F4S: P r a y .. n .. obey .. n .. just stay in will of God, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus. O k a y?

Sunday, September 6, 2020

P r a y .. n .. obey .. n .. just stay in will of God, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus. O k a y?

"On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords." Revelation 19:16

Take your time, relax, yeah pause in His presence.. breathe in deep, give thanks, offer up praise.. and enjoy your time with Jesus the Intercessor. Just pour out your heart to Him and he will give you strong grace to get through it all. And enjoy it as you lift up your friends, towns, leaders, nation and those in other Lands as well. Bless His Name -- our first priority ministry is unto the Lord. You were made for the praise of His glory! God will be please and reward you as you put Him first. (Matthew 6:33-34)

When we become too glib in prayer we are most surely talking to ourselves. ~ A.W. Tozer

There is neither encouragement nor room in Bible religion for feeble desires, listless efforts, lazy attitudes; all must be strenuous, urgent, ardent. Flamed desires, impassioned, unwearied insistence delight heaven. God would have His children incorrigibly in earnest and persistently bold in their efforts. Heaven is too busy to listen to half-hearted prayers or to respond to pop-calls. Our whole being must be in our praying. ~ E.M. Bounds

God loves importunate prayer so much that He will not give us much blessing without it. ~ Adoniram Judson

Don't just say prayers.. pray, Buckeroo. Yeah, like ya mean it cuz you really do! The Bible says...

"..praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." Eph. 6:18-20

The devil saw me walkin' with my head down and got all excited until I looked up... and said Amen. Hah!

Our Lord and our King, we come as Your servants to ask that Your Kingdom come, Your will be done....

O Lord, the fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather obey You...
Commander of the winds and clouds have mercy on our country. Hurricane Isaias, the Derecho winds, the raging fires have brought great loss. Protect our lives and those who protect us, comfort those who have lost much. Restore our land. (Psalm 148:8; Exodus 10:19; Isaiah 49:13; Psalm 85:1). 

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Ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth, no one can stand against you!...
The coronavirus continues to kill and cause much pain. Individuals and families struggle to deal with massive changes and uncertainties in life, work, and school. We are powerless against it, but we look to You for the help only You can give. Please, stop the chaos, the riots, the lying politicians and this virus! (2 Chronicles 20:6; 12).

We can do nothing without prayer. All things can be done by importunate prayer. It surmounts or removes all obstacles, overcomes every resisting force and gains its ends in the face of invincible hindrances. ~ E.M. Bounds (read more on this)

Prayer is the link that connects us with God. ~ A.B. Simpson

O, let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth. ~ Andrew Murray 

God of all grace, extend Your grace to students and their families as they cope with evolving guidelines...

Help parents to manage children at home with online classes, especially those with more than one child in different grades, and those with limited space. Enable parents working from home to find ways to manage these multiple responsibilities. (1 Peter 5:10) Continue with personal prayer...
Lord of peace, bring an end to the criminal violence that continues to invade peaceful demonstrations...

Murder rates rise and police are quitting at a time when they are most needed—some in top positions. Conflict perseveres in many communities over defunding police while the need to maintain order grows. Bring Your peace to our communities. (2 Thessalonians 3:16)

Know your HOLY GOD intimately. (When you have seen His glory, His holiness and His love – by drawing close to Him in prayer – then you can usually see through any counterfeits because you know the “real thing” so well). ~ Andrew Strom

How different the world would look, how different the state of our nation would be, if there were more sanctified priestly souls! These are souls who have the power to bless, for they intercede with sanctified hearts. They never begin their daily time of intercessory prayer without having first brought to the cross all that is unholy in their lives, so that their old self can be crucified there with Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb. ~ Basilea Schlink

A prayerless church member is a hindrance. He is in the body like a rotting bone or a decayed tooth. Before long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his brethren, he will become a danger and a sorrow to them. Neglect of private prayer is the locust which devours the strength of the church. ~ Charles H. Spurgeon

Faithful God, hear our prayer on behalf of the many who are out of work...
Though people want to work—need to work—because of this pandemic, millions have no job. Help them to find a way to support themselves and their families. May those who are hungry find food, and those facing eviction find a place to live. (See 2 Thessalonians 3:10; Psalm 90:17) 

God our Savior, we come to You on behalf of the lost, of those far from You...

As we pray, we realize many who are facing these issues are lost, have not been born again. Because You have said You want all to be saved, we ask You to use everything in these troubled times to draw them to Jesus. Unless You draw them, they cannot come. (1 Timothy 2:3-4; John 6:44).  

O LORD, God of truth, protect our election from interference, lies and fraud...

Because you delight in those who tell the truth, bless us with government leaders who are honest. Help us to be discerning and test everything that is said. Expose any lies and help our election to be fair and without fraud. (Psalm 31:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Proverbs 12:22, 19)  

“When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.” (Psalm 75:3)

Father, when things are shaking around us, thank You for holding us together with Your power....

We want people protected. Mighty God, we call on You to help us fight this enemy, and this COVID virus, that the media say is advancing..

Your power can defeat any enemy. We trust you for total victory, Jesus. Please go with us to fight in faith. Not in the flesh, like carnal Christians and those of the world do. 

Don’t let us be slow to battle with long waits for tests and results. But not slow or sluggish in the right fights you lead us into. 

Enable labs to be quick and precise. May we inquire like David did for the battle plan. Help us to work together and not turn on each other. Lead us to victory. (Deuteronomy 28:7, 20:4; 2 Samuel 5:23; Galatians 5:15) Continue with personal prayer...

Rescuer, go speedily to medical workers who feel helpless, overwhelmed, their hearts troubled....

They are experiencing so much trauma! Gracious God, turn to them. Bring them out of their distresses. May they not rely on themselves, but put everything into Your hands. You alone can save. Help them, over and over. (Galatians 1:4 Psalm 25:15-17; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10) Continue with personal prayer...

God of unfailing love, we pray for those whose own world is shaken....

Many face losses—jobs, insurance, even homes as assistance and grace periods run out. God, Your love never fails or runs out. May they not give up. Help those bent beneath their loads. Open Your hands so filled with kindness. May they call on You. (1 Corinthians 13:7-8; Psalm 145:14-18) Continue with personal prayer...

Wise and generous God, give wisdom to educators and parents who must make plans and decisions....

We don’t know what tomorrow brings, but You do. Direct their steps. You love children so we ask for a safe way for them to go to school. Keep schools safe from the virus. Protect those at home from harm and depression. 

May parents and caregivers put on love that will bring harmony. (James 1:5; Matthew 19:14; Psalm 4:8; Colossians 3:14) Continue on with your personal prayer as the Spirit leads you.

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Mighty God, hold back this falls those hurricanes that destroy islands, villages and islanders, even those on our coasts.. that many are predicting will come....

Since You are the One who makes the winds blow and the waters flow, we ask for mercy that no hurricanes would add sorrow upon sorrow to our nation and its people. Protect us from other disasters as well like flooding, fires, tornados.... (Psalm 147:18; 12:7; Philippians 2:27) Continue with personal prayer...

Oh God who hears prayers, hear our cries for cities out of control, families forever affected....

A baby in a stroller, a boy in his yard...shot by stray bullets. Raise up leaders who will love, lead, and protect their citizens. Help them to establish order. Bring the guilty to justice. Comfort those filled with pain and sorrow. (Psalm 65:2; Daniel 2:21; Matthew 5:4)


The lying media (approx 98%), rising cases, violence, and bad news make the people fear. Some of the so called doctor experts are trying to scare the citizens again.. probably cuz we're gettin' close to the election. But You know for sure and say, “Do not fear, I will help you.” May each citizen take hold of Your hand and release their fears. We choose to trust in you. May the good news of peace through Jesus spread through our nation. (Judges 6:24; Isaiah 41:13; Acts 10:36). 

Thanks Lord for hearing. In Jesus’ name, amen! Facebook.com/shareJesus