Morning Prayer: Tue, 15 Nov – Psalm 70:2-4; Joshua 5:13-15; Luke 11:21-22, 24 ~ holy ground

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

Opening Sentence

I call all heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
I choose no other Lord than the Maker of heaven and earth.
This day I walk with Him and He will walk with me.

Reading: Psalm 70:2-4 (NLT)

May those who try to kill me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace. Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”

Reading: Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT)

When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, “Are you friend or foe?”

“Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the Lord’s army.”

At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. “I am at your command,” Joshua said. “What do you want your servant to do?”

The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did as he was told.

Reading: Luke 11:21-22, 24 (NLT)

For when a strong man is fully armed and guards his palace, his possessions are safe — until someone even stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings.
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“When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, searching for rest. But when it finds none, it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’”
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My Prayer:

Protecting Father:

+ Keep watch over all who seek You; fill us with joy and gladness in the Holy Spirit.
+ Keep our feet on the narrow path that leads to life, abundant and eternal.
+ Deliver us from those who would do us harm and expose their evil, wicked ways.

Conquering Son:

+ Humble us before Your holy presence and Your mighty power.
+ Fill us with an awareness of the eternal significance of the spiritual battles before us.
+ Train us and send us into the fray as confident soldiers of the cross.

Liberating Spirit:

+ Free us from bondage to the forces at work around us, that would squeeze us into this world’s mold.
+ Show us how to pray when we can’t find words to express the passion and longing in our hearts.
+ Fill the empty places in our lives with Your love and light, that deceit and darkness will have no place to reside within us.
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“Holy Ground” – Sandi Patty

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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 Protecting Father, in the name of the Conquering Son, and in the name of the Liberating Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Mon, 14 Nov – Psalm 7:9; Zephaniah 3:13-15; 1 John 4:18 ~ the Lord will remove his hand of judgment

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

Opening Sentence

I call all heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
I choose no other Lord than the Maker of heaven and earth.
This day I walk with Him and He will walk with me.

Reading: Psalm 7:9 (NLT)

End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.

Reading: Zephaniah 3:13-15 (NLT)

Christ the Redeemer Rio — Christ the Redeemer
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The remnant of Israel will do no wrong; they will never tell lies or deceive one another. They will eat and sleep in safety, and no one will make them afraid.”

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! For the Lord will remove his hand of judgment and will disperse the armies of your enemy. And the Lord himself, the King of Israel, will live among you! At last your troubles will be over, and you will never again fear disaster.

Reading: 1 John 4:18 (NLT)

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
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My Prayer:

Righteous God: You look deep into our hearts and minds.

+ Deliver me from all evil and wickedness that still resides within me.
+ Fill me with Your Spirit and transform me after the likeness of Your Son, Jesus.

+ End the evil and wickedness being displayed by provocateurs on the streets across America.
+ Defend those protestors who are honestly expressing their dismay at the election results.
+ Use these changing times to fill empty, restless hearts with the peace that can only come from You.

Lord God: You moved Your people from the pews to the polls in unprecedented numbers.

+ Now, come and live among us; display Your presence and power; show us Your glory.
+ Fill us to overflowing with Your perfect love and drive away all fear and anxiety.

+ Transform us into living witnesses of Your mercy and grace.
+ Send us out into our chaotic world to love and serve You through the people we meet today.

I ask this in Jesus’ name.
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“Ye Servants of God” – Washington Choral Society

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful Name; the Name all-victorious of Jesus extol: his kingdom is glorious; he rules over all.

God ruleth on high, almighty to save; and still he is nigh: his presence we have. The great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.

Salvation to God who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son. The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb.

Then let us adore, and give him his right: All glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honor and blessing, with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.
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Blessing

+ In the name of the Protecting Father, in the name of the Conquering Son, and in the name of the Liberating Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Sat, 12 Nov – Psalm 46:1-2; Nahum 1:2; Mark 5:1-13 ~ always ready to help

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

Opening Sentence

I call all heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
I choose no other Lord than the Maker of heaven and earth.
This day I walk with Him and He will walk with me.

Reading: Psalm 46:1-2 (NLT)

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.

Reading: Nahum 1:2 (NLT)

The Lord is a jealous God, filled with vengeance and rage. He takes revenge on all who oppose him and continues to rage against his enemies!

Reading: Mark 5:1-13 (NLT)

So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the chains from his wrists and smashed the shackles. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones.

Exorcism, tapestry Andrei Madekin — Jesus casts out demons
Tapestry by Russian artist of applied art Andrey Madekin

When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him. With a shriek, he screamed, “Why are you interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In the name of God, I beg you, don’t torture me!” For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come out of the man, you evil spirit.”

Then Jesus demanded, “What is your name?”

And he replied, “My name is Legion, because there are many of us inside this man.” Then the evil spirits begged him again and again not to send them to some distant place.

There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby. “Send us into those pigs,” the spirits begged. “Let us enter them.”

So Jesus gave them permission. The evil spirits came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the entire herd of about 2,000 pigs plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water.
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A call to resolute discipleship: – Patrick (389-461)

When you speak to me in dreams or visions, when my heart is drawn to others, when I hear the call that says, ‘Come close to us, and help us!’ is my heart so hard that I would turn away?

Will I not say, ‘Prepare me, Lord, in every way’ that when I hear You call me, ‘Come away!’ I will go and be Your voice, Your feet to stand, Your heart to care, Your coming in love with blessing that can stay.

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“Break Every Chain” – Jesus Culture – Live From Chicago

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Blessing

+ In the name of the Protecting Father, in the name of the Conquering Son, and in the name of the Liberating Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Fri, 11 Nov – Psalm 119:137-144; Isaiah 28:11-13; Luke 4:5-8 ~ listen to understand

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

Opening Sentence

I call all heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
I choose no other Lord than the Maker of heaven and earth.
This day I walk with Him and He will walk with me.

Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 (NLT)

O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.

Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.

As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

Reading: Isaiah 28:11-13 (NLT)

So now God will have to speak to his people through foreign oppressors who speak a strange language!

God has told his people,

“Here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here. This is a place of quiet rest.”

But they would not listen.

So the Lord will spell out his message for them again, one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there, so that they will stumble and fall. They will be injured, trapped, and captured.

Reading: Luke 4:5-8 (NLT)

Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. I will give it all to you if you will worship me.”

Jesus replied,

“The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”

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A call to bring understanding: – St Cedd (620-664)

Listen,
+ hear the Word behind the word.

Listen:
+ sensing when the spirit’s stirred,
+ there is healing in the waters if God’s touch is what you seek.

We must wait, and know God’s moment, listen well before we speak.

And in waiting for God’s moment that in peacefulness decides,
+ listen.

God is not in a hurry.
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“None But Jesus” – Hillsong

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Blessing

+ In the name of the Protecting Father, in the name of the Conquering Son, and in the name of the Liberating Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Thu, 10 Nov – Psalm 10:12; Micah 5:9; Colossians 2:15 ~ disarmed and shamed

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

Opening Sentence

I call all heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
I choose no other Lord than the Maker of heaven and earth.
This day I walk with Him and He will walk with me.

Reading: Psalm 10:12 (NLT)

Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless!

Reading: Micah 5:9 (NLT)

The people of Israel will stand up to their foes, and all their enemies will be wiped out.

Reading: Colossians 2:15 (NLT)

In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.
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Prayer: – St Patrick (389-461) – resolute discipleship

This day I walk with Christ and He will walk with me.

+ I fasten close to me this day that same power who came to us as flesh and blood and was Himself baptized in the Jordan river.
+ He died upon the cross to rescue me, broke free from death, its conqueror. He left us, to return the more certainly.

Resisting my own selfishness and sin, refusing to live as a slave to riches, pleasure or reputation, rejecting Satan and all his lies, I call on heaven to witness today that I have put on Christ.
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“Strength” – Jonathan & Melissa Helser

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Blessing

+ In the name of the Protecting Father, in the name of the Conquering Son, and in the name of the Liberating Spirit. Amen!

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