As we embrace new challenges of change that is taking place in our nation and in the World, let us commit ourselves to do at least one thing every day: PRAY.. Why?
(1) Because we want to live a life of Peaceful relationship with others. "I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. (1Timothy 2:1-4 NLT)
(2)We have a model given to us for receiving God's assistance. "Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need,and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one." (Matthew 6:9-13 NLT)
(3)It is the one thing that makes everything else that we do effective. "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good." (Psalms 127:1 NLT)
As we face down the many great and complex challenges: personal ones. National ones. International ones. Lord God hear us! Lord God Help us! Lord God Save us! not because of our righteousness but because of Jesus'! it is in his name I pray, Amen.
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