BibleGateway.com Psalm 91
I almost ignored the time I have to read today. Then a friend brought up the events of the past week and how Satan is trying to divide our church. She said she was praying Psalm 91 for our Pastor. Guess that I was supposed to read today? The day of the big meeting.
My prayer is this: Lord protect our staff, Lord give them rest in your shadow. That you alone will be their fortress and not tradition or human power struggles.
I pray that they will not fear the night (v5) even though it may be closing in all around them. Keep them standing for your name in this plague of evil that has overtaken such people in our church.
I ask the Lord for no harm or disaster to come upon them. God's angels are being commanded to fight in this battle.
I ask you Lord Jesus for their delivery from this struggle and that you will be glorified.
I ask for those that have given into the evil one and started such division and have neglected your word to be brought into repentance. Lord soften their hearts of stone. Replace their hatred and anger with love and mercy.
Thank you Lord for your power is real and you alone can command and resolve this situation.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Psalm 90
BibleGateway.com Psalm 90
The Lord is forever. A thousand years is nothing to our Lord. Our lives are short in comparison to eternity. Jesus teach us to be mindful of who you are. So that we might worship in Spirit and in Truth. Give us wisdom to know what is actually important in this life.
The Lord is forever. A thousand years is nothing to our Lord. Our lives are short in comparison to eternity. Jesus teach us to be mindful of who you are. So that we might worship in Spirit and in Truth. Give us wisdom to know what is actually important in this life.
Monday, February 13, 2006
Psalm 89
BibleGateway.com - Psalm 89
Lord your love lasts forever.
Lord your wonderful and glorious deeds go on forever and ever. Thank you for the miracle you did in my heart to make me go from dead to alive. My soul was bound for hell and yet you saved me in your grace. Thank you Jesus for the Cross, for bearing me shame. I pray you will continue to work out my salvation to sanctify me, make me more like you.
You will punish iniquity with the rod.
Let us be mindful of your wrath Lord. Please lead us not into temptation and deliver us from all evil. I pray that I will rely on your strength to resist the devil and his schemes. He enjoys bringing men down and defaming Christ. He has no victory here and I pray we will never cease to trust in your faithfulness.
How long until your justice is made complete.
Lord poor out your wrath on the wicked of this world. Remove the powers that are preventing your name to be preached in countries across the world. I pray you destroy all evil and false ideologies that are based on man's ideas and not yours. I pray that those bearing your name in these places will be sharing your glorious Gospel with the people you have chosen.
All praise and glory to Christ our Lord.
Lord your love lasts forever.
Lord your wonderful and glorious deeds go on forever and ever. Thank you for the miracle you did in my heart to make me go from dead to alive. My soul was bound for hell and yet you saved me in your grace. Thank you Jesus for the Cross, for bearing me shame. I pray you will continue to work out my salvation to sanctify me, make me more like you.
You will punish iniquity with the rod.
Let us be mindful of your wrath Lord. Please lead us not into temptation and deliver us from all evil. I pray that I will rely on your strength to resist the devil and his schemes. He enjoys bringing men down and defaming Christ. He has no victory here and I pray we will never cease to trust in your faithfulness.
How long until your justice is made complete.
Lord poor out your wrath on the wicked of this world. Remove the powers that are preventing your name to be preached in countries across the world. I pray you destroy all evil and false ideologies that are based on man's ideas and not yours. I pray that those bearing your name in these places will be sharing your glorious Gospel with the people you have chosen.
All praise and glory to Christ our Lord.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Psalm 88
BibleGateway.com Psalm 88
Could this be the dark times in the life of a Christian? Is it punishment for a sin? Is it refining fire to work out our salvation? Whatever it is all Christians go through times of despair, discouragment and depression. You call out to God and he is not answering. You look for your friends and all you have is darkness. O Lord do not let us miss the blessings of these times! Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
So if we are called by God and part of his elect he is working in all things for good. Is it possible to know that good from our limited perspective? In these times no. One day the Lord will return and we will know the purpose of our suffering. For now, rejoice O my soul and praise him. You were dead but are now alive.
Can changing our focus actually bring us through these times of darkness? It does not work on a formula. Do A plus B to get C. God does what he pleases and these times will last exactly as long as it pleases him. So Lord we pray for your return. We pray to be more like you even if it requires time of suffering and darkness. You are the God of light and truth and you will make us to perservere through these times of struggle to be glorified in your presence one day. All of that Glory will reflect to you the most amazing and wondorous and awesome God. Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever!
Could this be the dark times in the life of a Christian? Is it punishment for a sin? Is it refining fire to work out our salvation? Whatever it is all Christians go through times of despair, discouragment and depression. You call out to God and he is not answering. You look for your friends and all you have is darkness. O Lord do not let us miss the blessings of these times! Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
So if we are called by God and part of his elect he is working in all things for good. Is it possible to know that good from our limited perspective? In these times no. One day the Lord will return and we will know the purpose of our suffering. For now, rejoice O my soul and praise him. You were dead but are now alive.
Can changing our focus actually bring us through these times of darkness? It does not work on a formula. Do A plus B to get C. God does what he pleases and these times will last exactly as long as it pleases him. So Lord we pray for your return. We pray to be more like you even if it requires time of suffering and darkness. You are the God of light and truth and you will make us to perservere through these times of struggle to be glorified in your presence one day. All of that Glory will reflect to you the most amazing and wondorous and awesome God. Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Psalm 87
BibleGateway.com Psalm 87
Matthew Henry indicates that this speaks of God establishing His people, Christ's Church. The church is more glorious than all the nations. It is important to dwell on "the Most High himself will establish her".
Even though God has given us the evangelistic commission, we do not build His people. He alone establishes the church. We do not need to wonder if we said the wrong thing and now someone will go to hell. You do not have that much power. This is a fact that is liberating! By joyful and know that all you have to do is preach the Gospel. God makes the hearing. God makes the repentance. God creates the new life in Christ! Be free of the pressure to save the world and take the name of Christ to every corner of the earth!
Matthew Henry indicates that this speaks of God establishing His people, Christ's Church. The church is more glorious than all the nations. It is important to dwell on "the Most High himself will establish her".
Even though God has given us the evangelistic commission, we do not build His people. He alone establishes the church. We do not need to wonder if we said the wrong thing and now someone will go to hell. You do not have that much power. This is a fact that is liberating! By joyful and know that all you have to do is preach the Gospel. God makes the hearing. God makes the repentance. God creates the new life in Christ! Be free of the pressure to save the world and take the name of Christ to every corner of the earth!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Psalm 86
BibleGateway.com Psalm 86
Does the Lord preserve our life because we are godly? Or does He act because we trust in Him?
The psalmist gives all glory to God for delivering his soul. So it is safe to interpret he does not mean God has shown him favor on his own merit or potential for godliness. Rather he gives thanks and cries out for grace from God. Knowing you can bring nothing to the table with God. You have nothing to offer. Not even the ability to know he is better than all things on your own. This humbles you and forces you to realize your place in relation to the one and only God. So whatever you thought you did to get saved, you didn't. All the work was done for you so that you could never boast.
Does the Lord preserve our life because we are godly? Or does He act because we trust in Him?
The psalmist gives all glory to God for delivering his soul. So it is safe to interpret he does not mean God has shown him favor on his own merit or potential for godliness. Rather he gives thanks and cries out for grace from God. Knowing you can bring nothing to the table with God. You have nothing to offer. Not even the ability to know he is better than all things on your own. This humbles you and forces you to realize your place in relation to the one and only God. So whatever you thought you did to get saved, you didn't. All the work was done for you so that you could never boast.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Psalm 85
BibleGateway.com Psalm 85
Lord you have revived us many times before. Bring back your fire to the hearts of the church here in America. We are watching the world die and are not worried because Lost is on tonight, CSI on Thursday and Football on Saturday and Sunday.
Lord let us break free from the numbness of the novocaine that is American culture. Restore the church again and bring revival to this land. Cause you people to raise your banner and take your name to the ends of the earth. Do not let us turn back to folly (v8). The Lord will give what is good (v12). I pray we will seek Jesus with all we have.
Lord you have revived us many times before. Bring back your fire to the hearts of the church here in America. We are watching the world die and are not worried because Lost is on tonight, CSI on Thursday and Football on Saturday and Sunday.
Lord let us break free from the numbness of the novocaine that is American culture. Restore the church again and bring revival to this land. Cause you people to raise your banner and take your name to the ends of the earth. Do not let us turn back to folly (v8). The Lord will give what is good (v12). I pray we will seek Jesus with all we have.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Psalm 84
BibleGateway.com Psalm 84
Long for the true satisfaction that only come in the presence of the Most High God. The True Living God will not withhold any good thing from those you walk uprightly. Lord I pray that I will trust you with all my heart. That I will bare fruit to give testimony to the faith you have put in me. Your ways are better than all other ways. Lord make your name known to the nations that they may repent of the wickedness and lift up and praise the name of Jesus Christ the Risen and Holy One. For the sake of your name Lord Jesus reduce governments to nothing and advance your church. For your glory change the hearts of those consumed by false and evil ideologies.
May the Name of the Lord be praised forever.
Long for the true satisfaction that only come in the presence of the Most High God. The True Living God will not withhold any good thing from those you walk uprightly. Lord I pray that I will trust you with all my heart. That I will bare fruit to give testimony to the faith you have put in me. Your ways are better than all other ways. Lord make your name known to the nations that they may repent of the wickedness and lift up and praise the name of Jesus Christ the Risen and Holy One. For the sake of your name Lord Jesus reduce governments to nothing and advance your church. For your glory change the hearts of those consumed by false and evil ideologies.
May the Name of the Lord be praised forever.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Psalm 83
BibleGateway.com Psalm 83
When all the world rises up against God's people he will protect them. We do not fight against flesh and blood but our suffering will win more to God's kingdom. No persecution will ever succeed in the long term. God's will always prevails. We already know how it will all end.
Lord let us in America begin to realize that there will be a time to have all the best. The things of this decaying world are going to pass but the steadfast love of the Lord is eternal. The good pleasure and joy of being with Jesus will last forever. It will never end! So throw down the shackles of this consumer driven world and suffer if you must for just a little while so that the number of God's people will increase and He will be glorified.
When all the world rises up against God's people he will protect them. We do not fight against flesh and blood but our suffering will win more to God's kingdom. No persecution will ever succeed in the long term. God's will always prevails. We already know how it will all end.
Lord let us in America begin to realize that there will be a time to have all the best. The things of this decaying world are going to pass but the steadfast love of the Lord is eternal. The good pleasure and joy of being with Jesus will last forever. It will never end! So throw down the shackles of this consumer driven world and suffer if you must for just a little while so that the number of God's people will increase and He will be glorified.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Psalm 82
BibleGateway.com Psalm 82
The Lord alone judges. Is he ever unjust? May it never be! In God's sovereignty everything happens for a reason. He turns all things for the good of those who know him. In the big picture the wicked will never triumph. Their suffering will be eternal. They have brought God's judgment on themselves. Lord I pray you reveal yourself to me today. Help me to know you and trust in you. Give me the strength to go throughout the day.
The Lord alone judges. Is he ever unjust? May it never be! In God's sovereignty everything happens for a reason. He turns all things for the good of those who know him. In the big picture the wicked will never triumph. Their suffering will be eternal. They have brought God's judgment on themselves. Lord I pray you reveal yourself to me today. Help me to know you and trust in you. Give me the strength to go throughout the day.
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