Posts tagged ‘Prayer’

Video: Clergy, Congregants Pray For GOD To Pierce ‘Veil’ Of Paulson’s Heart

By LaVrai, 20 November, 2008, No Comment

A group of clergy and congregants from across the U.S. got together to pray for Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke) — the two men with all that bailout money who suddenly decided that they are no longer going to use the $700 billion like they originally said they would. You know, things change.

This is not the first time so-called Christians have gathered together in public to pray for GOD’s blessing on this nation. Just a few weeks ago, another “religious” group placed hands on the Wall Street bull without even mentioning sin or repentance. This group, I feel, has some merit…and make the appeal as we all are instructed to do (but some seem to neglect) — in Jesus’ name.

What do you think — do Christians need to be doing this en masse and more frequently? — Or are these folks going about it all wrong?

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What Do You Think: ‘Phony Christians Embrace Bull’

By LaVrai, 30 October, 2008, 2 Comments

Image courtesy: Wonkette

I came across this brilliant headline and image on a Huffington Post item, in which the author writes: “It’s not even Halloween yet, but a bunch of folks masquerading as Christians descended on Wall Street the other day to fondle the horns of that famous bronze bull statue and pray to God “to begin a shift from the bull and bear markets to what we feel will be the ‘Lion’s Market,’ or God’s control over the economic systems.” What makes them think God’s not minding the store now? How do we know this economic collapse isn’t just part of His master plan to drive his wayward, wealth-worshipping flock back to a less-consumptive, more redemptive way of life?”

I don’t necessarily agree with everything the author writes, but she makes a good point — why would we pray for GOD to fix the economy? Is the economy really the underlying problem right now with this nation — and the world? Or is it sin? Perhaps we should be praying for GOD ALMIGHTY to draw men unto repentence. What do you think…

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Muslim Offended At Christian Group’s Call To Prayer; Group Apologizes…

By LaVrai, 2 September, 2008, No Comment

This is another one of those ‘yeah right’ articles. But, yes, it happened… and in the United Kingdom, of all places. A Muslim man feels insulted because of a Christian prayer event held during Ramadan… and the leader of the Christian group apologizes for any offense.

Excerpt:

The Muslim Education Centre of Oxford (Meco) accused Witney-based Open Doors UK of preaching “evangelical propaganda”, after the Christian group held a Call to Prayer day in Oxford yesterday.

But Open Doors UK, which held the event at St Aldate’s Church, insisted it had been taken out of context, although it “regretted” any offence that had been caused.
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GOD The FATHER, SON And HOLY SPIRIT

By LaVrai, 3 August, 2008, No Comment

Though the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God, they are distinct enough to love one another, to give to one another, to communicate to one another, to live for one another, and to indwell one another.

… We must make sure we protect the concept of the oneness of God by being careful with the terms that we use to describe the Trinity. Since God is three Persons, but only one Being, it would be inappropriate to speak of members of the Trinity as beings or individuals. We should also use the word distinct rather than separate when speaking of the Persons in the Trinity (they are mutually indwelling and cannot be separated). It would be erroneous to imply that there are three separate individuals in the Trinity. The Trinity consists of one being revealed in three distinct persons.

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This article from Answers In Genesis written by Dr. Mark Bird is recommended reading for all Christians (and non-Christians), even if you know all about the Holy Trinity. GOD as ONE in three distinctive Persons is explained very well with plenty of Holy Bible verses that show plainly that GOD is not just the FATHER, but is also the SON Christ Jesus and the HOLY SPIRIT.

Also here is a resource page with additional Holy Bible passages that show that the LORD our GOD IS Triune.

‘Praying Using Jesus’ Name Unconstitutional’

By LaVrai, 28 July, 2008, No Comment

Another sign of the times, I suppose. How sad. I suppose this politician should clock out, go outside and say his prayer in the name of Jesus there. Then clock in and resume work. I understand separation of church and state, but some times these rulings cross the line… what is next?

Oh, America, America “the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ (Matthew 23:37-39Matthew 23:37-39
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37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! ³⁸ Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. ³⁹ For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

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