Sunday, October 27, 2013
October 28, 2013
From Daniel's prayer in chapter 9:
Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our ancestors, and to all the people of the land.
Stars. Millions and millions of them, and we can't even get close to our own star. With utmost precision you set our little earth spinning and gave us a view of the heavens to remind us of how awesome You are; and how tiny we are. How is it possible for us to forget You? How in the world do we spin our own little worlds so tightly that we can't even see You? What a laughable squeak we make when we shake our fists at You.
Yet You remain. You remain the source of all love. You remain faithful. You keep your covenant though we are as unfaithful as Hosea's Gomer.
Oh the long list of things we long for instead of You: entertainment, security, wealth, pursuit of happiness, control, power, prestige... Many are the idols we bow down to every waking moment in America. We have sinned and done wrong...we have been wicked...we have turned away...we have not listened...
Lord we pray for our spiritual leaders. Protect them from the demons of fame and self-righteousness. Give them Your words and don't let them say anything else. For Billy Graham and his program coming this Christmas, for Franklin Graham and the Christmas child shoeboxes, for Ravi Zacharias, Chuck Swindoll, James Dobson, Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyers, Beth Moore, Anne Graham Lotz, Philip Yancey, and so many many more.... Thank you for the blessings of so many spiritual leaders. Thank you for the technology that has given them such an audience. Thank you for the freedom they have to speak. And Lord, help us listen.
For our Fort Drum spiritual leaders we also thank You and pray: Chaplain Moore and Chaplain Petros, the chapel leaders, the chaplains who are preparing their message this week, the chaplains who every day are working out their witness among the soldiers, the PWOC leaders Muriel and Priscilla, the women speaking and loving PWOC attendants, the youth ministry leaders...
The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him...
Yet we have not sought the favor of the Lord our God by turning from our sins and giving attention to your truth.
Lord may we pay extra attention to your truth this week. In this highly distracted world, help us to focus; and then like a prism to focus Your light to our neighbors. Especially in a week like this that can be so dark.
Beyond our spiritual leaders, we pray for our political leaders. Lord, give President Obama wisdom that could have only come from You. Surround him with advisors who have your insight. May our military leaders be that blend of toughness and mercy and wisdom.
Please be with our soldiers, everywhere. Hold them in the palm of Your hand. Please give extra grace to the families who shipped out their warriors this week.
Maker of the stars, Lover of my soul. Thank You for forgiving us.
We do not make request of You because we are righteous, but because of Your great mercy. Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your Name.
Monday, October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
Good Monday! Thanks for praying with me today:
Our Father
Our--all of us. Billions of people You can intimately know and care for. The omnipotence that takes we can never understand. And You are the perfect father--protecting, providing, loving, believing in us, encouraging. Thank You that we can boldly approach You today.
Who Art in Heaven
Heaven. We can't even fathom what to hope for in heaven. Instead we stew in our own little ideas of a nice mansion and life of ease. Yet real heaven is time with You. We ask for a taste of that today, Lord.
Hallowed be Thy Name
As Moses asked to see You, so do we. Fill us with a sense of Your holiness. May all of Fort Drum become aware of You.
And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished;..." Exodus 34:6-7
Thy kingdom come
How badly we want 'my kingdom come.' How much time we spend making my kingdom come. How many tears we shed when we can't have my kingdom come. Forgive us Lord.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Open our eyes to the greater plan. May we advance Your kingdom in at least one little way today.
Our world is hurting so badly. We pray against the forces that are persecuting Your children. Please hold Your little ones close to You in places like Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, China. Move the hearts of the powerful men; change the outcome of the wars to Your will. Bring all things together for good. Show us how to help our sisters and brothers around the world.
Give us this day our daily bread
It doesn't take much of a squeeze, a disruption in cash flow, for us to panic about our needs. Teach us to trust You. Again, remind us of hurting people around the world and show us how to help. Open our eyes to needs right here on Fort Drum too.
And forgive us our debts
It doesn't take long in a list like Gal. 5:20 to be convicted Lord: idolatry, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy...
Thank You for Jesus, Lord. Daily, desperately, we need grace.
As we forgive those who sin against us
Father we need forgiveness for when we don't forgive! Ugg. Give us a love for people like Your love. Show us again and again how much we have been forgiven. Convict us of every judgmental spirit.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
Lord God we thank You for our soldiers--men and women going above and beyond for the sake of others. We pray for those deployed. Protect them in their missions this week. Give them clarity of mind and purpose. May they feel Your loving arms. We pray for those in training. Teach them their skills so they can do their jobs. For those who have just returned, steady their hearts Lord.
We pray against the spirit of despair on Fort Drum Lord, in Your name. May our soldiers always hold to hope--which is You. Shine Your light through us Lord. Please do not let suicide have a hold here.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever!
We are but a breath. You are forever.
We love You Lord Jesus!
Amen and amen!
Our Father
Our--all of us. Billions of people You can intimately know and care for. The omnipotence that takes we can never understand. And You are the perfect father--protecting, providing, loving, believing in us, encouraging. Thank You that we can boldly approach You today.
Who Art in Heaven
Heaven. We can't even fathom what to hope for in heaven. Instead we stew in our own little ideas of a nice mansion and life of ease. Yet real heaven is time with You. We ask for a taste of that today, Lord.
Hallowed be Thy Name
As Moses asked to see You, so do we. Fill us with a sense of Your holiness. May all of Fort Drum become aware of You.
And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished;..." Exodus 34:6-7
Thy kingdom come
How badly we want 'my kingdom come.' How much time we spend making my kingdom come. How many tears we shed when we can't have my kingdom come. Forgive us Lord.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Open our eyes to the greater plan. May we advance Your kingdom in at least one little way today.
Our world is hurting so badly. We pray against the forces that are persecuting Your children. Please hold Your little ones close to You in places like Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, China. Move the hearts of the powerful men; change the outcome of the wars to Your will. Bring all things together for good. Show us how to help our sisters and brothers around the world.
Give us this day our daily bread
It doesn't take much of a squeeze, a disruption in cash flow, for us to panic about our needs. Teach us to trust You. Again, remind us of hurting people around the world and show us how to help. Open our eyes to needs right here on Fort Drum too.
And forgive us our debts
It doesn't take long in a list like Gal. 5:20 to be convicted Lord: idolatry, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy...
Thank You for Jesus, Lord. Daily, desperately, we need grace.
As we forgive those who sin against us
Father we need forgiveness for when we don't forgive! Ugg. Give us a love for people like Your love. Show us again and again how much we have been forgiven. Convict us of every judgmental spirit.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
Lord God we thank You for our soldiers--men and women going above and beyond for the sake of others. We pray for those deployed. Protect them in their missions this week. Give them clarity of mind and purpose. May they feel Your loving arms. We pray for those in training. Teach them their skills so they can do their jobs. For those who have just returned, steady their hearts Lord.
We pray against the spirit of despair on Fort Drum Lord, in Your name. May our soldiers always hold to hope--which is You. Shine Your light through us Lord. Please do not let suicide have a hold here.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever!
We are but a breath. You are forever.
We love You Lord Jesus!
Amen and amen!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Oct. 14, 2013
Got this song in my head, so will you join me in praying through it?
Lord I Need You
Lord I come I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
And without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart
Father God in a world that can only offer more busy-ness and distraction for comfort, we thank You for peace that passes all understanding. Yes, Lord, guide our hearts. Rule over us. Break us to Your will; for that is the only way we can be whole. Settle us down.
Lord I need You, oh I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
We spend a lot of time on defenses around here God. From physical defenses our husbands build, to layers and layers of walls around our hearts. How much better to trust in You. Lord, help us show others how to live on the Rock.
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found, is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Where You are Lord I am free
holiness is Christ in me
Lord, we confess that Fort Drum holds many sins. We are at heart so deeply selfish. We trust in Your grace. Please honor our prayers as we stand in the gap. Forgive the many lost souls, and hold the just punishment as long as possible. Convict Lord. And may we be instruments to help turn hearts.
So teach my song to rise to You
when temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Yes God, teach our song to rise to You
in temptation
in glory
in pain
in joy
in all things
Thank You that we can rest in You.
our hope
our stay.
Thank You for our chapels.
What an opportunity. And a blessing.
We pray for them:
--for the safety of the buildings.
--for the new one being built.
--for the chaplains as they prepare their messages: May they have special times with You. May their time in the Word be alive. May they communicate only what You would have them say.
--for the worship leaders: More of You, less of them. May people not be distracted by the details. May there be excellence for Your glory.
--for the chaplains and other leaders: May they be accountable to a life of integrity.
--for the children's ministry: Spark a love in those little hearts, please God.
--for the children You love: May they be drawn to come every week. May they grow together and closer to You. May they be going out to share You with others.
May our chapels be the shining lights on hills!
Thank You God, Thank You.
Blessings innumerable.
Thanks sisters! Check this out if you have time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eX5BeXkNZU&noredirect=1
Lord I Need You
Lord I come I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
And without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart
Father God in a world that can only offer more busy-ness and distraction for comfort, we thank You for peace that passes all understanding. Yes, Lord, guide our hearts. Rule over us. Break us to Your will; for that is the only way we can be whole. Settle us down.
Lord I need You, oh I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
We spend a lot of time on defenses around here God. From physical defenses our husbands build, to layers and layers of walls around our hearts. How much better to trust in You. Lord, help us show others how to live on the Rock.
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found, is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Where You are Lord I am free
holiness is Christ in me
Lord, we confess that Fort Drum holds many sins. We are at heart so deeply selfish. We trust in Your grace. Please honor our prayers as we stand in the gap. Forgive the many lost souls, and hold the just punishment as long as possible. Convict Lord. And may we be instruments to help turn hearts.
So teach my song to rise to You
when temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Yes God, teach our song to rise to You
in temptation
in glory
in pain
in joy
in all things
Thank You that we can rest in You.
our hope
our stay.
Thank You for our chapels.
What an opportunity. And a blessing.
We pray for them:
--for the safety of the buildings.
--for the new one being built.
--for the chaplains as they prepare their messages: May they have special times with You. May their time in the Word be alive. May they communicate only what You would have them say.
--for the worship leaders: More of You, less of them. May people not be distracted by the details. May there be excellence for Your glory.
--for the chaplains and other leaders: May they be accountable to a life of integrity.
--for the children's ministry: Spark a love in those little hearts, please God.
--for the children You love: May they be drawn to come every week. May they grow together and closer to You. May they be going out to share You with others.
May our chapels be the shining lights on hills!
Thank You God, Thank You.
Blessings innumerable.
Thanks sisters! Check this out if you have time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eX5BeXkNZU&noredirect=1
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