2 posts tagged “christ”

A moment of silence for the unborn...those who've lost their lives for the sake of freedom...and those who've given their lives contending for the Faith.
May God bless each one's families and friends with strength, courage, the joy of the Lord, peace and love.  May thoughts and memories be sweet.  In Jesus' name, amen. 

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my prayer...
 

When peace like a river attendeth my way

When sorrow like sea billows roll

Whatever my lot, Thou hath taught me to say:

It is well; It is well with my soul.

Tho satan should buffet, tho trials should come

Let this blessed assurance control:

That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate

And hath shed His own Blood for my soul.

And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll

The trump shall resound and the Lord will descend

Even so! It is well with my soul!

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Job 19:26
In my flesh shall I see God.

Mark the subject of Job's devout anticipation "I shall see God." He does not say, "I shall see the saints"-though doubtless that will be untold felicity-but, "I shall see God." It is not-"I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold the walls of jasper, I shall gaze upon the crowns of gold," but "I shall see God." This is the sum and substance of heaven, this is the joyful hope of all believers. It is their delight to see Him now in the ordinances by faith. They love to behold Him in communion and in prayer; but there in heaven they shall have an open and unclouded vision, and thus seeing "Him as He is," shall be made completely like Him. Likeness to God-what can we wish for more? And a sight of God-what can we desire better? Some read the passage, "Yet, I shall see God in my flesh," and find here an allusion to Christ, as the "Word made flesh," and that glorious beholding of Him which shall be the splendour of the latter days. Whether so or not it is certain that Christ shall be the object of our eternal vision; nor shall we ever want any joy beyond that of seeing Him. Think not that this will be a narrow sphere for the mind to dwell in. It is but one source of delight, but that source is infinite. All His attributes shall be subjects for contemplation, and as He is infinite under each aspect, there is no fear of exhaustion. His works, His gifts, His love to us, and His glory in all His purposes, and in all His actions, these shall make a theme which will be ever new. The patriarch looked forward to this sight of God as a personal enjoyment. "Whom mine eye shall behold, and not another." Take realizing views of heaven's bliss; think what it will be to you. "Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty." All earthly brightness fades and darkens as we gaze upon it, but here is a brightness which can never dim, a glory which can never fade-"I shall see God."  ~  Author unknown

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Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine

O what a foretaste of glory divine

Heir of salvation, purchased of God

Born of His Spirit, washed in His Blood.

This is my story, this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long

This is my story, this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long!

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Be still and know that I am God...

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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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