May America's youth look to the LORD for instruction.
Posted on 04/19/2026 3:42:36 AM 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. 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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Lord, we humbly come before You, interceding on behalf of our diseased culture. Lord, our culture suffers because we have neglected our inheritance, a republic founded upon Your Divine Precepts. The symptoms of our poor health include a bankrupt government, a twisted judicial system, relaxed morals, and unemployable youth. Lord, help us to repent and be healed. Help us to seek restoration in You. Help us to welcome You back into our communities, our institutions, and our culture.
You are The Great Physician. We know that You have the power over life and death. Help us as a nation to choose life. Help us to once again be One Nation Under God, not just in words, but in thoughts and deeds. Revive our culture in You, Dear Lord. Revive us in You.
In Jesus’ name we do pray.
Amen!
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Amen to your prayer, especially the part of unemployable youth. May your answer be given for that even if it is painful.
Joining in prayer. God bless.
Amen.
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Praying for a hedge of protection around out Leaders, that evil will be rebuked away from them. Praying for our Troops in harms way. Amen.
Amen to all your petitions to our Mighty God. Thank you for leading us on this beautiful Lord’s Day.
Father, please guide our President in making wise decisions this week and always. Protect all those who are in service to this nation. God bless America, in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ is Risen!
Antipascha: Saint Thomas Sunday (Orthodox)
https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/19/34-antipascha-saint-thomas-sunday
....Some icons depicting this event are inscribed “The Doubting Thomas.” This is incorrect. In Greek, the inscription reads, “The Touching of Thomas.” The Slavonic inscription is, “The Belief of Thomas.” When Saint Thomas touched the Life-giving side of the Lord, he no longer had any doubts.
This day is also known as “Antipascha.” This does not mean “opposed to Pascha,” but “in place of Pascha.” Beginning with this first Sunday after Pascha, the Church dedicates every Sunday of the year to the Lord’s Resurrection. Sunday is called “Resurrection” in Russian, and “the Lord’s Day” in Greek.....
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From the sealed tomb, You did shine forth O Life! / Through closed doors You did come to Your disciples, O Christ God! / Renew in us, through them, an upright spirit, / by the greatness of Your mercy, O Resurrection of all!
Kontakion
Thomas touched Your life-giving side with an eager hand, O Christ God, / when You did come to Your apostles through closed doors. / He cried out with all: You are my Lord and my God!
St. Thomas’s real problem was not doubt, but being late! May God bless and forgive all of us who have the same problem! Amen!
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.
May America's youth look to the LORD for instruction.
Amen to all your petitions. Your comment, Sister K, “We know that You have the power over life and death. “ reminded me of a prophesy that American would be born again. We receive.
Amen to your Powerful Prayer, Dear Servant of Jesus Christ.
Joining you in Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise.
AMEN!
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