The word came to Joel. Locusts. They will devour all. They had heard about what locusts did to Egypt, surely. Unless, there is repentance, even the old men will witness what they have never witnessed before.
Cry to the LORD. Joel 1:14. The Day of the LORD is coming. It's a day of great trouble where God heaps it on. A day when love grows cold; mercy seems stiff; kindness wanes; prayers fade out. God calls out no specific sin but 3 kinds of people who are missing the mark in Joel's day:
* Wake Up ~ Joel 1:5-8
to those using drink or even ideas to numb themselves from the realities of life
* Put Hope ~ Joel 1:11-12
in nothing but the LORD---not hope in your crops, your work, your children
* Pray Humbly ~ Joel 1:13-15
in surrender not entitlement
One day, God will make everything right. Until then ...
Repent.
Surrender.
Praise.
2 Cor 9:8 ~ "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work."
Can we pray together this day for our country, it's leaders, and the upcoming elections?
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Repent
Surrender
Praise
I think God is calling us to intercede on behalf of our nation. You don't have to write out a long prayer--just reply that you are praying, if you will. We'll stand together this day.
I am standing with you in prayer for our nation. When I read Bev's perspective, it too jumped out at me about our wonderful country. Not really sure about a Mormon leading us, but then none of the others have been totally sold out to God and Jesus. Whatever the outcome, I do know that the Lord God is the one who puts in power and He is the one who takes out. He is sovereign. praying for believers hearts to repent,surrender and turn to the one true God and allow Him to guide our lives daily.
ReplyDeleteThe young woman who is Ann Romney's press secretary...is a devout follower of the Lord Jesus. She has been praying with others on the campaign trail who are working on the campaign. Please lift her to Him for protection and a holy boldness as she prays for those she works for and with. She was placed there for a reason. Sarah is her name...
Britt's first day in politics is tomorrow. One of his classes is an internship with a conservative United States Congressman. Praying for all those God is raising up. Joining you both in praying for the USA for Light from Above. God have mercy on us all!
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