Stage 10 Escaldes-Engordany / Revel

Father today we pray for the city of Revel, located in in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. 
Lord, we pray for the eyes and ears of the people of Revel will be open.  Open their eyes so they may see our need for a loving Savior.  Open their ears, so that they may hear the voice of the Lord so that they will obey your word.  Open their hearts to so they will invite you as Lord.  Lord, open up their lives so that others will see you as the joy that floods their souls.  Lord, stand as the door and knock, so that we will open up our lives to you.  You are Lord, reign in our hearts and in the hearts of Revel France.   We pray in the name of Jesus. 
Amen

Étape 14. Revel > Ax-3 Domaines

Into the mountains we go.  The Pyrenees will entertain us as we cheer these men  up and over then down to the finish line or up to the finish line  as it is today  The author of Hebrews talks about a race for us as well. 

Hebrews 12:1-2

 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

I know our race can be like today's stage up hill all the way, but let us remain faithful to complete the race marked out for us.  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.  Forget all the sins  and things that hinder us and continue on in the strength of the Lord.  Have you noticed the sprinters and they are coming in for a sprint finish they start throwing off any water bottles they have left so that they are as lite and as fast as they can be. 

 

Lord,

I pray for the people of these beautiful mountains.  Lord, I pray that we will run our race so that your glory will be seen in the Pyrenees.  As we leave Revel bless Église Évangélique Apostolique, and Église Évangélique Vie et Lumière as they preach your word on this day.  Lord, I pray that these churches love each other with your love so that the world will desire you.  Thank you for their faithfulness. Let only your truth be spoken today.  Lord, we give you all the praise and adoration as we cross the finish line.  We pray in the name of Jesus, the Truth.  Amen.

Étape 13 Rodez > Revel

The more I learn about the country of France the more I believe France is about simple things.  France is filled with cities Rodez and Revel were life is very much down to earth, good people living with each other making their lives full of family and good things from the earth.  Some fresh bread, wonderful cheese, the local wine, and a place to live with centuries of history and the buzz of today all around them.  But like all people life is not always wonderful, and the French do not like to share what is private.  For missionaries coming to live in France is takes along time before, if ever, they are pulled into the real part of French life.  Pray that God will break down those barriers that keep relationship from growing.  Ask God to help the non-french to understand the culture and rules of the French society. Pray that these things would not hinder the message of Christ being accepted in France.  This area of France has a long history of religion playing a part in their lives and it has not always been good. Pray that the French will see Jesus Christ, worthy to be part of their lives and not just a piece of history.  

Sovereign Lord,

The past has built many stronghold in the people of France.  We see their culture and rules are different then our own and it is hard to be accepted as one of them.  Lord, I know that you can break down these barriers to the gospel message and bring a new spirit into the hearts of the French.  Jesus, you are worthy of our worship today just as you were in the days of the past.  I pray that unbelieving hearts will soon open when you stand at the door and knock.  Thank you for knocking.  Lord, we are fully convinced that you are able to do what you have promised.  So Lord, we boldly ask to you to call the French people to salvation on this day, binding whatever stands in the way of the preaching and teaching of the Word of God to all.  We pray in the name of Jesus the one and only.  Amen