Pray Tonight!!

One song can change a moment.

One idea can change a world.

Once step can start a journey.

But prayer can change the impossible.

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 Luke 1:37 ... For with God nothing shall be impossible. ❤

"Unfettered"

1. Let your praise be unfettered.

2. Let your worship be unfettered.

3. Let your prayers be unfettered.

4. Let your reading of the word be unfettered.

5. Let your service to God and others be unfettered.

6. Let your acknowledgement of His Presence be unfettered.

7. Let your sharing of His goodness be unfettered in your time, talents, and giftings.

(*) Unfettered

A fetter is a chain or shackle for the feet (such as the kind sometimes used on a prisoner), or, more broadly, anything that confines or restrains. Fetter and unfetter both function as verbs in English with contrasting literal meanings having to do with the putting on of and freeing from fetters; they likewise have contrasting figurative extensions having to do with the depriving and granting of freedom. The adjective unfettered resides mostly in the figurative, with the word typically describing someone or something unrestrained in progress or personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

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John 8:36 ...  If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

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Meditation and Prayer ...

Meditation and Prayer resemble the spies that went to search the land of Canaan: the one views, and the other cuts down; and both bring home a taste of the fairest and sweetest fruits of heaven. 

Meditation, like the eye views our mercies; and Prayer like the hand, grasps those mercies! Or, Meditation is like a land agent, who goes abroad to purchase what we need; and Prayer, like a ship, goes forth and brings in what we desire. Lord, it is my misery, that I cannot be so perfect as not to be in need; but it magnifies your mercy that I cannot be so miserable as not to be supplied. Meditation cannot find out a real need, but Prayer can obtain suitable comfort. 

Lord, if mercy is so free, I will labor to know my poverty that I may be enriched with your grace; and yet I will not rest, until you shall do more for me than I am able either to ask or think! Prayer was appointed to convey, the blessings God designs to give; Long as they live should Christians pray, for only while they pray, they live. 

[Thomas Sherman]

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Joshua 1:8 ... This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Proverbs 15:8 ... The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. ❤

Don't Cease!!

Keep Praying!!

Matthew 21:22 ... And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Romans 12:12 ... Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Ephesians 6:18 ... Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ❤

Start Your Day ...

Every morning - Wake up and Praise the Lord!

Psalm 5:3 ... My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Psalm 31:3 ... For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

Psalm 34:1 ... I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ❤

A Praying Soul...

Prayer delights God's ear: it melts His heart; and opens His hand. God cannot deny a praying soul. 

[Thomas Watson]

Psalm 6:9 ... The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

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Prayer is Talking to Jesus!!

The firm believing of this promise will give new meaning and reality to prayer. Many people are perplexed at times, as they think about prayer. Is there really an ear to hear the words we speak when we bow in prayer? How can God hear us so far away? Then suppose ten thousand of God's children, in different parts of the world, are praying at the same moment how can He hear them all, and disentangle the confusion of the words as they come up to Him, and distinguish the supplications of each? Who has not at times been puzzled and even perplexed by such questions? 

But the promise of Christ's abiding presence makes it all plain. He is not way off in any imagined central Heaven, up to which all prayers of earth must fly through the air before they can be heard or answered. He is close beside each one of us! We remember how it was when Jesus was on the earth in human form. The people came to Him with their needs and sorrows. Those who sinned came with their confessions, bathing His feet with their penitential tears. Those who were in trouble came with their burdens. 

That is what prayer is now, only now Christ can be with millions at the same moment of time, as He could not be when in the flesh. Prayer is just talking to Jesus weeping at His dear feet, if we have sinned; leaning upon His bosom, if we are weary or in sorrow; breathing our heart's longings into His ear; telling Him our needs, whatever they may be. Does not the realization of this truth of the Lord's presence with us, take from prayer all its mystery? 

[J. R. Miller]

Psalm 145:18-20 ... The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.  The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. ❤

Pray For The President

On Jan. 20, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. Trump becomes only the second president in history to win non-consecutive terms. He received more than 77 million votes, the most ever by a Republican candidate as voters expressed concern that our nation is in trouble. 

Pray for Donald J. Trump.

[Franklin Graham]

  Franklin Graham: Pray for Donald J. Trump

1 Timothy 2:1-4 ...  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;  For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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God Always!!

For a better morning ~ talk to God first.

For a better night ~ talk with God last.

For a better life ~ talk with God all day.

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Matthew 6:33 ...  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Philippians 4:6 ... Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ❤

Prayer For Prodigals

Father, as we consider your word and the gracious provisions you have made for us to choose to remain under the protection of your wings, to draw near to you and be transformed, to seek you and find you, to hear your voice and obey. 

God, we thank you for choice. But we know so many struggle to grasp the realities beyond the flesh. So as Dad’s today God, we ask you for the help our children and dear ones need to be able to grasp the heavenly realities (and this includes hell.) May they realize how brief and fleeting life is Lord. We pause now in trust you are helping that sink into their spirits right now. 

Father, we ask that you restore seared consciences. Father, we ask that you instill faith into carnal minds. Father, we ask that you put the fear of God (beginning of wisdom) inside of them Father, we ask that you send the Holy Spirit to convict them Father, we ask that you remind them of and open their hearts to your incredible LOVE for them. 

Father, we ask that you supernaturally dispel the lies cast into the battlefield of their minds in Jesus' name Father we ask that you block and silence the voice of the liar in their lives. Father, your word says that you give to each a measure of faith. We ask that you establish that faith in their hearts. 

Father, we ask that you help them recognize the source of truth. The truth shall set them free. Father, we ask that you allow these precious ones to exchange the lie for the truth. Father, we ask for mercy on their behalf, that on the path of this life they would find themselves in encounter with you that shakes them free and sets them onto the path to life. Father, beckon them like only you can. Help them realize Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and the only way to you. 

Father, disable the oppressive power of sin in their lives. Crush its addictive nature. Fill the voids and insecurities and pains they are trying to fill with all the wrong things. Father, we ask that the flesh would not govern their minds any longer. We ask that by your grace the Spirit will be given governance of their mind. Prodigal son "came to his senses." 

Father, as you helped us and continue to help us on our path toward you. Please help them in ways and places and circumstances we have no ability to help in. Father, bring your prodigal Israel home. Father, bring our prodigals home. Home is where the heart is. Home is where forever family is. Home is where we have shelter and peace from the barrage of the enemy. Home is in the shelter of your wings. Home is where we can find rest for our souls. 

How we long for them Lord. We love them, Lord. We forgive them Lord. We need them back home. Lead us in the way everlasting Lord Jesus. We choose LIFE! We choose Christ! 

[Shad Gates]

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Why Should I Give You This?

Fathers, you love to hear the requests of your little children. You know very well that your little girl needs a new dress for school, and you are well aware that your little boy needs schoolbooks. There is no necessity whatever, that Mary should inform you about her clothes, or that Johnny should tell you about his books; for you know what they have need of, long before they ask you. But you like them to feel their needs, and to recognize that they are supplied by their father. 

Therefore, you like to hear them express their needs and desires to you. Sometimes you will stop a bit and say, "Why should I give you this?" You set them a-pleading, because you like to hear their little prattling voices, and to have them put their little arms around your neck and overcome you with kisses. You let them think that they master you with their pretty reasonings and fond embraces. It is pleasant to you, as well as to them. 

In the same way, God loves to have His redeemed children entreat Him! The Scriptures consistently affirm that God welcomes, listens to, delights in, and values the prayers of His redeemed children. He encourages them to approach Him in faith, in love, in humility, in sincerity. 

[Charles H. Spurgeon] 

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Proverbs 15:29 ... The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Psalm 145:18-19 ... The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

Hebrews 4:16 ...  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. ❤

No Truer Kindness

Intercessory prayer is a vital and powerful spiritual practice. It is an essential part of the Christian life, modeled throughout Scripture as an act of love and compassion towards others, and obedience to God. This selfless act of praying for other believers, reflects the compassionate heart of Christ, who constantly intercedes for His redeemed people. This sacred duty of intercessory prayer is a tangible way for believers to demonstrate Christ-like love, and to bear one another's burdens. Intercession is perhaps the greatest way we can help other Christians. Let us never be slack in it. 

Earnest intercession will be sure to bring love with it. I do not believe you can hate a man for whom you habitually pray. If you dislike any fellow Christian, pray for him doubly, not only for his sake, but for your own, that you may be cured of all unkind feelings. Love is the cement on which the living stones of the church should be laid, if they are to be united together. I ascribe lack of brotherly love, to the decline of intercessory prayer. Pray for one another earnestly, habitually and fervently and you will knit your hearts together in love. 

Dear brethren, when you pray for one another, not only will your sympathy and love grow, but you will have kinder judgments concerning one another. Prayer is a wondrous blender of hearts, and a mighty creator of love. I urge you, my brethren, if there is any member of this church who has treated you unkindly then revenge yourself upon him by praying for him more constantly and more earnestly. Intercessory prayer is one of the holiest, and most heavenly exercises in which a devout man can possibly be occupied. Oh, let us be done with murmurings and complaining's, criticisms and fault-finding, and take the whole of it up to the mercy seat. 

If half the breath that is vainly spent in censorious complaints were turned into intercession, there would be much more holiness in the church! For myself personally, I say that no man can do me a truer kindness, than to pray for me.

[Charles H. Spurgeon] 

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1 Samuel 12:23 ... Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Ephesians 6:18 ... Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ❤

Powerful Tool

 Always pray.

It's the most powerful tool against worry, doubt and fear.

Luke 18:1 ... And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; ❤

The Rules for Domestic Happiness

1.  Be humble. "Pride only breeds quarrels."

2.  "Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit."

3.  Find your own happiness in trying to make others happy.

4.  Mind your own business. Do not be meddlesome.

5.  Beware of a fretful, suspicious, or censorious temper.

6.  "Overcome evil with good." "Bless and curse not."

7.  "Love one another deeply, from the heart."

8.  Do not magnify the trials or afflictions of life.

9.  Beware of sloth. There is no greater enemy of peace and happiness.

10. Make it your business to serve God.

11. Keep out of debt. "Owe no man anything." Loans breed bad tempers and harsh dispositions.

12. Keep the ultimate purpose of life in view to glorify God. This will repress many vain wishes and chasten immoderate desires.

13. Let your prayers be frequent and fervent.

14. Never listen to scandal nor backbiting.

15. Do not grieve or worry over things which cannot be helped.

16. Set the Lord always before you. Seek His glory. Do and suffer His will with readiness. Let Christ be all and in all. Trust in the Lord forever.

[William S. Plumer]

Psalm 37:4 ... Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. ❤

Prayers Unanswered

God will grant us, in answer to our prayers, such blessings as He knows to be best for us. If He does not give us the exact thing we asked for, then He will give us that which on the whole is far better, and which we would have asked for, if we had known what was best for us, as He does. The time of God's answer may appear to our impatient minds, to be too long; but His answers shall not be protracted beyond the fittest season. 

If anyone is discouraged for lack of an answer to his prayers, let him remember that God may have answered them already, though unperceived, and in a way not contemplated by the suppliant himself. Paul, when praying for the removal of the thorn in his flesh, did not have it removed. 

Instead, his thorn was sanctified, and grace was given to him to improve it a right! "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me: My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness!" (2 Corinthians 12:8-9) Know then, whether you see it or not, that God both does, and will, answer your petitions. Only let our prayers be humble, and believing, and submissive and they shall never go forth in vain. 

The Lord Jesus gives us a perfect pattern for resignation in prayer, "Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine!" (Luke 22:42) 

[Charles Simeon] 

Matthew 7:7-8 ... Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

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The Indispensable Mark!

Prayer is the indispensable mark of the true child of God.

[Charles H. Spurgeon]

Psalm 6:9 ... The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

Proverbs 15:29 ... The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Matthew 26:41 ... Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. ❤

In Prayer...

In prayer, I must wrestle like Jacob, and pant like David, and hope like Elijah, and be persistent like Bartimeus, and cry with tears like my blessed Lord! Prayer must be of the right sort: very humble very expectant very persevering. Lord, teach me to pray!

[Alexander Smellie] 

James 5:16 ... Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

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Peaceful Sleep

David looked above circumstances to his God. He may have to lie in the open field, or in the cleft of the rock, exposed to ravenous beasts, or to more ravenous men; but he would lie down in peace, and sleep for he knew that safety is of the Lord. "He gives his beloved sleep." 

How many this night will be kept awake, by pain, or by nervous fears, or watching by the bedside of the sick or dying or waiting for the return of absent relatives or friends! How much anxiety, and fear, and pain, will be experienced this night by thousands of the Lord's people! But as for me, favored by a gracious providence, comforted with the sense of the presence of my God, and persuaded of my saving interest in his precious promises I will both lie down and sleep in peace, persuaded that my heavenly Father will watch beside my pillow, and keep me safe. 

Omnipresent God, my soul confides in you! I lay me down tonight as in your presence, to sleep as beneath your eye. May my sleep be peaceful, and my repose refreshing and sweet. Let my exhausted energies be renewed. Let my person and property be kept safely. And in the morning, let me awake realizing your presence, assured of your love, and enjoying your paternal smile. 

How many nights, have you kept me safely! With how many mercies, have you crowned my lot! For these favors I bless you and praise your glorious name. And now, relying on the atoning blood of your Son Jesus, as savingly invested with his glorious righteousness, and as accepted in your presence through him I enjoy peace. And with peace in my conscience, at peace with you and all your creatures, I lay me down and sleep. 

[James Smith] 

Psalm 4:8 ... I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

Proverbs 3:24-26 ...When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. ❤

Matthew 6:10

"As it is in heaven" is the standard which the Lord's Prayer sets for us in doing God's will on earth. It is a high ideal, and yet it cannot be no lower. The petition is a prayer that heaven may begin in our hearts here on the earth.

[J. R. Miller]

Matthew 6:9-13 ... After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.  ❤

Pray!!!

It's okay to pray. 

 Pray out loud.

 

Pray in a whisper. 

Pray on your knees. 

Pray in the car. 

Pray in the shower. 

 Pray in public.

 Pray in private. 

 Just PRAY.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 ... Pray without ceasing.

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