"Prayer Priority" Request for Thursday, November 29, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

LAMB OF GOD , you not only take away the sins of the world -- we thank you for taking away our personal sins! Thank you for guiding us into all knowledge of truth and for liberating us from the power of temptations that would prevent us from fulfilling your great commission. AMEN AND AMEN

RESURRECTION AND LIFE, bless the US Post Office this Christmas as they deliver our Christmas letters on time and safely to partners and supporters. Also, we ask you to expand our web marketing and media team so that we will be better able to communicate in the "new media" that is reaching the next generation for Christ. Attract to CIS all the other skilled people we need to photograph, report and communicate your message by every medium, especially younger people. Help Dr. Bray to attract these people to CIS,Inc. for the work ahead. AMEN AND AMEN!

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly" (Leviticus 19:15).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Wednesday, November 28, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK GOD for the vision of Exodus Mandate California 2008 which is being presented to VIP decision makers and major donors starting today and throughout December. AMEN

CHIEF SHEPHERD, prosper generous people who support Christian education, Exodus Mandate, and the Bray Family Missionaries. Prosper their bank accounts and give them hearts of generosity as they enter the Christmas season. Anoint E. Ray Moore, Jr. and Gail as they present the vision for 2008 as well as Bruce Shortt and other leaders. In faith Lord, we ask you to touch hearts of your people to provide the needed seed money this month to launch the work strongly in California next year. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly" (Leviticus 19:15).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Monday, November 26, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

LORD JESUS CHRIST, we thank you on this her birthday for the wonderful sacrifice and ministry of Lourdes Panoussis in Greece. AMEN

ADVOCATE, we pray for those friends and partners who are missionary advocates for the Bray's and their ministry clients. Help Dr. Bray to network with networkers who can form broad alliances of leaders to change the course of culture and nations. Your Kingdom come and your will be done through this ministry and the teams of workers CIS missions serves in Christ. AMEN and AMEN.

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly" (Leviticus 19:15).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Sunday, November 25, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, thank you for revealing directions and wisdom to Dr. Bray as he completed his fourth Saturday of fasting, prayer and study in November in order to better consider the future direction of his life and ministry. Thank you for the many revelations you gave him both in Colombia and here in the the USA this week.Thank you Lord for bringing us home for the holidays. AMEN

LIGHT OF THE WORLD, make us better light bearers as we begin our Advent ministry of missionary book tables in the Charlottesville area starting in local churches and at special events today. Use the Advent/Christmas season through January 6 as a time when the Bray Family Missionaries can renew friendships with believers in the Albamarle County area of Virginia. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly' (Leviticus 19:15).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Wednesday, November 21, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

PRINCE OF PEACE, we joyfully bring sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to you at this time. You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices. AMEN

RESURRECTION AND LIFE, as millions of Americans are traveling home today, we pray that there will be much evangelism and witnessing in airports and all along the way. Bless those who are sensitive to others around them as they shop and travel and stan in line. Lord, send a revival and renewal to our rebellious, self-seeking hearts. We confess that we are a nation which has enthroned ourselves as gods. Forgive us for our selfishness and have mercy on the thanksgiving travelers. Open their eyes and hearts to our spiritual condition and protect them from themselves. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice" (Isaiah 42:3).

Dear Prayer Partner, As Ivy and I count our blessings this year -- one of them is YOU. As we look back on all the answered prayers and the wonderful things that have happened this year, we are very aware that they would never have happened without your prayers. Thank you for your love and support for us and I want you to know that we will be remembering you by name in our prayers during these holidays. My prayer for each of you on this Thanksgiving holiday is that God will bless you in a special way for the sacrifices and kindnesses you have done in secret, knowing that God who sees in secret will reward you openly. Dr. Bill+

"Prayer Priority" Request for Tuesday, November 20, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

ALPHA, thank you for the wisdom and faith you have given Bruce Shortt, Chaplain Ray and other Exodus Mandate staff and supporters as they prepare plans to launch a new Exodus Mandate California campaign leading up to Christian Education Sunday 2008 on August 10. AMEN

OMEGA, THE WORD OF LIFE help Dr. Bray to edit and compile a prospectus for sponsors who will help underwrite the Exodus Mandate California campaign. Empower Mark Dorsett and Chaplain Ray as they set up Executive Briefings with potential sponsors on November 28 in Charlotte and other key southern cities such as Atlanta and Greenville. May Chaplain Ray find favor and connect with sponsors who will help launch this effort in the first quarter of 2008. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faitghfulness he will bring forth justice" (Isaiah 42:3).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Monday, November 19, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, we thank you for the way YOU have guided Missy and the whole CDA-Colombia team in the timing of the formation of the right kind of international and domestic development programs for the needy children of Colombia. Thank you for answering prayer and using Dr. Bill and Ivy on this consulting mission to Bogota. AMEN

LORD OF ALL, use the Thanksgiving and Christmas newsletters and cards that Dr. Bray is sending out for his ministry clients and partners this month to touch hearts and bring in the funds needed to pay every bill and bring honor and glory to you name. Give Dr. Bill and Ivy the grace they need to meet every deadline this week and protect them as they fly home on Tuesday to Charlottesville. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice" (Isaiah 42:3)

"Prayer Priority" Request for Sunday, November 18, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

HORN OF SALVATION, thank you for using Dr. Bray and Ivy as they spoke in the local Christian church at Villa de Leyva in Colombia on Sunday. Thank you for using Dr. Bray to testify and confirm the message of seed faith giving of funds and service. Thank you for planting the seeds of new family and children's ministries in this country and for the successful launch of the 'Take My Hand' child sponsorship program at the CDA-Colombia banquet. AMEN and AMEN

LORD OF ALL, be with the director of CDA-Colombia and Dr. Bray and Ivy as they meet on Monday to consult on the future of the ministry and may this lead to greater partnership for the growth of Christian schools and wholistic evangelism and ministry to the whole child. Use the couple as they continue to visit with teachers and leaders of local Christian schools in Bogota during the day. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice' (Isaiah 42:3).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Friday, November 16, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THE LAMP, Thank you for the grace and miracles you have showered on the last minute planning details of the 15th Anniversary Celebration Banquet of CDA-Colombia today in Bogota. We especially thank you the coordinating efforts of Pastor Luis and the CDA staff. AMEN and AMEN

THE WAY, Bless Missy, her family, staff, guests, and supporters as they gather tonight at the Banquet to launch a new sponsorship program for 4000 children in Christian schools of Colombia. Particularly bless Bill and Ivy as they participate and consult during this event and the follow-up. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE DAY: 'Those who go forth in tears bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again rejoicing bringing in the sheaves' (Psalm 126:5-6).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Wednesday, November 14, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK YOU Lord for Chaplain Ray Moore, the Frontline Ministries Board, the Staff and supporters of Exodus Mandate as they team up with the Brays to promote Christian schools and home schoolers around the world, but especially in Colombia where indigenous partners are supporting 10 Christian schools and starting two more. We praise you Lord for this progress in native missions. AMEN

OMEGA, give faith and energy to Chaplain Moore and Dr. Bray's vendors and partners at the Exodus Mandate project as they work to get the Christmas 'Action Alert' newsletter mailing out this week while Dr. Bray and Ivy go down to South America to work in Bogota, Colombia to promote future Christian school growth. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief' (Psalm 31:9).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Tuesday, November 13, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK YOU FOR MISSIONARY SENDERS...We praise you LORD for the many folks who have sponsored Dr. Bill and Ivy on their mission trip to Bogota, Colombia this week and next. Thank you for those who are giving the airfare, providing the hospitality and security, and giving program grants for Christian aid to the education of fatherless children, their widowed moms, and for the expansion of Christian schools. AMEN

ALPHA...Protect and guide Dr. Bill and Ivy as they fly to Colombia to consult with CDA-Colombia during their 15th Anniversary Celebration this week. May every word be fitly spoken to edify and build up the body of Christ. Use Dr. Bill's development and communications ministry to expand the missions of your church to the Christian education of needy children in South America, Africa, Asia and to the whole world. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief' (Psalm 31:9).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Monday, November 12, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

EYES OF THE LORD...We praise you for those who have died and suffered for our freedom on this Veterans Day and thank you today for LA Communications, Trevett's Mailing Service, and a host of other vendors and suppliers who are partners in communication with Dr. Bray and his missionary ministry partners such as Exodus Mandate and CIS Missions. AMEN

DOUBLE PORTION...have mercy on your persecuted church and all believers everywhere who are being oppressed this day for their faith, most especially in Afghanistan, Burma, Central Asia, China, Indonesia, Iraq/Iran, Israel, northern India and Pakistan, Russia, Nigeria, North Africa, North Korea, Sudan and Vietnam. Bless the efforts of Christian media this week as they seek to lead us in prayer for the persecuted churches and believers. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief' (Psalm 31:9).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Friday, November 9, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK YOU LORD for the grace you give your suffering, persecuted church to stand firm in face of organized tyranny and oppression from governments and religious groups around the world...and we thank you for the grace you also give to so many individual believers who are facing hidden persecution, torment and trial from oppressive bosses, customers, parents, relatives, spouses and family. AMEN

HOLY ONE, give Dr. Bray wisdom and guidance this weekend as he begins a third Saturday of prayer and fasting for revelation about the future direction for the Bray Family ministry and the Christian Information Service. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'YES' in Christ. And so through him the 'AMEN' is spoken by us to the glory of God' (2 Corinthians 1:20).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Thursday, November 8, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK THE LORD for the seven ministry partner agencies and over 100 indigenous project partners who collaborated with Dr. Bill and the team in missions efforts this year. AMEN

GOD WHO IS TRUTH, give Dr. Bill favor with ministry partner agencies and attract the right new ministries so that he will have the right mix of clients who are ready, willing and able to grow in 2008. Especially grant the Brays a good anchor client in the Atlanta or Virginia area. May he find partners who will not just want to have the work done their way, but God's way. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'YES' in Christ. And so through him the 'AMEN' is spoken by us to the glory of God' (2 Corinthians 1:20).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Wednesday, November 7, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK YOU LORD for the wonderful churches, prayer groups and individuals that are praying for the Bray Family Missionaries today, especially in Columbus, Georgia and Charlottesville, Virginia and Turlock, California. AMEN

BISHOP OF SOULS, use the prayers of those who are agreeing with the Bray Family in prayer today, especially as Dr. Bray and Ivy prepare to fly to Bogota, Colombia next week to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of CDA-Colombia. May the Brays be able to give the largest financial gifts possible to the local leadership there to help the fatherless and widows with scholarships for Christians schooling. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'YES' in Christ. And so through him the 'AMEN' is spoken by us to the glory of God' (2 Corinthians 1:20).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Tuesday, November 6, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

PRAISE THE LORD that those who sow in tears will doubtless come again rejoicing. AMEN

CHIEF CORNERSTONE, we ask you to bless our friends and partners at Christian Medi-Share who are considering Dr. Bray's application for assistance in reducing health and insurance costs. We pray that they will approve the application and we pray that Bill and Ivy will have adequate allowance in their accounts to handle medical needs not only for themselves but for others in need. Bless Dr. Bill's vision to set up a discretionary account to be ready to handle emergencies and give to the needy when he and Ivy have opportunities to help. Give Dr. Bray a good name for the fund as he and the directors set it up and favor as he establishes it. May CIS be blessed as we make provision to obey the scripture and give to the needy and destitute. AMEN and AMEN

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: 'For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'YES' in Christ. And so through him the 'AMEN' is spoken by us to the glory of God' (2 Corinthians 1:20).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Monday, November 5, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK YOU LORD GOD ALMIGHTY for the times of refreshing and study we had over the weekend as we worshipped, examined the scriptures regarding Jezebel and 'the Jezebel Spirit' doctrines of our day, and most of all as we prayed and fasted to seek your will for the future direction of the Bray's missionary ministry. Thank you Lord for hearing our cries for help and giving us insight into your word and direction from the Holy Spirit. AMEN and AMEN

GOVERNOR, empower and enable Dr. Bray and the whole media team as well as ministry partners and clients who are working together with Dr. Bray to meet each day's editorial deadlines for the many Thanksgiving and holiday communications between now and January, 2008. May all these communications be accurate, miraculous, profitable, prophetic, truthful and Christ-honoring. May our words be a creative 'AMEN' speaking your divine will into existence. May they be faithfully distributed to everyone who needs to hear them, and not return void. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God' (2 Corinthians 1:20).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Friday, November 2, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

THANK GOD for the staff and leadership of Exodus Mandate as they work to help Christian children get the Christian educations they need and to set up their new development offices this week in Columbia. Thank God for the volunteers that are working with Chaplain Ray and Dr. Bray to prepare for VIP fundraising meetings between now and the end of the year. AMEN

LORD OF ALL, may the whole Exodus Mandate development team meet their many editorial deadlines between now and Christmas. Bless and use the monthly mailings and the prospect mailings to raise the budgets needed to promote Christian schools and Christian home schools in the USA and around the world. May they recruit many new partners and supporters, especially for the missionary aspects of Frontline Ministries overseas. Anoint Dr. Bill's mind with the right words and messages needed in these Christmas and end of year mailings. AMEN and AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world' (James 1:27).

"Prayer Priority" Request for Thursday, November 1, 2007
30 Second Pause for Prayer from Bill and Ivy Bray...

LORD, we thank you for the faithful friends of this ministry who are remaining true to their calling today; for pastors who are leading their churches forward into building and missions programs, and for lay leaders who are risking their fortunes to build up the Kingdom of God on this earth. We thank you for the wives and mothers like Sister Ivy who are courageously helping their husbands and children stay faithful to their callings in Christ. We thank you for those who are writing sacrificial checks to CIS for the support of the Brays and for CIS missions to indigenous missionaries in Colombia, Greece and the Philippines today. AMEN and AMEN and AMEN

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, show us if and where you want us to relocate our headquarters, especially if we should be selling the house in Charlottesville and moving to the Atlanta area. Guide Dr. Bray, the CIS Board of Directors and key donors whose support and wisdom is needed for making this kind of move. AMEN

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 'Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world' (James 1:27).