Grace International School

Each week we will post a list of specific prayer requests and scripture references we’d like you to be praying for with the Grace International School community. We will be praying for the following needs each week:

Our abandoned multi-purpose building site.

“Making It Count” Internally:

· Property / new GIS campus
· Spiritual and physical health of the GIS staff, students, and families
· Financial needs for staff, property, and new building

“Making It Count” Externally:

· Our interaction and relationships with our Thai neighbors, authorities, and churches

We also ask that you seriously consider fasting during your prayer times throughout the month.

You may ask “Why Fast?” 1) Fasting is a Biblical way to truly humble yourself in the sight of God (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21). King David said, "I humble myself through fasting."; and 2) Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a transformed life.

Individuals who can not fast food due to health issues can still participate by fasting from a favorite activity, trip to the mall, watching TV, going to a movie, etc. If you have questions whether fasting from food may be detrimental to your health, please consult your physician.

Kathy and Don pictured with high school.

How to Prepare Spiritually for a Fast

In preparation for this special time with God, examine your heart, and detect any unconfessed sin. Scripture records that God always requires His people to repent of their sins before He will hear their prayers. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

It might be helpful to you to tell a close friend or friends what you will be fasting from to help keep you accountable.


We also encourage you to at times to pray with two or three others as well. We believe that God wants to hear our prayers. He knows what we want to pray for in advance but he chooses to use this form of communication to open our hearts and minds to what he wants to tell us. As Hebrews 4 says, “. . . let us hold firmly to the faith we profess . . . Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (v. 14 & 16).

We look forward to experiencing God and want to thank you for joining together with our school community through our combined prayers and fasting in the coming weeks. Thank you again for joining with us.

Celebrating the King's 80th birthday and praying for him.