25 Hopes & Prayers for You & the Church in 2025
For you.
1.Read your Bible.
•Scripture: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
•Quote: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” — John Piper
2.Pray.
•Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
•Quote: “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” — Oswald Chambers
3.Enjoy your life!
•Scripture: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
•Quote: “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” — C.S. Lewis
4.Be grateful.
Scripture: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
•Quote: “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies.” — John Milton
5.Get after it!
•Scripture: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23)
6.Read (Christian books—also Christian podcasts! Recommended list on the way).
•Scripture: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure… think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8)
7. Forgive.
•Scripture: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
8. Step up!
•Scripture: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
9. Create a family rhythm.
•Scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
10. Speak life.
•Scripture: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
11. Live Generously.
•Scripture: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
12. Focus on the personal rather than the political.
•Scripture: “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3)
•Quote: “Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.” — Jordan Peterson
13. Embrace accountability.
•Scripture: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
14. Wait (on the Lord).
•Scripture: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
15. Get off your phone! Go outside!
•Scripture: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1)
•Quote: “The earth is crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
For Coastlands Church
16. Our Church is all about Jesus!
•Scripture: “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27)
17. We continue to bring Glory to God and good to the coast.
•Scripture: “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
18. Grow leaders from within.
•Scripture: “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
19. Grow in Generosity.
•Scripture: “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)
20. Embrace the supernatural.
Scripture:
•“My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5)
•“What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.” (1 Corinthians 14:26)
•“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
•Quote: “The Spirit has not been given to us merely to make us feel good or to provide a spiritual high but to empower us for the work of the kingdom and to display the presence of God in tangible ways.” — Sam Storms
For the Global Church.
21. Revival for the Global Church.
•Scripture: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6)
22. Preachers preach the Bible!
•Scripture: “For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27)
23. Church leaders would kill their love of fame!
•Scripture: “So that in everything he might be preeminent.” (Colossians 1:18)
24. No King but King Jesus.
•Scripture: “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16)
25. Tables not thrones.
•Scripture: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)
•Quote: “The table is the place where we catch a vision of what it means to live in the kingdom of God.” — Dallas Willard
For you.
1.Read your Bible.
•Scripture: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
•Quote: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” — John Piper
2.Pray.
•Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
•Quote: “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” — Oswald Chambers
3.Enjoy your life!
•Scripture: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
•Quote: “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” — C.S. Lewis
4.Be grateful.
Scripture: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
•Quote: “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies.” — John Milton
5.Get after it!
•Scripture: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23)
6.Read (Christian books—also Christian podcasts! Recommended list on the way).
•Scripture: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure… think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8)
7. Forgive.
•Scripture: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
8. Step up!
•Scripture: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
9. Create a family rhythm.
•Scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
10. Speak life.
•Scripture: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
11. Live Generously.
•Scripture: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
12. Focus on the personal rather than the political.
•Scripture: “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3)
•Quote: “Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.” — Jordan Peterson
13. Embrace accountability.
•Scripture: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
14. Wait (on the Lord).
•Scripture: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
15. Get off your phone! Go outside!
•Scripture: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1)
•Quote: “The earth is crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
For Coastlands Church
16. Our Church is all about Jesus!
•Scripture: “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27)
17. We continue to bring Glory to God and good to the coast.
•Scripture: “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
18. Grow leaders from within.
•Scripture: “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
19. Grow in Generosity.
•Scripture: “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)
20. Embrace the supernatural.
Scripture:
•“My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5)
•“What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.” (1 Corinthians 14:26)
•“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
•Quote: “The Spirit has not been given to us merely to make us feel good or to provide a spiritual high but to empower us for the work of the kingdom and to display the presence of God in tangible ways.” — Sam Storms
For the Global Church.
21. Revival for the Global Church.
•Scripture: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6)
22. Preachers preach the Bible!
•Scripture: “For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27)
23. Church leaders would kill their love of fame!
•Scripture: “So that in everything he might be preeminent.” (Colossians 1:18)
24. No King but King Jesus.
•Scripture: “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16)
25. Tables not thrones.
•Scripture: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)
•Quote: “The table is the place where we catch a vision of what it means to live in the kingdom of God.” — Dallas Willard
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Good word, Pastor! I love that you posted these points on the app so they can be referenced time and again.