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Nov 20, 2015 08:40:46   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
BearK wrote:
Prayer for 11/20/15

This is more like a journey into the past than a prayer. I visit this site where I first started my prayers, and it's like going back to an old school building. The halls echo your hollow footsteps. You open a door and see the empty desks sitting there. You recall many friends gathering around, we laughed, made jokes, went through tests - we did this together, now I sit here alone.

Is that rain upon the window pane, or are those tears for those who have passed away, or moved on to other things? A melancholy sense descends upon me. A melancholy sense of times past, not the right now time, but the what was. We felt young and playful, full of exuberance. The days drifted by into weeks, and now it's approaching two years. How time flies, how fast it changes.

Time to leave this room of memories and go back down the hall. The rows of lockers stand empty, an open door here and there. They now lay bare, maybe a pencil stub or piece of paper left, and empty memories. Are they empty memories, or are they the little light that brings a smile to your face. Yes, I prefer the smile. I walk with those happy memories and the idea of hope for America.

Walking out the door I entered so often, makes me feel like I'm abandoning an old friend. I turn to look the building over, it still looks pretty good, except for a couple of broken windows, the weeds are growing up around it, and ivy is beginning to eat into the tuck pointing around the bricks. I pray the Lord holds it together yet, that the exceptionalism of its past will once again rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. Keep our country a Christian Nation, O Lord, I pray. Amen
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AMEN AMEN AMEN

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Nov 20, 2015 09:02:00   #
bdamage Loc: My Bunker
 
BearK wrote:
Prayer for 11/20/15

This is more like a journey into the past than a prayer. I visit this site where I first started my prayers, and it's like going back to an old school building. The halls echo your hollow footsteps. You open a door and see the empty desks sitting there. You recall many friends gathering around, we laughed, made jokes, went through tests - we did this together, now I sit here alone.

Is that rain upon the window pane, or are those tears for those who have passed away, or moved on to other things? A melancholy sense descends upon me. A melancholy sense of times past, not the right now time, but the what was. We felt young and playful, full of exuberance. The days drifted by into weeks, and now it's approaching two years. How time flies, how fast it changes.

Time to leave this room of memories and go back down the hall. The rows of lockers stand empty, an open door here and there. They now lay bare, maybe a pencil stub or piece of paper left, and empty memories. Are they empty memories, or are they the little light that brings a smile to your face. Yes, I prefer the smile. I walk with those happy memories and the idea of hope for America.

Walking out the door I entered so often, makes me feel like I'm abandoning an old friend. I turn to look the building over, it still looks pretty good, except for a couple of broken windows, the weeds are growing up around it, and ivy is beginning to eat into the tuck pointing around the bricks. I pray the Lord holds it together yet, that the exceptionalism of its past will once again rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. Keep our country a Christian Nation, O Lord, I pray. Amen
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In the name of Jesus I PRAY! Amen

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Nov 20, 2015 09:02:26   #
bdamage Loc: My Bunker
 
Verse of the Day for Friday November 20th, 2015:

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

When was the last time you thought of yourself as "the righteousness of God"? What does that mean anyway? It means that we have the best of qualities, found in the best of beings! But we know we are not god-like! We know our fallibility and flaws! We know our imperfections and our inconsistencies! How can we be "the righteousness of God"? Jesus, the perfect and sinless Righteous One of God, became our sin for us so we could be his righteousness. More than grace, that's a miracle! And a miracle, dear friend of Jesus, is exactly what you are!!

My Prayer...

Thank you, gracious and loving Father, for saving me and making me perfect through your sacrificial gift of your Son. Please use me to communicate your grace and your salvation with someone around me who hasn't accepted your grace. In the name of Jesus, my older brother and Savior, I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.



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Nov 20, 2015 10:00:58   #
bahmer
 
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Friday November 20th, 2015:

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

When was the last time you thought of yourself as "the righteousness of God"? What does that mean anyway? It means that we have the best of qualities, found in the best of beings! But we know we are not god-like! We know our fallibility and flaws! We know our imperfections and our inconsistencies! How can we be "the righteousness of God"? Jesus, the perfect and sinless Righteous One of God, became our sin for us so we could be his righteousness. More than grace, that's a miracle! And a miracle, dear friend of Jesus, is exactly what you are!!

My Prayer...

Thank you, gracious and loving Father, for saving me and making me perfect through your sacrificial gift of your Son. Please use me to communicate your grace and your salvation with someone around me who hasn't accepted your grace. In the name of Jesus, my older brother and Savior, I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
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Amen and Amen

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Nov 20, 2015 12:13:26   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
bahmer wrote:
Amen and Amen



And, another Amen here.

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Nov 20, 2015 21:12:23   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
prayer for November 20 The voice we seek

Having spent another sleepless night, I awakened at 2AM and decided to go sit on the front porch. It was in the 30's so I put on a coat and grabbed a blanket, and sat on the porch swing listening to the night. The wind was powerful so the trees were moving a lot. Hearing them creak and scream they sounded almost human, screaming out in pain. It was easy to understand why pagans worshiped the gods of nature, spirits of the trees and the wind. The Muslims revered the moon god, which is why they have crescent moons on their mosques. I heard a few coyotes, not as many as last year, but their haunting howls as they called to each other had the menacing sound of evil. Several species of owls were calling, screech and northern owls mostly, sounding wise and all knowing, easy to make them a special harbinger of good. While it is easy to hear the sounds that the pagans believed were from their lesser gods, one voice seemed to be missing. The turmoil of the time as blocked out the quietly comforting voice of God. How can we talk to God through the chaos and screams of the world in torment? I seek out His guidance, and hear only the explosions of bombs, the screams of the wounded, and the slash of the scimitar. There is no sanity out there. Who and what can we trust? Where are God's people, how can we talk to them, what do we have to do to connect with Him in a world gone insane? Is it time for us to stand up and fight like Christian soldiers, rather than sit and patiently succumb to the enemy of God and his people? I look up to the heavens but see only blackness, clouds of anger and fear. Are we alone or is God just waiting for us to ask for his help and strength?. How much worse is it going to have to get before good people band together, not just in prayer but also to let our voices be known. We must be heard, God commands us to speak. I am listing for his guidance--are you?

Almighty God, giver of all that is good, hear our prayers. The dark forces have over run the world before, murdered all true believers, raped, pillaged and destroyed all they they can do so as to destroy the hope and honor of all who refuse to follow the god of darkness. Those who worship the god of destruction are easily led into violence by their god who promises great carnal rewards for destroying those who believe in the Loving God who created the universe and promised people who believe in him and practice true love toward one another life everlasting. We need Thee more than ever,and acknowledge the inadequacies of our strength and the weakness of our beliefs. Let us hear Your Voice, oh Lord, and feel the guidance of your strength. We open our hearts, and tearfully ask for forgiveness because we are sinners, and weak against powerful foes. Oh Heavenly Father, we need You now and forever, hear our prayers and give us the strength we need for the fight that is ahead. This we ask in Jesus name. AMEN AMEN AMEN

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Nov 21, 2015 09:34:19   #
bahmer
 
no propaganda please wrote:
prayer for November 20 The voice we seek

Having spent another sleepless night, I awakened at 2AM and decided to go sit on the front porch. It was in the 30's so I put on a coat and grabbed a blanket, and sat on the porch swing listening to the night. The wind was powerful so the trees were moving a lot. Hearing them creak and scream they sounded almost human, screaming out in pain. It was easy to understand why pagans worshiped the gods of nature, spirits of the trees and the wind. The Muslims revered the moon god, which is why they have crescent moons on their mosques. I heard a few coyotes, not as many as last year, but their haunting howls as they called to each other had the menacing sound of evil. Several species of owls were calling, screech and northern owls mostly, sounding wise and all knowing, easy to make them a special harbinger of good. While it is easy to hear the sounds that the pagans believed were from their lesser gods, one voice seemed to be missing. The turmoil of the time as blocked out the quietly comforting voice of God. How can we talk to God through the chaos and screams of the world in torment? I seek out His guidance, and hear only the explosions of bombs, the screams of the wounded, and the slash of the scimitar. There is no sanity out there. Who and what can we trust? Where are God's people, how can we talk to them, what do we have to do to connect with Him in a world gone insane? Is it time for us to stand up and fight like Christian soldiers, rather than sit and patiently succumb to the enemy of God and his people? I look up to the heavens but see only blackness, clouds of anger and fear. Are we alone or is God just waiting for us to ask for his help and strength?. How much worse is it going to have to get before good people band together, not just in prayer but also to let our voices be known. We must be heard, God commands us to speak. I am listing for his guidance--are you?

Almighty God, giver of all that is good, hear our prayers. The dark forces have over run the world before, murdered all true believers, raped, pillaged and destroyed all they they can do so as to destroy the hope and honor of all who refuse to follow the god of darkness. Those who worship the god of destruction are easily led into violence by their god who promises great carnal rewards for destroying those who believe in the Loving God who created the universe and promised people who believe in him and practice true love toward one another life everlasting. We need Thee more than ever,and acknowledge the inadequacies of our strength and the weakness of our beliefs. Let us hear Your Voice, oh Lord, and feel the guidance of your strength. We open our hearts, and tearfully ask for forgiveness because we are sinners, and weak against powerful foes. Oh Heavenly Father, we need You now and forever, hear our prayers and give us the strength we need for the fight that is ahead. This we ask in Jesus name. AMEN AMEN AMEN
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Amen and Amen beautiful and thought provoking. Thanks.

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Nov 21, 2015 09:46:28   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
bahmer wrote:
Amen and Amen beautiful and thought provoking. Thanks.



Amen

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Nov 22, 2015 07:05:59   #
bdamage Loc: My Bunker
 
no propaganda please wrote:
prayer for November 20 The voice we seek

Having spent another sleepless night, I awakened at 2AM and decided to go sit on the front porch. It was in the 30's so I put on a coat and grabbed a blanket, and sat on the porch swing listening to the night. The wind was powerful so the trees were moving a lot. Hearing them creak and scream they sounded almost human, screaming out in pain. It was easy to understand why pagans worshiped the gods of nature, spirits of the trees and the wind. The Muslims revered the moon god, which is why they have crescent moons on their mosques. I heard a few coyotes, not as many as last year, but their haunting howls as they called to each other had the menacing sound of evil. Several species of owls were calling, screech and northern owls mostly, sounding wise and all knowing, easy to make them a special harbinger of good. While it is easy to hear the sounds that the pagans believed were from their lesser gods, one voice seemed to be missing. The turmoil of the time as blocked out the quietly comforting voice of God. How can we talk to God through the chaos and screams of the world in torment? I seek out His guidance, and hear only the explosions of bombs, the screams of the wounded, and the slash of the scimitar. There is no sanity out there. Who and what can we trust? Where are God's people, how can we talk to them, what do we have to do to connect with Him in a world gone insane? Is it time for us to stand up and fight like Christian soldiers, rather than sit and patiently succumb to the enemy of God and his people? I look up to the heavens but see only blackness, clouds of anger and fear. Are we alone or is God just waiting for us to ask for his help and strength?. How much worse is it going to have to get before good people band together, not just in prayer but also to let our voices be known. We must be heard, God commands us to speak. I am listing for his guidance--are you?

Almighty God, giver of all that is good, hear our prayers. The dark forces have over run the world before, murdered all true believers, raped, pillaged and destroyed all they they can do so as to destroy the hope and honor of all who refuse to follow the god of darkness. Those who worship the god of destruction are easily led into violence by their god who promises great carnal rewards for destroying those who believe in the Loving God who created the universe and promised people who believe in him and practice true love toward one another life everlasting. We need Thee more than ever,and acknowledge the inadequacies of our strength and the weakness of our beliefs. Let us hear Your Voice, oh Lord, and feel the guidance of your strength. We open our hearts, and tearfully ask for forgiveness because we are sinners, and weak against powerful foes. Oh Heavenly Father, we need You now and forever, hear our prayers and give us the strength we need for the fight that is ahead. This we ask in Jesus name. AMEN AMEN AMEN
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AMEN....and lets open those eyes of so many, blinded by deception!

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Nov 22, 2015 07:06:37   #
bdamage Loc: My Bunker
 
Verse of the Day for Sunday November 22nd, 2015:

To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. — Romans 16:27

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

All other gods are false, anemic, and dim. Only El Shaddai the Lord God Almighty, Yahweh God of the Covenant, deserves our praise. We praise him for his gift of Jesus to atone for our sins, his gift of mercy to perfect our failings, his gift of patience to help us straighten out our inconsistencies, and ultimately, his gift of love to provide our salvation.

My Prayer...

Only True and Living God, may your glory shine forever in the lives and faithfulness of your people. May your praises always be on my lips and in my heart. May people see your love for them in Christ Jesus, both now, and forevermore. In the name of Jesus I praise and proclaim your glorious majesty. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.



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Nov 22, 2015 08:40:10   #
bahmer
 
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Sunday November 22nd, 2015:

To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. — Romans 16:27

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

All other gods are false, anemic, and dim. Only El Shaddai the Lord God Almighty, Yahweh God of the Covenant, deserves our praise. We praise him for his gift of Jesus to atone for our sins, his gift of mercy to perfect our failings, his gift of patience to help us straighten out our inconsistencies, and ultimately, his gift of love to provide our salvation.

My Prayer...

Only True and Living God, may your glory shine forever in the lives and faithfulness of your people. May your praises always be on my lips and in my heart. May people see your love for them in Christ Jesus, both now, and forevermore. In the name of Jesus I praise and proclaim your glorious majesty. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Verse of the Day for Sunday November 22nd, 2015: b... (show quote)


Amen and Amen

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Nov 22, 2015 11:50:37   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Sunday November 22nd, 2015:

My prayer

Only True and Living God, may your glory shine forever in the lives and faithfulness of your people. May your praises always be on my lips and in my heart. May people see your love for them in Christ Jesus, both now, and forevermore. In the name of Jesus I praise and proclaim your glorious majesty. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.


Amen, forever and ever One God.

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Nov 22, 2015 11:52:51   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
BearK wrote:
Amen, forever and ever One God.


AMEN AMEN AMEN

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Nov 23, 2015 05:10:03   #
bdamage Loc: My Bunker
 
Verse of the Day for Monday November 23rd, 2015:

Be joyful always. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

Now wait just a minute. I have some pretty sorry days! Things don't always go well for me! Some of my friends have abandoned me at my worst possible moments. How can I be joyful ALWAYS? "Simple, my child," the Father reminds me. "First, joy is more than always feeling happy, but is instead, a deep abiding sense of being in God's grace and purpose. Second, no matter where you are, no matter how hopeless things may seem, your life is bound for glory — my glory!" In the light of this incredible t***h, all other things seem bland, out of touch, and insignificant.

My Prayer...

O LORD, please give me a clearer sense of your glory and victory. Please empower my faith to trust the t***h of your conquest over hell. Please fill me with your Spirit and bring forth your fruit in my life. Please fill my mouth with joyful praise for all that you have done for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.



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Nov 23, 2015 08:31:04   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Monday November 23rd, 2015:

Be joyful always. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16

My Prayer...

O LORD, please give me a clearer sense of your glory and victory. Please empower my faith to trust the t***h of your conquest over hell. Please fill me with your Spirit and bring forth your fruit in my life. Please fill my mouth with joyful praise for all that you have done for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
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Our joy is in the Lord. Amen

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