Posted on 06/28/2025 8:33:08 PM PDT by SisterK
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
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Father God, we come before You in praise and adoration.
You are our King and Lord.
We thank You for calling us to love and to serve You.
Turn from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14
Lord, help us to remain calm in this upside down and angry world.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Let us not be anxious nor afraid, but help us remain in Your Light.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.
Isaiah 26:3
Multiply our trust in You.
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength
Isaiah 26:4
We thank You for everything.
We especially thank You for Jesus Christ, and in His name we do pray.
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
Praise Heavenly Father in Sweet Jesus Christ Name 🙏. Amen
Amen
Amen, SisterK
Affirming the praises and counsel of Scripture.
Joining in prayer—stand on the promises—for our beloved Ameria.
Prayers and Amen.
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Joining all …
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Amen !!! <><
Psalm 111
1 Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of honour and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established for ever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant for ever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practise it* have a good understanding.
His praise endures for ever.
My prayers always. God bless.
Amen to your word. Lord Jesus thank you for protecting president Trump, give victory to the way of the godly, in Jesus name amen
Amen
Today is the celebration of Vidovdan—the battle of Kosovo!
THE HOLY MARTYR LAZAR [LAZARUS], PRINCE OF SERBIA
Lazar was one of the Serbian noblemen who ruled the Serbian empire after the death of Tsar Dušan. After the death of Tsar Uroš, Patriarch Ephraim crowned Lazar as the Serbian king. Lazar sent a delegation to Constantinople with the monk Isaiah to implore the patriarch to lift [remove] the anathema from the Serbian people. He fought against the Turkish powers on several occasions. Finally, on June 15, 1389 A.D., he clashed [fought] with the Turkish Emperor Amurat at Kosovo Polje [the Field of Blackbirds, Kosovo Polje] where he was beheaded. His body was transported to and interred in Ravanica, the monastery he founded [Zaduzbina] near Ćuprija, and was later transported to [New] Ravanica in Srem, and from there, during the Second World War (1942), it was moved to Belgrade and placed in the Cathedral Church of the Holy Archangel Michael, where it rests today incorrupt, extending comfort and healing to all those who turn to him with prayer.(*) St. Lazar restored the monasteries of Hilandar [Mt. Athos] and Gornjak. He built Ravanica and Lazarica [in Kruševac] and was a benefactor of the Russian monastery St. Pantaleon [Mt. Athos] as well as many other churches and monasteries.
(*) In 1989, on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of his martyrdom, St. Lazar’s relics were again moved to the Monastery of Ravanica in Ćuprija.
Troparion
Longing for the beauty of God’s glory, / you were found pleasing to Him while yet in the flesh / and by good deeds multiplied the talents entrusted to you. / Having suffered greatly, even to the shedding of your blood, / you received the crown of martyrdom from Christ. / By your prayers, O Lazar, entreat Him to save us who sing to you.
Kontakion
Your flock glorifies you as a valiant champion of true piety / and a glorious martyr, O most wise Lazar. / Since you have boldness before Christ our God, entreat Him to grant peace to those who praise you, / that we may cry: “Rejoice, O praise-worthy Lazar!”
The Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul
Troparion
O foremost of the Apostles and teachers of the inhabited earth, / intercede with the Master of all / to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion
You received the steadfast and divinely-inspired Heralds, O Lord, the Foremost Apostles, / for the enjoyment of Your blessings and repose. / For You recognized their labors and death as greater than any burnt offering, / for You alone know what is in the hearts of men.
Kontakion
Today Christ the Rock glorifies the rock of Faith / and leader of the Apostles with highest honor. / Together with Paul and the company of the Twelve, / whose memory we celebrate with eagerness of faith, / giving glory to Him Who glorified them.
Thank-you. Amen.
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