Obama Prayer Team - Blessings
Gail Dietrich
to Obama
Our Loving Father, humbly we come to you, thankful for so many blessings. We thank you for the mercy and grace you show us that cannot be equaled. Thank you for our country, our families, homes, friends, our military, and those in our government. Thank you for President Elect Obama and Vice President Elect Biden, their families, administration, and staff. Thank you for the guidance you have given them in selection of the new administration.
Father we know there will be new changes and challenges for them and their families to face. Strengthen them, guide them, and protect them.
In the same say, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you. But show them respect, because God gives them the same blessing he gives you--the grace that gives true. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7
Amen
Gail
Amen, and I would like to extend this prayer dear Lord, to include his family near and far as well as any and all of his friends that truly are a friend, because at no other time will our President-Elect need true, loyal and spiritual friends, family and faithful believers around him...thank you Lord and so it is....
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Thanksgiving Day Reflection
JaneRedCliff
to Obama
Father,
We thank you for this special time of reflection of what You have done this past year, and for what You have in store for us this coming year! You have blessed us with many answers to prayer. You have kept Barack Obama and his family safe and secure while promoting him to the highest leadership position in the USA. We thank You for all your blessings, for each and every person who supported his candidacy, for the many faithful believers who prayed for Barack, for the many who donated their time and money to make it possible. We believe that You have a plan for our nation, a plan to prosper and bless the USA under Barack's leadership. We thank You for provision of food, gas and electricity to heat and cool our homes, for transportation, for running water, for friends and family. Most of all, we are thankful that You are our God, our blessed Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. Thank You for comforting us in our times of sorrow, for healing us when we are sick, for carrying us when we feel we just cannot go another step, and for bringing people into our lives who we can love and who will love us back. We are so grateful for the Obama Prayer Team. Thank You, Father, for providing us the rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ. Thank You for filling us with your Holy Spirit, and empowering us for service here on earth.
In Jesus' name we praise Your Holy Name!
November 28, 2008
November 26, 2008
Why Should God Bless You?
Why Should God Bless You?
A sermon on Psalm 67 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 7/28/02
How many of you would like God to bless your life? Should you ask God to bless your life? Or is that selfish?
Bruce Wilkinson’s bestselling book, The Prayer of Jabez, elaborates on an obscure figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, arguing that we should seek God’s blessing always. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 we read,
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked.
Why did God grant what Jabez asked? What is the reason for God's blessing?
There are many ways we can answer that question with Scriptural support: He loves his people. He delights to do them good. He is good.
But there’s one fundamental reason that God blesses His people, and this reason is closely related to the missionary calling of the church. Today’s text, Psalm 67, gives us that reason.
During this morning’s message, we’ll consider three questions about the Psalm. Here is the first:
Why Should God Bless You?
This Psalm begins in a way that sounds similar to prayer of Jabez (actually, it more closely echoes the blessing that Aaron and his descendants said over the people of Israel, as recorded in Numbers 6) - but Psalm 67 goes deeper than the prayer of Jabez, telling us why God blesses his people. Let’s look at the first two verses of the Psalm:
God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us -- Selah. 2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
The Psalmist asks for blessing so that God’s ways may be known on the earth. The Psalmist is saying, in effect, "Bless me, so that I might glorify you; bless me so that I might show your power, your love, your majesty, your goodness to all nations.”
Note that the Psalmist is not saying:
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be comfortable.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I don’t have to work hard to make a living.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that others will be envious of me.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be successful in the eyes of the world.”
· Now listen carefully: He is not even primarily saying, “Bless me so that I can bless others.”
Click here for the rest
A sermon on Psalm 67 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 7/28/02
How many of you would like God to bless your life? Should you ask God to bless your life? Or is that selfish?
Bruce Wilkinson’s bestselling book, The Prayer of Jabez, elaborates on an obscure figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, arguing that we should seek God’s blessing always. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 we read,
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked.
Why did God grant what Jabez asked? What is the reason for God's blessing?
There are many ways we can answer that question with Scriptural support: He loves his people. He delights to do them good. He is good.
But there’s one fundamental reason that God blesses His people, and this reason is closely related to the missionary calling of the church. Today’s text, Psalm 67, gives us that reason.
During this morning’s message, we’ll consider three questions about the Psalm. Here is the first:
Why Should God Bless You?
This Psalm begins in a way that sounds similar to prayer of Jabez (actually, it more closely echoes the blessing that Aaron and his descendants said over the people of Israel, as recorded in Numbers 6) - but Psalm 67 goes deeper than the prayer of Jabez, telling us why God blesses his people. Let’s look at the first two verses of the Psalm:
God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us -- Selah. 2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
The Psalmist asks for blessing so that God’s ways may be known on the earth. The Psalmist is saying, in effect, "Bless me, so that I might glorify you; bless me so that I might show your power, your love, your majesty, your goodness to all nations.”
Note that the Psalmist is not saying:
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be comfortable.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I don’t have to work hard to make a living.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that others will be envious of me.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be successful in the eyes of the world.”
· Now listen carefully: He is not even primarily saying, “Bless me so that I can bless others.”
Click here for the rest
November 21, 2008
Obama Prayer Team
Nov.21, 2008
I thank you God; I praise you for who you are and all you have done in my life. I thank you for the encouragement that the election of Barack Obama has brought in to my life….. I ask you God to help me to continue to work, to push, to organize, to be an example of the change we need in this country.
I pray to you oh God for a special blessing on all the people who have come together to build a new team of leaders and builders, thinkers and planners who will guide this country in the new administration. Give them wisdom and understanding and a true spirit of HOPE to bring real CHANGE.
Dear God, help us to see that we must love and help each other, that our living must be an example of your love for all of us manifested in our actions. Help us to live our faith everyday of the week in all we do.
Please God send a special shield of protection over the Obama and Biden families, keep them safe from harm, and increase their wisdom and compassion. Guide them as you would have them be for your glory!
Amen, Amen, Amen
Nov.21, 2008
I thank you God; I praise you for who you are and all you have done in my life. I thank you for the encouragement that the election of Barack Obama has brought in to my life….. I ask you God to help me to continue to work, to push, to organize, to be an example of the change we need in this country.
I pray to you oh God for a special blessing on all the people who have come together to build a new team of leaders and builders, thinkers and planners who will guide this country in the new administration. Give them wisdom and understanding and a true spirit of HOPE to bring real CHANGE.
Dear God, help us to see that we must love and help each other, that our living must be an example of your love for all of us manifested in our actions. Help us to live our faith everyday of the week in all we do.
Please God send a special shield of protection over the Obama and Biden families, keep them safe from harm, and increase their wisdom and compassion. Guide them as you would have them be for your glory!
Amen, Amen, Amen
November 13, 2008
ObamaPrayerTeam
Nov.11
We need to continue to pray for the spirit of racism to
be broken in this country. There are still some deep-
seated fears and dislikes about culturally and
ethnically diverse groups. This has yet to be settled in
this country, and it will take effectual, fervent prayer.
As we continue to pray for the prayer objectives of
the OPT, pray for repentence in the land, and continue
to pray for one another. Stay focused!
Love and Prayers,Beverly
Kris & Jean Hamilton to Obama
Our Presbyterian pastor said, "let's all give grace to
one another,remembering that we have differing political opinions
but one Lord."However, inside I know he was turning cartwheels
and dancing for joy.I'm struck by the number of people who voted the
other way and arestill grateful to God that they lived to see this day.Keep up the good work of prayer, lest the burdens
seem overwhelming.
blessings,jean
Jen LaMaire to Obama
Hi friends! Our church members also have reluctantly thrown
support behind Obama. We all need to continue in our
churches, even when it's hard and the things our
friends say can be absurd, let's march on with love
and truth in our hearts patiently, and prayerfully
waiting for Jesus to work our Republican church friends over.
I believe with Jesus working through all of us, we can
bring change to our churches that will attract
multitudes of sinners and spiritually bankrupt people
to the feet of Jesus .
For too long have people stayed out of church because of the hatred
and hypocrisy that has persisted. I want us to sing in church "Open
the eyes of my heart LORD", and really have it mean
something for all of us. No longer do I want it to be us
against them, I want the love eminating from the
church body to be so on fire that it burns up any sin
that comes near it. Jesus, make it possible for us, all of us to carry out
your commandment to Love one another. No more
violence, no more wars, no more division. Only your
glory and grace, we want all of it!!
Unify us Lord. Lord, use us, and abuse us. All of us in this group
joyously leap into the offering plate and commit
everything we have to furthering your Kingdom on
this earth. Give us the ears and wisdom and courage
to move when asked. Thank you for loving us in ways
we can hardly comprehend. "For I am confident in this very thing.
That he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day
of Christ Jesus" Phillipians 1:6
Nov.11
We need to continue to pray for the spirit of racism to
be broken in this country. There are still some deep-
seated fears and dislikes about culturally and
ethnically diverse groups. This has yet to be settled in
this country, and it will take effectual, fervent prayer.
As we continue to pray for the prayer objectives of
the OPT, pray for repentence in the land, and continue
to pray for one another. Stay focused!
Love and Prayers,Beverly
Kris & Jean Hamilton to Obama
Our Presbyterian pastor said, "let's all give grace to
one another,remembering that we have differing political opinions
but one Lord."However, inside I know he was turning cartwheels
and dancing for joy.I'm struck by the number of people who voted the
other way and arestill grateful to God that they lived to see this day.Keep up the good work of prayer, lest the burdens
seem overwhelming.
blessings,jean
Jen LaMaire to Obama
Hi friends! Our church members also have reluctantly thrown
support behind Obama. We all need to continue in our
churches, even when it's hard and the things our
friends say can be absurd, let's march on with love
and truth in our hearts patiently, and prayerfully
waiting for Jesus to work our Republican church friends over.
I believe with Jesus working through all of us, we can
bring change to our churches that will attract
multitudes of sinners and spiritually bankrupt people
to the feet of Jesus .
For too long have people stayed out of church because of the hatred
and hypocrisy that has persisted. I want us to sing in church "Open
the eyes of my heart LORD", and really have it mean
something for all of us. No longer do I want it to be us
against them, I want the love eminating from the
church body to be so on fire that it burns up any sin
that comes near it. Jesus, make it possible for us, all of us to carry out
your commandment to Love one another. No more
violence, no more wars, no more division. Only your
glory and grace, we want all of it!!
Unify us Lord. Lord, use us, and abuse us. All of us in this group
joyously leap into the offering plate and commit
everything we have to furthering your Kingdom on
this earth. Give us the ears and wisdom and courage
to move when asked. Thank you for loving us in ways
we can hardly comprehend. "For I am confident in this very thing.
That he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day
of Christ Jesus" Phillipians 1:6
November 12, 2008
Rev. Kay - SUFFERING
Rev Kay
Nov 12, 2008
SUFFERING
When Jesus healed the woman in Matthew 9, He told her that her faith had made her well. He was also saying to her, "You're very special to me,daughter. I know you don't have anything to offer me; I know you've been rejected by society, but your Father had not fogotten you." Our Savior says the same to us when we need His healing hand.
Jesus and His disciples saw a blind man while walking down the road. The disciples said, "Jesus, who sinned?" Jesus said, "No one sinned." Then Jesus healed the man. And He eternally answered that our pain is not a result of our sin. God is not so small that He would zap us for making a mistake. This passage teaches just the opposite: Our Savior is not asleep; Jesus is alive and interested in our pain.
We have a Father who is filled with compassion, a feeling Father who hurts when His children hurt. We serve a God who says that even when we're under pressure and feel like nothing is going to go right, He's waiting for us, to embrace us whether we succeed or fail.
He doesn't come quarreling and wrangling and forcing His way into anyone's heart. He comes into our hearts like a gentle lamb, not a roaring lion.
FATHER, forgive us for the times that we have questioned you; forgive us for the times we have doubted you; forgive us for the times we've shaken our heads and pounded our fists against the earth and cried, "Where are you?" For Father, we know that you have been here ...you've carried us through the valley and you've given us strength. AMEN!
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