TODAY'S WORD - Pray for Our Nation and for All Who Have Not Yet Accepted Jesus as Their Savior
TRUST IN GOD
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it:
YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES
You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Romans 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
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"What Am I Living For?"
by James Hahn
The story has been told of an early Christian who was about to be put to death because he would not deny his Lord. His executioner was unable to understand his apparent lack of fear in the face of death. In fact, there was a manifestation of joy on the part of the Christian. Finally, the executioner could contain himself no longer. He exclaimed, "I am about to kill you! How can you remain so calm and happy?" To which the Christian replied, "Kill me, and you take from me that which I cannot keep, and you give me that which I cannot lose."
This Christian had learned a very important lesson that we all need to learn. He had not only learned how to live, he had learned how to face death. We hear so much talk about how we should live and how we can give meaning to our life, however I am convinced that many have not even come close to learning the real secret to happy and meaningful living.
Most people seem to have the idea that to be happy in this life we must have something "worth living for." With this thought in mind many turn to money, pleasure or other things of this world, hoping to find that which is worth "living for." All such attempts to find happiness end in failure.
The faithful Christian has learned that the things of this life are very empty when it comes to giving meaning and purpose to one's life. The only thing really important is so living now that we may gain eternal life when this life is over. The Christian is willing to die rather than deny his Lord. This is the thing that is of real value. Someone has truly said, "If we have nothing worth dying for then we really have very little worth living for." Jesus said, "What shall a man profit, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Matt. 16:26).
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Father in heaven, we pray today for our nation, that we may indeed be one nation under God. We pray for godly wisdom for our president and other leaders who guide this country. We pray that our will is aligned with Your Will.
Protect the young men and women who wear our uniforms and all the people who are supporting them. We ask that You bring them safely home again to their families and loved ones, unharmed physically, emotionally or spiritually.
And Father, we pray that people everywhere will recognize the need to give their hearts to Jesus and to accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Life here on earth is short and uncertain, and we all must someday stand before Your throne. May we all make ourselves ready through the saving blood of Jesus Christ, in Whose Holy Name we pray.
Amen
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The WARRIOR'S PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
Your warrior prepares for battle.
Today I claim victory over Satan
By putting on the whole armor of God!
I put on the Girdle of Truth!
May I stand firm in the Truth of Your Word
So I will not be a victim of Satan's lies.
I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness!
May it guard my heart from evil
So I will remain pure and holy,
Protected under the Blood of Jesus Christ.
I put on the Shoes of Peace!
May I stand firm in the Good News of the Gospel
So Your Peace will shine through me
And be a light to all I encounter.
I take the Shield of Faith!
May I be ready for Satan's fiery darts of
Doubt, Denial and Deceit
So I will not be vulnerable
To spiritual defeat.
I put on the Helmet of Salvation!
May I keep my mind focused on You
So Satan will not have a stronghold on my thoughts.
I take the Sword of the Spirit!
May the Two-Edged Sword of Your Word
Be ready in my hands
So I can expose the tempting words of Satan.
By faith Your warrior has put on
The whole Armor of God!
I am prepared to live this day in spiritual victory!
Amen
Based upon Ephesians 6:11-18
Printed with permission of The Turning Point
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The Twenty-Third Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd
That's Relationship!
I shall not want
That's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
That's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters
That's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul
That's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
That's Guidance!
For His name sake
That's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That's Testing!
I will fear no evil
That's Protection!
For Thou art with me
That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
That's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil
That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over
That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That's Security!
Forever
That's Eternity!
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Psalm 37:24
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
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