"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 9 February 2012"
Today's Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 2:1 ""Therefore I exhort first of all that all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made to all men."
"First of all" in this verse indicates the primacy of prayer in church meetings. In this Paul uses four of the New Testaments seven words for prayer:
(1) Supplication: Which emphasizes personal need
(2) Prayers: Is the general word for prayer. The term is always directed toward God with
reverence or worship
(3) Intercession: means "approaching with confidence," suggesting free access to God through
Jesus Christ His Son in prayer in the behalf of others.
(4) Giving of thanks: This is an attitude of gratitude, the act of praising God for what He does
for us.
Each of the aspects listed above should be included in the prayer life of the Church and the Christian's Quite Time with God.
In the Book "Love to Pray" a couple of Practical Suggestions are made:
Start--begin now--it's never to late to pray for others. Obey the command of today's Bible Verse. It's not the great prayers we pray; it's the Great God who hears them (Wow"). Don't give up. Keep on praying until God answers. Remember to pray in accordance to God's Will and to ALWAYS thank Him in advance for answered prayer.
Pray with friends of like passion. Burdens shared in prayer becomes lighter. Hearing others pray increases your faith. Prayers multiplied bring about greater effect. In closing I would like to share these words from Wesley Duewel: "God blesses the world through our prayer. Prayers enable us to touch God's throne with one hand, and the needy world with the other."
Today's Hymn: "Sweet Hour Of Prayer"
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne
Makes all my wants and wishes known
In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempters snare, by Thy return, sweet hour of prayer
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, help us to realize as we pray, that we pray not only for our needs, but also for the needs of others. May we praise You for the greatness of Your power and the boldness that we have as Christians to boldly come before You with our prayers and supplications and intercessions for others, because of what Your Son Jesus Christ did for us upon the Cross of Calvary. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Christ died for the sins of all, but only those who believe receive the benefits of that sacrifice."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Isaiah 12 which is Titled: "A Hymn Of Prsise."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust In Jesus Christ. Also pray for God's Peace and Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:2.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 2:1 ""Therefore I exhort first of all that all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made to all men."
"First of all" in this verse indicates the primacy of prayer in church meetings. In this Paul uses four of the New Testaments seven words for prayer:
(1) Supplication: Which emphasizes personal need
(2) Prayers: Is the general word for prayer. The term is always directed toward God with
reverence or worship
(3) Intercession: means "approaching with confidence," suggesting free access to God through
Jesus Christ His Son in prayer in the behalf of others.
(4) Giving of thanks: This is an attitude of gratitude, the act of praising God for what He does
for us.
Each of the aspects listed above should be included in the prayer life of the Church and the Christian's Quite Time with God.
In the Book "Love to Pray" a couple of Practical Suggestions are made:
Start--begin now--it's never to late to pray for others. Obey the command of today's Bible Verse. It's not the great prayers we pray; it's the Great God who hears them (Wow"). Don't give up. Keep on praying until God answers. Remember to pray in accordance to God's Will and to ALWAYS thank Him in advance for answered prayer.
Pray with friends of like passion. Burdens shared in prayer becomes lighter. Hearing others pray increases your faith. Prayers multiplied bring about greater effect. In closing I would like to share these words from Wesley Duewel: "God blesses the world through our prayer. Prayers enable us to touch God's throne with one hand, and the needy world with the other."
Today's Hymn: "Sweet Hour Of Prayer"
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne
Makes all my wants and wishes known
In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempters snare, by Thy return, sweet hour of prayer
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, help us to realize as we pray, that we pray not only for our needs, but also for the needs of others. May we praise You for the greatness of Your power and the boldness that we have as Christians to boldly come before You with our prayers and supplications and intercessions for others, because of what Your Son Jesus Christ did for us upon the Cross of Calvary. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Christ died for the sins of all, but only those who believe receive the benefits of that sacrifice."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Isaiah 12 which is Titled: "A Hymn Of Prsise."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust In Jesus Christ. Also pray for God's Peace and Blessings on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:2.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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