Dear Editor,
Many persons are questioning the purpose of the National Prayer Breakfast held each year. They may well ask since our nation seems to be on a downward spiral socially, morally, economically, even though "we have more churches per square mile than anywhere else on earth".
I am not claiming to be John the Revelator, but I would like to share some aspects of prayer with the church (the body of The Messiah). Perhaps we are not making a difference because we are not aware of the reasons for failure in having our prayers answered. The verses quoted should be read in context.
1. Disobedience — Deuteronomy 1:45,
1 Samuel 14:37, 1 Samuel 28:6
2. Secret Sin — Psalm 66:18
3. Indifference — Proverbs 1:28
4. Neglect of Mercy — Proverbs 21:13
5. Despising the Law (Torah or Instructions) — Proverbs 28:9
6. Bloodguiltiness — Isaiah 1:15
7. Iniquity — Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4
8. Stubborness — Zechariah 7:13
9. Instability — James 1:6,7
10. Self-indulgence — James 4:3
Most church leaders and members may not have considered Number 5 above. Yahweh is not pleased when we ignore His instructions and hold to the traditions of men.
Shalom.
Fay Bangerter
cfbjewel@hotmail.com
When we pray...
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Many persons are questioning the purpose of the National Prayer Breakfast held each year. They may well ask since our nation seems to be on a downward spiral socially, morally, economically, even though "we have more churches per square mile than anywhere else on earth".
I am not claiming to be John the Revelator, but I would like to share some aspects of prayer with the church (the body of The Messiah). Perhaps we are not making a difference because we are not aware of the reasons for failure in having our prayers answered. The verses quoted should be read in context.
1. Disobedience — Deuteronomy 1:45,
1 Samuel 14:37, 1 Samuel 28:6
2. Secret Sin — Psalm 66:18
3. Indifference — Proverbs 1:28
4. Neglect of Mercy — Proverbs 21:13
5. Despising the Law (Torah or Instructions) — Proverbs 28:9
6. Bloodguiltiness — Isaiah 1:15
7. Iniquity — Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4
8. Stubborness — Zechariah 7:13
9. Instability — James 1:6,7
10. Self-indulgence — James 4:3
Most church leaders and members may not have considered Number 5 above. Yahweh is not pleased when we ignore His instructions and hold to the traditions of men.
Shalom.
Fay Bangerter
cfbjewel@hotmail.com
When we pray...
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