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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(12/18/16)[Prayer]
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Posted on 12/18/2016 6:24:01 AM PST by left that other site
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
The Book of Psalms
(Psalm 53)
Psalm 53[a]
For the director of music. According to mahalath.[b] A maskil[c] of David.
1 The fool says in his heart,
There is no God.
They are corrupt, and their ways are vile;
there is no one who does good.
2 God looks down from heaven
on all mankind
to see if there are any who understand,
any who seek God.
3 Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.
4 Do all these evildoers know nothing?
They devour my people as though eating bread;
they never call on God.
5 But there they are, overwhelmed with dread,
where there was nothing to dread.
God scattered the bones of those who attacked you;
you put them to shame, for God despised them.
6 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
When God restores his people,
let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
Footnotes:
1. Psalm 53:1 In Hebrew texts 53:1-6 is numbered 53:2-7.
2. Psalm 53:1 Title: Probably a musical term
3. Psalm 53:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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TOPICS: Prayer
KEYWORDS: israel; prayer; prayforjerusalem
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Our Father in Heaven
Hallowed Be Your Name!
You Alone Are Worthy of Our Adoration,
For You Alone Are The One True God and Lord of All.
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 Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
To: Alamo-Girl; 4Godsoloved..Hegave; albie; alicewonders; alnick; alpha-8-25-02; AmericanMade1776; ...
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
There is an apocryphal story about a judge declaring April 1st as "National Atheist Day" because of this Psalm. However, I don't think that the "Fool" in this Psalm is of the comic variety like a jester, or even of someone who is mentally deficient. The "Fool" of Psalms may have all his mental faculties, but is still a fool because he denies God. The context goes further, describing, not a cognitive deficit, but a huge deficit in MORALITY and ETHICS. When otherwise clever and intelligent people attempt to base their ethics upon their own righteousness, they end up failing. We have many examples of do-good organizations that start out with fine noble intentions, but eventually become corrupt and exploitative. Even the admirable cause of Stewardship over the Earth's resources has become a corrupt money-making scam that falsifies data, lies about the climate, and destroys businesses and lives. The same could be said about "Peace Movements" or even "Human Rights" movements. Peace is good, and so is Equality, Conservation, Frugality, and Brotherly Love. But without God, these are empty efforts that eventually morph into a form of organized crime. (Just my opinion...but backed up by this Powerful Psalm!)
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 6:37:18 AM PST
by
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(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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In agreement with your opinion, my FRiend!
Prayers always. God bless.
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posted on
12/18/2016 9:46:43 AM PST
by
etabeta
To: etabeta
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 10:09:13 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Today’s sermon. Without GOD we can do nothing at all. Amen.
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posted on
12/18/2016 11:11:37 AM PST
by
stars & stripes forever
(Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
To: stars & stripes forever
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, stars & stripes forever, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 12:37:17 PM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
The fool says in his heart,
There is no God.
Amen, left that other site
Joining in prayer for Israel, our beloved America, and all God’s people.
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posted on
12/18/2016 12:46:55 PM PST
by
NEWwoman
(God Bless America)
To: NEWwoman
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 1:05:39 PM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
To: left that other site; stars & stripes forever; etabeta; NEWwoman
Say to Aaron and his sons, This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them, (Numbers 6:23)
The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you;
The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually).
And they shall put My name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them. (Numbers 6:27)
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posted on
12/18/2016 3:53:42 PM PST
by
Hiskid
(Jesus is Lord)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 5:23:45 PM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Hiskid
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/18/2016 5:25:36 PM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Praying for Israel’s Salvation through Yeshuah and for the Eternal Peace of her people!
God Bless & Protect Israeli’s and Jews throughout the world!
To: Roman_War_Criminal
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Roman_War_Criminal, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
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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posted on
12/19/2016 6:58:33 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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