The Young Church

Grandkids and Bell at the Coosa River farm
Christmas 2022

"Stay alert! Watch out for your enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are." (1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT)

Over 100,000 churches around the globe are in a season of 21 days of prayer and fasting. One of my focuses this year (thanks to my Rebecca's inspiration) is praying for the young church—those who are college age and younger.

At Monday morning's prayer service, our pastor called the young church to the altar to be prayed over. Hundreds of young believers (half or more of those present) came forward.

Beloved, I beseech you on this 4th day of 21 days of prayer and fasting to pray passionately and faithfully for Christ's young church!

May the Lord bless them and keep them. May no weapon formed against them prosper. May they be not wise in their own eyes, but fear the Lord and shun evil. May they hide God's word in their hearts and have it ever-ready in their hands to share the Good News of forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ and defeat the enemy. May they forever love the Lord, obey His voice, hold fast to Him, and serve God with all their heart, mind, and strength! In Jesus' name we fervently pray!