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Awesome Prayers For Mercy
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Akira329 on July 03, 2009, 10:56:21 PM ---
Hey Joe this came to mind while reading your post.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
I had recently told a friend that they rather be served than serve.
Not sure how they took it, but haven't spoke to them since.
I knew I made a judgement I shouldn't have but this persons life called for it to be said. If not by me than by someone else.
More or less I saw the lack of kindness, mercy, and goodness they expressed to others.
I feel a kind of regret saying all these things.
I hate to be the one tearing someone down.
I pray that I have the lack of selfishness Abraham and Moses showed to wicked people.
Antaiwan
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Hi Antaiwan,
Perhaps God was using you to shake and rattle your friend's comfort zone, to wake him up out of a complacent slumber. Certainly we all need an admonishment at times. These reminders of our carnal nature and the ease in which our "old man" can slide right back into the driver's seat may be relayed to (sometimes at ) us by a loving Brother or Sister, flesh and blood family or friends and even by those who do not necessarily have our best interests at heart.
Only you and God know what your motivation was and what spirit inspired you, knowing you as a person these last few years gives me a very strong feeling that this reality check you gave your friend was inspired from above and that if he or she contemplates your observation honestly that they will ultimately benefit from it. We all will learn this lesson at some point, either in the present age or in the age(s) to come.
--- Quote from: Ninny on July 03, 2009, 11:43:31 PM ---
Joe, I want you to know that I am crying right now...this is all so true. We are a selfish and stiff-necked people! It is hard to pray for the good of others at times or we just don't think to do it.. How often God must desire for us to let our heart be broken for someone else whether we even know them or not. To put yourself out there like Abraham and Moses did! To be bold and step right up to God and plead for someone or a nation. How often? Why are we told in scripture to pray?? Why for instance does scripture tell us to pray for the sick..maybe not only the physically sick, that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much?? Isn't God telling us to step out of ourselves to put ourselves aside and see the need of others? My heart is broken..waiting for God to mend it and fill it with the kind of love to step up for others and not think only of my own needs....thank you, Joe for that, you are an awesome tool in the hand of a loving God! I don't mind telling you...
Kathy :'( :-*
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What a beautiful, inspiring post Kathy! You truly captured the very essence of who our God is and what He is creating us to be, it is an arduous step by stumbling step process but it progresses in direct proportion to the time we spend contemplating and meditating on His mercy as well as praying for godly wisdom. It is way to easy to become spiritually lazy (how well familiar I am with this) and forget these things.
I have no doubt this is why Paul wrote;
1Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
--- Quote from: ez2u on July 04, 2009, 01:10:17 AM ---With everything that is going on in our corrupt government i think this is the time to remember to pray for them I was listening to rays audio and "can you lose the spirit of God". I am not one for a lot of flattery and it was hard to get his point at times but that was really earth shaking. I still don't understand the whole message but Salvation is getting clearer. Sometimes it feels like all is hopeless and then the Holy Spirit comes and encourages me. If you just listen to the news or even u tube about the world condition how can anyone stay alive without our Hope in Christ. the future looks bleak. I don't mean we won't grow poorer and poorer in the world many people did not eat well in the depression or at all, Christian too. but our life is more than just bread its the life of Christ that dwells in us. So eat now while you have the ability from this study. peggy
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Hi Peggy,
I know what you mean about the state of the world, I have to be very careful as I watch what is unfolding before us. For me anxiety and anger can be the fruits of too much concern over events I really have no control over. As with many things it is much easier said than done but we really must believe and live these Words;
Mat 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
As well as;
Jas 4:14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
Very humbling and so very true.....
Peace,
Joe
Roy Martin:
Joe, I really like the stuff you bring to surface. It always gets me to thinking on several things. Very inspiring and much to say to all of your post. I know that God is working through you. I can see the shine and feel it. I wish I could phrase my thoughts as good as you and others here.
Roy
G. Driggs:
--- Quote from: Roy Martin on July 04, 2009, 11:30:24 AM ---Joe, I really like the stuff you bring to surface. It always gets me to thinking on several things. Very inspiring and much to say to all of your post. I know that God is working through you. I can see the shine and feel it. I wish I could phrase my thoughts as good as you and others here.
Roy
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I have to agree with Roy, Joe, you have such a loving, compassionate, and merciful way of bringing the Truth to light. Very inspiring, I can only hope and pray God will do the same for me. This is true for all the mods, I see why God has put you all where He has, we couldnt ask for better brothers and sisters, always loving, kind, patient, longsuffering, and understanding. We have a good example in you all, because no doubt, Jesus is your example and it shows. Thank you all, it really helps, be patient, please.
Dan 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Its good to fellowship with like minds, isn't it?
Peace, G.Driggs
Ninny:
Hey George Driggs! the moderators on this forum know how much they are loved!! by ME anyway!!
We definitely are watched over by some of the gentlest, kindest men and ladies around!! Yeah, even Dennis and Craig!! :D :D ;) God has blessed us all so much! Not one of them could ever be replaced!
Kathy ;) :-*
hillsbororiver:
Dear Roy, George and Kathy,
Your words and sentiments are very generous and very kind, we all know that if anything I share speaks to your spiritual heart the Author is from above, it is our Lord leading and inspiring me and everyone else here and wherever he has those whom He chooses to reveal Himself.
I can safely say the other moderators feel the same way and of course there are more than a few members who are being used by the Spirit of Christ to help us through our own trials and tribulations by sharing their own experiences as well as the insights they have received through prayerful study.
I thank God for all of my Sisters and Brothers!
Peace,
Joe
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