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A CALL TO PRAYER IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES
I have a question for you: What can God's people do in times of impending judgment to move the heart of the Lord?
We're seeing natural calamities on such a scale as never before: tidal waves, hurricanes, fires, floods, and droughts. Think of the world-shaking devastation wrought by the tsunami, hurricane Katrina, earthquakes in India and Pakistan.
Think of the fear and despair caused by manmade calamites: the events of September 11, 2001, the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, nuclear weapons in the hands of madmen.
Even now Islamics in nation after nation are threatening they'll destroy Christianity. Just recently two young Islamics when interviewed on radio in London said, "Our religion is not like Christianity. We won't turn the other cheek. We will cut off your head."
I ask you: in perilous times like these, is the church powerless to do anything? Are we to sit and wait for Christ to return? Or, are we called to take drastic action of some kind? When all around us the world is trembling, with men's hearts failing them for fear or most are in denial to the seriousness of the times, are we called to take up spiritual weapons and do battle with the adversary?
There is one thing every hurting and concerned brother and sister can do: Take it all to Jesus, shut themselves in with Him and find comfort in His presence. The Lord said, "For I will fully satisfy the weary soul, and I will replenish every sorrowful person."
(Jer. 31:25)
How does God do this? He meets them there in the secret place: "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psa. 91:1)
Do you see the importance of setting your heart to pray in a secret place? It is not about legalism or bondage, but about love. It is about God's goodness toward us. He sees what is ahead and knows we need tremendous resources and a daily replenishing. All of that is found in the secret place with Him.
You may think you don't know how to pray. But you can begin by simply praising Him. What matters is that you are there by faith, by obedient love, and your Father will see you there. He will reveal His love to you in secret, and He'll reward you openly with the fruit of His kingdom. The Holy Spirit will pray through you and give you expression. He'll continue to direct, lead, comfort and guide you. "Most blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. (Jer. 17:7)
Your private prayer is vital to you and your walk with Him.
Prayer is also vital as we meet together with other prayer warriors in intersession! We need you to join us each Thursday morning at the church. Are you afraid you'll be asked to pray? You may voice a prayer if you wish. But, we need you to be there IN AGREEMENT as we seek the Lord's wisdom, purpose and direction for the Body of Christ and other needs for these coming days. PLEASE JOIN US.





PROTECTION FROM TERRORISM

Father, in the name of Jesus, we praise You and offer up thanksgiving because the Lord is near --- He is coming soon. Therefore, we will not fret or have any anxiety about the terrorism that is threatening the lives of those who travel and those stationed on foreign soil or at home. But in this circumstance and in everything by prayer and petition [definite requests] with thanksgiving we continue to make our wants know to You.

Father, our petition is that terrorism in the heavenlies and on earth be stopped before it spreads to other countries and comes to our land, our beloved United States of America.

Jesus, You have given us the authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions and (physical and mental strength and ability) over all the power that the enemy [possesses], and nothing by any way harm us.

In the name of Jesus, we take authority over a spirit of timidity ---for [God has given us a spirit] of power and of love and a calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.

We shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow [the evil plots and slanders of the wicked] that flies by day, and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday.

Therefore, we establish ourselves on righteousness, rightness --- {right], in conformity
with God's will and order; we shall be far from even the thought of oppression or
destruction, for we shall not fear, and from terror, for it shall not come near us.

Holy Spirit, thank You for writing this Word upon the tablets of our hearts so that we can
speak it out of our mouths, for we will order our conversation aright, and You will show
us the salvation of God. Hallelujah! Amen.


Scripture References
Philippians 4:5, 6 Amp Romans 8:31
Luke 10:19 Amp 2 Timothy 1:7 Amp
Ephesians 6:10 Amp Psalm 91:5, 6 Amp
Ephesians 2:2 Amp Isaiah 54:14 Amp
Ephesians 6:12 Amp Proverbs 3:3 Amp
Matthew 16:19 Psalm 50:23
Psalm 56:9 Amp
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