Posted on 05/04/2019 5:02:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 1920; Luke 23:125
On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. 2 Corinthians 1:1011 The day started out like any other, but it ended as a nightmare. Esther (not her real name) and several hundred women were kidnapped from their boarding school by a religious militant group. A month later all were releasedexcept for Esther who refused to deny Christ. As my friend and I read about her and others who are being persecuted for their faith, our hearts were moved. We wanted to do something. But what?
When writing to the Corinthian church, the apostle Paul shared about the trouble he experienced in the province of Asia. The persecution was so severe that he and his companions despaired of life itself (2 Corinthians 1:8). However, Paul was helped by the prayers of believers (v. 11). Though the Corinthian church was many miles away from the apostle, their prayers mattered and God heard them. Herein lies an amazing mystery: the sovereign One has chosen to use our prayers to accomplish His purpose. What a privilege!
Today we can continue to remember our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith. Theres something we can do. We can pray for those who are marginalized, oppressed, beaten, tortured, and sometimes even killed for their belief in Christ. Lets pray for them to experience Gods comfort and encouragement and to be strengthened with hope as they stand firmly with Jesus.
Who can you commit to praying for by name this week? When have you experienced Gods faithfulness during a time of persecution?
Amen, great read. Thank you Kathy!
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Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
What a timely message. Thanks!
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you practiced resting today.
Good evening, Janey ((HUGS)...Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day.
Hope you have nice “just hangin’ around” weather.
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Hai (((HUGS))) Thanks. Yeah, have to do laundry and stuff, will be heading out Tuesday for a four day route.
Here’s a must see, feel good, video about a WWII veteran.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkB4BLD-Kn4
Benny Ficeto has been working since he was a child. But at 97, he doesn’t want to slow down and still works a four hour shift bagging groceries. Steve Hartman has his story on the road.
I did the radio show today, had a blast.
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
Good evening, ETR, and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Thanks for the link....
“I only get to work 4 hours”. No breaks for him. What an interesting man.
Oh boy...did you get to diss some dimwits?
Good evening, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Thank you for the hymns.
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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