7 Seek the welfare of the city to which I have caused you to go in exile, and pray to Adonai on its behalf; for your welfare is bound up in its welfare.’ Jeremiah 29 [source]
In context this was penned by the prophet Jeremiah to his people in exile. Perhaps you and I are not in exile but in CHRIST JESUS we are sojourners here. And so wherever we now find our domicile, we have a Word from the LORD to seek to do the place good. We have a command right here written on the pages of our Bibles to PRAY for America. To do good for America, starting right where we are. Right where we are domiciled. Right where we live!
7 Seek peace and well-being for the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its peace (well-being) you will have peace.’
What do you suppose would be the outcome if all over America each one began to do what was good for the peace and well-being of the street on which we live?
As Paul was closing out his second letter to the people ofThessalonica he made a request of them. He asked them to pray for him. Can you imagine the Apostle Paul asking you or me to pray for him?!
Here’s what he asked them to pray: Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message may spread rapidly and receive honor, just as it did with you;[source] Of all the things he could asked, of all the needs he may have had he asked that the LORD’s message spread rapidly and be received with honor. Wow! First and foremost on the mind of Paul was others hearing the Good News, the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST.
Let us pray the same. That the LORD’s message will spread rapidly in America and around the world and be received with honor.
Until Next Time ~ ~ ~ Kathie
ABBA, we pray as the people of Thessalonica prayed, that Your Gospel will spread rapidly and be received with honor. I pray we will allow You to open our mouths and fill them with Your Gospel Message and our hands, our feet and our hearts be moved with compassion before our time runs out. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for Your Word that is alive and true. We pray to see people hear and believe in JESUS name.
ABBA, I am asking You to raise up and anoint some Statesmen, some people who are wise as serpents and harmless as doves; able to speak the truth in such a way as to open blinded eyes and enlighten the darkened minds of people. ABBA, I pray for reason and holy logic to come to this people. I pray and intercede on behalf of this People that You give us not what we deserve but rather the glorious and gracious gift of conviction and repentance. I ask You, HOLY SPIRIT, to call together a holy army of pray-ers to intercede for America, for Israel, for the World and it is in the Mighty and Holy Name of YESHUA, JESUS the RIGHTEOUS ONE, that I pray.
Thank you for praying my Brothers & Sisters, ~~~ Kathie
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