The Prayer Room: Praying for America, FR, and all who need it

Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

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At this time, when feelings run high, the world seems crazy, and anger seems to be the one thing the peoples of the world have in common, I invite you, my fellow FReepers, to join me in prayers and meditation for guidance, God's help and for our fellow man, for America, our troops, and all our own needs.

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

William Bradbury

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

Psalm 46: 1-3

Psa 94:1 O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!
Psa 94:2 Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve!
Psa 94:3 O LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?
Psa 94:4 They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast.
Psa 94:5 They crush your people, O LORD, and afflict your heritage.
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Psa 94:6 They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless;
Psa 94:7 and they say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive."
Psa 94:8 Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise?
Psa 94:9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see?
Psa 94:10 He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge--
Psa 94:11 the LORD--knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.
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Psa 94:12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law,
Psa 94:13 to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked
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Psa 94:17 If the LORD had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence.
Psa 94:18 When I thought, "My foot slips," your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up.
Psa 94:19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.

Oh Lord, you see and hear.
You are my hiding place, you always fill my heart with songs of deliverance whenever I am afraid. I will trust in you.
I thank you for the peace that we have through your Grace and Mercy. I ask that you would give all aid and Grace to those in the persecuted Church.

Had it not been the Lord on our side, let Israel now say, we would have been swallowed alive; our help comes from the Lord; and raging waters swept over our souls; our help comes from the Lord. But we have not been torn by their teeth, our help comes from the Lord. Our souls have escaped like a bird from a snare; our help comes from the Lord. (psalm 124 paraphrase)

The Lord lives, and Blessed be my Rock and exalted be the God of my Salvation.

Praying for you, Pollywog, in the Name that is Above Every Name.

Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
He is to be feared above all gods.
The gods of other nations are mere idols,
But the Lord made the heavens!
Honor and majesty surround him;
Strength and joy fill his dwelling. (1Chron.16:23-27)

Blessed be Johovah, God of Israel, Forever and Forevermore! (1Chron.16:36)

Thank You, Dearest Master, for Thy Hand of Healing Over polly and bp7. 'Oh, how Grateful and Thankful I am to the Lord because He is So Good. I will Sing Praise to the Name of the Lord Who is Above All Lords.' (Ps.7:17) Fill All who are Suffering with the Comfort of our Shepherd-King. 'The Lord Lives On Forever; He Sits Upon His Throne to Judge Justly the Nations of the World. All who are Oppressed may Come to Him. He is a Refuge for them in their Time of Trouble. All those who Know Your Mercy, Lord, will Count On You for Help. For You have Never Yet Forsaken those who Trust in You. (Ps.9:7-10)

We Worship and Love You, Your Majesty, Praying in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, amen.

Mat 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
Mat 10:30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Mat 10:31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Luk 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
Luk 12:7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Oh Lord, I consider the small birds this morning in the cold, and know that you have provided for them and care for them.
How lovingly you have provided for us today. Nothing has escaped your notice, you who created our bodies to function at the most microscopic levels and you who cast the stars into the heavens.
Let us quietly sit before you and remember all your mighty and loving works toward us. We marvel at your creation and praise you our Creator.

Psa 84:2 My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
Psa 84:3 Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.
Psa 84:4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! Selah.

Rev 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/allbeaut.htm

All beautiful the march of days, as seasons come and go;
The Hand that shaped the rose hath wrought the crystal of the snow;
Hath sent the hoary frost of Heav’n, the flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness on hill and wood and field.

O’er white expanses sparkling pure the radiant morns unfold;
The solemn splendors of the night burn brighter than the cold;
Life mounts in every throbbing vein, love deepens round the hearth,
And clearer sounds the angel hymn, “Good will to men on earth.”

O Thou from Whose unfathomed law the year in beauty flows,
Thyself the vision passing by in crystal and in rose,
Day unto day doth utter speech, and night to night proclaim,
In ever changing words of light, the wonder of Thy Name.
[Hush of Winter, by Willard L. Metcalf (1858-1925)]

Prayer need bump!

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Posted on 12/07/2006 1:21:15 AM PST by rotundusmaximus

Dear Prayer Warriors,

I have never posted a thread, I hope I am doing this right.

We are asking for prayers for a dear friend of ours who is a minister of the Gospel and is in need of healing right now.

He is 74 years old, had a bout with cancer in his chest 2 years ago, had extensive surgery, recovered well and was cancer free.

He also had a major heart attack 5 years ago, lost close to 70% of his heart but was living a normal life with few limitations.

His wife called me last night to let me know that he was very ill and had to be taken to the emergency room. He has water in his lungs, water around his heart. He underwent tests yesterday and will undergo some more today. The doctor's preliminary report is that the cancer may have come back and spread to his lymphatic system and lungs. They saw some shadows in his test. They will know more today.

I will be gone most of the day but will appreciate your prayers for this wonderful man of God.

He is a humble, sweet, kind and helpful person and so is his wife. They are our spiritual parents and have always been there for us as well as for many, many others. We ask for your prayers for a healing. We are rebuking cancer and asking Jesus for a complete healing, nothing is impossible for our Lord!

Thank you and May the Lord Bless you all,

RM

Lord,
sometimes it seems we are walking with Job,
sitting down, scraping our sores
in the misery of overwhelming events and sorrows.
Help us, Lord,
when we need to scream
and to rant
and to beat our fist against the wall,
our heads against the floor,
and the dawn seems too far away to wait.
O Lord,
it is at that moment, I pray,
that you will wrap your loving arms around us,
cover us with your wings,
hold us tight as we sob,
or scream
or beat our hands against your embrace,
and when we catch our breaths,
realize
that the wood of your cross is not smooth,
that the weight is heavy,
and the road is hard,
but by following you through the dark of that sad day,
by knowing that this hard road is our link to your passion,
like you, we will come at last into the rest and peace you have promised us.

Amen.

Psa 111:1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

Lord, here in your presence we give you thanks for this day and for the rest you will give us.
In this company of believers, I will praise you and exalt your Name.

Psa 111:2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
Psa 111:3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
Psa 111:4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
Psa 111:5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
Psa 111:6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
Psa 111:7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
Psa 111:8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
Psa 111:9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Heavenly Father, Though you are Mighty beyond ever comprehending, yet you are our Tender and Loving Father, full of Compassion and Mercy dwelling with those of a contrite and broken spirit.

Isa 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Revive us Lord, in spirit and body and soul this night. Revive our families, churches and this nation. Revive your work in the midst of the years.

Hab 3:2 O LORD, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O LORD, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy.

I ask for help and deliverance for all those who are in trouble or difficulty.
Lord we need healing sleep which you have provided for us. Give us supernatural restoring sleep tonight.
May we rise in the morning with a song of praise and love in our hearts.
In the Name above all names, I ask this,
amen.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/l/hlistdpl.htm

How lovely is Thy dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts to me!
The tabernacles of Thy grace
How pleasant, Lord, they be!

My thirsty soul longs ardently,
Yes, faints Thy courts to see;
My very heart and flesh cry out,
O living God, for Thee.

Behold the sparrow findeth out
A house wherein to rest;
The swallow also, for herself,
Provided hath a nest.

Ee’n Thine own altars, where she safe
Her young ones forth may bring,
O Thou, almighty Lord of hosts,
Who art my God and King.

Blest are they in Thy house that dwell,
They ever give Thee praise,
Blest is the man whose strength Thou art,
In whose heart are Thy ways.

MY REDEEMER ~ Philip P. Bleo/James McGranahan

I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
From the curse to set me free.

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Sing, oh sing, of my Redeemer,
With His blood, He purchased me.
On the cross, He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt, and made me free.

I will tell the wondrous story,
How my lost estate to save,
In His boundless love and mercy,
He the ransom freely gave.

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I will praise my dear Redeemer,
His triumphant power I’ll tell,
How the victory He giveth
Over sin, and death, and hell.

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I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His heav’nly love to me;
He from death to life hath brought me,
Son of God with Him to be.

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Unto You, O Lord, we return with praise and thanksgiving, for our Redeemer lives, and so shall we. Blessed be Your Name, now and forever more. And may this same Assurance of Salvation through the Shed Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, fall upon the people in need, and may each make claim to the Healing, Cleansing, and Saving Grace of our Creator and Sustainer, that we might become a mighty people and a mighty nation for God.

May it be thus, O Lord, may it be thus, in the Matchless Name of Jesus Christ, Amen ...

Dan 4:2 It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done for me.
Dan 4:3 How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation.
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Dan 6:27 He delivers and rescues; he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions."
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Act 2:22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know--
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Act 4:30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
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1Jo 5:11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
1Jo 5:12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Good Morning Lord.
May we bear witness to you, to your great wonders and to the testimony of Jesus Christ.
You did not leave us in the dark, but have revealed your great Salvation through signs and wonders.
These all bear witness that Jesus is Lord.
Let us go about today with that testimony in us, that Jesus Saves.
Blessed are you Oh Lord God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine, who showers us with blessings each day.
Praise you.
We ask aid and help for all those in difficulty.
Let everything be according to your will today for your people, and work together for our good.
We love you Lord.
We Pray in Jesus' Name.

Not one of mine, but one of my favorites...

Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more;
Bread of Heaven,Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

Lord, I trust Thy mighty power,
Wondrous are Thy works of old;
Thou deliver’st Thine from thralldom,
Who for naught themselves had sold:
Thou didst conquer,
Sin, and Satan and the grave,
Thou didst conquer,
Sin, and Satan and the grave.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
Songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee.

William Williams, Translated from the Welsh by Peter Williams

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