Promise #16

Psalm 37:4

He Gives Us the Desires of Our Heart

a project for all of us!

How about if we all read Ecclesiaasticus (NOT  ECCLESIASTES).  THIS BOOK IS ONLY IN THE CATHOLIC VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE.  As you read it, jot down verses that jump out at you and are interesting to you.  There is so much in that book and it would be a great excercise for us to do.  Hope you can find a Catholic Bible.  A few examples that I know of are:  The Jeruselum (This is the bible I use most of the time), The New American, The Way - the blue one is the Catholic version.  You can look in your bible and see if you have ECCLESIASTICUS, then you know you have the Catholic version.  Remember it's not Ecclesiastes - that is in all the bibles.  I wonder why they didn't include . . . . . . ticus in all the bibles?  It's such a good book.  I love reading it.  In the page before the book starts my bible says of ECCLESIASTES that the name means 'the Preacher'.  ECCLESIASTICUS means 'the wisdom of Ben Sirach'.  Also it is called 'the churches book.'  The church adopted it, the synagogue did not.

So, let's begin.  Dig into it and find some treasures to post here.  Tell us also why that particular verse or verses was meaningful to you.  We can learn lots!

Promise #15

Psalm 92:12-15

We Can be Strong and Faithful in Old Age

Promise #14

Philippians 4:4-7

He Gives Us Peace

Promise #13

Matthew 11:28-30

He Gives Us Rest

Promise #12

James 1:5

He Grants Us Wisdom

Promise #11

1 Corinthians 10:13

He puts a limitation on our trials.

Promise #10

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

He Comforts Us When We Are Troubled

Praying for government leaders - by Don Nori

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice . . . (proverbs 29:2)

Lord, You have the ultimate authority; you Are the ultimate authority.  You are high above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.

I pray for the leaders of our country.  They need Your help, Lord!  You've said in Your Word that if anyone lacks wisdom, all they need to do is ask; and You said there is safety in a multitude of counselors.  So, I pray that every person in any position of authority will be led by Your Spirit.  Give them wise counsel and wise counselors.  Give them divine guidance.  Help them to understand the times we are living in and show them the right course to take.

Put a hedge of protection around every leader and their family.  Bless them, Lord!  Bless them with peace, prosperity and an inner confidence that You are in control.  Amen.

"There should be prayers offered for everyone -- petitions, intercessions and thanksgiving -- and especially for 'the president', kings and others in authority, so that we may be able to live religious and reverent lives in peace and quiet.  To do this is right, and will please God our savior." (1Timothy 2:1,2)
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Let's all try to pray this prayer from the scriptures daily - or whatever prayer you choose to pray.  Pray for the president and those in authority.  As you pray or during your day, when you think of something or someone in authority who needs God's help, pray for that.  Just a word or two will do. 

Read Isaiah 58 with our nation and our leaders in mind.  Maybe you would want to share what you see there that pertains to our government and it's needs.