Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(10/19/18)[Prayer]

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The Gospel of John




(New Testament)

John 20

Jesus Appears to Thomas

24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

(End of Scripture Passage)



This incident, reported in the Gospel of John, is so true to human nature, and defines the concept of Faith. It is very easy to believe in something one has actually SEEN. It is not so easy to believe in something one has NEVER seen. Yet, the Bible tells us that "we are all given a measure of faith". The term "Doubting Thomas" though, has become an English idiom meaning someone who needs to SEE in order to BELIEVE. That's OK when talking about a deal that's too good to be true, or an alleged Prize, or even a used car that has only 1000 miles on the odometer (REALLY?), but when it comes to The Risen Christ, one does not have to SEE to BELIEVE.

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Our God, Lord of All The Earth!
You Are LORD over all Your Creation,
And all Creation bows down to You!
You Created Matter and Energy,
Light and Life,
Atoms and Molecules.
You designed the Laws of Physics
You Can Make The Waters of the Sea
Part and Stand in a Heap.
You Designed it, and it Is Yours.
You Are the LORD over all the Earth.

We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Also Pray For Revival in our own Beloved USA.



We Pray For The Leaders of Our Nation,
May They Be Inspired and Led By You,
And Please Guide Them in All Things.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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I was going to tell a story today about my brother Tom, who, even at an early age,was so skeptical that my Mom used to call him"Doubting Thomas". I also wanted to share a story that includes the Apostle Thomas, Egypt, India, an strange piece of writing called a "lost gospel" and The Beatles. So now that I have your attention (LOL), I am going to post something completely different! (I will share these stories tomorrow.)

As you know, I have been REALLY sick with a tentative diagnosis of Lyme's Disease. I have gotten so many prayers from my FRiends, and I am truly grateful.

Yesterday, I was feeling a bit better, and I could not lose another day's pay so I ventured out to teach my brother Tom's grandson in a town 26 miles away. On the way, I saw a police car sitting on a side street.

"Speed Trap. I mused, and instinctively lowered my rate of speed. Suddenly the police car was behind me, all flashers going and at a high rate of speed. I knew this wasn't because I may have been traveling 2 miles over the speed limit, so I jerked the car over to the curb just in time for the patrol car, sirens blaring, and going faster than I had ever seen on that road. Maybe something at the High School? I had better AVOID THAT ROUTE!

So I went past the road that led to the High School, and altered my course to take a much more rural route that is my favorite when enjoying my Harley rides. There was only one snag on this route that is "scary" as there are no traffic controls where it crosses a main street. You can only cross the street when there is no traffic in either direction, and sometimes you have to wait a bit.

As I came over the hill nearing this intersection, I saw the ACCIDENT. There had to be at least ten emergency vehicles, all with their lights flashing, and, on its side on the street, like a beached whale, was the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. Turquoise blues, custom paint, leather saddlebags, recent vintage high-end Harley Davidson Road King, that looked like it must have been a dream to ride. Directly in front of me was a big black SUV-Type Vehicle with its entire Left Front quarter stove in...then I saw the Rider. The EMTs were cutting off his clothing and immobilizing his on a stretcher. His bare feet stuck out, attached to a pair of pale white legs, and he wasn't moving. I immediately started praying.

"Well, there goes my SECOND thing I love!" I grumbled in my mind. "My Hikes in the woods are blighted by the fear of Lyme's Disease, and now, every time I get on the Bike, I am going to see those pale, white, bare feet!"

I had to re-direct my thoughts to PRAYER all the way to my brother's house, and my guitar-playing was sub-standard due to my distress.

Tom and his wife treated me to a delicious dinner, and then I headed home. On the way home, I felt myself wanting to go back the same way, but the Lord seemed to be directing me to go home on the street where the High School was located. Then, THAT street was blocked by utility work, and traffic was being diverted by a very young and good-looking "Rookie" police officer.

I rolled down my window and asked the officer if he had been at the accident scene earlier.

"No, I've been here all afternoon, on this detail," he said. "But as soon as I heard about it, I started praying."

"Me Too!" I exclaimed.

I just checked the report, he said, "And he's going to be just fine! It looks as though you and I both started praying at the same time."

I realized at that point he was speaking to me, not in an official capacity, but as my BROTHER. A huge weight lifted off my heart.

When I got home, I opened an email from my doctor stating that all my blood tests were normal, and the Lyme's test was negative.

And I feel great too...all the symptoms are gone.

Check out the "Thomas" figure in the above painting. Note. He is wearing a leather biker jacket.

Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

Wow! I’m so glad to hear that you don’t have Lyme disease!

I love your stories. :)

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Amen to THAT!

And I am so happy my stories make a difference (100% TRUE, all of them!)

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Thank You, trisham, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[NEWwoman]

Good story. Prayer changes things and binds us together.

I’m glad the biker is going to be all right and that you continue to recover and enjoy God’s good earth.

Joining in prayer, left that other site, for the Peace of Jerusalem and for our beloved America.

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Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[etabeta]

So happy hour tests came back normal!! Love your stories too!
Adding my prayers. God bless.

[etabeta]

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Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Hiskid]

What a great story! It brought tears.

Amen to your prayer and help with yesterday’s scripture question. Of course, grateful to God for your good report. Repel still a good idea, though.

[Silentgypsy]

Amen and thank you not only for the beautiful devotion but also for the wonderful praise report!!! P.S. I didn’t notice the leather jacket but I did notice the specs.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Chiming in with the others that I’m glad you don’t have lyme disease and are feeling better. Hopefully you can reschedule that birthday celebration for this coming week ! ;-)

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Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers (and good advice!)For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Silentgypsy, For Your Prayers (and good advice!)For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, fieldmarshaldj, For Your Prayers (and kind words!)For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS