Day: September 29, 2016

40 Days of Prayer for America – “If my people will humble themselves…”

Peanut Gallery: I am a partisan Donald Trump supporter – a proud “deplorable,” if you will. But, first of all, I am a Christian – I have been redeemed by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord.

As much as I want Donald Trump to win the upcoming election, I am fully aware that the future of America is in God’s hands. And I believe only God can save our nation.

It’s in this spirit that I invite you to join me in 40 Days of Prayer for America.

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If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

Prayer for humility:

Lord Jesus, when You walked the earth, Your humility obscured Your Kingship.

+ Teach me to accept obscurity – may I live inconspicuously, nevertheless confident that I am Your dearly loved child.

Your meekness confused the arrogant, hindering them from grasping Your purpose, Your nobleness attending to the destitute.

+ Give me Your heart and conform my will to Your purpose –  to bring Good News to the poor; to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord ’s favor has come.

Teach me to model after Your eminence, to subject my human nature to humility.

+ Help me to empty myself of my prerogatives and gracefully accept my limitations.

Grant me a natural inclination to never view myself greater than anyone.

+ Open my eyes to see Your face in the most unlikely people and to treat them accordingly.

Banish all lingering sparks of self-importance that could elevate me greater than You.

+ Replace my bravado with quiet confidence in the power of Your Spirit.

Let my heart always imitate Your humility!

+ In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

 

Morning Prayer: Thu, 29 Sep – Psalm 31:14-16; Exodus 3:14-15; Revelation 22:13 ~ I AM has sent me

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentence

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Reading: Psalm 31:14-16 (NLT)

But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me.

Reading: Exodus 3:14-15 (NLT)

"God Blessing the Earth" Garofalo Nationalmuseum Stockholm.
“God Blessing the Earth”
Garofalo
Nationalmuseum Stockholm.

God replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.” God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: Yahweh, the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.

This is my eternal name, my name to remember for all generations.

Reading: Revelation 22:13 (NLT)

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Prayer

Michael and All Angels, September 29

Holy Michael, archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to Hell Satan and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of our souls. Amen.

“The great I AM”

Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!