesus Mag) and Kim Ford (Editor-in-Chief of Jubilee Magazine) and a live acoustic performance by V3 on the heels of the release of their brand new album, “ALIVE”!

Music from the album was recently featured at #7 on the Billboard Hot Single’s Sales Chart! Attendees enjoyed complimentary lite bites, complimentary cupcakes courtesy “Cakes by Tatyana” & complimentary mocktails courtesy of “Kocktails w/ Kodak”. 

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Sasha, Shelley, and LaToya Vinson of V3.

The night was a celebration of our unique stories, our faith, our journeys through love and music, and how we juggle all of what this life brings us. “The Kingdom Kickback Volume 1” also featured special “God is Dope V3 Starter Kits” for sale that included specialty God is Dope apparel and the V3 “ALIVE” album! “ALIVE” is a powerful project designed to uplift, inspire, and encourage souls around the world.

Here’s how you can connect with V3! 
Find V3 on Twitter & IG: @V3Music
Official Website: www.v3worldwide.com/epk
Special Thanks To:
God is Dope
QSon Records 
Virtuoso Music
Open for Business
The Resource Guild
 
 

4 Ways to Extinguish Sin Before It Consumes You

By
Lisa Yvette Pearson
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Backdraft

I saw this movie once when I was in high school. It was about these fires that were seemingly small, but once a window or door was opened and oxygen was allowed in, the fire would roar to life, consuming everything and everyone in its path.

Of course, it got me thinking about the devil, sin, and how we open the door for him to get in.

Let’s use sex as an example.

We know from the word that sex before marriage is a sin. When we’re not involved or dating someone, it’s easier to stay in right standing.

But, then we meet him. And things begin to drastically change.

It starts with the packaging. His beard is tight. His suit is tailored. He makes eye contact and has an Orbitz-bright smile. Then, if he’s smart, he says something to make you smile. Now you’re both smiling. Then you talk and engage. You laugh out loud! He likes what you like. You like what he likes. Good stuff!

The Conception of Lust

Oh, wait, now. He believes in Jesus. Check. He goes to church. Check. He wants to be married. He wants children. Chiggedy check!

A week passes. More conversations. A date. A kiss. More conversations. Another week passes. Another date. Another kiss. A hug. A deeper hug. Smoke. More conversations. Jackpot. You think you’re in love. The conversation begins to shift from Christ to carnal thangs.

Small fire.

This fire could be put out with something as simple as “So, how about those Yankees?” But we are stimulated by it. It’s not like we’re doing anything. We’re just talking. It’s good to know these things: what he likes, what you like.

At night when you go to bed, if the conversation is not happening while you’re actually in the bed, you can’t think of anything but that.

Small fire.

You don’t pray. Instead, you lay awake imagining what it would be like to be with him.

Small fire.

You send a flirty text to him. He sends one back. He sends you a picture. You send him a picture.

Small fire.

The next date is something cozier – a Netflix and chill type of thing. You say to yourself, “He knows that I’m trying to wait.” But, you snuggle up to him on the couch. When you lean forward, his hand lands on your lady parts. (You pick the part. Just know it’s a part that is going to lead y’all into iniquitttttty.)

Small fire.

Y’all have a little wine. And, then he kisses you. And you liiiike it. And the door is opened.

Backdraft.

The roaring flames of passion are upon you and you’re nekkid. And there is no going back because the Word of God says You must flee from sin! (2 Timothy 2:22). Flee – meaning take off running like the neighbor’s dog got loose and you look like a steak! If you could walk away from it, that would mean it wasn’t that strong in its power. BUT the Word says flee!

But, you didn’t flee. You didn’t even fl…

Since you’re all in now, you go for it again. And again. Until some months later you realize y’all don’t talk about God at all. Y’all don’t go anywhere. He says he’s not ready for a relationship. You haven’t prayed or been in your prayer closet. And you want to die because he is not returning your calls anymore.

Everything you thought you had burnt to a crisp by the small fires that were never put out.

Sin is not the Boogey Man, but a Killer

That’s the thing with sin. It doesn’t pop out of nowhere. It would be too obvious and a shock to our Christian sensibilities.

Of course, you would never commit adultery. But light flirting with the guy from marketing lights the fuse on those frisky fireworks and ultimately fizzles your marriage.

Of course, you would never steal money from the company. But “borrowing” petty cash for your morning breakfasts loses its sting after awhile. Soon it’s lunch, too. Hello, central booking!

This is why you will sometimes see people refuse certain appointments, invitations, or flirtations. For many, it is easier to avoid a situation than to try to get out of one (James 1:15).

So, what’s the play call?

First, examine yourself to see which sins you are most likely to fall prey to.

Second, examine those predicaments you’ve been in to see where you could have extinguished a small fire to avoid a large one.

Third, be on high alert for the small fires.

Fourth, call on the Living Water to put the flames out. He is the best fire extinguisher there is!

In 1 Corinthians 10:13 we’re reminded that, “No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; He’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; He’ll always be there to help you come through it.”

Blessings.

Hillsong UNITED Announces Surprise New Album, WONDER

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Editorial Staff
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The multi-platinum-selling Christian music powerhouse and chart leading Hillsong UNITED announced their sixth full-length studio album titled “Wonder,” set to be unveiled in all music stores on June 9th. Undisputedly one of the genre’s most influential artists in the history of contemporary Christian music (over 2 million albums sold and 700 million career streams to date, remaining the #1 Christian artist on all social media platforms reaching over 9 million fans combined), the band that rocketed to no. 5 on Billboard’s Top 200 with their last record “Empires,” hopes to re-awaken the innate sense of Wonder within the human being.

“Have we lost the Wonder?” asked Joel Houston, front man for the modest Australia-born band that has since become an international phenomenon.

Explaining intrinsically what it means further, Houston continues, “The hope, the imagination to dream, to believe, the tenderness to listen and lead first with mercy, the grace to empathize, the courage to trust, the fearlessness to love without pretense or condition. To see beyond the facts without dismissing them. To respond beyond the fear without reciprocating it. To sing beyond the noise, without adding to it. This is the challenge, and this is what worship— if worship can be summed up as an expression of art and music and story— is ultimately designed to do. To elevate the conversation, re-awaken the soul to something other, and lift our eyes to the wonder of a superlative truth.”

With the announcement comes two instant grats on iTunes and Spotify for songs “Wonder” and “Splinters and Stones.”

Track Listing for “Wonder”

  1. Wonder
  2. Shadow Step
  3. Future Marches In
  4. So Will I (100 Billion X)
  5. Splinters and Stones
  6. Glimmer in the Dust
  7. Greatest of These
  8. Shape of Your Heart
  9. Not Today
  10. Life
  11. Rain / Reign
  12. Water to Wine

Hillsong UNITED’s 6th full-length studio album “Wonder” is available for pre-order today and out on June 9th everywhere music is sold.

About Hillsong UNITED: 

Hillsong UNITED is a multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist whose chart successes (repeatedly no. 1 on Billboard’s Christian charts and up to #5 on Billboard 200) are only bested by the millions of lives they’ve impacted across the globe. Reporting over 50 million people singing from a catalogue of UNITED songs every Sunday, the modest band born from a youth ministry out of Hillsong Church in Australia, touts a reach of over 9 million across all major social network platforms to date. Comprised of an evolving, eclectic mix of musicians and songwriters, the band is led by Joel Houston and Taya Smith, names that have become synonymous with Christian radio, dominating airwaves with every new release. Their last four studio albums have each topped the USA Christian chart, with “Zion” and “Empires” charting no. 1 (Zion recently also went Gold in the US); and “Oceans,” written by Houston and band member Matt Crocker recently went double platinum in the States, counting 200+ million streams and reigning on top of the Christian songs chart for a record 54 weeks. In studio, on tour or at home, Hillsong UNITED is committed to writing songs that speak truth, create a unique sound and connects people everywhere with God, evident by the success they’ve seen globally. With over 42 countries and six continents and counting, Hillsong UNITED continues to sell out arenas and stadiums around the world, including sold-out nights at the Forum, STAPLES Center and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the Bridgestone Arena, American Airlines Arena, and the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to scratch the surface. Hillsong UNITED profoundly functions from the deep understanding that everything they do is an expression of a really extraordinary God doing what only He can do, through really ordinary people. The sixth full-length studio album “Wonder” will be available June 9th everywhere music is sold. For more on Hillsong UNITED visit www.hillsong.com/UNITED/ or @hillsongunited on all social platforms.

The Great, Controlling ‘Need’

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Team Jesus
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Dear Team,

I thought about this word need which, according to Webster’s dictionary, is defined as to require (something) because it is essential or very important; expressing necessity or obligation.  At the time I thought about this word, I was so frustrated. I’d just received a text message from the office assistant – who I hadn’t met – telling me what I “needed” to do and when.

My first reaction was, “I don’t need to do anything but follow Christ and die.”  But then, with a calmer head, the writer in me began to think about that one special word – need. I still don’t know if I was more put off because it was said by someone I didn’t know, or if it was because I was aware of the many things I really needed to do, but had not.

You see, need can be a daunting and controlling word.  I have witnessed many people overwhelmed by their “need to do” lists and feeling defeated after not fulfilling every need.

Let’s take a moment to focus on need in a spiritual context according to the word of God.  The Bible has given us many scriptures explaining just how much we need God’s word.

In times of worry and fear, we need Isaiah 41:10 which says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”

When we can’t find peace, we need John 14:27 which reads, “Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. Or perhaps we need John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.”

If we’re feeling scared or inadequate, we need 2 Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline”, or Psalm 55:22, “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you: He will never let the righteous be shaken.”

When you feel alone, you need Psalm 120:1, “I call on the Lord in my distress, and He answers me.”

Now, trust me when I say, the ever-controlling needs of life will always seem to have a hold on us – if we do not secure our need for God’s word.  Allow the gift of the Bible to take precedence over everything else we think we need.  Then, we will be equipped to handle whatever comes our way.

 

Yes! I need prayer to help me in this area.

Prayer Tip Tuesday: Declare the Word

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Editorial Staff
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Team! Check out this month’s prayer tip from our friends at OurPrayer. There is freedom in prayer; all you have to do is declare the Word. Here’s how!

Are Your Ears More Sensitive to God’s Voice or Good Intentions?

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Brandi Hawthorne
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Last Sunday, Pastor Ron Carpenter asked the congregation,

“Who would you be if ______ had never happened?”

During LifeGroup, we all went around and shared that thing that had threatened our future and shamed us.

As we shared our stories, we realized that the incident that had shamed us had also shaped us…even saved us.

We also realized that God had whispered multiple warnings before allowing us to hit our rock bottom.

And, we…WE had ignored them all.

We all vowed to be more sensitive to the nudgings of God so that we didn’t have to learn the hard way again.

Putting the Lesson Into Action…

My husband and I were headed for the financial graveyard.

We prayed about many decisions, but money hadn’t been one of them. We thought we were smart enough to crunch the numbers and make wise decisions. But, we fell prey to lifestyle creep. Even worse, we always seemed to overestimate how disciplined we would be tomorrow.

So, we’ve decided to pay attention to those “not yet” and “don’t do it” feelings that we used to push away.

Almost 2 years ago, we inherited a 24-year-old house that needs renovating. The carpet we love is still in the store. The vibrant paint colors we picked out at Home Depot – still on the shelf.

And, not because we don’t want them!

We’ve tasted the consequences of relying on our own wisdom: It tastes sweet at first, but always leaves a bitter taste in our mouths in the end.

A bitter taste that could have been avoided if we had listened to God and followed through.

So, we’ve decided to stop ignoring God’s warnings and to begin to do the work needed to dig us out of the financial hole we’ve dug for ourselves.

The Follow Through

How has God’s voice impacted our actions? We invite friends and family over for game night despite our beaten walkway and half wallpapered walls.

We aren’t willing to forfeit God’s destiny for us to please others.

And, we won’t forfeit our destiny to please our selfish desires, either.

But, we didn’t always think this way.

We had to ask ourselves what God wanted. God doesn’t care too much about freshly done floors. But, He does care about us not being chained to a credit card bill.

Listen Today for Tomorrow

It’s easy to say how productive and disciplined we’ll be tomorrow, but all we have is today. And, what we do today is setting us up to succeed or fail tomorrow.

What is God urging you to put down?

Is God urging you to step away from something or someone?

What is God urging you to take more seriously?

So, What’s the Play Call?

Don’t miss the whispers only to get hit with a brick later (Hebrews 2:1, Proverbs 16:18).

Make the decision NOW to listen and act on what God is telling you.

BREAKING: Guideposts’ OurPrayer and Team Jesus Magazine Announce Strategic Partnership

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Editorial Staff
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Guideposts OurPrayer and Team Jesus Magazine Expand the Gospel Through Content and Prayer.

Welcome to the Team, OurPrayer Community!

It is with great excitement today that we announce our strategic partnership with Guideposts-OurPrayer! For over 60 years, caring individuals in the OurPrayer community have volunteered their time to support those in need – offering prayers of hope and inspiration in response to the millions of prayer requests received annually.

On May 4th, the National Day of Prayer, the OurPrayer family becomes YOUR family right here on TeamJesusMag.com! Twenty-four hours a day, 365-days a year, you can submit your prayer requests, and trained OurPrayer volunteers will cover your concerns, with you, in faith-filled prayer. All prayer requests are confidential and you can submit your requests anonymously.

For every Team Jesus Mag “play call of the day” that challenges, corrects, or moves you to change – submit a prayer request for God to give you the wisdom, guidance, and strength to be the overcomer He has called you to be. And, as their prayer wall displays prayer requests marked public, you can run the play that instructs us to “pray for one another” (James 5:16-17).

In addition to OurPrayer coming to Team Jesus Magazine, we look forward to our expanded territory and getting to know our new community of OurPrayer readers (and possibly contributing writers!). We WELCOME the OurPrayer audience to our digital Christian playbook and pray that our articles will uplift, inform, and sharpen your walk with Jesus Christ.

To read the entire press announcement, please click here.

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