Posted on 09/28/2018 12:10:43 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
There are incredible prayer threads put up for our nation daily, but thought tonight called for some extra vigilance in light of the momentous vote on Brett Kavanaugh in the morning.
May special spiritual attention be given to the *last minute* workings of God, especially on the hearts and minds of swing voters in the Senate. That the Holy Spirit moves individuals on the fence to cross over into the Light.
And for holy surprises! That even the hardest of hearts and individuals to the leftest of the left can be spurred onto towards righteousness -- even if only for this brief moment...
Prayers also for Judge Kavanaugh's family. And for extra grace and favor and blessing upon his daughters especially. That the family tangibly feel God's comforting peace and faithfulness come what may. That no matter what happens, this experience draw them closer not just to each other, but to Christ -- who stood unjustly condemned before the world and who, more than anyone knows what Kavanaugh is going through.
- Genesis 50:20
AMEN!
Prays for the judge’s family and the Nation after this circus.
Dear Lord,
I pray for Judge Kavanaugh and his family and may you protect them from those who wish to do them harm and a special parayer for Senator Graham.
In Jesus name I pray
Amen
Don’t stop. Never give up. Never cease. Don’t move without the LORD.
Pray that the Kavanaugh family is not over wrought with worry and that all the prayers offered for them provide protection from the evil one. ... against the world forces of this darkness that lurk around every corner in the senate... against the spiritual forces of evil that dwell in the hearts and minds of men and women of the minority party and their partners in crime, both known and unknown to us.
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” - Let their sinful pride and quest for power be over ridden by righteousness. May God Bless and protect the Brett Kavanaugh family.
Amen.
The oath of office required for representatives of "the People" was intended to be sacred and binding, because that oath is a vow before the "Sovereign" of the Universe, and its violation carries penalities both human and Divine. President George Washington described it in this manner:"Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths?"
For an amazing history lesson and sermon by the Rev. Benjamin W. Arnett, readers might want to visit the Library of Congress and read the entire text of his Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon, paying special note to the excerpts below which discuss and describe the nature of the oath:
From the Library of Congress: African American Perspectives: Pamphlets from the Daniel A.P.Murray Collection, 1818-1907
Centennial Thanksgiving sermon,: delivered by Rev. B.W. Arnett, B.D., at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Urbana, OhioLink to Original Library of Congress Copy of Dr. Benjamin W. Arnett's "Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon" delivered in 1876, here:
CENTENNIAL THANKSGIVING SERMON
Excerpt from P. 31, in which he is discussing the Declaration of Independence:
"We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare: That these United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is, and ought to be, totally dissolved; and that, as Free and Independent States, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this declaration, and in a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." - JOHN HANCOCK.
Arnett continues:
"And the names of the whole Congress followed. You see that there is Divinity in this immortal document. Can we find in the "Articles of Confederation" anything to support the position that the founders of this government intended that it should be a nation for God, and that his religion should have a place in this land. It says: "Whereas it hath pleased the Great Governor of the World to incline the hearts of the legislatures we respectively represent in Congress, to approve of and to authorize us to ratify the said Articles of Confederation and perpetual union." Thus we find this assembly thanking the Governor of the world for inclining the hearts of men. Who can move the hearts of men but God? But we find them in reverence bowing to the Governor of men.
"We now call your attention to the Constitution of the Nation and let us examine that instrument in the light of the men who formed it, and we will see that this was intended to be a Nation founded in Righteousness and Justice. What does the instrument say on this subject:
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
"Article VI says: "The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall be required as a Qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."
On Page 37, Rev. Arnett described the nature of "oaths and affirmations" as follows:
"Oaths and affirmations are appeals to God, by him who makes them, that what he has said, or what he shall say, is the truth. It is the most solemn form under which one can assert or pronounce anything, and its violation is a crime of the darkest hue; one which God has declared he will punish; one that is made infamous and punishable by fine and imprisonment, by the laws of the land. Thus Christian obligation is required of every officer of the general Government, who fills any position of trust, honor or emolument. Many reports are required in the form and shape of affidavits."
Prayers.
They supposedly have Bible studies in the White House.
Bill Clinton, of course, had DRUNKEN ORGIES at the White House that embarrassed the Secret Service (or things like it).
Praying as you suggest.
God was certainly in that hearing room today - thank you, dear Heavenly Father!
Amen
Amen!
Amen.
Prayers.
Prayers up
Thanks for this thread
WOW today’s Liturgy of the Hours passages are indeed timely to the tee! I may post some excerpts. Thank you SC DOC. And thank you Salvation for the links in the other Psalm thread.
Amen!
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