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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(9/30/16)[Prayer]
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Posted on 09/30/2016 7:29:59 AM PDT by left that other site
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
The Book of Proverbs
(Proverbs 23)
Saying 7
23 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
note well what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,
for that food is deceptive.
Saying 8
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
for they will surely sprout wings
and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
Saying 9
6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host,
do not crave his delicacies;
7 for he is the kind of person
who is always thinking about the cost.[b]
Eat and drink, he says to you,
but his heart is not with you.
8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten
and will have wasted your compliments.
Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.
Saying 11
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender is strong;
he will take up their case against you.
Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Saying 13
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.
Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.
Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Saying 16
19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine
or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,
and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Saying 17
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!
Saying 18
26 My son, give me your heart
and let your eyes delight in my ways,
27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit,
and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28 Like a bandit she lies in wait
and multiplies the unfaithful among men.
Saying 19
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.
33 Your eyes will see strange sights,
and your mind will imagine confusing things.
34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
lying on top of the rigging.
35 They hit me, you will say, but Im not hurt!
They beat me, but I dont feel it!
When will I wake up
so I can find another drink?
Footnotes:
1. Proverbs 23:1 Or who
2. Proverbs 23:7 Or for as he thinks within himself, / so he is; or for as he puts on a feast, / so he is
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TOPICS: Prayer
KEYWORDS: israel; prayer; prayforjerusalem
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Our Father,
Who Art in Heaven,
How Wonderful and Magnificent is Your Most Holy Name!
For You Alone Are Worthy,
You Alone Are Holy,
You Alone Are The Most High!
As the Nations Rage So Furiously Against You,
And Against Your People,
We Know That You Are Our Shelter,
Our Strength and our Song,
Our Refuge in Times of Trouble,
Our Rock and Our Redeemer!
We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Also Pray For Revival in our own Beloved USA.
We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
To: left that other site
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posted on
09/30/2016 7:38:19 AM PDT
by
stars & stripes forever
(Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
To: Alamo-Girl; 4Godsoloved..Hegave; albie; alicewonders; alnick; alpha-8-25-02; AmericanMade1776; ...
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Solomon has changed his style, and as a result, it is much harder to format the Chapter for the "Opening Post". So, as a result, I am a little late today, but I assure you, I am not a "sluggard"! LOL!
Instead of Couplets, we now see 2, 4, 8, or even more lines in each "Wise saying". Though not as "pithy" as the couplets, they do provide more development of each theme presented. Solomon was not stuck in a rut, and could write poetry in many different styles (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom(Apocryphal), Song of Solomon, and some of the Psalms!)
These verses contain advice about family, property, business, laziness vs. industry, and an extended poem about drinking too much.
Some people have taken the verse about the "rod of discipline" to unhealthy extremes. The "Rod" was actually a Shepherd's tool (See Psalm 23) which was used to gently change the direction of a wandering sheep, or to count the sheep as they passed under it into the sheep pen. It was never used to BEAT the sheep, otherwise, how on earth could David write: "Thy ROD and Thy staff, they COMFORT me". Children need boundaries and are lost without them. It is precisely because children don't grow up with appropriate boundaries that they seek them out, either in the structure of street gangs or oppressive cults.
The idea of "Law and Order" is a guiding rod, not an oppressive beat-down. Of course, if one is an outlaw, then it would certainly seem that way!
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
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posted on
09/30/2016 7:45:11 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: stars & stripes forever
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, stars & stripes forever, For Your Prayers 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
4
posted on
09/30/2016 7:47:00 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Numbers 6:23 Say to Aaron and his sons, This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them, The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually). 27 And they shall put My name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.
And this we do and proclaim and agree in Jesus name. Amen.
5
posted on
09/30/2016 8:56:34 AM PDT
by
Hiskid
(Jesus is Lord)
To: left that other site
Praying for Israel and Her People!
Maranatha!
To: left that other site
To: left that other site
Joining in prayer. God bless.
8
posted on
09/30/2016 9:18:37 AM PDT
by
etabeta
To: left that other site
Joining with you all in prayer.
9
posted on
09/30/2016 9:21:51 AM PDT
by
NanaDory8
To: left that other site
There’s a lot there, left that other site. From manner to law and order.
Joining in prayer for Israel, our beloved and the coming elections, and for all God’s people.
10
posted on
09/30/2016 9:42:08 AM PDT
by
NEWwoman
(God Bless America)
To: Hiskid
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers 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
11
posted on
09/30/2016 11:18:57 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Roman_War_Criminal
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Roman_War_Criminal, For Your Prayers 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
12
posted on
09/30/2016 11:21:24 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis, For Your Prayers 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
13
posted on
09/30/2016 11:23:15 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: etabeta
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers 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
14
posted on
09/30/2016 11:24:36 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: NanaDory8
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, NanaDory8, For Your Prayers 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
15
posted on
09/30/2016 11:26:12 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: NEWwoman
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers 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
16
posted on
09/30/2016 11:27:07 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Yes Father God, if it is Your will, may we see a revival of Your Holy Spirit upon all this land.
In Jesus name we do pray
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posted on
10/01/2016 6:08:32 PM PDT
by
SisterK
(its a spiritual war)
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