Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Peace! In these interesting times, filled with chaos, infectious worry, and a true lack of leadership all around, I wish you peace, the peace only to be found in Jesus Christ. For in Him we can let go of anxiety, worry, and fear.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Today I feel called to pray for the many who no longer see any need for marriage, or believe the step before marriage is to live together and decide later. While it is easy for most to justify, (it was prudent, cost-effective, convenient, etc.) it won’t be so easy when standing face to face with the Lord. Somehow saying everyone was doing it or you wanted to save up money for a wedding won’t cut it. One will see how their unbridled passions increased the pain of His Passion.
If they cannot exercise self-control they should marry, for it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion. 1 Corinthians 7:9
Let marriage be honored among all and the marriage bed be kept undefiled, for God will judge the immoral and adulterers. Hebrews 13:4
Lord, we are a stubborn stiff-necked people who never like to be told what to do. We pray for ourselves, loved ones, children and grandchildren, and those who have remorse or will have for past indiscretions. Help all to understand that your laws and commands were put in place for our ultimate good, not as a means to restrict or punish us. Free will is a double-edged sword, so we give you thanks for your merciful love and willingness to forgive a contrite heart. May we forever desire to console the Sacred Heart we have much offended.
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:7
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Prayer is a gateway to temperance, conversion of heart, and peace. Pass it on!
