God gives us footholds in the seemingly impassive wall of suffering. Today while listening to Christian radio on the 5-minute drive from the gym to home, I happened to hear the world premier of a new song.
Here is the link to listen:
http://1075alive.fm/mark-smebys-song-youll-get-through-this-free-download-share-with-others-2/
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Okay for Dads to Pray this Prayer
Hear us, our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins from your sight, for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders. [Nehemiah 4:4-5]
Nehemiah was the governor who oversaw the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. He prayed this prayer against specific enemies who were trying to thwart the building efforts.
We encounter enemies who are opposed to the building of our families. The New Testament says to love your enemies and do good to them that persecute you. However, I think the above prayer is appropriate for a father to prayer for protection of his family. The father has the responsibility to ward off evil for his family. He cannot take any chances.
Nehemiah was the governor who oversaw the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. He prayed this prayer against specific enemies who were trying to thwart the building efforts.
We encounter enemies who are opposed to the building of our families. The New Testament says to love your enemies and do good to them that persecute you. However, I think the above prayer is appropriate for a father to prayer for protection of his family. The father has the responsibility to ward off evil for his family. He cannot take any chances.
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