Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Reading scripture, I never used to understand how anyone could deny their knowing Jesus. He was good, kind, loving, generous, merciful, and loyal. What’s not to love? Yet, as time advances and democracy is losing its grip, as people are told what to think and silenced if dare to express an alternate viewpoint, as God has been erased out of society from the classrooms to the public spaces, as rulers are becoming tyrants, and as logic is no longer tolerated, how much longer before Christianity is outlawed and persecution creeps across the world? It may seem far-fetched to some, but is it? And when and if that happens in a small or large way, will you have the strength to identify yourself as one of His?? Do you even identify as His, now?
Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38
Lord, you gave your life for each one of us, so that we might be released from the shackles of sin and live with You in eternity. Help us to never throw away that gift. Give us the fortitude to let the world of the gift you offer. Help us to introduce others to You, pure Truth, unwavering Love. May the threat of poverty, persecution, or death have no sway on our dedication to Your commands. Strengthen each family member and bring them close to your Sacred Heart, so that they may hear and recognize the drumbeat of your unconditional love. You have a plan for each one of us, so help each of us to fulfill it. And when we wander off and get stuck in the thicket, be the Good Shepherd and rescue us, and grant us the humility to ask for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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