The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment.He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:7-10 NIV) I need to quit reading the news headlines.Continue Reading
And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:10 ESV) If you have a burden to pray for this nation, you are not alone. A quick glance at the news headlines or a conversation withContinue Reading
For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. (Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV) There’s a line in the song “Way Maker” by Sinach that says, “Even when I don’t see it, you’re working.” I expect that, likeContinue Reading
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2 NKJV) [The following post and prayer were posted on the social media account for Todd Coconato, someone IContinue Reading
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.(1 Peter 4:10 NIV) Eleven-Eleven. Veteran’s Day, timed to remember the World War 1 armistice, but designed to help us remember the military veterans among us. We haveContinue Reading
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercyand to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIV) Now that the election is over, we must continue to pray for the nation and the Church. One setContinue Reading
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. (Proverbs 14:2-3, 34 NIV) Righteous and Just God, We pray for aContinue Reading
Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. (Psalm 2:8-11 NIV) One morning recently IContinue Reading
The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. (Psalm 33:10-12 NIV) God, I feel like I have been praying for this nation for years. I’veContinue Reading
“Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34 AMP) (a part of the preface to a book I am writing:) I’ve never considered myself an exceptionally patriotic person. I was glad to be born in the United StatesContinue Reading