Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

It's a biblical command:

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you!"

Often here in the USA, we hear talk of Israel. Most of the time it has to do with end times and prophecy. Although we talk about Israel much, I believe we forget to pray for it. We are to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem", not talk about it.

I believe for America to truly be blessed, we must stand by Israel. Through thick or thin, ran or shine, those who stand by the country of Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3).

Pray that our government leaders will use wisdom in their dealings with Israel. Ask the Lord to grant peace to His people, Israel. Pray that the Israeli people will realize that Jesus is the Messiah and that He has come to wash away their sins.

Scripture quote from Psalms 122:6

My Prayer for the Day

"I wanna make much of you Jesus, I wanna make much of your love..." Very simple, but my hearts cry for Christ to be glorified, not me.

Isaiah 10:1-2

"Woe to those enacting crooked statutes and writing oppressive laws. to keep the poor from getting a fair trial and to deprive the afflicted among my people of justice, so that widows can be their spoil and they can plunder the fatherless." (Is. 10:1-2 HCSB)

These two verse jumped off the page this morning as I was reading the Bible. The Bible says that woe will come upon those making wrong laws. Sound familiar? We live in a land were laws are constantly being signed that make things God calls sin, legal and ok. Take abortion for instance. Many people in our government are pushing for more rights for abortion (murder) providers. Our own President wants to make this more acceptable and will probably do so by signing the Freedom of Choice Act.

However, God says "Woe" to them. It is not a good thing for a nation to slip so far that God says woe. We are again living in a time when nations are writing oppressive laws. Will political activism save us? I doubt it! Will prayer and repentance? Very likely!

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." (1 Tim. 2:1-4 ESV)

40 Days for Life

A ministry called, 40 Days for Life is trying to unite believers in Jesus Christ to pray and fast for the end of abortion. It appears that there will be times of peaceful vigils.

Beginning now and going through Nov. 2, people in 179 cities in 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa and two Canadian provinces are taking part in 40 days of prayer and fasting, constant vigil and community outreach!

Check there site out: http://www.40daysforlife.com/about.cfm