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Are You Exhausted Spiritually? "The everlasting God . . . neither faints nor is weary" —Isaiah 40:28 Exhaustion means that our vital energies are completely worn out and spent. Spiritual exhaustion is never the result of sin, but of service. Whether or not you experience exhaustion will depend on where you get your supplies. Jesus said to Peter, "Feed My sheep," but He gave him nothing with which to feed them ( John 21:17 ). The process of being made broken bread and poured-out wine means that you have to be the nourishment for other people’s souls until they...

My mother-in-law, Barbara, is scheduled for triple bypass surgery Wednesday(2/10) Morning at 7AM Central Time. She is actually registered as a FReeper as DrewsNana, but only posted once about 5 years ago. Please pray for a successful surgery and complete recovery. Pray for peace of mind for her and the whole family - husband, son and daughter(my wife-drewsmom). Also pray for a peaceful resolution among family members to provide her with a clean(smoke-free) environment at home for healing. She also has glaucoma issues. She is a believer and recently concluded one of her emails with"...God , Thank you for loving...

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Tehillim Psalm 122 1 A Song of Ascents; of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of the LORD.' 2 Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem; 3 Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together; 4 Whither the tribes went up, even the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. 5 For there were set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 6 Pray for the...

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem WHY do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against His anointed, saying,Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.HE that sitteth in the Heavens shall laugh; the LORD shall have them in derision.Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure.Yet, I have set My King upon My Holy Hill of Zion,Ask of Me, and I will give the the heathen...

The Cost of Sanctification "May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely . . ." —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification much too lightly. Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification? The cost will be a deep restriction of all our earthly concerns, and an extensive cultivation of all our godly concerns. Sanctification means to be intensely focused on God’s point of view. It means to secure and to keep all the strength of our...

Mr. President: The small progress we have made after 4 or five weeks close attendance & continual reasonings with each other -- our different sentiments on almost every question, several of the last producing as many noes as ays, is methinks a melancholy proof of the imperfection of the Human Understanding. We indeed seem to feel our own wont of political wisdom, since we have been running about in search of it. We have gone back to ancient history for models of government, and examined the different forms of those Republics which having been formed with the seeds of their...

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord - There are many threats to the United States on the horizon i. Some of them include: Nuclear Annihilation - A nuclear exchange over Taiwan with China which is building both missile defense ii and civilian fallout shelters iii. Earthquake – If the Lord wanted, could he not send an earthquake powerful enough to bring crippling destruction to the West Coast? Terrorist Attack – As we saw by the Christmas bomber, we are no safer since 9/11, given we still don't screen for Muslims at airports. Also, the Department of Home Security considers a...

Psalm 5:11 Let All who Take Refuge in You be Glad, Let them Ever Sing for Joy; And May You Shelter them, That those who Love Your Name May Exult in You.

Spiritual Dejection "We were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened" —Luke 24:21 Every fact that the disciples stated was right, but the conclusions they drew from those facts were wrong. Anything that has even a hint of dejection spiritually is always wrong. If I am depressed or burdened, I am to blame, not God or anyone else. Dejection stems from one of two sources— I have either satisfied a lust or I have not had it satisfied. In either case, dejection...

I am requesting prayers for our dog Chip who is suffering with heart disease and is struggling to breathe. he is on four different medications and we do not see any improvement. My wife and I have been praying for him for days now and hope for a miracle from Almighty God. Please pray for him. Thank you, and God bless you. -Riptides.

Shabbat Shalom! Hear, Oh Israel, The LORD, Our G*d, is The ONE TRUE G*D!And you shall love Him with your whole heart, your whole soul, and your whole strength. Oh G*d and G*d of Our Fathers,We humbly come before You as a small body of believers here on FR to plead on behalf of Your people, Israel.We hold fast to Your Promise that You Are The One True G*d, Yesterday, Today, and Forever.We cling faithfully to Your Holy Word that You will Bless the Children of Abraham, and Those Who Love Them, and will Curse Those Who Curse Them.We...

Are You Ready To Be Poured Out As an Offering? (2) "I am already being poured out as a drink offering . . ." —2 Timothy 4:6 Are you ready to be poured out as an offering? It is an act of your will, not your emotions. Tell God you are ready to be offered as a sacrifice for Him. Then accept the consequences as they come, without any complaints, in spite of what God may send your way. God sends you through a crisis in private, where no other person can help you. From the outside your life...

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem,They Shall Prosper, Those Who Love You. Oh G*d and G*d of our Fathers,We come before You to plead for Your People Israel, according to Your Promise.We will enter Your Gates with Thanksgiving in our hearts, and Your Courts with Praise,Knowing that You, The G*d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, are the ONE TRUE G*D,Enthroned upon the Praises of Your People.You Alone Are Worthy of Praise And Worship, And You Alone Are The King Of The Universe.Blessed Are You, Oh LORD, Our G*d, King of The Universe, Who has brought us to this day....

I am not sure of how "transformational" or "historical" this Tea Party Convention being held in Nashville will be, but all I know is, there are a LOT of people who will be watching and there are many (from all sides of the political spectrum) who seek to destroy it and in effect, destroy the entire movement the convention has come to represent. The other day, I was reminded of how Sarah Palin's church in Wasilla was nearly destroyed in December by an arson fire. Investigators concluded someone with malicious intent started the fire and intended for the building to...

Pray For America's Heroes Our God and Heavenly Father,Thank You for this day!Thank You for all the Blessings You have bestowed upon us as a Nation, for the Freedoms we hold dear,For our health and our livelihoods,For our families and our loved ones.We Thank You for the earth and all it contains.We Thank You for the bountiful resources of our beautiful Country, for the magnificent scenic wonders, and the seemingly endless bounty that comes forth from her soil.We Thank You for Ou Founding Fathers, who, with Wisdom that could only have come from You, gave us Documents to Preserve...

Are You Ready To Be Poured Out As an Offering? (1) "If I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all" —Philippians 2:17 Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the work of another believer—to pour out your life sacrificially for the ministry and faith of others? Or do you say, "I am not willing to be poured out right now, and I don’t want God to tell me how to serve Him. I want to choose the place of my own sacrifice....

“For You are my lamp, O LORD; The LORD shall enlighten my darkness. “ For by You I can run against a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall. “ As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” 2 Samuel 22:29-31

President Obama today at the National Prayer Breakfast raised the issue of his own eligibility for office – saying that people shouldn't be questioning his "citizenship." Talking about the issue of "civility," he said, "Now, I am the first to confess I am not always right. Michelle will testify to that. But surely you can question my policies without questioning my faith, or, for that matter, my citizenship." Obama continues, "Challenging each other's ideas can renew our democracy. But when we challenge each other's motives, it becomes harder to see what we hold in common. We forget that we share...

Pray For Our American Heroes Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Holy and Blessed is Your Most Wonderful Name! You Alone Are Worthy of Praise and Worship; For You Alone Are The One True God, You Alone Are The Great I AM. Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent; You Are The Creator, Sustainer, and Destroyer of Worlds. All Wise, Totally Just and Righteous; we Bow Down Before You and You Alone! How we long for Your Kingdom, when we can join with the Angels and Saints and sing with One Voice: Holy, Holy, Holy! LORD, God of Power and Might! Heaven and...

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is second from left

The Compelling Majesty of His Power "The love of Christ compels us . . ." —2 Corinthians 5:14 Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by "the love of Christ." Very few of us really know what it means to be held in the grip of the love of God. We tend so often to be controlled simply by our own experience. The one thing that gripped and held Paul, to the exclusion of everything else, was the love of God. "The love of Christ compels us . . . ." When you...

Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! (Ps. 27:14)

Becoming the "Filth of the World" "We have been made as the filth of the world . . ." —1 Corinthians 4:13 These words are not an exaggeration. The only reason they may not be true of us who call ourselves ministers of the gospel is not that Paul forgot or misunderstood the exact truth of them, but that we are too cautious and concerned about our own desires to allow ourselves to become the refuse or "filth of the world." "Fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ . . ." ( Colossians...

America has been greatly blessed by God and has stood as the greatest country in the history of the world for over 200 years. America has many foreign and domestic enemies that are seeking her destruction.This thread is a daily call and reminder for people of faith who believe in God and in the power of prayer to make a commitment to intercede for America at this critical time in her history2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I...

Why the Our Father is a Pro-Life Prayer, Part 3 February 2nd, 2010 by Fr. Frank Pavone Each line of the Lord’s Prayer gives us insight as to why we are pro-life.“Lead us not into temptation.” Every temptation is a lie, which makes something evil look good. Among the most masterful temptations of the evil one is to make the killing of a child seem better than the birth of that child. This is the lie that leads each day to thousands of abortions.As we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” we keep in mind the need to protect all...

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart. gator girl........................husband severa.......................... brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline...............2 son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin...

The Compelling Force of the Call "Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!" —1 Corinthians 9:16 Beware of refusing to hear the call of God. Everyone who is saved is called to testify to the fact of his salvation. That, however, is not the same as the call to preach, but is merely an illustration which can be used in preaching. In this verse, Paul was referring to the stinging pains produced in him by the compelling force of the call to preach the gospel. Never try to apply what Paul said regarding the call to...

"This is a powerful short exhortation."

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Is. 40:31)

The Call of God "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel . . ." —1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul states here that the call of God is to preach the gospel. But remember what Paul means by "the gospel," namely, the reality of redemption in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are inclined to make sanctification the goal of our preaching. Paul refers to personal experiences only by way of illustration, never as the end of the matter. We are not commissioned to preach salvation or sanctification— we are commissioned to lift up Jesus Christ (see...

Exodus 14:13 Fear not; Stand still (Firm, Confident, Undismayed) And See the Salvation of the Lord which He will Work for you Today.

Do You See Your Calling? ". . . separated to the gospel of God. . ." —Romans 1:1 Our calling is not primarily to be holy men and women, but to be proclaimers of the gospel of God. The one all-important thing is that the gospel of God should be recognized as the abiding reality. Reality is not human goodness, or holiness, or heaven, or hell— it is redemption. The need to perceive this is the most vital need of the Christian worker today. As workers, we have to get used to the revelation that redemption is the only...

If you are reading this, then this morning when your eyes opened you received the first blessing as well as the first miracle of the day. You have probably completed this simple act every day for the past 30, 50, or maybe 67 years or so, but nonetheless, it is still a gift that is not given freely or should be squandered as if it were an entitlement. Is there some deep psychological or religious analysis involved in this inquiry? Not so much. Simply put, there are at least one or two family members who we once cherished who are...

A federal judge has ruled that the use of prayer to open a North Carolina county board of commissioners meeting violates the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge James A. Beaty Jr. on Thursday adopted recommendations made earlier by a magistrate judge. The American Civil Liberties Union sued in 2007 on behalf of two Forsyth County residents who said many meetings opened with Christian-themed prayers. The commission said its policy of inviting outside clergy to deliver invocations meant it was staying neutral. But the ACLU and Americans United said any opening prayer must be nonsectarian for the government to be truly...

The Dilemma of Obedience "Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision" —1 Samuel 3:15 God never speaks to us in dramatic ways, but in ways that are easy to misunderstand. Then we say, "I wonder if that is God’s voice?" Isaiah said that the Lord spoke to him "with a strong hand," that is, by the pressure of his circumstances (Isaiah 8:11). Without the sovereign hand of God Himself, nothing touches our lives. Do we discern His hand at work, or do we see things as mere occurrences?Get into the habit of saying, "Speak, Lord," and life will...

EULOGY & Graveside Ceremony:Doctor E. J. T. passed away on Friday January 22nd at approx 10:25 am. He passed at the Gainesville VA Hospital, under an order of DNR lawfully signed and executed by him in full awareness that he was suffering from congestive heart failure and pneumonia combined. (Note: I threw this little tribute together in the hour or so before the formal service at the Funeral Home where a VA Chaplain who’d never met dad officiated. There were a lot of folks there & The chaplain did a very good job, however). I gave the Eulogy. Eulogy: I’ve...

Pray For Our American Heroes Dear Heavenly Father,We Praise and Glorify Your Wonderful name!For You Alone are Worthy; You Alone are The One True God; The Creator, Sustainer, and Destroyer of Worlds.We humbly bow down before You and celebrate Your Greatness.Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent, we know that You hold each one of Our American Heroes in the Very Palm of Your Hand! < font color =red>Precious Jesus, Our Beloved Elder Brother, Who endured all of human suffering and temptation, yet without sin,Be with Our American Heroes every minute of their days and nights.Be Their Rock and Their Fortress; Their...

How Could Someone Be So Ignorant! "Who are You, Lord?" —Acts 26:15 "The Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand . . ." (Isaiah 8:11). There is no escape when our Lord speaks. He always comes using His authority and taking hold of our understanding. Has the voice of God come to you directly? If it has, you cannot mistake the intimate insistence with which it has spoken to you. God speaks in the language you know best— not through your ears, but through your circumstances.God has to destroy our determined confidence in our own convictions. We...

Grammie's Dad went Home to his Lord Thursday evening.Please post your prayers to Brad's Gramma. Thank you.

Where were you on January 28th, 1986? Were you in a classroom watching the first teacher go into space? Do you remember how you felt when you saw the Challenger explode soon after it left the earth? CNN reports that about 17% of Americans were watching when the disaster occurred. One hour later, 85% had heard the news. It is estimated that 48% of 9-13 year-olds were watching. Teacher Christa Macauliffe was supposed to be the first teacher in space, but she never made it. She died in the explosion along with the six astronauts accompanying her. Most of today's...

“I’ve commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the LORD your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9

How Could Someone So Persecute Jesus! "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" —Acts 26:14 Are you determined to have your own way in living for God? We will never be free from this trap until we are brought into the experience of the baptism of "the Holy Spirit and fire" (Matthew 3:11). Stubbornness and self-will will always stab Jesus Christ. It may hurt no one else, but it wounds His Spirit. Whenever we are obstinate and self-willed and set on our own ambitions, we are hurting Jesus. Every time we stand on our own rights and insist that...

Look Again and Think "Do not worry about your life . . ." —Matthew 6:25 A warning which needs to be repeated is that "the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches," and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be drawn over difficult circumstances. It...

Asking for prayers as I will be going to see a doctor over problems with one of my proscribed meds and side effects which have thrown me for a loop. Thank-you. Biggirl

Uranium rosary. Only slightly less powerful than the plutonium powered version!!!

"Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler." - Psalm 91:3 DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR...

Look Again and Consecrate "If God so clothes the grass of the field . . . , will He not much more clothe you . . . ?" —Matthew 6:30 A simple statement of Jesus is always a puzzle to us because we will not be simple. How can we maintain the simplicity of Jesus so that we may understand Him? By receiving His Spirit, recognizing and relying on Him, and obeying Him as He brings us the truth of His Word, life will become amazingly simple. Jesus asks us to consider that "if God so clothes the grass...

Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath Highly Exalted Him, And Given Him a Name which is Above Every Name: That at the Name of Jesus every knee should Bow, Of Things in Heaven, and Things in Earth, and Things Under the Earth; And that Every Tongue should Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, To the Glory of God the Father.

Leave Room for God "When it pleased God . . ." —1:15 Galatians As servants of God, we must learn to make room for Him-to give God "elbow room." We plan and figure and predict that this or that will happen, but we forget to make room for God to come in as He chooses. Would we be surprised if God came into our meeting or into our preaching in a way we had never expected Him to come? Do not look for God to come in a particular way, but do look for Him. The way to make...

KABUL - The family of a U.S. soldier captured in eastern Afghanistan more than five months ago pleaded for the release of their son Friday and urged him to "stay strong." Lt. Col. Tim Marsano of the Idaho National Guard issued a statement from the family of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, a U.S. airborne infantryman who was taken by the Afghan Taliban in Paktika province June 30.