Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington August 9, 2026 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way Gospel Guide: John Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. -Romans 12:1-2 AUGUST 2026: Prayer for Believers August 2 – September 5, 2026 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the Lord’s people. -Ephesians 6:18 The Effectual Prayer of a Righteous Person 1 Kings 18 Theme for August 2026: Prayer for Believers Come near to God and he will come near to you. -James 4:8 The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. -James 5:16 Intimacy leads to fruitfulness, not the other way around. Those who prioritize a loving relationship with God, meeting with him in prayer through stolen moments throughout the day, long stretches of disciplined contemplation, and fiery pleas of intercession, are those with whom he shares his divine power. -Tyler Staton, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools ELIJAH – The prophet Elijah is considered to be a successor to Moses in prophetic authority. Though not equal with Moses, he figures prominently in Biblical and theological reflection for both Jews and Christians. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. -James 5:17-18 PRAY EARNESTLY! PRAY EXPECTANTLY! PRAY EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE, ABOUT EVERYTHING! PRAYER: Father, I’m asking you to meet specific needs in my life this week in tangible and recognizable ways. I’ll give you the glory. Amen.
