R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Everyone
wants a little respect. While some demand it, wise people know you cannot force
respect. It is earned – by honoring your word, putting others above yourself,
or pitching in when someone needs help.
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Fear not, little flock, for it is your
Father‘s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:32
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You
can’t focus on the character trait itself; instead, you must focus on the
actions that instill respect. In today’s passage, Christ cautions His listeners
not to worry about their needs being met. He tells them in Luke 12:31 to “seek
his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” God’s provision is a
result of obedience and focusing on Him, just as respect is a result of a life
well lived.
Are you consumed with worry for your own household or the future of America? When you give too much attention to a problem, you’ve shifted the emphasis off of God. Ask your Heavenly Father to help you put Him first in everything, and watch how it changes both your own home life and trickles out to change America. Pray, too that the president and vice-president would learn to put their focus on God and, in doing so, earn the respect of many.
Are you consumed with worry for your own household or the future of America? When you give too much attention to a problem, you’ve shifted the emphasis off of God. Ask your Heavenly Father to help you put Him first in everything, and watch how it changes both your own home life and trickles out to change America. Pray, too that the president and vice-president would learn to put their focus on God and, in doing so, earn the respect of many.
Recommended Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
The United States Court of Appeals
for the First Circuit includes the Districts of Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island.
As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray:
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If the international community lifts sanctions on Iran without
ensuring the guaranteed end to uranium enrichment, Europe and the rest of the
world will face hundreds of nuclear weapons in the hands of a
"murderous" regime, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a
series of interviews with European media outlets Thursday.
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would guarantee death
benefits be paid to the families of troops killed in action, even as lawmakers bashed
the Pentagon for letting the situation get to this point.
House Speaker John A. Boehner (Ohio) on Thursday proposed a
six-week extension of the federal debt limit -- no conditions attached -- but
it was unclear if a majority of his fellow Republicans would support it.
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Be BOLD in Prayer Today for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Randall R. Rader, Chief Judge
The Federal Circuit is unique among
the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeals. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a
variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts,
patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government,
federal personnel, veterans’ benefits, and public safety officers’ benefits
claims.
As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray:
- For God to make Himself known in mighty and undeniable
ways in the life of Judge Rader, drawing the Judge closer to Himself and
His grace.
- For the wisdom and discernment necessary to adjudicate
issues that come before the Federal Circuit Court.
- For an outpouring of God’s love upon the Rader family.
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Once appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate, Justices have life tenure unless they resign, retire,
take senior status, or are removed after impeachment (although none has ever
been removed). Each Justice has one vote, and, while many cases are decided
unanimously, many of the highest profile cases often expose ideological beliefs
that track with philosophies of law and judicial interpretation.
As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray: - That God would reveal Himself mighty in the life of
Justice Elena Kagan, drawing her close to Himself and His grace.
- For wisdom and discernment for Justice Kagan as she
deliberates the cases that come before the Court and advances her opinions
on them.
- For an outpouring of God’s love upon Justice Kagan.
Additional Prayer Needed:
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A two-year investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on
Investigations has found widespread fraud in the Social Security
Administration’s Disability Program.
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Senator James Inhofe (Oklahoma) said Monday he was feeling great
after emergency heart surgery. The 78-year-old senator underwent quadruple
bypass surgery in Tulsa Friday after a routine test showed the senator had
heavy blockage in five arteries.
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House Republicans have brought to the floor a bill to create a
bipartisan, bicameral committee to address the current fiscal impasse that has
shut down much of the government and threatens a debt default.
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Pyongyang’s military commanders have put their troops on high
alert, warning of a looming disaster because of the entrance of U.S. ships into
South Korean waters.
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The United States is leaning toward withholding most military
aid to Egypt except to promote counter-terrorism, security in the Sinai
Peninsula that borders Israel, and other such priorities, a U.S. official said.
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A major credit rater expects the Treasury Department would avoid
default if the $16.7 trillion debt limit were not raised.
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;
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