Prayer Tree; Week 23, June 5th - June 11th

This quarter we are praying for, Love, Compassion and Strength

By this we know love that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 1 John 3:16-19

“Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You that we can know You love us.  You showed this love when Jesus laid down His life for us.  We thank You that the staff and teachers of the Esther House and the Women’s Empowerment Center are willing to lay down their “normal” lives to serve these women.  They have seen the need and opened their hearts, which shows that God’s love abides in them.  Thank You that they are not loving in only word or talk but in deed and in truth.  Let this show the residents and students that these teachers and staff are of the truth, and let this reassure all of their hearts before You.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

  Week 23: June 5 - 11

             When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34
“Dear God, I thank You for Your love and compassion for the crowds who do not know You, who wander lost and unprotected.  I pray for the staff and residents of Esther House and the teachers and students and staff of the Women’s Empowerment Center, that those who know You will be compassionate and teach many things to those who do not yet know You.  I pray for those lost ones, that they will recognize their need for You, that Your Holy Spirit will draw them to You, as the shepherd voice draws his sheep.  Help all of us to remain teachable throughout our lives.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.’’

Thank you again for partnering with us in prayer because as we know…..PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!

Blessings,
Kelly Guffey, President
Esther House Inc.
 
Special Prayer Request:

• Classes that start June 1st, pray that students’ hearts will be open to learning and that they will have a desire to break bad habits and reach for a more fruitful life, centered in God.
• Pray for the staff to have a sweet spirit and compassionate heart for the students.
• Pray for the staff and volunteers to be encouraged and not discouraged.
• Pray that the people God wants to work and volunteer at the house and at the center come forth and be willing to step into that role.
• Pray that God direct us to the ladies He has appointed us to minister to.
• Pray specifically that the bible studies at the center to be fruitful and that the ladies will have a hunger for the things of God and not the things of this world.
• Pray that all ladies starting the program will finish the program.
• Pray for the ability to transport more students from other counties. (15 passenger van or a small bus)
• Please pray for a house mom for the Esther House
• Please pray for 

Kelly
Erika
Connie
Angela
Sharon
Katy
Students
New Esther House Residents
Esther House Board of Directors