PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE

Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

We need the patience to slow down and learn to trust God and let Him lead. We need the perseverance to endure the trials and day-to-day struggles without compromising or wavering. Waiting is the hardest thing to do. That's why patience is so essential; patience is what helps us endure. We need patience in our most difficult times to endure and rely on God to be with us.

Lord, we understand patience is one of those virtues that we all strive to maintain. But our daily struggles sometimes weaken our self-control, and impatience settles in at work or home. Let our patients create perseverance to help us get through the difficult times of life. Father, baptize us with the Fruit of patience and help us endure suffering and overcome our fears. Lord, give us Your wisdom and knowledge to know when to rest, stay focused on our purpose, and avoid becoming discouraged. So, we thank You in advance for hearing our prayer for patience and endurance in all situations. Purify our intentions and correct our thought patterns as we sincerely release our desire to walk in Your ways. Bless us with the light of understanding that strengthens our faith and teaches us to trust and rely upon You. Amen

BRAINWASHED

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

We have been brainwashed, so we rarely question things that are told to us or what we read in books. Helping someone brainwashed can be challenging, and it can take a long time since their ideas are deeply rooted in their hearts and minds.

Lord, we have adopted radically different beliefs because of the systematic pressure from our oppressors. Intervene Lord, and let Your truth be known, not that of man🙏. Lord, restore our birthright and protect us from the evil of our enemies, oppressors, and generation curses 🤬. Lord bless us with the principle that shows Your Spirit in us, so strengthen our faith and help us overcome our unbeliefs. Father, give us an understanding of Your grace so we will walk in Your ways and serve our purpose. Lord, we pray for healing Spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and let Your truth manifest in our lives. Pull the veil off the face of envy, jealousy, pride, strife, and unforgiveness with Your Fruit of the Spirit. Lord, give us eyes that see the plan and path to eternal life and wisdom and knowledge that will guide us through this Valley of death 🙏 Father, let not this Abuse of our justice system put fear in us and give us the feeling of hopelessness. So, let Your thoughts be our thoughts that give us confidence and courage to stand on Your Word when adversity comes. Lord, we pray for all suffering because of greed and hate of others, comfort them, and serve justice to those responsible. In Jesus' name Amen 

WE ARE REGRESSING

2 Peter 2:20 For if they have escaped the world's defilements through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.

The pandemic is one of the most significant setbacks in history. The war in Ukraine is a massive tragedy for the entire world. The damage from climate change is already worse than predicted. WE have taken a giant step backward for gender equality and women's health. We are more intelligent and lazier; we're home more and spend less time talking to each other. Technology has taken over family time; no one eats at the table; everyone is in their rooms. So what's happening to the world, we ask. Could it be "we are the victim of false teaching; we have been reformed but not transformed."

Father, so much is happening in the world today that goes against Your Word because so many believers are being reformed but not transformed. We are born again through a partial knowledge of Christ and His Spiritual principles, which so many have not received. So, help us turn from our sinful nature to moral cleansing. Lord, let us not come under the influence of this world but walk in Your ways through this Valley of death. Father, we have taken You out of our everyday surroundings, so we have begun to sink, and nothing is holding Satan back. So, we who are called by Your name come to You with clean hearts and opened minds for You to intervene in the Holy name of Jesus. You're the only one that can fix this broken world, so please renew our strength and courage. Increase our faith and understanding 🙏 let our actions encourage others to receive You and walk in Your ways, so we can turn it around right now in the name of Jesus Amen. 

WE ALL NEED PROTECTION

Proverbs 2:11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.

Rest knowing that no matter what, Hardship, betrayal, or grief we face, God is our provider and protector! He will never give us more than we can handle. But, we must use discretion to protect us and let our understanding guide us.

Father, we pray for protection as we walk through this Valley of death and darkness. Lord, You are our hiding place, so under Your wings, we take refuge. Lord, protect us from every evil force and Spirit around us. Give us eyes that keep us vigilant of our surroundings, and let not the negative impact of our emotions overcome us. Protect us in our comings and goings and keep us focused on You in Jesus' name. Amen 🙏 

PRAY FOR EACH OTHER

James 5 says, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. We must pray for our families and friends daily. Also, Encourage family prayer, and in time we will become more comfortable lifting our voices to God in prayer. God has revealed His character, law, wisdom, grace, and redemptive purposes. And He tells us prayer and faith are how He can do miracles in our hearts. Through prayer, He can align our lives with His vision and plans.

Father, we pray for all that is Spiritually blind; give them eyes that see and ears that hear Your Word. Open their hearts and minds and remove all that separates them from You. Lord, we pray for healing Spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically healing 🙏 in Jesus' name. Lord, let us not just be of lip service but Spiritually inward-changed men and women who walk by faith, not by sight. So, hold our hands as we walk through this Valley of death and let us feel Your presence. Lord, we ask that You keep a hedge of protection around our children and our children's children covered them in the Blood from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet as well as our families, friends, and enemies. Lord, we pray for this lost world and the people and politicians destroying it. Lord, we pray for wisdom and knowledge of how to implement You in our daily lives and to shine Your light on others. Lord, let prayer set the tone of our day and ease the frustration of our day-to-day struggles; in Jesus' name Amen. 

WHEN OUR SPIRITS ARE THIRTY TAKE A DRINK

John 4:13-14 Jesus said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water I shall give them will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

"If anyone thirsts" God invites us to come to Him, not the pastor, Church building, or the water to be Baptist. He said "Let him come to Me, that's the only way we can quench our thirst is through Him.

Father, fill us with the Holy Spirit to give us the readiness to show appreciation for You and kindness to others. Lord, let us drink of You every day all day like we fill our bodies with water. Lord, search our hearts and minds and remove all that separates us from You. Lord, supply our needs and let us receive rivers of blessings and bless others with the overflow.  Lord, we are indwelling with the Holy Spirit, let us not keep it to ourselves. But, shine through our faith and actions for all to see and lead to You. Lord, thank You, for saving us and giving us a sense of wholeness and purpose while we walk through this Valley of death. Thank You for the living Water that keeps us hydrated with the Spirit, and gives us love, peace, and the truth that helps us navigate through this lost world. In Jesus' name Amen