Stage 14 Montélimar / Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40: 31

Yesterdays stage finished in Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux that is known for its bird sanctuary.  At times in our personal and public lives we become weary and this verse is there to remind us and to refresh us.  God is working and he is personally working in our lives for our good.  I am not sure how God will work good from the events in Nice but we know from past history God is working and He will use these actions, tears and sorrows for our good.  There is a race to be won, run it in his strength and he will lift us up. 

Father, we are weary and our strength is beginning to wane.  Renew our strength and let us mount up on eagles wings and let us soar. 
We pray in the name of Jesus.  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. 

Lyon- our 3rd City

 

City Facts

• Know as the Capital of Lights
• The Banking Center
• Know for innovation
• Interpol based here
• Christian Publisher Editions Clé  is here

 

Prayer Needs

• The Word of God can be published with great interest and success
• God will use the many ministries in Lyon to lead all men to him
• Allow the local Churches to stand strong for the faith

Father,
We have bowed before you concerning the people of Lyon in the past and today, we humbly come together again.  Lord, many ministries are here in Lyon reaching people with the gospel of Christ, we pray that they will stand strong in you.  We know that you are our strength and we pray that they will do all things in You.  Show them how and where to reach the lost in Lyon with the gospel.  Open new avenues this year.  Thank you, for the growth the Churches have seen and encourage each pastor and their families. Lord allow your glory be seen in the city of Lyon.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus. 
Amen

 

 

ICC Lyon

We have been praying for the International Christian Communities as we have traveled through France.  Here in Lyon you are able to find a Church for English speakers.

ICC Lyon


Isaiah 51:16

And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

Our Father,
Please remove any obstacle that may prevent your Word from going forth from this congregation.  Let your word flow so that your will might be done.  Thank you for covering us with your mighty hand.  Lord, increase the efforts of this local church.  Humble them as they seek your face and call upon you.  Pour out your love over their live and bring hope and peace for all to see.  Let the city of Lyon see your love through each believer. 
I pray in the blood of Jesus.
 Amen

Book stores and Publishers in Lyon

CLC

Librairie Chrétienne CLC

10 quai Tilsitt

69002 LYON

Editions Clé

2, impasse Morel

69003 Lyon, France

 

La Maison de la Bible
130 Avenue Theirs
     69006 Lyon

Our Father,
We thank you for these bookstores and publishers here in Lyon.  Lord, as people seek you please let them be helped by the Bibles, books, music, DVD and other forms of media that tell your story.  Lord, I pray that these ministries will be able to share your Word so that lives will be changed.  Thank you for the power in your written and spoken Word.  Use these servants here in Lyon to bring honor and glory to your name.  Thank you for allowing us to pray for CLC, Editions Clé, and La Maison de la Bible.
 Bless them our Father in the name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen.

Lyon in Rhône Department (69)

Psalms 119:18.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Lyon is the capital of Rhône Alpes with over 1 1/2 million people.  There are around 40 evangelical churches in Lyon and the surrounding areas.  For France that is good amount of churches but when you look at my city which is Mobile, Alabama and we have around 150,000 people and with 200 Baptist Churches you can see the need.  I am grateful for each local church here in Lyon and continue to pray for them.  There are many interesting site to find out more about the city of Lyon.  A few facts about Lyon.  It has the most restaurants per capita after Paris, fresh made chocolates. the silk capital, and known for its history of printing.  During the Reformation the Bible was printed here.

Lord,
Your word was important here long ago make it important again.  Lord open our eyes so that I may see the wonderful things in your law.  Lord, I pray this for myself and for Lyon.  Let us see how truly wonderful you are.  Thank you for all the Churches in Lyon who are faithfully preaching your word.  Give them a hunger for your word and the desire to share each truth they learn with others.  Thank you for all that You are doing in lives and hearts here in Lyon.  Lord, I know there is a Christian publisher here in Lyon but I cannot find their website but Lord, you know their name and their needs, please bless them on this day and for the days to come as they translate and print material for all to read and learn about you.  Thank you again for all you do. 
I praise you and pray in the name of Jesus.
 Amen.