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"Lord, Who Delights in Executing Lovingkindness..." - 2 August 2026

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Lord God the Almighty, who delights in executing lovingkindness, justice and righteous throughout the earth, we pray for the Church and our world: For all of those who are oppressed, enslaved, abused, tormented by the cruelties of others, forced into bondage, shackled to destructive addictions, or held captive be thugs and drug cartels, we pray: Lord have mercy on them . For those who are being truly persecuted for the Christian Faith around the world, in the Middle East, Iran, China, Nigeria and numerous other places, we pray: Christ have mercy on them . For those who are working in the name of Christ to alleviate poverty, famine, plague, and injustice of every kind, we pray: Lord have mercy on them and grant them success in their endeavors. For your Church throughout the world, this congregation, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Resurrection, Cristo Rey, and Faith Lutheran Church, we pray. By your Holy Spirit and Holy Scriptures, defend us all from error, lead us into all truth, and fill...
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"In The LORD I Take Refuge" - 26 July 2026

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  In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? ” O Lord our refuge, our shelter in the midst of storms, for those who are taunted and teased by their afflictions, ailments, burdens or biliousness to “ flee like a bird to your mountain ,” we pray (…). Enfold them in your compassion and fill them with courage that they may rejoice in your goodness. For those being aimed at by the bow of the wicked, shot at in the dark and dimness, we pray (…). Shield them from the fiery darts and screen them from slander and spite. For those who are rocking and reeling and feeling as if the bottom is falling out, we pray (…). May they find in you their sure foundation and be built up in sturdy strength.     The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's t...
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O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth" - 19 July 2026

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O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, who has promised us that we have nothing to fear for you are with us, we have no reason to be dismayed for you are our God, who strengthens us, who helps us, who upholds us with your righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10): we pray for your Church throughout the nations, especially in Iran, along with Voice of Victory Church, Peoples Church (all campuses), Prayer of Faith and Victory Faith Center. Look upon the necessities of your churches and grant all good things essential for them to do the things you have called them to. Build them up in the most holy faith that has been once for all delivered to the saints, so that they may be able to stand strong against all the wiles of the devil. Almighty and most merciful Father, look upon this congregation with your favor and support. Grant unto us—with all Your gifts—a heart to love you. Enable us to show our thankfulness for all your benefits by giving up ourselves unto your service, deligh...
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O God, Giver of All Good Gifts... - 12 July 2026

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  O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, Giver of all good gifts, we pray for your Church throughout the nations, including Praise Assembly, Draper Park Christian Church, Grace Bible, Heaston Community, and Maranatha Church. Sustain us, your people, through the hard and happy times. Look upon our needs and provide all good things necessary for us to do the work you have called us to. Warm our hearts and inspire in us greater and greater holiness. Kindly look on this congregation: give patience and joy to all the parents as they raise their children in your righteous ways. Aid the single that they may resist the pressures of our world and keep themselves chaste. Enrich our marriages that they may be full of harmony, hope, and health. Strengthen the young adults to continue to follow Christ faithfully. May our children (younger and older) embrace the Christian faith we have been handing on to them with gusto and confidence. And may the fruit of the Spirit (…) grow lar...
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Holy Father, High Watermark of All True Fatherhood" - 21 June 2026

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  Holy Father, you who are the highwater mark of all true fatherhood: we are grateful for our fathers, especially when their firm love and care reverberated harmoniously with the melody of your own fatherhood. Help us to rightly honor our fathers and their memories. For those fathers in our lives who missed the mark, grant them to find you a true Father in Jesus Christ; repair that which they scarred or marred or broke and heal the wounds. For the fathers here in our fellowship we ask you to guide us by your fatherly hand that we will be, more and more, a noble and wholesome reflection of you to our children, whether those children are still at home or out on their own. And reclaim and reestablish the honorableness of fatherhood in your church throughout America. Lord God of Hosts, the whole earth is filled with your glory. For the welfare of all we beseech you to arm world leaders with the tools, desires, energy and abilities to establish and enforce real justice and integrity tha...
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"Unless the LORD Builds the House" - 14 June 2026

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Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. LORD, you are the One who builds the house, and watches over the city. We plant and water, but you are the one who gives the growth! Bless our congregation with fitting and fair growth; that we would grow roots downward and bear fruit upward; that you would add to our number such as are being saved. Further, we pray for your Church all around this marvelous globe, as well as Westmoore Community Covenant Church, Lighthouse Foursquare, Resurrection Free Methodist and Edmond Free Methodist Church. Uproot the weeds of heresy and apostasy from your church; and cause all to flourish and grow and fruitfully blossom with your true truth and peace. But we also pray for our General Assembly that meets at the end of this month. Prese...
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Prayer Opening Board of County Commissioners - 1 June 2026

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  (Today I opened the Board of County Commissioners meeting with prayer. This is the way it went) Hear God’s words to all : “ Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly” (Proverbs 14:29 and 15:1-2).   I now invite all who can,  in good conscience, join me as I pray to Almighty God through the mediation of the Lord Jesus Christ:   Holy God, you have given us the ability to communicate with you and with one another, for the purposes of drawing near to you, and for promoting the common good and wellbeing of our community. Help us to promote civility and genuine integrity in our homes, businesses, and civic discourses, and grant these public leaders your aid as they deliberate, discuss, and decide issues of importance for our county and city, such as regarding roadways, bridge...
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