Day: October 20, 2016

Morning Prayer: Thu, 20 Oct – Psalm 119:118-120; Nehemiah 8:9; James 3:3-8 ~ when trembling is a good thing

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

Opening Sentence

I have come to seek You, O God, just as I am I come.
I have come to be sought by You, just as I am I come.

I will wait for the Lord. My soul waits, and in His word do I hope.

Reading: Psalm 119:118-120 (NLT)

You have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.

Reading: Nehemiah 8:9 (NLT)

Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were interpreting for the people said to them, “Don’t mourn or weep on such a day as this! For today is a sacred day before the Lord your God.” For the people had all been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.

Reading: James 3:3-8 (NLT)

words-on-fire

Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.

People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.
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The fear of the Lord can help us… to be directed in the particular path that will best help us in our own journey with God. The paths may be as varied as the people! Specific obedience us what is required.

Celtic Daily Prayer – Aidan Readings for 20 Oct.

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Prayer – Saint Piran (sixth century) “A Call to New Beginnings”

Dare me to follow You, and I will obey Your truth. Always keep me faithful.

+ When things seem good and all my work yields harvest, and service at last is crowned with rich success, when all my work is bathed in earthly glory, help me to remember my beginning and my end is You.

Set me to following You. I will obey Your truth. Always keep me faithful.

+ Help me remember, Lord, that You are Alpha and Omega, that all the story lies within Your hands. You are at my beginning and ending.

Calling me on… and on.
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“Here In Your Presence” – New Life Worship

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!

19 Days of Prayer for America – reliability

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

“But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway. Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go.

“Which of the two obeyed his father?”

They replied, “The first.”

Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.

– Matthew 21:28-31 (NLT)
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USA and Israel
USA and Israel

Prayer: Reliability

Lord God: If ever there was a doubt before, it has certainly been made clear now – You alone are America’s last hope. You alone are reliable – the Promise-keeping God who is faithful to Your word.

+ Forgive the gullibility of Your people in America who have been tricked and manipulated into supporting politicians and policies that promise everything and deliver nothing.

In Jesus’ name, I say “Wake up America!”

+ Thank You, Lord, for revealing the lies, the deceit, and the hypocrisy that is endemic to our American government today – in every branch, from top to bottom.

+ Thank You, Lord, for revealing the manipulation of public perceptions by crooked politicians in bed with crooked media.

+ Thank You, Lord, for unmasking the evil presence of George Soros acting as a puppet master behind the scenes.

In Jesus’ name, I rebuke You, George Soros and your evil minions.

Lord God: In this presidential election, we have two choices – one who is quick to promise and never delivers; the other, who is late to the party, is listening and learning and promising to deliver.

+ Holy Spirit, enable Your people to discern which candidate will be the most reliable to actually deliver on his/her promises.

+ Holy Spirit, enable Your people to distinguish as to which candidate has the best track record for honesty and achievement.

Lord God: Historic American allies and friends have been trashed and our enemies have been rewarded by our current administration. Specifically, I pray for our relationship with Israel.

+ Lord Jesus, You have a special affinity for Israel – the land of Your incarnation, the land promised to the patriarchs, the land of Your promised return.

+ Lord Jesus, I ask that the next president of the United States will solidify America’s special relationship with Israel, and recognize Jerusalem as its capital.

Lord God: You alone are America’s last hope. You alone are reliable – the Promise-keeping God who is faithful to Your word. Come and rescue us from the lies and deceit of the evil one, and use this election to Your honor and glory.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit – one God forever. Amen.