Deus Misereatur

----- (You can listen to the audio file - click here - while wading through the manuscript. Mike) ----- Revival and Reformation Pt 9 1 Chronicles 17-20 Sitting on the Promises Reliable God, come now, and may our hearts be filled with your Kingdom righteousness, peace and Holy Spirit-infused-joy as we lodge a while in this Scripture passage; we ask this in communion with your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Too many times we gauge our personal piety by hyperactivity: specifically the hyperactivity of others. We find ourselves ashamed that we’re not as “engaged” as Sister Janie Jump-About or as engrossed as Brother Frank Frenzy. Of course, as you know, that causes loads of problems – like unnecessary guilt and shame, a guilt or shame that is inappropriate before God. David was a man of action – Mr. Hyper-achievement man! That’s what makes 1 Chronicles 17 a breath of fresh air. David’s Desire (17.1-2). David’s desire is tempered by ( 2 Chronicles 20.20c! ), and triggered...

------------------------------- {You have my delighted permission to use these in you personal prayer time, with your church, or in your Bible Study groups. Mike} Sunday Morning Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, as you are our Prophet, Priest and King, we pray: as our Prophet, reveal to us, intimately, richly, and soundly – by your Word and Spirit – the will of God for our salvation. As our Priest, you have once for all offered yourself up for us as a sacrifice to satisfy divine love and justice, continue to make continual intercession for us. And as our King, please subdue us to yourself, rule and defend us, and restrain and conquer all your and our enemies. Lord Jesus; thank you for Exxxx’s time in Haiti and her safe return. Be with Txxxx and Mxxxx and preserve them from unsafe situations, unkind bacteria, and unfriendly folks. You who open doors that no one can shut, open doors for them that they may show your love, as well as tell your good news; and cause your work to prosper in th...