May 25
My Thoughts on Proverbs 25:
Today is Memorial Day. It is unlike any we have ever celebrated before. This day usually marks the beginning of summer with public pools opening up and theme expecting huge crowds. Stores expect crowds of shoppers for their advertised sales. And, extended families gather for backyard barbeques. But, not this year, Memorial Day parades are canceled, most stores are closed and public gatherings are kept to less than 10. It is my prayer that after the pandemic passes, we will never again take our freedoms for granted.
So the verse that speaks to me from Proverbs 25 is verse 25: Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from a distant land. The good news parts of the country are reopening up and restrictions due to the pandemic are being eased and it is as refreshing as water is to the parched.
My Prayer:
Heavenly Father:
My prayer today is different . For the past month I have been praying for certain things in a certain order. But, not today, Lord, my heart is heavy this Memorial Day. I remember family and friends who fought, bleed and died for the freedom of others. It reminds me that Your Son, Jesus, died to free mankind for the bondage of sin.
Lord, I know You know I want the pandemic and all its destruction to end. I ask that my family and friends be protected. I ask that my church be revived and that the lost be awaken.
But, today God I want to take some extra time and pray for the leadership of my country. Verse 11 states that timely advice is lovely. Lord, I pray that those advising our leaders give good timely advice based on what is best for the state and nation not political advantage. Verse 19 speaks of the anguish of putting confidence in unreliable people in times of trouble. Lord, there is no doubt the country is in trouble, but I fear too many of our leaders our unreliable and corrupt, and act to gain political advantage at the expense of the people. And, Lord, I pray for the people. God, give us wise leaders.
I pray these things in Jesus name, Amen.
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