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Ephesians 6

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.]

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God Bless America.

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Our Father in Heaven,
Magnified and Sanctified is Your Most Holy Name!
We Come Into Your Presence
with Worship and Praise and Singing.
For You Alone Are Worthy,
You Alone Are LORD,
You Alone Are The Most High,
You Alone Are The One True God.

Abba Father,
We Are in Awe of Your Glory.

Let all that has been Concealed
Be Revealed.

Father, We Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem,
According To Your Will and Promise.
We Pray That You Will Forgive The Sins
of Our Own Nation,
and Lead us all to Godly Repentance.
Create in Us Clean Hearts, Oh LORD,
and Renew a Right Spirit Within Us.

This we Pray Together,
As We Await Your Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Set Up His Kingdom,
And Make All Things Right.

God Bless America.

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Since Medicare didn't cover square footage used for "Activites" in the Nursing Home, My Activies Room was converted into a Physical Therapy Gym and my office was moved to a closet (closets were covered as "Storage Space"). Into the closet went my desk, my filing cabinet, my art supplies, the sewing machine, my portable keyboard, and my guitar. All the concerts and programs would take place in the Dining Room (which WAS covered by Medicare), which involved moving tables and chairs out of the way. If Housekeeping had not yet cleaned away the lunch detritus, it meany bussing and cleaning tables as well. Then the residents had to be brought to the room, which involved pushing wheelchairs and ambulating frail elderly with a "Gait Belt" (a device to steady people on their feet and keep them upright.) If the scheduled performer didn't show up, I would run to my office and get the guitar and do the show myself. Then, of course, all the residents needed to be returned to their rooms, and the the chairs and tables replaced in their proper order in time for dinner.

I begged the Administrator (a real Jerk) to let me hire an Assitant, but only succeeded in squeezing a part-time position out of him. Not only that, he would make the final decision after all the interviews. Well, I suppose it was better than nothing.

And so, the interview process began, and, in that affluent community, nobody wanted a two-bit job as a part-time minimum wage activites assitant in a nursing home. I only had two applicants. One was a somewhat dumpy older woman in sensible shoes who did not have a degree, but sincerely loved old people and was willing to work. The other was a younger woman, dressed for success in a deep décolletage and spike heels. She said to me that her "shrink" said she should do volunteer work to help overcome her depression."If she was going to have to work," she reasoned, "why not get paid for it?" I preferred the first applicant, but guess who the Administrator picked.

And so, added to my duties of Table-Bussing, Furniture -Moving, Wheelchair-Pushing, Gait-Training, Guitar-Playing, and Housekeeping, came the additional duty of providing free psychotherapy to my "Assistant" who stood around in her décolletage and spike heels whining about how DEPRESSING the Nursing Home was!

Although spike heels may make a woman look tall and graceful, they are not practical for certain jobs. The same can be said about flip-flps, sneakers, and open-toed shoes. Some jobs require steel-toed Work Shoes (Or for Electricians, hard-plastic toes made of non-conducting material). On the Motorcycle, I need at least a sturdy leather "Upper" because of the way gears are shifted. The right shoe for the job is essential.

In Israel, I bought a pair of sandals that were designed to mimic the shoes of a Roman Soldier. They were heavy leather, with a thick sole that supported the foot, and many straps which secured the sandal and supported the ankles. I walked all over Israel in those shoes, climbing hills, hiking archeological digs, and walking for hours in the stony streets of Jerusalem, and they never let me down. Even after my trip, they survived for nearly 12 years until they finally fell apart.

Paul may have had those shoes in mind when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians. In our Battle against the enemy of our souls, we must have a firm footing. Our feet can't slip out from under us when we are battling Doubt, Depression, Discouragement, Envy, Anger, and Fear. Our feet need to be firmly planted, anchored in The Gospel. A myth, a theory, or a tradition will not hold up under the onslaught.

And so, whether you are riding a Harley, Hiking the Ruins of Megiddo, Pushing a Wheelchair, or Fighting the Devil, make sure your feet are firmly planted and shod with The Gospel of Peace!

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

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[DarthVader]

Amen !!! <><

Psalm 44

To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Maskil.

1 We have heard with our ears, O God,
our ancestors have told us,
what deeds you performed in their days,
in the days of old:
2 you with your own hand drove out the nations,
but them you planted;
you afflicted the peoples,
but them you set free;
3 for not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm give them victory;
but your right hand, and your arm,
and the light of your countenance,
for you delighted in them.

4 You are my King and my God;
you command* victories for Jacob.
5 Through you we push down our foes;
through your name we tread down our assailants.
6 For not in my bow do I trust,
nor can my sword save me.
7 But you have saved us from our foes,
and have put to confusion those who hate us.
8 In God we have boasted continually,
and we will give thanks to your name for ever.
Selah

9 Yet you have rejected us and abased us,
and have not gone out with our armies.
10 You made us turn back from the foe,
and our enemies have taken spoil for themselves.
11 You have made us like sheep for slaughter,
and have scattered us among the nations.
12 You have sold your people for a trifle,
demanding no high price for them.

13 You have made us the taunt of our neighbours,
the derision and scorn of those around us.
14 You have made us a byword among the nations,
a laughing-stock* among the peoples.
15 All day long my disgrace is before me,
and shame has covered my face
16 at the words of the taunters and revilers,
at the sight of the enemy and the avenger.

17 All this has come upon us,
yet we have not forgotten you,
or been false to your covenant.
18 Our heart has not turned back,
nor have our steps departed from your way,
19 yet you have broken us in the haunt of jackals,
and covered us with deep darkness.

20 If we had forgotten the name of our God,
or spread out our hands to a strange god,
21 would not God discover this?
For he knows the secrets of the heart.
22 Because of you we are being killed all day long,
and accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

23 Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord?
Awake, do not cast us off for ever!
24 Why do you hide your face?
Why do you forget our affliction and oppression?
25 For we sink down to the dust;
our bodies cling to the ground.
26 Rise up, come to our help.
Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love.

[etabeta]

Joining you in prayer. God bless.

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

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[redryder_90]

Hallelujah and Amen

[TianaHighrider]

Amen and God Bless ❤

Prayers up 🙏

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Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, redryder_90, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem

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

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[NEWwoman]

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I always thought the inventor and promoter of high heel shoes for women was a misogynist. ;)

Right shoes are so important for our walk and our work in this world.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem and for our beloved America.

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LOL...It was the Ancient Romans who invented High Heels. They are pictured in the unearthed frescos of Pompeii’s Ancient Bordellos.

So you are probably correct! :-)

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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.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Jeanbl]

AMEN! Thank you. Joining in prayer.

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Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem

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

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS