Category: College Ministry

“He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 25: {Generosity}

“Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” (Psalm 119:18 ESV) “I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.”  (Psalm 119:16 ESV) No matter how a child is raised, there come a point when they have to make decisions on their own.  How comforting though… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 24: {A Love for God’s Word}

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24 ESV) Today, spend some time in prayer asking God to give college students you know the wisdom, motivation, and focus they… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 23: {Diligence and Hard Work}

“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:9-11 NIV) When we think of “purity,”… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 22: {Purity}

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 21: {Contentment}

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14:6 NIV) The idea that there is no real “truth” in life is becoming more and more prevalent, especially in academic settings like colleges and universities. Students are often challenged to question if… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 20: {Truth}

Last words are powerful.  Whether it’s the last words of a speech or the last words of someone’s life; we tend to remember and hold on to last words.  Today, let’s look at some of the last words of Jesus:“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 19: {A Witness for God}

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”  (Ephesians 2:10 ESV) “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 18: {Identity and Self-Esteem}

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32 NIV) “… But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 17: {Self-Control}

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 16: {Relationship with God}