Breaking News...Jesus Is Lord!

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

A national emergency. A global pandemic. Unsettling times. Changed schedules. Schools out. No spring break at Disney. Broadway is shuttered.  And on it goes. This is not the America we are used to living in and prayerfully is  the short lived normal. 

This is a time for Christians and followers of Christ to shine. Troubled times. Scared friends and neighbors. Hypochondria wondering “do I have this”. Ride out the storm brother and sister. Hold on to the word of God. 

Instead of staying glued to the TV and being fearful and uncertain grab the Bible. Read the Psalm corresponding time the date today so Psalm 18. Pray. Journal your thoughts. Get away from ‘breaking news’ and turn to breaking news that Jesus is still on the throne. 

PRAYER: I am so grateful for being able to rest in the confidence that I can always trust Jesus. I pray for those I may know who are struggling with their faith or maybe they have no faith. For those who walk in darkness and don’t care to know Jesus. Give me a kind word to share with those in turmoil right now. In a Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Keep Praying and Lifting Them Up..Stand In The Gap

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1

What is on your mind and what have you seemingly been praying for forever? Why isn't God hearing you? Sometimes you may just feel like it is not worth it but yet it is. God uses the waiting time to grow your faith as well. 
When you stand in the gap in prayer you are filling in the holes so to speak to not allow Satan to penetrate and you are hedging the person you are praying for in prayer. You tell Satan, “stop, you are not getting through” and you mean it! 
Who or what is on your heart today? A friend with cancer, a person going through marriage trouble, prodigal child, individual who needs a job, our country to remain free and prosperous, our schools and colleges, friend who rejected you, and fill in the blank. Keep praying. Your prayers do matter. Stay in the word and stay on your knees. Don’t ever get too busy to spend time with God and be expectant and watch for miracles. They are on the horizon. Have faith! 
PRAYER: I am thankful for being able to openly pray and even do it in public without being arrested. Often times other things seem to take priority and they should not, forgive me. You know what is on my heart today and I pray for a miracle. In Jesus’ name. Amen.