Posted on 02/10/2023 9:52:06 PM PST by Maudeen
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
IF YOU DON’T LEAD YOUR CHILDREN TO FOLLOW CHRIST THE WORLD WILL LEAD THEM NOT TO
(Hebrews 12:1-11) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, FIXING OUR EYES ON JESUS, the Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastens everyone He accepts as His son." Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined-and everyone undergoes discipline-then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of Spirits and live! God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in His Holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Please give us the boldness to stand for righteousness in our families, schools, government, workplace, health care facilities, as well as when giving our expressed opinions in media and social media . . . and yes even in the churches. Unfortunately Lord, lukewarm describes many congregations, and we know what You have said in Your Word will happen to those who remain lukewarm.
We come to You in repentance asking for forgiveness for not living up to our Divine Potential not only as a nation but also as individuals.
Have Your Way with us Lord so that we will be lights shining ever so brightly in a dark world needing to come to the knowledge of the Saving Grace of Your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is in His Name we pray, Amen.
To be added or removed from this PING LIST, post or Freep-Mail Stars & Stripes forever.
GOD DOESN’T WORK BY COINCIDENCE!
To be added or removed from this PING LIST, post or Freep-Mail Stars & Stripes forever.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A CASUAL CHRISTIAN!
Amen, Maudeen
Affirming Hebrews and Scriptures
Joining in prayer for our beloved America:
* Looking only to Jesus
* Boldness to stand for the right
* Repentance and forgiveness
In Jesus Name
Amen
Blessings and Prayers up. God Save Us.
Amen. Thank you.
AMEN, together in prayer.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
“You are our only Hope, You alone have all the answers for a country that has abandoned its assignment to evangelize the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ and instead has become a major purveyor of evil.” Thank you Maudeen, for reminding us of the enormity of our sin and betrayal against God, and expressing it so succinctly. God have mercy on the United States of America, and send us, and the rest of the planet, one last great revival and in-gathering of souls before the time of Jacob’s Trouble comes, and then the final judgements. Amen.
“We come to You in repentance asking for forgiveness for not living up to our Divine Potential not only as a nation but also as individuals.
Have Your Way with us Lord so that we will be lights shining ever so brightly in a dark world needing to come to the knowledge of the Saving Grace of Your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is in His Name we pray, Amen.”
Thank you again Maudeen, for such an eloquent critique and admonition, of and to us.
Amen!
Lord, help us each day to extend Your light and to not compromise with the darkness.
Regardless of whatever the world throws at us, let us respond with mercy, joy and love.
Let us remain faithful and filled with peace in His name.
FATHER, we pray Your Will be done; ask for healing
of this once great nation and suffering family members.
Thank You for all things, both great and small. In the
name of Jesus. Amen!
Adding my prayers, always. God bless.
Amen, the refining fire of the Lord may we not avoid. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Amen
Holy Spirit-led . . . . He lets me know when I need to proofread!
Amen
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