Prayer for our Nation, its Leaders and Topics of Concern for 9/26/13 - 10/2/13

Don’t Fall Prey!

God’s prophet, Hosea, presents the tribe of Ephraim as it once had been and then as it was in Hosea’s day. Can you make any comparisons to what is happening today?

So I am to them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk beside the way. Hosea 13:7

As David Allan Hubbard wrote in his commentary, Ephraim had once enjoyed power and prestige among the other tribes. But now they practiced idolatry, ingratitude, foolish trust in political leaders, and complacency in the face of judgment. They worshipped gods made by men’s hands and forgot God’s grace in leading them out of Egypt. When they became prosperous, they credited themselves instead of the Lord. Because of this, Ephraim fell prey to God’s judgment just as an unsuspecting animal falls victim to a lion lurking close by.

The consequences of wrongdoing never go away. Idolatry can take many forms: power, prestige, wealth, intelligence, beauty or self. Ingratitude and complacency are ever present. God’s wrath would be imminent were it not for His mercy.

Now is the time for a reversal in the hearts of men. Stand beside this nation’s leaders in prayer. Implore God to help Americans seek peace and contentment in worshipping the one true God.

Be BOLD in Prayer Today for Treasury Department - Timothy Massad, Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability The Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability is responsible for overseeing the implementation and wind down of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray: That God would make Himself known and strong to Timothy Massad, drawing Mr. Massad closer to Himself and His grace. For the work of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability as he invests the bailout funds that are part of the TARP program for the benefit of the American public. For an outpouring of God’s love upon Tim, his wife and family.   Prayer Focus:

 

U.S. Command in Afghanistan Gives Army 60 Days to Fix or Replace Intel Network The Pentagon’s main battlefield intelligence network in Afghanistan is vulnerable to hackers - both the enemy or a leaker - and the U.S. command in Kabul will cut it off from the military’s classified data files unless the Army fixes the defects within 60 days.   Secretary Kerry Signs UN Arms Treaty, Senators Threaten to Block It Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday signed a controversial U.N. treaty on arms regulation, riling U.S. lawmakers who vow the Senate will not ratify the agreement.   Hundreds of U.S. Security Clearances Seen Falsified Federal prosecutors have documented at least 350 instances of faulty background investigations done by private contractors and special agents for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in recent years, illustrating what some lawmakers call systemic weaknesses in the granting of federal security clearances.   Be BOLD in Prayer Today for Treasury Department - Alastair Fitzpayne, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs advises Secretary Lew on legislative strategy, communicates the Department priorities to Congress, and keeps the Department informed of Congressional objectives and concerns.   As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray: That God would reveal Himself in undeniable ways to Alastair Fitzpayne, drawing Mr. Fitzpayne close to Himself and His grace. For the work that Mr. Fitzpayne is called upon to do as the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. That God would pour out His abundant love on Alastair, Jill an their two children. Prayer Focus:   UPDATE: Kenyan President Says Al Qaeda Terrorists ’Ashamed and Defeated’ by Kenyan Forces Kenya’s president says his military has "ashamed and defeated" Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in an apparent end to a standoff and hostage situation inside a popular mall that lasted for four days.   Senator McConnell Splits with Senator Cruz on ObamaCare Defunding Tactic Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Kentucky) broke with Senator Ted Cruz (Texas) Monday and said he would oppose a filibuster of House legislation defunding ObamaCare.   Militants Say They are ’Holding Out’ in Kenya Mall Somalia’s al Shabaab Islamist group said on Tuesday its militants were still holed up in a Kenyan shopping mall they attacked over the weekend and there were "countless dead bodies", raising fears the death toll could be higher than 62.   President Obama Says He Will Pursue Diplomacy on Iran and Syria President Obama said on Tuesday that Iran’s diplomatic overture in recent weeks could provide a foundation for an agreement on its nuclear program, but he warned that "conciliatory words will have to be matched by actions that are transparent and verifiable."   All prayer requests are made directly from our Presidential Prayer Leader.  We ask you all  to pray for our leaders as the scripture says.    1 Timothy 2:1-3    King James Version (KJV)   1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;    2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.   3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;   Contact Evangelist Waters:   www.PureGoldEvangelisticMinistries.com   Follow my Bible Study Blog: www.PureGoldMinistries.blogspot.com Follow the Weekly Prayer Blog:   www.PureGoldEvangelisticMinistriesPrayer.blogspot.com