Deus Misereatur

{The Audio File is here . There's more in the audio file than is in the manuscript below} Revival and Reformation Pt 15 2 Chronicles 14 The Reforming Heart Lord God, as Paul reminded us, these things we read are examples written down for our instruction on whom the end of the ages has come (1 Corinthians 10.11). And so help us to attend to your word with diligence, preparation and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives (Westminster Shorter Catechism 90); that Christ our Lord may be honored. Amen. What standards do you live by? What is it that says to your mind: “I have arrived?” ... Now let me ask you – has it been really worth it? Has that standard set you free? Or has it been nothing more than a cultural or financial ball-and-chain? And when you’re overwhelmed with insurmountable odds, I ask you, do your “Standards” carry you thru; or do they let you down? And those who set the “standard” for you – where are ...

O LORD you are gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. You are good to all, and your mercy is over all that you have made (Ps. 145.8-9). Mighty God our Father, we implore You to protect, guide and comfort your Church worldwide – especially in Iraq and other hot and hostile places. O Lord, hear our prayer. We beseech you on behalf of this congregation; as well as Central Baptist Church; Central Hillcrest Baptist; Cherokee Hills Baptist; Christ Deliverance Missionary Baptist : along with our denomination’s chaplains; Mike Curtis; Paul Hur; John Kenyon; Matt Oliver; James Cochell; Wylly Collins; Bill Johnson; Brent Easton; Mark Won; and Jason Strong ; that our hearts may be encouraged – especially where they have been cast down; your people would be knit together in love, that we all together would reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of your mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom ...