Week Seven: We Declare Joshua 24:15 "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION It is Day 44 and our inspiration for today’s focus is Joshua. What a powerful statement whe

Week Seven: We Declare Nehemiah 1:10 "Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Nehemiah is pleading His case before the high court of Heaven, standing before the judge over all Heaven and Earth reminding the Lord of His covenant with His people, that the Lord redeemed them and now belongs to Him. They’re His people, and they need His

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Ephesians 2:19-22 "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone ; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." Devotional Wel

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Isaiah 61:4 "And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION This is day 41, and the title is, Repair of the City. Our key verse for today is Isaiah 61:4. The verses in Isaiah 61 that precede number four reveal the prophetic words of the coming Christ. The

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Isaiah 58:12 "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome, and thank you for partnering with us on day 40 of our 52 days of prayer! Isaiah 58 begins with God telling Isaiah to loudly and clear

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Psalm 127:1 "Except the LORD build the house, They labour in vain that build it: Except the LORD keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, working hard but not getting anywhere? Maybe you’ve poured your heart and soul into a project, only to see it crumble. Or perhaps you’ve stayed up late and risen early,

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to The Turnaround’s Day 38 of 52 Days of Prayer. We’ve been on a journey with the Lord. He has been building us all up spiritually so that we may become good leaders like Nehemiah. We must all continue building the portion of the “wall” that is within our

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Nehemiah 4:6 "So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to day 37 of our 52 Days of Prayer. In Nehemiah 4 we read how the children of God overcame and moved in God’s plans even as their enemies opposed the rebuilding. INSIGHT When God gives us an assignment it doesn’t mean that every

Week Six: Build In Front of Your House Nehemiah 3:1-4 "Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Isaiah 5:20-24 "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Theref

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Deuteronomy 28:1-2 "And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of P

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Proverbs 14:26-27 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION The nation was in disrepair, the city was in shambles, the health of marriages and family significantly compromised, and morale was at an all-time low. Proposing the idea of

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Psalms 128:1-2 "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD ; That walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: Happy shalt thou be , and it shall be well with thee." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION On Day 32, we find our focus in one of the fifteen Psalms of Ascent. These psalms focus on getting back home and dwelling with God. Today’s verses remind us of the blessing one

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 "...Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Day 31 is here and we stand courageous in God’s Protection! But in addition to that knowledge, Ecclesiastes reminds us that we have a duty to worship ou

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Job 28:28 "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to Day 30 of our 52 days of prayer. Without warning, Job suddenly experienced complete economic ruin, the death of his ten children, and a horrendous skin disease. Throughout his ordeal, Job refused to speak against God. Instead, in an

Week Five: Our God is Mighty and Terrible Nehemiah 1:5 "...I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:" Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to Day 29 of our 52 days of prayer. When Nehemiah heard of the trouble among the exiles and that Jerusalem’s wall had been broken down, he wept, mourned, fasted and prayed for several days

Week Four: Do Not Be Afraid Of Them Isaiah 35:3-4,10 "Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you... and the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." Devotional Welcome

Week Four: Do Not Be Afraid Of Them Romans 8:15 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to Day 27 of our 52 days of prayer. Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem is becoming a reality. The work has begun, but not without objections, torments, and attacks from surrounding peoples. Fear has

Week Four: Do Not Be Afraid Of Them Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INTRODUCTION Welcome to Day 26 of our 52 days of prayer. Deuteronomy was written by Moses to prepare the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. This book is significant because it challenged t

Week Four: Do Not Be Afraid Of Them 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Devotional Welcome to The Turnaround’s 52 Days of Prayer! INSIGHT In the middle of Timothy’s busy, hustle, bustle, and anxious life, Paul reminds him that God gives those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, His spirit. He shares with him that God does not give us a spirit of fear, which is the spirit of our en