Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(5/9/19)[Prayer]

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

(Old Testament)

2 Samuel 19

19 [a]Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 And for the whole army the victory that day was turned into mourning, because on that day the troops heard it said, “The king is grieving for his son.” 3 The men stole into the city that day as men steal in who are ashamed when they flee from battle. 4 The king covered his face and cried aloud, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

5 Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, “Today you have humiliated all your men, who have just saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters and the lives of your wives and concubines. 6 You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. You have made it clear today that the commanders and their men mean nothing to you. I see that you would be pleased if Absalom were alive today and all of us were dead. 7 Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the Lord that if you don’t go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come on you from your youth till now.”

8 So the king got up and took his seat in the gateway. When the men were told, “The king is sitting in the gateway,” they all came before him.

Meanwhile, the Israelites had fled to their homes.

(End of Scripture Passage)



Absalom's death plunges David into a deep dark depression that is affecting his ability to rule.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Oh LORD, Our God! How Wonderful and Excellent is Your Holy Name! And How Present and Eternal Your Word,
Even To This Day!
Abba Father, You are Always with us ,
Even in the pit of despair and grief.
We can Always Turn to You,
For Comfort and Support.
For You Alone Are Worthy,
You Alone Are Lord,
The One True God of Abraham,
The Eternal Rock of Ages,
The Ancient of Days!
It Is You Who Created The Vast Singularities of Space With A Single Word,
And It Is You Who Knit Each One of Us In The Secret Place Of our Mother's Womb.
You Created Each Atom,
And You Control The mMovement of The Stars.

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

[jjotto]

Today is Israeli Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut!

Happy birthday to the State of Israel!

[hawaiianninja]

Amen ^/\^

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

"This song has two many chords! I can't possibly play it and sing at the same time. And on top of that, my VOICE IS CHANGING! Will you sing it for me in the recital?" Jake looked at me imploringly.



Well, that was not a simple request. The song was "Wild Horses" by the Rolling Stones, and I had just planned on accompanying the student on the bass. Singing and playing bass at the same time is more difficult than accompanying oneself on the guitar. But it was my husband's favorite song, and I was certain he would enjoy my singing it in the recital. Meanwhile, Jake worked very hard on the guitar part to get it just right. I had booked the venue for the recital months in advance, and the twenty students who would be performing diligently polished their material for this exciting annual event.

Then...a month and a half before the big day, the unthinkable happened. My husband of 39 years took his own life, leaving me in a tailspin.

My students' families were very kind, bring flowers, casseroles, and helping me out, (I MUST add here that my biggest comfort came from right here on FR...some of you may remember the incident), but there was that recital looming on the horizon...just a month away. The venue was unlikely to provide a refund on such short notice, the parents had all paid entry fees, and the date could not be pushed forward as many of the kids were going off to summer camp. And the kids...they would be SO disappointed after working all year on their music. I couldn't let them down. It had to go as planned.

But then there was "Wild Horses". Susan Boyle had just come out with a recording of the song, so it wasn't so weird for me to sing it, being an overweight middle-aged lady myself. But Susan's voice would always bring me to tears, after seeing her ace "I Dreamed a Dream" on "Britain's Got Talent" and humiliating the nasty, mean-spirited judges with her voice. I had used Susan's recordings of Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" at my husband's funeral, and now she was doing "Wild Horses"!

Some of the parents said I should cancel the recital. Others could not see why I should. The kids were all determined to do it, so I decided in favor of the kids.

The first act went smoothly, with the elementary school children playing the standard piano pieces, taking their bows, and doing a great job. After Intermission and snacks, the Middle School and High School kids tuned up their electric guitars for a set of Classic Rock. After some Beatles, Taylor Swift, and even some Old Time Rock and Roll, it was Jake's turn. I stepped up to the mike and said a prayer.

What followed was the best "Wild Horses" I had ever sung, and the wasn't a dry eye in the place.

Nobody can tell another person how to express their grief. Mourning takes many forms, and it is never for us to place limits on another's personal tragedy. There were some who thought I should never have gone through with the recital, and others who thought that I had to honor my commitment to their kids. In the end, I had to trust in God to give me the strength to do what was the right thing.

Years later, I ran into Jake in a mall. He was now a handsome young man, and he hugged me, right in the middle of a crowded store. I was so glad that happened, because the very next day would be my last day in Florida. God has a way of tying up all the loose strings.

Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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Thank You SO Much for sharing that on Today’s Thread, Dear Jjotto!

A Blessed Yom Ha’atzmaut to you!

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Thank You, hawaiianninja, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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

[stars & stripes forever]

GOD saw you through, left that other site. Thank you for sharing.

[Hiskid]

Amen.

You refreshed the wound that I clearly remember, although I don’t remember your telling us that his death coincided with your students’ recital. You are a strong, brave woman and a testimony to what God can do with a submitted servant. Heavy sigh.

[NEWwoman]

What a moving story, left that other site.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.

[Silentgypsy]

Amen and thank you.

[etabeta]

What a moving story, ML. God was your staff that day to hold the strength already in you and I am sure your husband was at your side to encourage you and enjoy your singing. Remember very well that sad period of your life. Hugs, support and respect, dear lady.

Joining in prayer for Israel and our Nation.

[Silentgypsy]

I remember that as if it were yesterday—and his losing his job beforehand. It’s odd that I don’t recall associating the recital with it, either, but I do remember that recital.

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“GOD saw you through”

ABSOLUTELY!

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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.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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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.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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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.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, Silentgypsy, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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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.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV)

God Bless America!

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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Yes. And to this day I will never use the product of the company that he had worked for. In fact, when my new laptop came with it FREE, I swapped it out and paid for the competing product. (Virus Protection and Firewall).

[hawaiianninja]

You’re welcome. It’s the least I can do. Thank you for leading the prayer. ^_^