Stage 13 Bourg-Saint-Andéol / La Caverne du Pont-d'Arc

Time trial today, but we watch with heavy hearts.  Praying for safety of all who are in the race and those watching the race.

Lord, our hearts are truly broken for the people of France today.  Lord, we pray for the families that have lost love ones yesterday.  Lord, bring peace and wisdom.  Comfort their hearts and  heal their land.  Lord give wisdom and direction to the leaders of France.  Show them how to fight against this evil so that the citizens of France can be safe and free from fear.  Lord, we pray for the salvation of France even here in  the department of ARDÈCHE (07).  We lean on you on this day.  We pray in the name of Jesus our Savior.  Amen

Praying for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Over the next 8 days we will be praying for the Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.  This region is a new region that was created in 2016 by the fusing the two older regions Auvergne and the Rhône-Alpes. It is made up of 12 departments.  

Ain, Allier, Ardeche, Cantal, Drome, Haute- Loire, Haute-Savoie, Isere, Loire, Puy-de-Drome, Rhone, Savoie are the twelve departments.  We have prayed through this area of France in the pass, but it is good that we lift them up before the Father at this time.  


Heavenly Father, 
We humbly bow before you as we pray for the people of the Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.  Lord many people call this region home, but many people come to visit and enjoy the beauty of Your creation.  Lord, we know that You have revealed yourself to us through nature, so we are without excuse. Lord we consider our need for you and see that our need is great.  Father we yield ourselves to you, for we desire to be instrument for Your Glory.  Father, we pray that as people come to see the beauty of your creation they will see You revealed through Creation and see their own personal need of You in their lives and yield to Your purpose in their lives as Father, Lord, and Savior.  Thank you for presenting Your glory to us through nature.  We pray in the name of Jesus. 
Amen.

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[g] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 

Praying for Ardeche

Department of Ardeche in the region Rhone Alpes.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for being the Good Shepherd who cares for his sheep.  Father, to lead, guide and provide for us.  You lead us to green pastures and let us rest beside still waters.  You restore our souls.  Father we pray that people of Ardeche will follow You.  We pray trust You through the valleys in life as You lead them with Your rod and staff.  Father I pray that they will trust in You for all of their needs.  Thank you Father for being our Good Shepherd.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus our Shepherd.  Amen.

Ardèche 07

Ardèche is Department 07 found in the Rhone-Alpes.  This region has been inhabited for a long time.  The paintings in the caves records the beginning. In the past this area was named Vivarais is reflected in their coat of arms.  This area was fought over in the  Religious Wars.  Today many leave the area due to the economics.  Many come to this department to enjoy the outdoor activities.

Father, we pray that the churches in the area will find ways to be your hands and feet to the people in Ardèche.  Let them reach out to those in need.  Open doors in marriages that are struggling.  Create friendship between the young and the old.  Strengthen the influence the local churches have on the people in their communities.  Lord, allow your love to shine in this department so people will be drawn to you.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus our King.  Amen

Étape 12, Bourg-de-Péage > Mende

Sovereign Lord,

Creator of all things.  Today as we watch the race we see your mastery over all things.  Thank you of all the beauty and majesty that we enjoy today we know that it comes from you.   You are a good and loving God and you have revealed yourself to us, therefore we are without excuse, but, we have fallen short of your glory.  We have all sinned and need your redeeming love.  Jesus, you are the Christ, and we thank you for dieing for us.  We are eternally grateful for the life that you have given us, but our hearts are broken when we see so many around us who do not believe you are the Christ.  Lord, we know that only you can change their hearts, but I do not want to be the reason they have rejected you.  Sovereign Lord call the people from Bourg-de-Péage to Mende to salvation.  We love them and we desire for them to know you.  Holy Spirit increase their desire to seek after God, and help us to love each other and speak truth so that they can believe that Jesus is the Christ.   Add many to your Church today.  We pray through the name of the Holy Servant Jesus.  Amen

Ardèche, France Department 7

Ardèche looks like a wonderful place to step back in time.  Enjoy a canoe ride down the Ardèche river or hike to find the source of the Loire river.  Taste the sweetness of the chestnut.  Let us enjoy the wonders of Ardèche, France.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Lord, I pray that your word will become sweeter than honey in the mouths of those who live in Ardèche, France.  Lord, let your Word be heard and let there be an ever increasing desire to hear and learn more.  Lord, create a hunger in their hearts and minds.  I pray that they will only be satisfied with you.  Thank you for all the believers in this department.  Thank you for those who have just been baptized.  I pray that as they public announce their belief in you they will able to grow in your word and live a life that will bring glory to you.  I thank you for all that you are doing here in Ardèche and pray that your word will become sweeter than honey or even the chestnut. 
I pray all these things in the sweet name of Jesus.
Amen