AMERICA PRAYER VIGIL - JULY 29, 2023

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[Maudeen]

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, and the Media.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DIE WITHOUT JESUS

[Maudeen]

ALL WE LIKE SHEEP (Link)

Isaiah 53:6-8: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.

Heavenly Father, We praise Your Holy Name. You, Mighty, God are totally in charge!

Thank you for providing me the Scripture for today’s prayer and a reference to it to share with Freepers.

Jesus, You did this for us all; may we always be in remembrance what Your Sacrifice means and how important it is to “Share This Good News” with others . . . . The Good News that You are The Great Shepherd Who laid His Life down for His Sheep. Thank You, Jesus!

I’m not sure nor is anyone else where we are on Your Timeline but the events of the day are certainly lining up with Your Scriptural signs. Many churches do not sense the urgency of the times. Congregants are not encouraged to depend on Holy Spirit’s leading in the work that has been Divinely assigned to them.

The times in which we find ourselves (deviancy, child abuse, health crises, sex trafficking, deceit, drought, floods, murders, theft, world order decisions against citizens, etc.) demand that we totally embrace You as our Shepherd . . . Take the sheep shears to Your flock and help us renew our efforts in working for Your Kingdom in a mighty way. We pray the world’s leaders will take notice of just Who the Ultimate Leader is.

Thank You Heavenly Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit for always being there for us! In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.

(Source: Got Questions.com - What does it mean that “all we like sheep have gone astray”? )

In the midst of one of the most beautiful and hope-giving Messianic passages is the universally condemning statement that “all we like sheep have gone astray” (Isaiah 53:6, ESV). Like sheep we have all turned to our own path rather than faithfully following our Shepherd. Because of that great deficiency, we have need of a Savior, and in God’s grace Christ pays the penalty for our sin—“The Lord has caused the iniquity of us all / To fall on Him” (Isaiah 53:6, NASB 1995).

In theological terms, the idea that “all we like sheep have gone astray” is sometimes called original sin. Isaiah explains that “all of us have become like one who is unclean, / And all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment” (Isaiah 64:6, NASB). None are exempt from the universal curse of guilt. As Paul reiterates, “There is none righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:10, BLB) and “There is no one who does what is good, not even one” (Romans 3:12, CSB). All are guilty, and all are without excuse (Romans 1:20).

Even though Adam and Eve were created in the likeness and image of God (Genesis 1:26–27, 5:1–2), when they had children, those children were also in the likeness and image of Adam (Genesis 5:3), and they carried the stain and curse of Adam’s sin. Sin and death entered the world through Adam and spread to all (Romans 5:12), and because of his sin all of humanity is dead in sin (Romans 5:15). Not only are we all positionally dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1–3), but also “all we like sheep have gone astray.” We have actively all gone the wrong way. We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23).

But because of His love for His world (John 3:16), while we were all still dead in sin (Ephesians 2:4–5), Christ died on our behalf (1 Corinthians 15:3) to pay the penalty and endure the judgment for our sin so that we would not have to. We can receive that gift of His grace by faith (belief, or trust) in Him (Ephesians 2:8–9), and when we believe we are “born again” (John 3:5–7)—we are made alive (Ephesians 2:5), we are made new creatures in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), and we created as new people for good works that He prepared for us (Ephesians 2:10). While “all we like sheep have gone astray,” we don’t have to continue on that path of walking in deadness, sin, and shame. God has provided a new path for us (2 Corinthians 5:17), and He has given us the tools and the strength to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

All we like sheep have gone astray, yet we have been forgiven so much. For this cause, we should rejoice in God’s grace, thankful for His provision of forgiveness and righteousness (Colossians 3:15–17). Like a good shepherd, our Savior has loved us and given Himself for us so that we might live (John 10:11). Now that we have new life, we can recognize that our lives are not our own (Galatians 2:20), but we now belong to Him—we are now in Him and have every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

[Maudeen]

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, and the Media.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

IT’S BETTER TO HAVE GOD APPROVE THAN THE WORLD APPLAUD

[caww]

Amen!

(Good read Maudeen)

[Maudeen]

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, and the Media.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

TO BE ALMOST SAVED IS TO BE TOTALLY LOST

[MacNaughton]

Amen

[Maudeen]

Note everyone: Here is the link to the article with Scripture links included. https://www.gotquestions.org/all-we-like-sheep-have-gone-astray.html

[little jeremiah]

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Good quote for tomorrow’s mountain.

[NEWwoman]

Amen, Maudeen

Holding onto the promises of Scripture.

Joining in prayer to the Good Shepherd of our souls to redeem us from this evil world.

Meanwhile, stand in the power of the Spirit till He comes.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Dear Lord, we beseech Thee to purge the monstrous Satanic evil that has seized control of our institutions and government ! Bring these evil individuals to justice ! Strike down these wicked individuals and institutions that blatantly and audaciously lie to the public about their true (evil) intentions while painting good people as the real enemy !

Do not let these servants of darkness prevail over Your children ! Send forth Your angels to liberate us, oh, Lord ! Hear our cries and help us, please, dear Lord !

AMEN !

[V K Lee]

FATHER, we pray Your Will be done; ask for healing of
our nation and suffering family members. Special prayers
You show justice for Veteran Daniel Penny, George Allan Kelly and those unfairly imprisoned in D.C. Please show them Your Mercy. As always, we pray for the brave men and women
who sacrifice greatly to keep our borders safe.

We value Your Wisdom in the presence of Donald Trump,
sent to save this nation founded in Your Name.
Thank You for all things, both great and small. In the
Name of Jesus. Amen.

Thank you, Maudeen.

[spirited irish]

Amen and Amen!

[Jeanbl]

AMEN, thank you. Joining in prayer.

[Bigg Red]

Amen

[Kalam]

Amen.

[left that other site]

Amen.

[stars & stripes forever]

AMEN.

[SisterK]

Amen to every word!

Lord, help us to always live in the gratitude, love and Spirit of people who have been redeemed.

[TianaHighrider]

Amen and prayers up.

[etabeta]

Amen! Blessings.

[norsky]

Amen to your prayer, oh the love of Jesus, thank You Lord. Whether we go thru hard times or pleasant we know You are there. We lift Your name over our troubled nation now and thank You ahead of time for Your mercy and wisdom. In Jesus Name, Amen.