Greetings Prayer Warriors,
I am fascinated, perplexed, intrigued, confused, encouraged, and enlightened by the Word of God. For it speaks to each of us right where we are at yet remains timeless.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. John 1:1-2
When I contemplate that God and the Word are one, it brings to mind how the Lord created marriage to be a total union, where two distinct persons become one, acting on behalf and for the good of the other.
The two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Mark 10:8
And through this Word comes life and light. The union of a married couple is also to bring about life, and to educate each “life” through their actions and words to be a light for Christ.
All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. John 1:3-4
God sent his Word, Jesus, in the form of a baby.
And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14
What an incredible mystery! He calls married couples to bring about light and life, in union with God, just as He did. How many married couples are open to this call? Have you not noticed over the decades that as more and more couples say no to life, this world has become darker? And just as the Word has been pushed out of schools, hospitals, town squares, government, etc., life diminishes and darkness grows.
Lord, we pray for all married couples of child-bearing age. Rid them of all selfish desires that dampen their desire for children. Help them to freely give of self to their spouse. Open their hearts to your Word, that they may desire to bring life into this world according to the will of the Father. May they trust in your providence, and be open to love and life. Make the barren fertile, and the fertile strong in faith, hope, and love. Guide them in the formation of their children, that they may grow up to be as torches of your love and light. And finally, Lord, help us all to rebuild a society that once again is firmly “under God” and views children as “gifts” from above. Encouraged, empowered, and enlightened by your Word, may we stand up, stand firm, and stand together in bringing you to all who dwell in darkness.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5
Jesus, Word made flesh, and light and life of the world, we trust in YOU!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Be a spark and pass it on!
