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May 3, 2012 Blog from Alaska

Submitted by BillyeBrim on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 19:15

BLOG From Alaska

May 3, 2012

Looking out my high up hotel window at snow-covered mountains, a broad sunny sky, a wide expanse of water, and going out to eat fresh sea-food, and the Lord created it all.  Tonight Chip and I begin meetings with Pastors Brant and Tamara Barker.  I’m wondering if there might be a WWP in the congregation.

Today, I’m thinking about how this is the National Day of Prayer.  I am thinking about this America and how it came into existence for God’s purposes¾the time of its forthcoming and its boundaries determined by God (Acts 17:26).  My faith is great that we shall indeed reach His determined purpose and plan.

Dr. David Jeremiah’s prayer is one we can agree with:

2012 NATIONAL PRAYER

Dr. David Jeremiah – NDP Honorary Chairman

Heavenly Father,

Every good gift and perfect gift comes from You. You are a faithful God and Your mercy endures forever.

You have promised to bless the nation that trusts in You.  Our currency proclaims “In God We Trust,” but in our culture we are far from You.

In the words of the prophet Daniel, “We have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments.”

We come before You once more, seeking Your forgiveness and mercy.  You, O God, are our only hope… Hear our prayer and, for Your honor’s sake, shine Your face upon this nation.

Give our leaders the desire to seek Your wisdom and the courage to follow Your guidance… and watch over the men and women of our armed forces as they sacrifice for the cause of freedom.

We give You thanks for all You have done for us, and we earnestly pray that You will help us become, once again, a nation whose God is the Lord.

In the name of Your Son, and our Savior, we pray this prayer.

Amen