prayer warriors (following Jesus Christ, everyone welcome)

[chrissynemetz]

this song was on my heart this morning

I love this song. It reminds me of my childhood church services.

 

[Penpal]

I did not do Santa either. This makes me a terrible mother. On the other hand, I never had to explain why Santa didn't bring this toy or that pony. Important when you are living below the poverty level and can't afford a Christmas tree.

Don't apologize for skipping Santa.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

this song was on my heart this morning

I love this song!

I did not do Santa either. This makes me a terrible mother. On the other hand, I never had to explain why Santa didn't bring this toy or that pony. Important when you are living below the poverty level and can't afford a Christmas tree.

Don't apologize for skipping Santa.

Hi, Penpal, are you new to Prayer Warriors? Welcome! We are happy to have you, please be at home here!

 

[fuzzi]

This morning our pastor was preaching on Luke 2. I can't recall how he said it, but pointed out that Jesus was swaddled as a newborn baby, and wrapped in a shroud after He died.

Made me think.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

This morning our pastor was preaching on Luke 2. I can't recall how he said it, but pointed out that Jesus was swaddled as a newborn baby, and wrapped in a shroud after He died.

Made me think.

Interesting.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Someone pointed out the significance of the three gifts.
Gold, for a King. Jesus is the King of Kings.
Frankincense, something a priest would use in the temple. Jesus is our High Priest.
Myrrh, a healing ointment. Jesus is the Great Healer.

 

[troyer]

My prayer is that I go to the Father with the same fervor when I'm in need as I would when things are going well, He deserves top priority, but I fail Him daily. Knowing He never leaves me is so encouraging.

How do you fail him daily?
This is not a trick question, but rather an honest open desire to know.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

How do you fail him daily?
This is not a trick question, but rather an honest open desire to know.

I'll answer this one. First, read Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7. Keeping the 10 Commandments is easy if you only consider the letter of the law. Yeah, I didn't murder anyone today so I'm good. Didn't sleep with anyone else's husband. Didn't steal anything. Oh, really? But Jesus points out that keeping the law is so much more than that. Was I angry with anyone in my heart; did I gossip against anyone, did I lust in my heart or think impure thoughts? Did I pass up an opportunity to do good for someone in need? Did I speak harshly to someone? Did I hurt someone's feelings? Did I fail to do my best, to give an honest day's work for a day's pay (stealing)? In all these ways I fail to be the person God wants me to be. I can't be perfect, that's why I'm so glad Jesus lived a perfect life for me. He never sinned, in thought or deed. That's why death could not hold Him. And He gives me His perfect life in exchange for my broken one, and His eternal life for my mortal life. It's the best deal in yhe universe! Have you asked Him to make this exchange for you? If not, do it now!

 

[troyer]

I'll answer this one. First, read Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7. Keeping the 10 Commandments is easy if you only consider the letter of the law. Yeah, I didn't murder anyone today so I'm good. Didn't sleep with anyone else's husband. Didn't steal anything. Oh, really? But Jesus points out that keeping the law is so much more than that. Was I angry with anyone in my heart; did I gossip against anyone, did I lust in my heart or think impure thoughts? Did I pass up an opportunity to do good for someone in need? Did I speak harshly to someone? Did I hurt someone's feelings? Did I fail to do my best, to give an honest day's work for a day's pay (stealing)? In all these ways I fail to be the person God wants me to be. I can't be perfect, that's why I'm so glad Jesus lived a perfect life for me. He never sinned, in thought or deed. That's why death could not hold Him. And He gives me His perfect life in exchange for my broken one, and His eternal life for my mortal life. It's the best deal in yhe universe! Have you asked Him to make this exchange for you? If not, do it now!

What if someone is able to not "sin" in any of these in a days time?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What if someone is able to not "sin" in any of these in a days time?

Can anyone be completely selfless for an entire day? Even an entire hour? Read also 1 Corinthians 13. If they can, they are a better person than me! Scripture tells us we can't. And even if we could, it could not make up for our past sins, which keep us out of heaven.

Romans 3:23 KJV
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Isaiah 64:6 KJV
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Our "righteousnesses," our good deeds, are like the most filthy rags you can imagine, when compared to the holiness of God. We can never aspire to the purity and holiness that is required to enter heaven.