Posted on 09/08/2017 1:05:37 PM PDT by texas booster
Traditionally Free Republic has tried to keep truly important topics to one or two threads.
I am creating a prayer and comment thread to parallel the Irma threads and keep down the childlike quips that are slowing down the other threads.
Have a religious comment? Have a relative in need of prayer? Please post it here.
The other threads are slow enough with all the graphics, which becomes more important as people try to evacuate, moving to cell and tablet communication.
So please play nice and move discussions here.
Heal Our Land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyzbpBR1KOI
Lord may You alone bring peace, comfort and contentment out of the storms in our lives.
Philippians 4
Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Final Exhortations
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Thanks for Their Gifts
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;
16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.
18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
ISAIAH 43:2
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
FATHER GOD,
Draw near. Protect those who are afflicted by Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey, the fires in the west, and the earthquake victims in Mexico.
May people put their trust in You, REFUGE & STRONGHOLD. You, GOD, promise to see them through their trials and tribulation. May the church arise to help in this time of need.
In JESUS’ Name we pray. Amen.
AMEN. May GOD’S heavenly angels surround every first responder and National Guard member. Bless those who selflessly put their lives in danger to help others.
Just read a NC post about Freeper’s family in Tampa school in shelter. Please pray that the storm surge will not be as bad as the puny humans predict and that God will hold back the water as He did in Egypt and the Jordan plus calm the storm.
Boy wouldn’t that be a kicker if it just lost all power. Doesn’t hurt to ask so that we can tell of all HIS miracles.
Just a small blessing but very helpful to those in the path of Irma in Florida.
Amen
Prayers up!
All America and most freedom lovers the world over are praying for you guys!
“He has 2/3 tank of gas and there are NO gas stations with gas.”
Scary!
Not a small blessing.
A major one that spared FL more than a lot of people realize.
It could have been much worse.
A good thing he started off with ‘plenty’ of gas though!
One of Metmom’s friends:
“Can’t get off because of traffic and no gas available.”
Someone gave her a lift off the island.
She rode out the storm inland.
Wow! Stuck on an island?
He did finally make it. Took 20 hours to make and 8 hour drive.
I’ve very glad for you.
Thank God.
Metmom’s friend is trapped on an island!
Prayers up.
Twenty hours on 2/3 a tank?
Where did he get more gas?
Thank God!
LOL ... I thought you had mean’t the ‘inland’ part of an island.
Glad she’s safe. I hope she didn’t lose anything important.
Once he got to I 10 he was able to get gas, just like I told him. The only part I was worried about was Hiway 19. I don’t know if you have ever been there but it is pretty desolate. Only a few gas stations and they were all out.
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