Let me share a testimony from a friend and partner in ministry about her delight in praying the book of Psalm. 

This past year, the book of Psalm encouraged me so much that it became a six-month study.  Let me tell you about my experience.  I first read through the entire book of Psalm.  In June, I read through the Five Psalms a day, praying through only the first Psalm listed each day of the month.  In July, I chose to dwell on the word LOVINGKINDNESS as I read and then prayed through the second Psalm listed for each day of the month.  In August, I chose the word RIGHTEOUSNESS and prayed through the third Psalm.  In September, I chose FEAR and prayed through the fourth Psalm.  In October, I chose FAITHFULNESS, REDEEM, and REJOICE and prayed the fifth Psalm.  In November, I chose RIGHT HAND and prayed through any Psalm I had missed over the past months.  Each time I prayed through Psalm 119, I chose different words to dwell on.  I felt the Lord lead every time I read.  And each time I read I found a word to keep me focused as I was reading.  I found that reading and praying the book of Psalm was an amazing study and I pray that the Lord will impress hearts to take it even further.      Blessings to you all, Beth Workman

Evangelism Explosion Prayer Network is currently involved in a 40 Days of Prayer challenge that began on January 10, 2021.  We are reading Donald S Whitney’s book entitled Praying the Bible during the 40 days.  Whitney is encouraging his reader to use the book of Psalm to invigorate prayer in the believer’s life.  Whitney makes this profound statement in his book, “The Spirit of God will use the Word of God to help the people of God pray increasingly according to the will of God.”  The testimony by Beth Workman is how she used Donald S Whitney’s Five Psalm method.  This method is explained fully in his book Praying the Bible.  I encourage you to read his book and connect with other prayer warriors across this nation through our website at eeprayernetwork.org and pray with us and for us.  We invite you to connect using the “sign up today” tab on the homepage of the website. 

Also, you can access a helpful free app for Praying the Bible.  The website is biblicalspirituality.org and the app is called Five Psalms.   The app not only does the math for you (this explanation is included in Whitney’s book) but actually includes the text (ESV Translation) of the five “Psalms of the Day.”  Again, it is free for both iOS and Android platforms.  There are no hidden costs, in-app purchases, subscription fees, etc. 

Susan Reecer

EE Prayer Coordinator

Happy New Year!  As 2020 has passed, we look with anticipation at a new year!  2021 has arrived!  As we were reminded during the Christmas holiday, the wise men, which in Greek is magos: men of knowledge specializing in astrology, medicine or natural sciences.

These wise men sought after a bright light they saw in the sky which led them to the King of Kings and Lord and Lords.  The light still shines!  It shines to remind us of the “HOPE” that is found in Jesus Christ alone.  The word hope is used often during the season we’ve just celebrated.  We “hope” for things, we “wish” for something.  But when we consider the “Hope” associated with Jesus Christ, it’s not a ‘wishing’ kind of hope.  It’s a ‘faith’ kind of hope.  A hope that is certain.

Our promise-keeping Savior did what he said he’d do.  He came to earth, He lived a perfect life, He died on the rugged cross for the sins of all mankind.  He rose from the dead.  He’s offering an eternal home in heaven for all you receive Him through faith.  He’s the answer to all of life’s questions.  He’s the solution to all of our problems.  He’s the ‘light’ that still shines.  Like the wise me, who sought Him until they found Him.  Let’s keep seeking after Jesus and pointing others to His saving grace.

Prayer keeps us remembering what He did for All people-and for us.  Prayer communicates our appreciation to Him.  Prayer allows us the open opportunity to communicate with God on behalf of all those we know that need to seek Him.  PRAY!  Make prayer a special part of your life this year.