Friday Morning Prayer:). May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015 - 6 minutes readI must tell Jesus all of my trials,
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me,
He ever loves and cares for His own
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone
Sisters are meeting to pray at First Baptist! Alpine. 0900. Always exciting! Faithful sisters joining to pray for each other, our churches, community, etc., You are invited! Please keep May 23rd in your prayers before our gracious God. We will be having a time of prayer, praise, and worship as the body of Christ! In conjunction with our 40 days of Hope… prayer for our communities… Alpine is the week of the 17th …We celebrate together on the 23rd at First Baptist. 5-7 pm. Look for the signs, flyers, word of mouth! Share! And, pray for our uniting at the cross!
Brothers are meeting at First Baptist. 1912 Arnold Way. Alpine. 0730. Join us for a time of encouragement and earnest prayer. Yes! We meet to intentionally pray and allow the Holy Spirit to lead our short hour of prayer.
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Beloved In Christ,
Our God of all comfort! He alone is almighty… holy is our God who we revere, worship, and adore. Does God “need” our adoration, our worship? No! An attribute of God is solitary excellence. Our God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit is self-contained, self-sufficient, self-satisfied and in need of nothing! “Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?[1] Mercy! “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”[2] Yes!
Paul, inspired by God the Holy Spirit, proclaims a greater glory, a blessed hope which supernaturally compels boldness! “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”[3] God, because of His mercy has called us to Himself. Our sovereign God can only be known by those whom He makes Himself known. We cry out for mercy on those who don’t know Him! “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”[4]
We have this treasure! I am a jar of clay dependent on the all-surpassing power of God! I, in myself can do nothing for the blind, lost, perishing spiritually dead. In Christ, I can ache, cry out in earnest prayer, plead to our God of mercy, struggle, persistently pursue our Father of all comfort… open the eyes of the blind, draw folks to Christ, take the veil away, grant repentance, transformation and ever-increasing glory!
Moreover, WE pray with the same intensity for each other. A necessity, a honor, a genuine expression of love and concern for one another. Along with Paul, we set our hope in Christ, our deliverer, sustainer, source of power. And, Paul said, “…as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.”[5]
Furthermore, Peter warns us to be on guard, hold to your secure position, and do not be carried away by the error of lawless men.[6] NO! We pray for discernment… always give an answer for our hope with gentleness and respect. And, we pray for those in our sphere of influence, especially those we disciple, those we pursue ministry with, our brothers and sisters! I pray for a manifestation of fruit!
Working with men at Luke’s House, I pray for practical change. However, I have been intentional in prayer and anticipating even expecting transforming grace. I encourage you to do the same in your sphere of influence, more and more! Yes. Our churches, bible studies, outreaches, families, my life in every context… FRUIT of the Spirit![7] “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forevermore! Amen.”[8]
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles,
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end.
Tempted and tried I need a great Savior,
One who can help my burdens to bear;
I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus:
He all my cares and sorrows will share.
What must I do when worldliness calls me?
What must I do when tempted to sin?
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the vict’ry to win.
Overflow! Join with others!
Your brother In Christ:).
Randall
[1] Exodus 15:11
[2] Ephesians 2:4-5
[3] 2 Cor 3:18
[4] 2 Cor 4:4
[5] 2 Cor 1:11
[6] 2 Peter 3:17
[7] Galatians 5:22-23
[8] 2 Peter 3:18
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