Daily Readings (Page 307)

What did Hannah do in her bitterness and distress? Was her request for a son a sort of wager with God? Pray for our children who are on vacation during the month that they will get much needed rest and recreation even as some are intensely preparing for major examinations in the new school terms.

What life-situation made Hannah a very sad woman? Did she not have a loving husband and a living relationship with her God? Pray for various mission trippers serving in Japan right now: Kexin (WEC); Nari, Serene, Danielle, Yukiha (EPMC-Crash Japan).

What does Paul encourage Christians to do when they pray? Give thanks for the Church Camp that ends today. Pray that the lessons learnt will be applied, and for the safe return of participants from Batam.

God and Abraham parted after an engaging conversation. What does it take for Abraham to accept God’s answer? Pray for the Crash Japan team as they serve the needy in Christ’s love.

From the consistent answers from God to Abraham, what can we deduce about God’s character? (cf. v25) Intercede for those who suffer unjustly because of religious, political, and socio-economic evils. Seek God’s justice for the innocent and the wicked.

How will you describe Abraham’s relationship with God? What can you learn from his attitude towards intercession? Uphold those who are disappointed with God because of unanswered or negative answers to their prayers. Pray that they may continue to trust God.

Why is it necessary for the LORD to personally visit Sodom and Gomorrah? What can you deduce about God’s holiness? Pray for our newly received communicant members to grow as disciples, battling sins in their lives and giving themselves sacrificially to service.

What has God chosen Abraham to do? What can you deduce about God’s character from his intention? Thank God for the successful election of Rev Dr Graham Ng and all leadership candidates. Pray for them as they prepare to serve their offices.

What made intermarrying with non-Jew so wicked? What example of this did Nehemiah make of Solomon and Joiada’s son (vv26-29)? Pray as we prepare our hearts for the Lord’s Day that we may seek to use His providence well, extending His rule through us, loving Him and others.

What made the \”keeping of the Sabbath day\” so important? What made Sabbath reform necessary? Thank God for the funds raised through the flowercrafts by the elderly at Sarah Senior Activities Centre (SAC). Pray for the elderly there and in Evergreen Circle that they may find joy in their activities and opportunities to know Christ.