Day 34 ~ December 8, 2008

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A moment of silence for the unborn and for those who've lost their lives fighting for the cause of freedom.

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At this time, I'd like to include the persecuted/underground church all over the world...for the many people who have given their lives in the cause of spreading the gospel where it is dangerous to do so.

Father God, there are no words that can express the importance martyrs are to the Body, and yet we often don't think about them...please forgive us and please give us a desire to keep them earnestly in our prayers. Thank You, Lord, for the grace You give them...they count themselves blessed and privileged that You would count them worthy to suffer for You...and well that they should consider the role of martyr. You keep all their tears in a bottle and their deaths are precious in Your sight...they truly are special to You, Lord. Please continue to bless each one and their families. Give them strength today to accomplish the work You give them to do for the Kingdom.

We also pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Lord.  Many countries have their faces set against Your children, and even

want to remove Israel from the face of the earth.  As I watched a clip and learned what is happening overall, I couldn't help but wonder if You might be in the process of pushing them out of their "comfort zone" and gathering them back to their homeland. I can only guess.
Father, I pray that You would work with world leaders in such a way that there would be peace found in Jerusalem...that Israel would not be left to stand alone comfortless.

Thank You, Father...it is Your will that we want to see come to pass...on earth as it is in heaven.  Your word tells us to not be anxious, but to bring all our concerns to You...to cast our cares upon You because You care for us.  Jesus tells us there will be wars and rumors of wars in the end times and to let our hearts be not troubled.  Please help our unbelief during those times we find it difficult to leave it in Your hands.

We bless You, Lord...to You, Lord, is all the glory, honor and praise for all things, all the time...in Jesus' precious name, amen.

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