December British Leadership Prayer Project: Queen Elizabeth II!

Next month, I will be praying for Queen Elizabeth II. In her case, I will be praying that she leads three people to Christ. Meanwhile, I will read more about her personal faith so that I can pray for other things in her life as well.

Prime Minister David Cameron Prayer Project Complete!

I just finished praying for Prime Minister David Cameron. Unfortunately, I cannot go into details because the library's internet connection will be shutting down in about two minutes. I can't wait to have a personal computer again...

British Leadership Prayer Project: Prime Minister David Cameron!

If countries were women, Great Britain would be the young lady who loves "Star Wars."  When I studied abroad there several years ago, the British people and I were a match made in heaven.  I fell in love with their culture and made many of the best friends I have ever had over there.  That is why I desperately want them to receive everlasting life through Jesus Christ.  My British friends are among the most attractive, intelligent, and wealthy people whom I have ever met, yet most of them are miserable.  The majority of them have never heard the gospel and don't realize that their lives have value, meaning, and purpose in the sight of God.  They are so desperate for happiness that they are pursing addictive and self-destructive habits to fill the void in their lives.  Yet, there is one key difference between them and my American peers: they are willing to listen to the gospel.  Great Britain is ready for a revival, and I have decided to pray that this wonderful nation once again receives the peace and joy of Jesus Christ.  I will spend each month praying for either a British political leader or a member of their royal family.  For November, I will be lifting up none other than Prime Minister David Cameron to God.

The Prime Minister does profess to be a Christian.  However, based on his statements in the articles below, it's possible that this assertion is based solely on being a member of the Anglican church.  Unfortunately, being part of a church is not enough to receive eternal life.  You must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ to be reconciled with God.  This month I will pray that the Prime Minister accepts Jesus as His Lord and Savior.  In case he has already done that, I will also pray that the Holy Spirit sets his heart on fire for God so that he can lead others to Christ.

You can read about the Prime Minister's religious beliefs at the links below. 

(Disclaimer: This is NOT a political blog.  I do not endorse any political views which are expressed in these articles, nor do I pledge support for, or claim affiliation with, any political officials, candidates, policies, organization, parties, etc. referenced therein.)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1225751/David-Cameron-My-faith-God-prayers-I-really-think-Boris-Johnson.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cameron-shows-off-his-faith-with-a-swipe-at-archbishop-6278361.html

(Photo from Wikipedia.org: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cameron)

Jon Jones Prayer Project Complete! The End of the MMA Prayer Project Era...

I completed my prayers for Jon Jones last night.  Basically, I prayed that he gets rebuked by Ronda Rousey, repents, and rededicates his life to Christ.  In addition, I lifted up the MMA world to God for half an hour.  As much as I love the sport, He has called me to a different type of project.  That being said, he made it clear to me that He will pour His Spirit out upon the MMA world.  I received confirmation earlier today as I was walking home from the library.  Key people whom He brought to my attention were Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, Miesha Tate, Sarah Kaufman, and Cat Zingano.  I believe that He plans to use all of them to get His Word out.  He also brought Chris Weidman to mind multiple times throughout the month, although that didn't happen today.  While I must fully dedicate myself to my new assignment, I will keep abreast of what is going on in MMA to see how He spreads the gospel there. 

October MMA Prayer Project: Jon Jones!

This month's prayer project differs in that the fighter in question is a professing Christian.  Jon Jones often thanks God after he crushes his opponents in the ring.  Even though he is clearly a gifted athlete, he still has an insane work ethic and it clearly shows in the octagon.  That being said, his actions outside of the cage suggest that the world has had a bigger influence on his life than the gospel.  For that reason, I will be praying that the Holy Spirit convicts him so that his walk matches his talk.  In addition, I will pray that he leads one other MMA fighter to Christ.  Let's go!

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Jones_(fighter)

Sarah Kaufman Prayer Project Complete!

I finished praying for Sarah Kaufman's salvation while I was making breakfast.  I have found that, if I wait until nighttime to pray, I will fall asleep.  However, if I pray in the morning or early afternoon, I will do it successfully.  Additionally, I am going on long walks now.  This allows me to pray as well as get some fresh air and exercise.  These walks allowed me to catch up on sessions which I missed. 

I will still pray for MMA fighters.  That being said, God is leading me to shift my focus elsewhere.  October will be the last month in which I pray for an MMA fighter for fifteen minutes a day.  After that, I will scale it back to five minutes a day.  Starting in November, my fifteen-minute prayer sessions will be for the royal family and political leadership of Great Britain.  I studied abroad there when I was in college and would love to see a revival of the gospel in that wonderful nation.  I have faith that, through earnest and steadfast prayer, such a revival will come to past. 

Sarah Kaufman Prayer Project Update #1

So far, I have prayed for Sarah Kaufman eleven times.  The Holy Spirit has led me to ask God to have Ronda Rousey give her the gospel.  I also asked God to give Sarah Kaufman the strength to forgive someone who has seriously hurt her in the past.  I cannot say for certain what this particular hurt is.  After all, even though I am one of her fans, I don't know her personally.  Suffice it to say that, if it is as serious as I am led to believe, then she will need all the emotional strength that she needs to forgive it. 

I am firmly convinced that Rousey will become saved and lead many others to Christ.  Will she be instrumental in Kaufman's salvation?  I have no clue.  All I know is that God will reveal His Will in due time.