Posted on 02/21/2026 6:19:12 PM PST 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. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
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And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:3
And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17
Lord, You hold the earth in its orbit and the stars in their place. You number the hairs on our heads and forget not one sparrow. We thank You that there is nothing too big or too small that is beyond Your attention.
We humbly come before You, astonished at Your mercy and grace. You are the Almighty, the Only True and Living God.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.
Psalm 19:1
Father God, we lift our government in prayer. It has lost its way. It has no budget, no boundaries and no accountability. Social Security is a train wreck.
We thank You that this Trump Administration speaks of reform. We thank You that Elon Musk and DOGE uncovered fraud. But Lord, Congress and others in authority lack the desire to do the right thing, to be fiscally responsible.
Lord, we pray for self serving politicians, that they will be convicted of their poor judgment and corruption. We pray that it is Not Your Will that the Republic collapses, but that we will once again be One Nation Under God.
In Jesus’ name we do pray
Amen
Amen.
AMEN!
Thank you SisterK, AMEN. Joining in prayer.
Am6to your prayer. May there also be fair and honest elections
Psalm 91
1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,*
2 will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.’
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence;
4 he will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
or the arrow that flies by day,
6 or the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
or the destruction that wastes at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only look with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge,*
the Most High your dwelling-place,
10 no evil shall befall you,
no scourge come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the adder,
the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.
14 Those who love me, I will deliver;
I will protect those who know my name.
15 When they call to me, I will answer them;
I will be with them in trouble,
I will rescue them and honour them.
Amen
I wish the same for myself, but ...
Amen, SisterK
Affirming the truths of Scripture.
Joining in prayer for our beloved America.
Lifting up President Trump and his administration to do His will.
Appealing to Heaven move in Congress and removed the ungodly.
And if it be His will, save our country.
In Jesus Name
Amen
Amen
Prayers and Amen.
Amen to your prayer, SisterK and thank you for leading us today.
Our Father, we pray that You take the prayers of Your remnant and use them to send forth the courage and strength needed by our legislators, our justices, and our President and his Cabinet to do what is right in Your eyes on behalf of our beloved America. May we please You as a nation. May we please You as individual citizens who love You and desire to honor You. Thank You always for the Gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns forever. In His Name we pray. Amen.
Orthodox Sunday of Cheesefare: Expulsion of Adam from Paradise
https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/02/22/7-sunday-of-cheesefare-expulsion-of-adam-from-paradise
Kontakion
O Master, Guide to wisdom, / Bestower of prudence, / Instructor of the foolish, and Defender of the poor: / make firm my heart and grant it understanding. / O Word of the Father, / give me speech, for behold, I shall not restrain my lips from crying out to Thee: / “Have mercy, have mercy on me who have fallen.”
This is also Forgiveness Sunday in the Orthodox Church, including celebration of Forgiveness Vespers. ....At Forgiveness Vespers we sing: “Let us begin the time of fasting in light, preparing ourselves for spiritual efforts. Let us purify our soul, let us purify our body. As we abstain from food, let us abstain from all passion and enjoy the virtues of the spirit.”......
https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/02/23/8-beginning-of-great-lent
In this service, members of the congregation bow and ask forgiveness from one another, saying, “Forgive me, a sinner,” to which the response is, “God forgives”.
I ask you, my fellow Freepers, to forgive me for my sins against you. In turn, I forgive all of you. “God forgives”.
Joining in prayer. God bless.
Amen! Praying in agreement.
Amen. Thank You, Father, for our privilege to pray and for a President who publicly declares that we are one Nation under You. We put great faith in his decree.
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