As regional leaders, we have recently felt a burden to intercede greatly for Haiti. This week we received the following report and prayer requests from the Church of the Nazarene’s leaders there. Haiti and its districts are going through a very complicated time, but now it has grown even more difficult. Insecurity and vandalism are... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: “An Instrument of your Peace”
By: Lemuel Sandoval "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is offense, let me bring pardon. Where there is discord, let me bring union. Where there is error, let me bring the truth. Where there is doubt, let me bring faith. Where there is... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: The “Serenity Prayer” by Reinhold Niehbur
By. Lemuel Sandoval Reinhold Niehbur was an American pastor who lived between 1892 and 1971. His Christian convictions led him to participate in sociology and politics. His influence was so widespread that he is considered one of America's greatest political philosophers both inside and outside the church.[1] Yet, perhaps the best-known contribution of his around... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: “May my Heart be Broken” by Bob Pierce
By: Lemuel Sandoval Have you ever wondered if there are things that break God's heart? Perhaps because of traditional theological education it is hard for us to think that God's heart can be broken. In any case, we might think that the sin we commit breaks and saddens the heart of God. But is there... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: John Wesley and the Covenant Prayer
By: Lemuel Sandoval “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen, such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven upon earth.” Anyone would imagine that John Wesley wrote these... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: Mother Teresa Spreads Christ’s Fragrance
By: Lemuel Sandoval Her name is synonymous with Christian service and compassion: Teresa of Calcutta. She was born on August 26, 1910, in Macedonia, although her name was Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. As a child, she liked listening to the stories of the missionaries who worked in India. At 12 years of age God called her... Continue Reading →
Prayers that Changed the World: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “Morning Prayer for Fellow Prisoners”
By: Lemuel Sandoval I’m sure it has happened to you. The alarm clock goes off and, still half asleep, you get out of bed. It's late, as usual, so you quickly dive into endless activities and to-dos. By the time you realize it, your first prayer is before dinner! How many times have we forgotten... Continue Reading →
The One-Hour Prayer Outline
Recently Nazarene Missions International (NMI) of the Mesoamerica Region has distributed the following prayer outline that any believer can use to seek the Lord’s face and intercede for their churches, communities, and the nations. Proclaiming the glory of God in praise and worship. (10 minutes) Lord, you who know our thoughts and our hearts, allow... Continue Reading →
Praying Psalms in the Midst of War
By: Scott Armstrong It’s been hard to pray recently. If you’re like me, I’ve been consumed by the news coming from Russia and Ukraine. My feelings range from shock to grief to anger. Every day I check updates from our friends and fellow Christians in Ukraine and send them words of encouragement.* They are overwhelmed,... Continue Reading →
Global Week of Prayer 2022
The global missionary movement was born in prayer and will only survive by prayer. A fundamental challenge is to have partners and friends in prayer for all the Nazarene missionary areas. Throughout history, NMI has encouraged congregations around the world to actively participate in times of prayer. What we identify today as the Global Week... Continue Reading →