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Salvation has never required any works from us. But does that mean the Christian life is just an empty, purposeless life? Of course not! Arnie is here today to encourage us with some motivating words from the Bible. And then he'll pray that God will bring opportunities into our lives to serve Him in all we do.

God has given us so many opportunities with each new day. Join Justus as we pray for eyes to see these opportunities and hearts to seize them.

Every day it seems there is something new to worry over or be afraid of. As Christ followers, we can not only find peace and comfort in our Savior, we can show a watching world that peace is actually possible. Gary prays for us today that we would find our rest in Jesus, and that others would follow our examples.

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." Paula reminds us of this simple, but powerful way of connecting with others. Join her as we pray for opportunities to share God's Good News with others though this spirit of empathy.

Despite our best intentions, the people we include in our lives often fit within certain limits we place. But we can praise God that Jesus' love was given without limits. Join Arnie as he considers what unlimited love might look like in our own lives, and asks God for opportunities to love those we might not normally love.

Today let's not forget the blessing of God's Word that we've been given. Not just that we have God's word in our language, but that we live in a place where we can access the Bible any time without fear. Kate leads our prayer time today praising God for this blessing, and for opportunities to share it with others.

"How's it going?" "Just fine." Gary leads our prayer time today encouraging us to give glory to God in every circumstance--even those conversations that we barely think about.

Have you felt the power of God in your life? Join Doug today as he leads a heartfelt prayer, seeking to hear God's voice clearly and embrace His Word, no matter the distractions we face.

With so much going on in the world today, it can be easy to harden our hearts to the needs of those around us. Asa leads our prayer time today asking God to soften our hearts so that we can be a blessing to others.

We have places to go, and people to see. But we will never regret the time sitting at Jesus' feet. Join Donna today as she leads our prayer time praising God for the rest and revitalization that comes from worshipping Him.

Mark leads our prayer time today talking about the 4 Rs of Spiritual Growth. As we daily read, reflect, respond and reply to God's Word, we'll draw just a little closer to Jesus day by day.

Where is your life focused? Do you need to repurpose some things about how you live? Arnie challenges us today to take a closer look at our lives, and prays for God's wisdom as we think about our purpose.

Is joy hard to find these days? Join Sean for our daily prayer time as we remember the Bible's promises for joy in any circumstance.

Karmin leads our time in prayer today thanking God for the gifts of the Spirit and asking for more of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Asa leads our prayer today asking God to help us grow in faithfulness and to embrace life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Using the gifts and abilities we've been given is the key to growing not just physically, but spiritually as well. How will you use the gifts God's given to you? Caleb leads our prayer time today asking God for opportunities to grow.

Just like a vine can't produce fruit if it is cut off from the rest of the plant, we can't produce fruit when we fail to abide in Jesus. Join Donna as she prays with us that we would grow as we abide in Christ.

So much changed in the world when Jesus rose from the grave. And so much changes in our lives when we believe it. Join Jon today in a prayer of praise and thanksgiving for Jesus' miraculous power and His glorious plan for our lives.

Mark leads our daily prayer today as we intercede for those in our lives.

What concerns are on your heart today? Join Janette for our daily prayer time as we lift these concerns up before God.

Lydia joins us today with a prayer from the Bible and Paul's words from Ephesians reminding us of the riches of God's glory and the power of His love we can see in our lives today.

Have you considered serving others with a thankful heart? Join Karmin today in a heartfelt prayer, asking God to open our eyes to the needs of those around us and guide us in serving them with love and gratitude.

Karmin is here to lead our daily prayer. Join us as we ask for God's focus and guidance as we prepare to meet the day.

Who in your life needs to know Jesus? Join Asa today as we lift up our loved one in prayer before God.