I added a New Page to The White Stone today entitled Declaration.
At this new page you will find a link to the website Manhattan Declaration along with my endorsement of the Manhattan Declaration and my commitment to support the Movement with my prayers and participation.
I urge you to pray about doing the same.
Holy hugs, Kat. . .
Bridgett’s news was cancer. I don’t have to tell you she and her family need prayer. Also pray for Paul Lavallet.
I wanted our Tuesday lesson to be put to rest to wait for press much earlier than this; but it isn’t — . . .
And I have a KT paraphrase of a quote I heard from Jim Garlow today: The core reason for compromise is a craving for the approval of people rather than a healthy fear of God.
Do you concur?
From Pastor Garlow I also learned today of a campaign toward 40 days of Prayer and Fasting to begin on September 20 and run through October 30, 2010. That is the Saturday before the November mid-term elections. The suggestion is to individually discern from the LORD how and from what HE wants one to fast. I am NOT advocating 40 days of NO FOOD but rather 40 days of something that you can quietly release to the LORD. Something that will be an actual sacrifice for you; not something to brag about, not something that others will even necessarily notice; just something that will remind you of the seriousness of the matter and will draw you to prayer for this Nation to repent, for mid-term election results that will remove the ungodly from political office and replace them with people who at least empathize with morality as taught in the Bible and will call the Saints of God to repentance.
Are you interested? Are you interested in sharing this information with others? If so … ACT on it.
Additionally, Pastor Jim encouraged us to Pray and ACT. ACT being an acronym for
Affirm our fundamental beliefs.
Conform our lives to what we say we believe.
Transform our culture by strategically entering into a cause that we believe in — one we are called to, be it political, community service, Gospel ministry related – whatever is dear to our hearts.
The information above is based upon these links.
The Manhattan Declaration I haven’t even begun to read this yet, but I will.
If you are moved by any of this, have interest in it and believe ‘numbers’ do mean something, please let me know.
Titus 3: (King James Version) 8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Romans 12: (New American Standard Bible) 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Galatians 5: (The Message) 22-23But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.
Philippians 1: (The Message) 9-11So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.
Affirm, conform, transform (involved) these verses say it all — You’ve laid it out, ABBA. It’s all here. We hear You calling. I pray we answer YES. Yes I will affirm what You have given me to believe. Yes I will submit myself to You so Your Word will conform me to what I say I believe. Yes, I will get involved so You in me can transform this culture in which I now live.
Bridgett. The result was not what we wanted. Not what You wanted either; I believe that, ABBA. I know You never wanted illness and disease for any of us and yet here on this planet that is what comes to many and often. Still we pray for Bridgett to be healed of this and in addition I am praying for You to be exalted; to be praised and loved and worshiped in this and for strength and peace and courage to abound in Bridgett and her family. I pray for Paul, strength and courage there too and for You to be exalted. We need You, LORD, to be glorified in this. That ‘s our prayer.
And we pray for the others; our IDOK Troops, asking You to keep them safe and protected; to keep safe in spirit, soul and body; to bring them home safe and sound. And for the others on our List for Prayer, we pray for Your Will to be done. We trust Your Will is just what each of them need. We trust Your Will for each of them is good and loving and kind and gracious and glorious; so it is for this we pray.
We pray too for Israel; for peace and safety; for them to yet walk in the promises You gave them and for them to yet embrace You, LORD JESUS, as their Messiah. And for Your Church, LORD, I pray we will be instruments of mercy and help to Israel and to America and around the world. Holy Spirit, send revival to the BRIDE. Send revival in JESUS NAME and for His sake. Amen and amen.
Baby Ryder is over 7 pounds and at the time of this writing is expected to be home soon (if not already). Todd and Joni’s Little Chatam Elizabeth is born, is at home and doing great – Mom and Dad no doubt are tired but praising the LORD.
I am late getting this request from LaJuanna to you: Brandon Bosarge is in Intensive Care Unit at USA Medical Center. He is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident. If he lives, he may never walk again. Please pray for him and his family. Thank you. AND
Jim’s CT scan did not show any blood clots in his lungs. PTL! His blood work indicated that he had a blood clot. The CT tech even asked me if he had surgery recently which could have caused a blood clot. Thank you so much for praying for Jim. He continues to feel dizzy and faint upon standing, but we do not know what is causing this. Hopefully his doctor can unravel the mystery soon. Love and thanks, La Juanna
And this from Carolyn: I have just talked to Doylene. She is at home and recovering from surgery. She is rejoicing because she is free of pain in her legs. Now she just has to recover from the surgery. Her mother is having some medical problems and still struggles with dementia. Please pray for the entire family.
Happy Monday to you!
Psalm 118:24 (New American Standard Bible) 24This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the verse of Scripture playing on the screen of my mind even before my eyes were opened this morning. It’s a directive for me today. It is a directive for all who name the name of CHRIST JESUS as Savior and Lord. It’s the key to doing Monday well. And have you realized; if the LORD wills, in five months this will be the day after Christmas? Whatever you and I are going to do for JESUS sake, we better get to it!
Whatever we have been called to do and have been putting off, get to it!
Did you lay out of Church yesterday, not because you were ill but just because? It’s time to correct that behavior.
What else? What is it that you know is the LORD’s will for you to do? Do it! It’s time! Behold today is the day of salvation. Certainly today is the day for sinners to give over their sins and receive JESUS’ gift of ETERNAL LIFE but to those of us already in HIM, today’s the day to allow Him to save us from procrastinating those things He has called us to do. Today is the day to rejoice in obedience!
2 Corinthians 6 (New American Standard Bible) 1And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain– 2for He says, “AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME I LISTENED TO YOU, AND ON THE DAY OF SALVATION I HELPED YOU.”Behold, now is “THE ACCEPTABLE TIME,” behold, now is “THE DAY OF SALVATION”–
John 9:4 (New American Standard Bible) 4“We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.
I can’t say this lesson feels real good, ABBA, but I am listening and I am agreeing in JESUS Name and I am trusting to obey moment by moment today. And I pray this for all our IDOKs and Readers. And we join now in prayer for Brandon, You know the plans You have for this young man and his family, we pray for Your Will to be done for him. Thank You for Doylene’s successful surgery and we ask for a complete recovery and certainly for her mother we’d love a reversal of the dementia and we know it is possible with You and we know too that You use all things, things we do not understand to display Your Love and Glory and so it is for that we pray. Thank You for Jim’s good report and we pray for more good reports for him and for LaJuanna. Thank You for Chatam Elizabeth; we pray for strength for Todd and Joni and for Elizabeth to grow and Ryder too; we desire holy, healthy children to love You and to see You displayed through them all their lives. We pray for our IDOK Troops, for their safety and protection and I am reminded in particular to pray for these soldiers that have practices that are harmful to them, that You will arrest this behavior and change their hearts, LORD.
I am rejoicing still, ABBA, in a prayer I heard voiced yesterday for Israel. Thank You. And today I renew that prayer for them. And I pray again for this Nation. Thank You for the freedoms we still have and I am asking that we do all we can in Your Name to keep these freedoms and even gain back those we have lost. I pray for a turning in America. I pray for repentance for we the People.
And before we post this, Thank You, ABBA, for this ministry. Thank You for the ministry of each IDOK and each Reader and I pray we will rejoice in our ministries today and be glad and so doing give You the honor and glory You so deserve. Amen and Amen.
