Patience. Does anyone have any? Some do. Others, like myself, not so much, though God continues to teach me how to be patient.
I am reminded of this because my wife and I have been expecting our first baby. He was due on 4 Apr, but that day has passed by. We were scheduled to go into the hospital to induce my wife tonight, 10 Apr, yet the hospital said that they have no bed space. We are to call back tomorrow for see if there is a bed available.
My wife and I have been anxious to see our first born, like any other first time parents or maybe even reoccurring parents. Yet, this is a reminder that we need to not "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
God certainly knows our request, yet God is showing us His perfect timing and not ours or the doctors. He diligently teaches us patience and many other things if we only "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV)
Do you need patience? Do you need strength? Do you need courage? What is it that you need help with? Make your request be known; ask, seek, and knock in Jesus' name and God will answer your prayer.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Inspiration for Today - 9 Apr 12
Everyday we pray for things; for some of us we pray for health needs, sins, family, and so on. Today, a noble police man and dear friend led an awesome prayer service for the peacekeepers. The service lasted only 30 minutes and a few Scripture passages were read, but this Inspiration for Today has a two-fold request for you.
First, pray earnestly for our peacekeepers. Pray for the Christians who serve that they may be a beacon for those in need of a Savior. Pray for their safety as they enter into trying and often hazardous situations. Pray for their families as they need all the support with this kind of job.
Second, pray for more of these services and Christian support that it will strengthen our peacekeepers, their departments, and beyond.
Lord God, I openly pray in this forum that you guide our peacekeepers. Whether police, fire, EMT, doctor, nurse, soldier/sailor/marine/airmen/coast guard, or politician, please keep them safe. Lift them up with your courage. Arm them with the Belt of Truth, the Sword of the Word, the Shield of Faith, and the Breastplate of Righteousness so they may firmly plant their feet in the day of evil. Be with their families and encourage them and echo that Light through them. I pray for all of this in the effort that the Gospel will be reached, seeking first Your Kingdom, furthering it, defeating our common enemy, Satan. I ask this all in the name of Jesus, Your Son, our Savior...Amen!
First, pray earnestly for our peacekeepers. Pray for the Christians who serve that they may be a beacon for those in need of a Savior. Pray for their safety as they enter into trying and often hazardous situations. Pray for their families as they need all the support with this kind of job.
Second, pray for more of these services and Christian support that it will strengthen our peacekeepers, their departments, and beyond.
Lord God, I openly pray in this forum that you guide our peacekeepers. Whether police, fire, EMT, doctor, nurse, soldier/sailor/marine/airmen/coast guard, or politician, please keep them safe. Lift them up with your courage. Arm them with the Belt of Truth, the Sword of the Word, the Shield of Faith, and the Breastplate of Righteousness so they may firmly plant their feet in the day of evil. Be with their families and encourage them and echo that Light through them. I pray for all of this in the effort that the Gospel will be reached, seeking first Your Kingdom, furthering it, defeating our common enemy, Satan. I ask this all in the name of Jesus, Your Son, our Savior...Amen!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Inspiration for Today - 8 Apr 2012
Today is Easter. I was a week early with my post but the post is still very valid. I suggest you take the time to read it. What's Easter about? Inspiration for Today posted @ http://servantwb.blogspot.com
Additionally, I highly recommend in the sincerest of requests that you attend a church today and listen, intentionally and intently, to what the pastor and the songs say. This is 1 of 2 important days in the Christian life and this is probably the more important of the two.
Thank you Jesus for dying for not just me but this entire world.
Additionally, I highly recommend in the sincerest of requests that you attend a church today and listen, intentionally and intently, to what the pastor and the songs say. This is 1 of 2 important days in the Christian life and this is probably the more important of the two.
Thank you Jesus for dying for not just me but this entire world.
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