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Series Code: PHPTP
Program Code: PHPTP200013S
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00:31 Today, I want to pause to pray for social issues
00:34 in regards to those who are homeless, poor, 00:37 and in great need. 00:39 The Bible has much to say on this subject 00:41 and is filled with spiritual counsel 00:43 throughout the scripture 00:45 in how we should respond 00:46 and coexist with those in need. 00:49 In fact, many of the biblical texts 00:51 can be quite eye-opening to those who may not have 00:54 ever considered how important this issue is to God. 00:58 A particular text comes to mind that provides great wisdom 01:01 and instruction on this subject. 01:03 It's found in Isaiah 58:7. 01:06 It says, "Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, 01:10 and that you bring to your house the poor 01:13 who are cast out. 01:15 When you see the naked, that you cover him, 01:18 and not hide yourself from your own flesh?" 01:22 Wow, such texts remind us 01:24 that God wants us to be considerate 01:26 and thoughtful to those who struggle, 01:29 perhaps in poverty, 01:30 and could use a kind heart to extend some help, 01:33 especially when God has blessed us 01:34 with so much. 01:36 Let's pray that God gives us a compassionate heart 01:39 when it comes to dealing with those in need. 01:42 Those are His children, when we see that person 01:46 begging on the street, 01:51 those are His children. 01:58 In the lands beyond the sea 02:01 Countless million children be 02:04 Who have never heard the gospel story told 02:10 Little ones for whom the Christ Died, 02:14 And bo't them with a price 02:16 Waiting to be gathered 02:19 in the Savior's fold. 02:24 Jesus loves the little children 02:30 All the children of the world 02:35 Every child in every land, 02:39 Jesus holds them in His hand 02:42 For He loves the little children 02:46 of the world 02:52 Dear Heavenly Father, 02:54 I pray for those who are struggling today. 02:57 Especially think of the homeless, 02:58 runaways, addicts. 03:01 I also think of those 03:02 who have recently lost their job 03:04 or not allowed to work right now 03:06 because of their job is not considered essential 03:09 during this time of war on COVID-19. 03:12 Please give them peace, comfort, 03:15 and provide for their daily needs 03:17 as only You can. 03:18 May they feel Your presence, and learn of You 03:22 and Your great love for them. 03:24 In Jesus Holy Name I pray. 03:26 Amen. 03:31 Father in heaven, 03:32 we thank you for this day that You've given us. 03:34 We thank you for Your many, many blessings. 03:37 Lord, we realize that there are many among us 03:39 that are struggling, many among us 03:41 that are facing issues, 03:43 whether it be abuse or homelessness 03:47 or going without not having enough to eat, 03:50 financial issues. 03:51 Lord, You know their issues and their problems, Father, 03:54 but Lord, we ask that 03:56 You will help our eyes to be open 03:58 to the situations around us. 04:00 Maybe we don't live in a community 04:02 that has homelessness. 04:03 But, Lord, we realize that there are people 04:05 that are struggling and in need, 04:07 help our eyes to be open, 04:09 help us to see things as You see them, Father, 04:12 that our hearts would open, 04:13 that we would be willing to be 04:15 used by You to reach out to those around us 04:18 or to help others who are seeking to reach out 04:21 Lord in different areas. 04:22 There's always something 04:24 that we can do and we thank You 04:26 for working in our lives 04:27 and helping us to have our eyes open 04:30 and we ask it in Christ's name. 04:32 Amen. 04:38 Everywhere we hear their cry 04:42 Come and save us or we die 04:46 Who will haste to these the blessed news to tell? 04:52 They are precious to the King 04:56 Let us go these lambs to bring 04:59 To the gracious arms of Him 05:03 We love so well 05:08 For Jesus cares 05:11 For all the children 05:15 All the children are his care 05:22 Every child in every land 05:25 Jesus holds them in His hand 05:29 For he loves 05:31 The little children of the world 05:40 Our loving, kind, and Heavenly Father, 05:42 I thank You that You are a God that cares 05:45 for Your children. 05:46 I echo the words in Psalm 82:3 and 4, 05:51 that You would defend the poor and fatherless, 05:53 that You would do justice to the afflicted and needy, 05:56 that You would deliver the poor and needy, 05:59 and rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 06:01 Lord, please deliver Your children 06:04 from the stresses and strains of this world. 06:07 And give them the hope and the courage that 06:08 they need to keep fighting, 06:11 that You would continue shaping their characters 06:13 and fit them for heaven. 06:14 In Jesus name, amen. 06:21 Let us pray. 06:23 Father in heaven, we bow our heads right now, 06:25 as we think of the social issues 06:28 that many are confronted within our world, 06:31 the homelessness that abounds from country to country, 06:35 from city to city. 06:38 Lord, we thank You that 06:39 You've left us an example in Your word, 06:41 that there were those who are hungry, 06:43 those who are thirsty, 06:45 those who were strangers, 06:47 those who had no basic necessities, 06:50 those who was sick and imprisoned 06:52 and those who were the outcasts of society. 06:55 Father, today, we lift them up before You. 06:58 Give us wisdom, Lord, 06:59 to make a difference in our circles of influence, 07:02 but we thank You, Lord, that these precious souls 07:06 will receive their needs supplied 07:09 from the gracious hand of our Heavenly Father. 07:12 We thank You, Lord, 07:13 that each one of these precious souls 07:16 are important as Your children and Your kingdom. 07:20 In Jesus' name I pray, amen. 07:28 Dear Lord, I come to You today in prayer, 07:31 asking You to catch the hearts of every person 07:35 on the street that is homeless. 07:38 I pray that You show us how, 07:40 we can show Your love and Your light. 07:42 For God has said I will never fail you 07:45 or abandon you. 07:47 Teach me, Lord, how to do Your will daily. 07:50 So I can show Your love. 07:52 Teach me, Lord, please. 07:55 In Your name, I pray Your humble servant. 07:58 Amen. 08:07 Isaiah 1:17 says, "Learn to do good, 08:11 seek justice, reprove the ruthless, 08:15 defend the orphan, plead for the widow." 08:21 Proverbs 31:9 says, 08:23 "Open your mouth, judge righteously, 08:26 and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy." 08:31 Matthew 22:39, one we should know so well. 08:37 "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 08:43 James 1:27, 08:44 "Pure and undefiled religion 08:46 in the sight of our God and Father is this, 08:51 to visit orphans and widows in their distress 08:54 and to keep oneself unstained by the world." 09:01 The scripture I love so well section of scriptures 09:03 and this is one in Matthew 25:40, 09:06 "The king will answer and say to them, 09:08 'Truly I say to you, 09:10 to the extent that you did it 09:12 to one of these brothers of mine, 09:14 even the least of them. 09:17 You did it to me.'" 09:22 Father, I just... 09:24 I know that You said that 09:27 the poor will always have with us. 09:32 My Father, I just ask that 09:33 You would stir our hearts 09:35 fill us with compassion. 09:39 Lord, when we wonder 09:42 what they would do with the money say 09:45 that we would give them on the street. 09:48 Lord, may we just leave that up to You. 09:53 We want to be good stewards and we want to be cautious. 09:57 But, Lord, I pray that You will fill us 09:59 with such compassion and love 10:06 that it overlooks our prejudices 10:14 and that it looks through Your eyes of love. 10:22 Father, we have viewers who have needs 10:24 that are beyond the social issues. 10:29 One is praying for a specific job. 10:34 And for a family, she's single 10:38 and she would love a husband 10:40 and would like specifically three children. 10:43 Lord, we know that Your word says we have not 10:46 because we asked not and only You know 10:50 what You have planned for her. 10:52 So I'm asking God in Jesus name 10:54 that You would give her the desires of her heart, 10:58 that You would protect her from any harm. 11:03 And, Father, for those who are watching 11:05 who are just like her who are wanting a specific job, 11:08 who are wanting a family, 11:10 wanting a husband, or a wife, 11:15 Lord, Your will be done. 11:18 Open that door, 11:20 according to Your will for their lives. 11:22 We thank You that You love so much Your children, 11:26 that You're interested in all the little details 11:30 which are not little details, they're big. 11:34 But You are a big God. 11:37 I pray for this man who is in a work situation 11:40 where his co-workers are giving him grief. 11:44 One particular suffers with outbursts of anger. 11:49 Lord, we know that the work relationship can be... 11:54 It can be a kind of 11:56 a volatile atmosphere sometimes. 11:58 I ask God that you will help this gentleman 12:01 to be a light in his workforce, 12:06 that he would be in his office 12:08 that he would be the calm 12:11 and the peace in the direction. 12:16 Thank You, Father, for all that You do, 12:19 all that You are, the ways that you love us, 12:22 the ways that you care about us. 12:24 Father God, you are so precious. 12:27 So wonderful. 12:30 And we thank You for your provision. 12:34 Thank You for Your protection, thank You for deliverance. 12:36 Father, for those who are watching 12:37 who need safety, who need healing, 12:42 who need mending their relationships, 12:48 physical needs, and mental needs 12:49 and emotional needs, financial, and spiritual needs, God. 12:55 We all have them. 12:58 We thank You for meeting every need. 13:03 We love You, Lord. 13:05 Micah 6:8 says, "He has told you, 13:07 O man, what is good, 13:09 and what does the Lord require of you 13:12 but to do justice and love kindness, 13:15 and to walk humbly with your God?" 13:18 We only have to step our foot 13:20 out the front door to encounter 13:21 someone in need of a Savior. 13:23 And actually, we only need to look in the mirror. 13:28 So I encourage you to be the person 13:30 that God has called you to be. 13:33 Thank you for taking time to pause to pray. 13:38 Please send us your prayer request 13:40 or become a part of our Prayer Warrior Team. 13:42 For more information, 13:44 please visit 3abn.tv/prayer or call for prayer 13:48 at 618-627-4651 extension 1. 13:52 And thank you for being 13:53 a part of the worldwide 3ABN family. |
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