Posted on 02/24/2023 8:24:20 PM PST by Maudeen
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)
THE WORLD WON’T GO ON FOREVER, FOR GOD HAS ALREADY APPOINTED ITS LAST DAY
Heavenly Father, We praise Your Holy Name. You are the Lord God Almighty, Ruler of Heaven and Earth.
You warn us in Your Word what will happen if we keep on forsaking Your Righteousness:
(Hebrews 10:26-31) For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and THE FURY OF A FIRE WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES. Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY.” And again, “THE LORD WILL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE.” It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
(Jeremiah 17:5) This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD.”
We ask for Your Forgiveness and seek Your Mercy for our country, the United States of America . . . a nation that has lost its way and is guilty of blaspheming You, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Just when we think we’ve hit rock bottom, a new headline appears that is even more egregious.
Please give us the fortitude to uncover evil in our nation not only in government but in all facets of our society including the church. Please provide us the direction to replace unrighteousness with righteousness and giving You acknowledgement in all our ways as we live out Proverbs 3:5-6.
Please help those believing and trusting in Your Word to be steadfast in using Your Truth as a springboard to witness to others of Your Love and Forgiveness.
In these times of trials and turmoil, please help us reflect You in our own personal testimony. Holy Spirit, please direct our assigned Divine Appointments giving us the boldness to share the Gospel.
May You find us being ever so faithful to bring glory and honor to Your Name, the Name above all Names.
Also Father God, thank you for the Free Republic forum where we can freely express and share our love for You.
In the precious Name of Jesus we pray, Amen
PS. During my devotion time this week (reading the Bible in one year), I read the verse in Leviticus about “Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain” and because I forgot the exact Leviticus Scripture verse when telling my Bible study group about it, I had to do a search and also came across an article (a good read) that addresses it. Here are the verses and also the link to the article: ( SUBTLE WAYS OF TAKING THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN)
(Leviticus 24:16) Anyone who blasphemes the name of the LORD is to be put to death. The entire assembly must stone them. Whether foreigner or native-born.
(Exodus 20:7) You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
To be added or removed from this PING LIST, post or Freep-Mail Stars & Stripes forever.
TO BE ALMOST SAVED IS TO BE TOTALLY LOST!
To be added or removed from this PING LIST, post or Freep-Mail Stars & Stripes forever.
THERE IS ONLY THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE
And HE is the person of JESUS CHRIST!
In Him alone can you find everything you will ever need.
God Save us. Prayers up.
Amen, Maudeen
Affirming Scripture
Joining in prayer for our beloved America:
* Turn to Jesus to find our way
* Reveal the evil that has been concealed
* Boldness to witness in these evil days
In Jesus Name
Amen
Amen
Amen. Thank you.
Amen.
Amen!
Lord, we especially pray to live in a way to reflect His wisdom, mercy and love.
Help us extend His light into the darkness.
Help us to live as people set apart.
Help us to share the Good News.
Give us strength in Your Name.
Amen
Praying for our nation.
Just when we think we’ve hit rock bottom, a new headline appears that is even more egregious.
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So true.
Joining all….
Amen!
Maudeen,
Thank you. I needed that. I had been using “bleep” as a euphemism for various and sundry expletives; some just vulgar, some outright profane. It didn’t fool my Lord. So I shall straighten up and fly right. Thank you for making an airtight case and sealing it with God’s Eternal Word.
FATHER, we pray Your Will be done; ask for healing
of this once great nation and suffering family members.
Thank You for all things, both great and small. In the
Name of Jesus. Amen!
Adding my prayers. God bless.
Amen. As prayed, help us to shine even brighter as the darkness increases in order that You receive greater glory. Greater is He that is in us
“””””Give us strength in Your Name.
Amen”””””
Amen.
A wonderful truth! I think the following fits this nicely, something on my heart lately.
Matthew 8:23 tells a brief story that reflects the above. It tells of Jesus and his disciples crossing the Sea of Galilee; a 'great tempest' arose 'insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves.' The disciples panicked and awoke Jesus from a sleep crying, 'Save us; we perish!'
Jesus rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a 'great calm.' He admonishes his disciples, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?
Why did our Lord describe them of little faith? Did they really think that Jesus miraculous ministry would be cut off by Him drowning? And why were they so amazed that he had power over the winds and the waters of the sea?
The answer, too often overlooked, is found in the following story: the ship lands on the coasts of Gadar and Jesus is immediately confronted by a powerful demon: Legion. Legion expected Jesus and rushed to meet Him, to plead not to be cast into 'torment' before their time.
Jesus knew from the storm that he was about to face a challenging spiritual confrontation; Legion also knew of Jesus coming and generated the great tempest in hopes of avoiding the threat of eternal torment. Jesus began to master the spiritual battle by calming the wind {spirit} and the sea {many demons.} Legion knew when Jesus landed that 'he' had lost the battle.
When we are facing a spiritual battle we should NOT accept defeat! We have a powerful advocate ready and able to 'calm the winds and the sea', to guide us over to a safe shore where the battle was already enjoined and won! To be "almost saved" is to have already surrendered.
We must not be "of little faith" in times of trial. We must call upon our faithful advocate to lead the battle, guide us through to a safe and calm shore.
This message has been on my heart lately, which means that the message is especially for me! 😌
Thanks for sharing.
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