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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(3/16/16)[Prayer]
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Posted on 03/16/2016 6:49:17 AM PDT by left that other site
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Character Studies From The Bible
Paul
(Paul's Letter to The Colossians)
4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Further Instructions
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus: See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Footnotes:
1. Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12
2. Colossians 4:8 Some manuscripts that he may know about your
3. Colossians 4:11 Greek only ones of the circumcision group
(Colossians 4)
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TOPICS: Prayer
KEYWORDS: israel; prayer; prayforjerusalem
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Oh Lord, our God
We Praise Your Holy Name!
You Alone Are Worthy,
The One True God
King of Kings,
And Lord of Lords!
We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Also Pray For Revival in our own Beloved USA.
We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
The closing chapter of the letter to the Colossians is very typical of Paul's Letters. In among the greetings and citations for his various coworkers and brethren, whom he names and commends individually, Paul gives us some special gems which we can apply to this day. Although we no longer have slavery in our society(Thank God!), we DO have relationships in which one person has authority over another, as in employment, organizations, religions, and so forth. Paul's first sentence in this chapter urges those in authority to treat those who work for them with fairness and respect. This is a stark contrast to the practices we normally encounter in authoritarian situations!
Paul also tells us to season our speech with "salt". Salt is a preservative, a cleansing agent, and tastes good too. It is an apt metaphor for our discourse with others.
Finally, Paul encourages his cowrorkers by name. He ends his letter on a personal note, and finally with "Grace and Peace to You".
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
03/16/2016 7:00:33 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Amen. Adding my prayer. God bless.
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posted on
03/16/2016 7:28:26 AM PDT
by
etabeta
To: etabeta
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
03/16/2016 7:33:33 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Great advice from a great apostle.
Joining in prayer, left that other site, for Israel, our beloved America, and all God’s people.
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posted on
03/16/2016 9:18:08 AM PDT
by
NEWwoman
(God Bless America)
To: NEWwoman
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
03/16/2016 9:50:33 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Numbers 6: 23 Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]; The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor], And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness];The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval],And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life]. 27 So Aaron and his sons shall put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.
And this we do and proclaim and agree in Jesus name. Amen.
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posted on
03/16/2016 2:53:24 PM PDT
by
Hiskid
(Jesus is Lord)
To: Hiskid
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Hiskid, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
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posted on
03/16/2016 2:55:02 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Lifting up prayers for the peace of Jerusalem, for our families and friends, for the persecuted, and for our nations
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posted on
03/16/2016 3:37:39 PM PDT
by
Jeanbl
To: Jeanbl
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS
10
posted on
03/16/2016 3:48:25 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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