Nord (59)

Nord (59)  has some very famous cities; Lille, Roubaix, and Dunkerque.

 The love of God is being  shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.  Pray for the local bodies of believers will be able to show God's love with others.  We pray that the world will know they are followers of Christ because of their love for one another.  Lord, allow the Churches in Nord ( 59) to grow and share Your love for this world and all those that live in Nord.


Continue to Pray for Nord (59)

Stage 4 Seraing / Cambrai

Today we enter France.  We will be coming into the department Nord (59)

Today will be filled with cobbles, ruts, and possibly more crashes, so pray for a safe race today.  

Pray for the people of this department as they live their lives surrounded by the reminders of the past.  Pray that their faith in the Father will grow as they see the Father working in their lives.  Pray that hearts will  be open and soften to the word of God and that they will be grounded in His promises written in scripture. 

Lord, 

we pray for the people of France but also for the people in this area of France.  Lord, we know that you love each one and you have provided salvation for all.  We pray that hearts will be opened to hear about your promises of abundant life through your Son, Jesus Christ.  Lord, let the Words of scripture land on many soft hearts, ready to receive  your message.  Lord, break down any walls we build so that your Word can be spoken today. Lord we pray for open and ready hearts in Nord, department 59.  

We pray all these things in the name of Jesus,

 Amen. 

Region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais

 On the northern coast of France one will find the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais containing two departments

59 Nord  -  Lille

62 Pas de Calais - Dunkerque.

This region is filled with people.  It has 323.7 people per km2 over 4 million people total.  It is one of the most densely populated areas of France.  During WWII the city of   Dunkerque was the first city in France to be liberated from Germany.  When I thought about liberty and what it most mean to the people of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, I had to wonder if they had been reminded of Jesus and how he can set us free from the enemy of our own souls.  Pray for the churches in this area, pray that people will be willing to hear the Gospel message as they teach and preach God's word.  Pray for our brothers and sisters as they live each day for our Lord growing in the wisdom only He can provide through the reading of His word and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  Pray that others will see Christ in their lives and desire to know Him. 

Father God,
I pray for the people of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, I pray they will see the need to be free from the bondage of sin.  I pray that they will hear the good news that your son, Jesus has paid for their lives with His own.  Thank you Father for loving us and seeing my need of you.  Thank you for your salvation and I pray that you will allow your grace to be poured out over the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais.  Bring freedom and liberty to all who believe on your name.
 I pray in the name of Jesus, my liberator.  Amen

Étape 4, Cambrai > Reims

Along the race route each day is a parade to entertain the spectators as they are waiting for the riders.  Semer Ministry has a team of people who are on the streets at the start city and the finish city for each state.  Today they are working along side Eglise Évangélique Baptistie,  and Eglise Évangélique here in Cambrai.  Pray as they hand out flyers and witness to the people on the street.  Pray for open hearts and minds who are willing to hear and believe the gospel message.  This evening they will hold a worship service at the church. 
In the city of Reims there will be a team working with Eglise Évangélique,  with a service to follow at 8:00 PM. Between the two cities 4000 flyers with the gospel message will be pasted out to the people.  Pray for salvation in the city of Cambrai and in Reims.

Notre Père,
Thank you for these who are going into the crowds and telling the good news.  Bless them as they go.  Protect them and let them have the mind of Christ today.  Fill them with the power of the Holy Spirit and give them the words to say.  Thank you for their faithfulness.  I thank you that the race goes to these cities so that we can share the gospel of Christ here today.   Thank you for the presents of the Body of Christ in the local Churches in these cities.  Pour our your grace for today.  I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen

Étape 3

Lord, thank you for Pastor Philippe Champreux in Marly, France.  Thank you for their part in  witnessing to the people at the tour.  Bless the Eglise Chrétienne in all they do on this day for you.  Let them be received with open hearts and Lord, I pray that salvation will come for souls today on the race route.

Etape 3, Wanze > Arenberg Porte du Hainaut

Today, we ride the cobble stones. They will be a challenge to each rider. It will be interesting to see who crosses the finish line first. I been thinking about the cobbles, how they can be like our hearts, but God has promised his people that he would give them a soft  new heart and pour a new spirit into them. I pray that He will do the same for the people of Belgium and France.

Ezekiel 36:25-27
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws

Lord,
I know our hearts can be hard as stone, but Lord please replace them with a new soft heart ready to receive all that you wish to teach us. I pray that you will continue to work in the hearts of the people of Belgium and France. We pray that you will raise up godly men and women who have soft hearts filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, We are in great need for french speaking pastors for this area. Lord bring to this area the labors that are need for the harvest which you have prepared.  Send us, Father. We will go for you. Thank you Father for hearing our prayers.
I pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen