Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Throughout this study of Paul's Character, I have cited many a Scripture Passage and said "This is one of my FAVORITE Scriptures!!!" I have to admit, though, that I have a bit of a struggle with this one.

The people in our government have disappointed me over and over again. I am not just speaking about the current administration (although, it's the WORST!), but more about those we trusted to turn things around, to listen to the will of those who put them in power, and to help restore the Constitution as it was intended by our Founding Fathers.

I feel deceived and betrayed. It is not a good feeling. Then I remember that Paul was much more deceived and betrayed by his government than I ever have been. As a Citizen, he appealed to Caesar for justice in his struggle with the "Authorities" back in the "Provinces". As a result of his quest for justice, Paul was shipped, chained, in a boat to Rome, shipwrecked along the way, and changed ships a number of times under guard, only to arrive in Rome only to be slapped into prison yet again. There is no record of Paul ever getting to present his case to Caesar, and indeed, extra-Biblical writings and tradition declare that Paul was eventually beheaded for his trouble. Yet, he tells us to pray for those in authority. If Paul could do it, I guess I can too.

Then we have the "Church Ladies". This seems to contradict other writings of Paul, where he commends numerous women for their ministries of hospitality, teaching, and having a church in their home. He calls many of them "Fellow Workers in the Faith", and one Lady, in particular, a certain Junia, as a Fellow Apostle! How can this be?

One explanation could be that the women to whom Paul was referring to in both the Corinthian Church and Timothy's congregation were so elated with their new-found freedom in Christ that they became overbearing and obnoxious. Just as Eve tempted her husband to sin, these women were really messing things up for the church. Having been in ministry myself for 35 years, I know EXACTLY what Paul is talking about, and many comedians have used the prototype of a bossy, self-righteous "Church Lady" to great effect. (Not only Dana Carvey, but "Aunt Esther", and a number of others.)

Oh, and by the way, I am a woman! And I hope and pray I NEVER come across that way. EEK!

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

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

You will never be a “Church Lady”!!!!
Joining you in praying for Israel, our FRiends in need and all persecuted.

Blessings on this Easter Saturday.

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God save His people!

Indeed, many see Paul as a woman hater, but a closer look shows no such thing.

Joining in prayer, left that other site, for Israel, our beloved America, and all God’s people.

And may the Good Lord overrule the ungodly leaders in our land.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR
THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM!
And for the Preservation of the Valiant
Israeli Nation!

_ EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

______________________________________1 Timothy 2:1-15 (KJV)

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For ML In This Time Of Tribulation.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For the Repose of the Soul of ML's Mom.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For A Rapid Recovery For Our Own Yorkie.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For A Rapid Recovery For Our FRiend Uri'el2012.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Safety Of Our Gallant Troops And For The Success Of Their Vital Mission.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Repose Of The Souls Of Our Embassy Staff In Libya Who Were Assassinated 11 September 2012.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Deliverance Of Our Beloved Nation From The Lion’s Mouth.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For Our Brethren Of All Faiths Throughout The World Suffering Persecution.
We pray in particular on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Libya and throughout the Mideast. The members of the oldest of our Christian Communities, some of which date from the days of the Apostles, suffer under cruel, merciless and unrelenting persecution. They are Orthodox and Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical, Coptic, Pentecostal, and Baptist. To the persecutors, we are all "Nazarenes."

You will never come across that way!