Tag: Blessings

Morning Reading: Luke 13.31-35 NLT – Blessed is He

Reading: Luke 13.31-35 NLT

At that time some Pharisees said to him, “Get away from here if you want to live! Herod Antipas wants to kill you!”

Jerusalem and CrossJesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people today and tomorrow; and the third day I will accomplish my purpose. Yes, today, tomorrow, and the next day I must proceed on my way. For it wouldn’t do for a prophet of God to be killed except in Jerusalem!

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. And now, look, your house is abandoned. And you will never see me again until you say, ‘Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”

Prayer: Heavenly Father – I pray for the peace of your Holy City – Jerusalem. Forgive their obstinacy of heart and spirit… and honor the covenants that you made with them through the patriarchs and prophets. Lord Jesus – save your people – Jew and Gentile – those who are near… and those who are far away. Cover them and their households with your precious blood shed on the cross… and deliver them from the evil one. Holy Spirit – turn the hearts of all who speak of Jerusalem to you alone… away from all false prophets and religions. And fill your people with your power and love. I ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Spiritual Song: “Baruch Haba B’Shem Adonai” – Paul Wilbur

Morning Reading: Luke 6.20-23 NLT – weeping

Reading: Luke 6.20-23 NLT

Rachael Weeping for her Children
Rachael Weeping for her Children
Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh.

What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way.”

Prayer: “On the 40th Anniversary of Roe v Wade”

Heavenly Father, Thou hast given us the gift of freedom to love and to follow in Thy ways and commands. Some parents choose to abuse this freedom by destroying the gift of life which Thou hast given to their offspring. Please forgive those who destroy human life by aborting their unborn babies. Give these unborn children the opportunity to enjoy Thee for all eternity, if it according to Thy ordinance.

Assist me in being one in solidarity with Thy little ones by taking to heart the words of Thy Son, “whatever you did for one of these least brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” (Mt. 25:40)

Therefore, allow me today, Father, to adopt spiritually an unborn child and to offer my prayers, works, joys and sufferings for that little one, so that child will be able to be born and live for Thy greater honor and glory.

We pray this in Jesus’ name, in union with the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever. Amen.