Day 134 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 14 May 2023 reflections
Day 134, 14 May 2023
Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/, Pastor Doug Zieber
started the new series Nehemiah- God's Hart to restore
- The Man and the Mission
God's incredible heart for His people to restore and rebuild our lives
and to re-establish relationships and community.
2 Chronicles 36:17-19
17 (Ps 74:20; Ezr 9:7) So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans
from Babylon, who killed their young men with the sword at the house of their
sanctuary. He did not spare a young man or virgin, old or aged. God gave
all of them into his hand.
18 (2Ch 36:7; 36:10) Even all the vessels of the house of God,
both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, the king,
and his officials, all of this was taken to Babylon.
19 (Ps 79:1) So they burned down the house of God, tore down the wall
of Jerusalem, burned down all the palaces with fire, and destroyed all
the precious items.
[17] Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their
young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no
compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age:
he gave them all into his hand.
[18] And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the
treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of
his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.
[19] And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem,
and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly
vessels thereof.
50 years later, Babylon was overthrown by King Cyrus leader
of Medes-Persia
Daniel points out a prophecy from 150 years earlier
Isaiah 44:28
28 (2Ch 36:22-1:3; Isa 45:1) it is I who says of Cyrus, "He is My shepherd,
and shall perform all My desire";
and he declares to Jerusalem, "You shall be built,"
and to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."
[28] That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my
pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple,
Thy foundation shall be laid.
Ezra 1:1-3
Ezra 1
The Proclamation of Cyrus
2Ch 36:22-23
1 (Jer 29:10; 2Ch 36:22-23) Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia,
that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled,
the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia,
so that he issued a proclamation throughout all his kingdom,
and also put it in writing, saying,
2 (Isa 45:12-13) "Thus says Cyrus king of Persia:
"The Lord God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth,
and He has charged me to build Him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
3 (Da 6:26) Whoever there is among you of all His people, may his God be
with him, and may he go to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house
of the Lord God of Israel. He is the God who is in Jerusalem.
[1] Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD
by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit
of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his
kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
[2] Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me
all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house
at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
[3] Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let
him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD
God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.
70 years after the captivity, the Jews return to rebuild Jerusalm and the
Temple.
A) Zerubbabel - rebuild the temple and start worship again
B) Ezra - re-teach God's Word and practices to the poeple
C) Nehemiah - restore and rebuild the walls and gates !
God's Heart to Restore and Hart for Community
A) Don't Let our past hold us back
B) Rise above our surroundings
c) REcognise our ministry is't in the ministry
D) Always respond in prayer first
Nehemiah 1:3-4
3 (Ne 2:17; 2Ki 25:10; Ne 2:3) They said to me, "The remnant that returned
from captivity is there in the province enduring great affliction
and reproach. Also, the wall of Jerusalem remains broken down,
and its gates have been burned with fire."
4 (Ne 2:4; Ezr 10:1) When I heard these words, I sat down and wept
and mourned for days. Then I fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
[3] And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity
there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of
Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
[4] And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and
wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of
heaven,
God is Your first respoder!
Nehemiah 1:11
11 (Ne 1:6; 2:1O) Lord, I implore You, let Your ear be attentive
to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants
who delight to revere Your name. And let Your servant prosper this day, a
nd grant him mercy in the sight of this man."
For I was the king's cupbearer.
[11] O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of
thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name:
and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the
sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
E) Understand the power of God's favour
Psalm 90:17
17 Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands among us;
yes, establish the work of our hands.
17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us:
And establish thou the work of our hands upon us;
Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Psalm 5:12
12 For You, Lord, will bless the righteous;
You surround him with favour like a shield.
12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous;
With favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Nehemiah 2:8
8 (Ezr 7:6; Ne 7:2) as well as a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's
forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates
of the temple mount, for the city wall, and for the house into
which I will enter." The king granted me these things, because the good hand
of my God was upon me.
[8] And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may
give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained
to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall
enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God
upon me.
F) Recognise and push through adversity
Nehemiah 6:9
9 (Ps 138:3) Because they all wanted to frighten us, they thought,
"They will pull their hands back from the work." But that would
never be done. So now, O God, strengthen my hands.
[9] For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from
the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Hebrews 10:32-39
32 (Heb 6:4; Php 1:29-30) Remember the former days, after you were
enlightened, in which you endured a great struggle of afflictions.
33 (1Co 4:9; Php 4:14) In part you were made a spectacle both by reproaches
and afflictions. And in part you became companions of those who were so
abused.
34 (1Pe 1:4; 2Ti 1:16) For you had compassion on me in my chains and joyfully
endured the confiscation of your property, knowing that you have in heaven a
better and an enduring possession for yourselves.
35 (Heb 11:26) Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which will be
greatly rewarded.
36 (Lk 21:19; Heb 12:1) For you need patience, so that after you have done
the will of God, you will receive the promise.
37 (Rev 22:20; Isa 26:20) For,
"In yet a little while,
He who is to come will come, and will not wait.
38 (Ro 1:17; Gal 3:11) Now the just shall live by faith;
but if anyone draws back,
My soul shall have no pleasure in him."
39 But we are not of those who draw back to destruction,
but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.
[32] But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were
illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
[33] Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so
used.
[34] For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling
of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an
enduring substance.
[35] Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of
reward.
[36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God,
ye might receive the promise.
[37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not
tarry.
[38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul
shall have no pleasure in him.
[39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that
believe to the saving of the soul.
Isaiah 40:29
29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,
and to those who have no might He increases strength.
[29] He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he
increaseth strength.
G) Understand God's heart for, and the power of, community
Community = Common Unity
Nehemiah 6:15-16
15 (Ne 4:1-2) The wall was finished on the 25th day of the month Elul,
in 52 days.
16 (Ne 2:10; 4:1) When all our enemies heard it and all the surrounding
nations saw it, they were tremendously humbled. They perceived that,
because of our God, this work had been accomplished.
[15] So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul,
in fifty and two days.
[16] And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all
the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in
their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
Nehemiah 8:1
1 (Ezr 7:6; Ne 3:26) All the people gathered together as one man in the area
in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring
the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel.
[1] And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the
street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe
to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to
Israel.
Reflection - What is holding us back?
nothing is ever ruined beyond God's ability to restore
Isaiah 58:12
12 (Isa 61:4; Am 9:11) Those from among you shall rebuild
the old waste places;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
and you shall be called, the Repairer of the Breach,
the Restorer of Paths in which to Dwell.
[12] And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou
shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be
called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55
PSALMS 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!
Many rise up against me!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,
"There is no help for him in God." Selah
[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
my glory and the One who raises up my head.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,
and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;
save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;
You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.
Your blessing is on Your people. Selah
Psalm 3
[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up
against me.
[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.
Selah.
[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of
mine head.
[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy
hill. Selah.
[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies
upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
Selah.
PSALMS 4
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress;
have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;
the Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.
Commune with your own heart on your bed,
and be still. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,
and trust in the Lord.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"
Lift up the light of Your face over us.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart
that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;
for You, Lord,
make me dwell safely and securely.
Psalm 4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:
Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,
and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
The LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not:
Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say,
Who will shew us any good?
LORD, lift thou up
The light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
PSALMS 12
For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,
for the faithful disappear from sons of men.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;
they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,
and the tongue that speaks proud things,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;
our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,
because the needy sigh,
now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;
they are silver tried in an earthen furnace
refined seven times.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;
You will preserve them from this generation.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,
when the worthless of mankind are exalted.
Psalms 12
[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among
the children of men.
[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and
with a double heart do they speak.
[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh
proud things:
[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:
who is lord over us?
[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I
arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at
him.
[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of
earth, purified seven times.
[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this
generation for ever.
[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
PSALMS 13
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?
How long will you hide Your face from me?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul
and sorrow in my heart by day?
How long will my enemy loom over me?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"
lest my foes exult when I stumble.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13
[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide
thy face from me?
[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart
daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the
sleep of death;
[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that
trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy
salvation.
[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
PSALMS 28
A Psalm of David.
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;
my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me,
then I would become like those who go down to the pit.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications
when I cry to You,
when I lift up my hands
toward Your most holy place.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked
and with the workers of iniquity,
who speak peace to their neighbours,
but mischief is in their hearts.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,
and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;
give them according to the work of their hands;
return to them what they deserve.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
nor the work of His hands,
He will destroy them
and not build them up.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,
because He has heard the voice of my supplications.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;
therefore my heart rejoices,
and with my song I will thank Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,
and He is the saving strength of His anointed.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,
and bless Your inheritance;
feed them and lift them up forever.
Psalms 28
[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou
be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up
my hands toward thy holy oracle.
[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,
which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of
their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them
their desert.
[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his
hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am
helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise
him.
[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his
anointed.
[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift
them up for ever.
PSALMS 55
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
A Contemplative Maskil of David.
1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,
and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;
I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the pressure of the wicked,
for they cause trouble to drop on me,
and in wrath they have animosity against me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,
and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,
and horror has overwhelmed me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at rest.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,
and remain in the wilderness. Selah
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape
from the windy storm and tempest."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,
for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;
trouble and sorrow are in its midst.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;
oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.
12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;
then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
then I could hide from him.
13 But it was you, my peer,
my guide, and my acquaintance.
14 We took pleasant counsel together,
and walked to the house of God in company.
15 May death surprise them,
and may their lives go down to Sheol,
for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
16 As for me, I will call on God,
and the Lord will save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon,
I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
18 He has ransomed my life in peace
from the battle against me,
for there were many against me.
19 God will hear and afflict them,
even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
therefore they do not fear God.
20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;
he has violated his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
but battle was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
yet they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;
He will never allow
the righteous to be moved.
23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceitful men
will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Psalms 55
[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the
wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen
upon me.
[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed
me.
[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,
and be at rest.
[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and
strife in the city.
[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also
and sorrow are in the midst of it.
[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from
her streets.
[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:
neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I
would have hid myself from him:
[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in
company.
[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for
wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.
[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:
for there were many with me.
[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.
Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he
hath broken his covenant.
[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his
heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall
never suffer the righteous to be moved.
[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:
bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will
trust in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2023 Titled
Loving Leadership By lisa m. samra
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
7 (1Th 2:11; Isa 49:23) But we were gentle among you, like a nurse caring
for her own children.
8 (2Co 12:15; 1Jn 3:16) So having great love toward you,
we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God
but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.
9 (Ac 18:3; Ro 1:1) For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil.
Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you,
we preached to you the gospel of God.
10 (1Th 1:5; 2Co 1:12) You and God are witnesses of how pure, upright,
and blameless we ourselves behaved among you who believe.
11 (1Th 2:7) As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and commanded
every one of you, as a father does his own children,
12 (Eph 4:1; 1Th 5:24) that you would walk in a manner worthy of God,
who has called you to His kingdom and glory.
[7] But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
[8] So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have
imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls,
because ye were dear unto us.
[9] For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night
and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached
unto you the gospel of God.
[10] Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably
we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
[11] As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you,
as a father doth his children,
[12] That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom
and glory.
"No! I didn't do it!" Jane heard her teenage son's denial with a sinking
heart, for she knew he wasn't telling the truth. She breathed a prayer
asking God for help before asking Simon again what happened. He continued
to deny he was lying, until finally she threw her hands up in exasperation.
Saying she needed a time out, she began to walk away when she felt a hand
on her shoulder and heard his apology. He responded to the convicting
of the Holy Spirit, and repented.
A viral video of a mama bear trying to get her four energetic little cubs
across a busy street brought a knowing smile to my face. It was delightfully
relatable to watch her pick up her cubs one-by-one and carry them across the
road-only to have the cubs wander back to the other side. After many seemingly
frustrating attempts, the mama bear finally corralled all four of her cubs,
and they made it safely across the road.
The tireless work of parenting symbolized in the video matches imagery used
by Paul to describe his care for the people in the church of Thessalonica.
Instead of emphasizing his authority, the apostle compared his work among
them to a mother and father caring for young children (1 Thessalonians 2:7,
11). It was deep love for the Thessalonians (v.
that motivated Paul's
ongoing efforts to encourage, comfort, and urge them "to live lives worthy of
God" (v. 12). This impassioned call to godly living was borne out of his
loving desire to see them honour God in all areas of their lives.
Paul's example can serve as a guide for us in all our leadership opportunities
-especially when the responsibilities make us weary. Empowered by God's
Spirit, we can gently and persistently love those under our care as we
encourage and guide them toward Jesus.
How have you experienced leadership motivated by love?
How might you encourage those under your care?
Heavenly Father, help me to extend to others
the loving care You graciously show to me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain
Mark 11:24
24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him
a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."
Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him
I'd give him half!"
Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely
anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with
assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse
seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers
aren't answered in the way we expected.
But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the
kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of
Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,
commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for
the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,
is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.
Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching
am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know
God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to
him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer
is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are
less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,
as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,
as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes
on new dimensions.
Application
a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?
b) What changes need to take place in my life
so that I might pray with greater power?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Malachi 3:10-12
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in
My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not
open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,
that there will not be room enough to receive it.
11 I will rebuke the devourer
for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,
and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,
says the Lord of Hosts.
12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be
a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in
mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not
open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall
not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy
the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit
before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be
a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Worried Over Money
Matt 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven
Lk 12:33-34
19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth
and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up
for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy
and where thieves do not break in nor steal,
21 for where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth
and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth
nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
14th Day of the Month
a) Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation ( Matt 6:10
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and seek His Will what he watns you to do
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, help me to extend to others
the loving care You graciously show to me."
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand His Will.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a joyful giver.
Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation
Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Pray for the growth of Biblical disciples in India who will joyfully
trust Christ amid persecution.
Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/, Pastor Doug Zieber
started the new series Nehemiah- God's Hart to restore
- The Man and the Mission
God's incredible heart for His people to restore and rebuild our lives
and to re-establish relationships and community.
2 Chronicles 36:17-19
17 (Ps 74:20; Ezr 9:7) So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans
from Babylon, who killed their young men with the sword at the house of their
sanctuary. He did not spare a young man or virgin, old or aged. God gave
all of them into his hand.
18 (2Ch 36:7; 36:10) Even all the vessels of the house of God,
both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, the king,
and his officials, all of this was taken to Babylon.
19 (Ps 79:1) So they burned down the house of God, tore down the wall
of Jerusalem, burned down all the palaces with fire, and destroyed all
the precious items.
[17] Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their
young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no
compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age:
he gave them all into his hand.
[18] And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the
treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of
his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.
[19] And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem,
and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly
vessels thereof.
50 years later, Babylon was overthrown by King Cyrus leader
of Medes-Persia
Daniel points out a prophecy from 150 years earlier
Isaiah 44:28
28 (2Ch 36:22-1:3; Isa 45:1) it is I who says of Cyrus, "He is My shepherd,
and shall perform all My desire";
and he declares to Jerusalem, "You shall be built,"
and to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."
[28] That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my
pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple,
Thy foundation shall be laid.
Ezra 1:1-3
Ezra 1
The Proclamation of Cyrus
2Ch 36:22-23
1 (Jer 29:10; 2Ch 36:22-23) Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia,
that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled,
the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia,
so that he issued a proclamation throughout all his kingdom,
and also put it in writing, saying,
2 (Isa 45:12-13) "Thus says Cyrus king of Persia:
"The Lord God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth,
and He has charged me to build Him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
3 (Da 6:26) Whoever there is among you of all His people, may his God be
with him, and may he go to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house
of the Lord God of Israel. He is the God who is in Jerusalem.
[1] Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD
by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit
of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his
kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
[2] Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me
all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house
at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
[3] Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let
him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD
God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.
70 years after the captivity, the Jews return to rebuild Jerusalm and the
Temple.
A) Zerubbabel - rebuild the temple and start worship again
B) Ezra - re-teach God's Word and practices to the poeple
C) Nehemiah - restore and rebuild the walls and gates !
God's Heart to Restore and Hart for Community
A) Don't Let our past hold us back
B) Rise above our surroundings
c) REcognise our ministry is't in the ministry
D) Always respond in prayer first
Nehemiah 1:3-4
3 (Ne 2:17; 2Ki 25:10; Ne 2:3) They said to me, "The remnant that returned
from captivity is there in the province enduring great affliction
and reproach. Also, the wall of Jerusalem remains broken down,
and its gates have been burned with fire."
4 (Ne 2:4; Ezr 10:1) When I heard these words, I sat down and wept
and mourned for days. Then I fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
[3] And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity
there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of
Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
[4] And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and
wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of
heaven,
God is Your first respoder!
Nehemiah 1:11
11 (Ne 1:6; 2:1O) Lord, I implore You, let Your ear be attentive
to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants
who delight to revere Your name. And let Your servant prosper this day, a
nd grant him mercy in the sight of this man."
For I was the king's cupbearer.
[11] O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of
thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name:
and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the
sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
E) Understand the power of God's favour
Psalm 90:17
17 Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands among us;
yes, establish the work of our hands.
17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us:
And establish thou the work of our hands upon us;
Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Psalm 5:12
12 For You, Lord, will bless the righteous;
You surround him with favour like a shield.
12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous;
With favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Nehemiah 2:8
8 (Ezr 7:6; Ne 7:2) as well as a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's
forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates
of the temple mount, for the city wall, and for the house into
which I will enter." The king granted me these things, because the good hand
of my God was upon me.
[8] And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may
give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained
to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall
enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God
upon me.
F) Recognise and push through adversity
Nehemiah 6:9
9 (Ps 138:3) Because they all wanted to frighten us, they thought,
"They will pull their hands back from the work." But that would
never be done. So now, O God, strengthen my hands.
[9] For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from
the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Hebrews 10:32-39
32 (Heb 6:4; Php 1:29-30) Remember the former days, after you were
enlightened, in which you endured a great struggle of afflictions.
33 (1Co 4:9; Php 4:14) In part you were made a spectacle both by reproaches
and afflictions. And in part you became companions of those who were so
abused.
34 (1Pe 1:4; 2Ti 1:16) For you had compassion on me in my chains and joyfully
endured the confiscation of your property, knowing that you have in heaven a
better and an enduring possession for yourselves.
35 (Heb 11:26) Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which will be
greatly rewarded.
36 (Lk 21:19; Heb 12:1) For you need patience, so that after you have done
the will of God, you will receive the promise.
37 (Rev 22:20; Isa 26:20) For,
"In yet a little while,
He who is to come will come, and will not wait.
38 (Ro 1:17; Gal 3:11) Now the just shall live by faith;
but if anyone draws back,
My soul shall have no pleasure in him."
39 But we are not of those who draw back to destruction,
but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.
[32] But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were
illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
[33] Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so
used.
[34] For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling
of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an
enduring substance.
[35] Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of
reward.
[36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God,
ye might receive the promise.
[37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not
tarry.
[38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul
shall have no pleasure in him.
[39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that
believe to the saving of the soul.
Isaiah 40:29
29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,
and to those who have no might He increases strength.
[29] He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he
increaseth strength.
G) Understand God's heart for, and the power of, community
Community = Common Unity
Nehemiah 6:15-16
15 (Ne 4:1-2) The wall was finished on the 25th day of the month Elul,
in 52 days.
16 (Ne 2:10; 4:1) When all our enemies heard it and all the surrounding
nations saw it, they were tremendously humbled. They perceived that,
because of our God, this work had been accomplished.
[15] So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul,
in fifty and two days.
[16] And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all
the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in
their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
Nehemiah 8:1
1 (Ezr 7:6; Ne 3:26) All the people gathered together as one man in the area
in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring
the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel.
[1] And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the
street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe
to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to
Israel.
Reflection - What is holding us back?
nothing is ever ruined beyond God's ability to restore
Isaiah 58:12
12 (Isa 61:4; Am 9:11) Those from among you shall rebuild
the old waste places;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
and you shall be called, the Repairer of the Breach,
the Restorer of Paths in which to Dwell.
[12] And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou
shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be
called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55
PSALMS 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!
Many rise up against me!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,
"There is no help for him in God." Selah
[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
my glory and the One who raises up my head.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,
and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;
save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;
You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.
Your blessing is on Your people. Selah
Psalm 3
[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up
against me.
[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.
Selah.
[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of
mine head.
[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy
hill. Selah.
[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies
upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
Selah.
PSALMS 4
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress;
have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;
the Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.
Commune with your own heart on your bed,
and be still. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,
and trust in the Lord.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"
Lift up the light of Your face over us.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart
that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;
for You, Lord,
make me dwell safely and securely.
Psalm 4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:
Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,
and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
The LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not:
Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say,
Who will shew us any good?
LORD, lift thou up
The light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
PSALMS 12
For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,
for the faithful disappear from sons of men.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;
they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,
and the tongue that speaks proud things,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;
our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,
because the needy sigh,
now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;
they are silver tried in an earthen furnace
refined seven times.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;
You will preserve them from this generation.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,
when the worthless of mankind are exalted.
Psalms 12
[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among
the children of men.
[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and
with a double heart do they speak.
[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh
proud things:
[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:
who is lord over us?
[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I
arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at
him.
[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of
earth, purified seven times.
[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this
generation for ever.
[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
PSALMS 13
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?
How long will you hide Your face from me?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul
and sorrow in my heart by day?
How long will my enemy loom over me?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"
lest my foes exult when I stumble.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13
[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide
thy face from me?
[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart
daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the
sleep of death;
[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that
trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy
salvation.
[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
PSALMS 28
A Psalm of David.
1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;
my Rock, do not be silent to me;
lest if You were silent to me,
then I would become like those who go down to the pit.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications
when I cry to You,
when I lift up my hands
toward Your most holy place.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked
and with the workers of iniquity,
who speak peace to their neighbours,
but mischief is in their hearts.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,
and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;
give them according to the work of their hands;
return to them what they deserve.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
nor the work of His hands,
He will destroy them
and not build them up.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,
because He has heard the voice of my supplications.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;
therefore my heart rejoices,
and with my song I will thank Him.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,
and He is the saving strength of His anointed.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,
and bless Your inheritance;
feed them and lift them up forever.
Psalms 28
[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou
be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up
my hands toward thy holy oracle.
[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,
which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of
their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them
their desert.
[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his
hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am
helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise
him.
[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his
anointed.
[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift
them up for ever.
PSALMS 55
For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.
A Contemplative Maskil of David.
1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,
and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;
I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the pressure of the wicked,
for they cause trouble to drop on me,
and in wrath they have animosity against me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,
and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,
and horror has overwhelmed me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at rest.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,
and remain in the wilderness. Selah
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape
from the windy storm and tempest."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,
for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;
trouble and sorrow are in its midst.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;
oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.
12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;
then I could bear it.
Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;
then I could hide from him.
13 But it was you, my peer,
my guide, and my acquaintance.
14 We took pleasant counsel together,
and walked to the house of God in company.
15 May death surprise them,
and may their lives go down to Sheol,
for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
16 As for me, I will call on God,
and the Lord will save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon,
I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
18 He has ransomed my life in peace
from the battle against me,
for there were many against me.
19 God will hear and afflict them,
even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
therefore they do not fear God.
20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;
he has violated his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
but battle was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
yet they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;
He will never allow
the righteous to be moved.
23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and deceitful men
will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Psalms 55
[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the
wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen
upon me.
[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed
me.
[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,
and be at rest.
[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and
strife in the city.
[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also
and sorrow are in the midst of it.
[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from
her streets.
[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:
neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I
would have hid myself from him:
[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in
company.
[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for
wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.
[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:
for there were many with me.
[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.
Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he
hath broken his covenant.
[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his
heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall
never suffer the righteous to be moved.
[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:
bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will
trust in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2023 Titled
Loving Leadership By lisa m. samra
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
7 (1Th 2:11; Isa 49:23) But we were gentle among you, like a nurse caring
for her own children.
8 (2Co 12:15; 1Jn 3:16) So having great love toward you,
we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God
but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.
9 (Ac 18:3; Ro 1:1) For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil.
Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you,
we preached to you the gospel of God.
10 (1Th 1:5; 2Co 1:12) You and God are witnesses of how pure, upright,
and blameless we ourselves behaved among you who believe.
11 (1Th 2:7) As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and commanded
every one of you, as a father does his own children,
12 (Eph 4:1; 1Th 5:24) that you would walk in a manner worthy of God,
who has called you to His kingdom and glory.
[7] But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
[8] So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have
imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls,
because ye were dear unto us.
[9] For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night
and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached
unto you the gospel of God.
[10] Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably
we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
[11] As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you,
as a father doth his children,
[12] That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom
and glory.
"No! I didn't do it!" Jane heard her teenage son's denial with a sinking
heart, for she knew he wasn't telling the truth. She breathed a prayer
asking God for help before asking Simon again what happened. He continued
to deny he was lying, until finally she threw her hands up in exasperation.
Saying she needed a time out, she began to walk away when she felt a hand
on her shoulder and heard his apology. He responded to the convicting
of the Holy Spirit, and repented.
A viral video of a mama bear trying to get her four energetic little cubs
across a busy street brought a knowing smile to my face. It was delightfully
relatable to watch her pick up her cubs one-by-one and carry them across the
road-only to have the cubs wander back to the other side. After many seemingly
frustrating attempts, the mama bear finally corralled all four of her cubs,
and they made it safely across the road.
The tireless work of parenting symbolized in the video matches imagery used
by Paul to describe his care for the people in the church of Thessalonica.
Instead of emphasizing his authority, the apostle compared his work among
them to a mother and father caring for young children (1 Thessalonians 2:7,
11). It was deep love for the Thessalonians (v.
that motivated Paul'songoing efforts to encourage, comfort, and urge them "to live lives worthy of
God" (v. 12). This impassioned call to godly living was borne out of his
loving desire to see them honour God in all areas of their lives.
Paul's example can serve as a guide for us in all our leadership opportunities
-especially when the responsibilities make us weary. Empowered by God's
Spirit, we can gently and persistently love those under our care as we
encourage and guide them toward Jesus.
How have you experienced leadership motivated by love?
How might you encourage those under your care?
Heavenly Father, help me to extend to others
the loving care You graciously show to me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain
Mark 11:24
24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him
a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."
Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him
I'd give him half!"
Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely
anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with
assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse
seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers
aren't answered in the way we expected.
But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the
kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of
Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,
commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for
the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,
is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.
Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching
am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know
God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to
him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer
is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are
less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,
as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,
as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes
on new dimensions.
Application
a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?
b) What changes need to take place in my life
so that I might pray with greater power?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Malachi 3:10-12
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in
My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not
open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,
that there will not be room enough to receive it.
11 I will rebuke the devourer
for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,
and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,
says the Lord of Hosts.
12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be
a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in
mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not
open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall
not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy
the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit
before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be
a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Worried Over Money
Matt 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven
Lk 12:33-34
19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth
and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up
for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy
and where thieves do not break in nor steal,
21 for where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth
and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth
nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
14th Day of the Month
a) Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation ( Matt 6:10
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and seek His Will what he watns you to do
Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, help me to extend to others
the loving care You graciously show to me."
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand His Will.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a joyful giver.
Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for God's kingdom to come
in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,
and in our nation
Pray for those who serve with
denominations and Christian organisations
in Canada - that God will bless their ministry
and anoint them for effective service.
Pray for the growth of Biblical disciples in India who will joyfully
trust Christ amid persecution.