"Why Do the Nations Rage?" - 6 June 2021
Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the
rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed,
saying, “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”
O God, see how the peoples and nations of this world conspire and rage against
your Son and his Lordship: through judication, legislation, execution of orders,
shaming on the air waves, taunting, and demonizing through social media and
music, and in some places, downright brutality, and cruelty. See, O Lord; take
note and come to the aid of your chosen ones. We long to see our own nation
flourish as a just and lawful land. We long to see our neighborhoods, cities,
and State to show themselves to be the land of the free and the home of the
brave. And on this 77th Anniversary of D-Day, may we reflect and
recall the bravery of many, the loss of countless numbers, and the sacrifice of
so much in the cause of the right. Hear
our prayer, O Lord, and let our cry come to you!
He who sits in the
heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. Then he will speak to them in
his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, “As for me, I have set my King
on Zion, my holy hill.” Though all the world scoffs and
scorns the coronation of your Son, we, and all your church, declare him to be
Lord, and head of all things to his church. We pray on behalf of your church in
this place, worldwide, and for Emmanuel Temple, Emmanuel Tabernacle, Estes Park
Church of Christ, and Everlasting Gospel Lighthouse. Not only may we bow the knee to your Son, but may we be a people of utmost
loyalty to him in our worship and ways, in liturgy and life. May we not be
frightened in anything by our opponents but always live in a manner worthy of
the Gospel of Christ. Hear our
prayer, O Lord, and let our cry come to you!
I will tell of the
decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of
me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your
possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces
like a potter's vessel.” For all national and
international entities that seek to subvert your church, and undermine your
Son’s rule, we pray for them to be converted. Like Saul of Tarsus on the road
to Damascus may they be confronted by your Son and his majesty and call him
“Lord” now. And if they will not, bring their power to nothing and their
schemes down to the dust. Hear our prayer, O Lord, and let our cry
come to you!
Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him (Psalm 2). We pray for those of our family, friends and fellows who have turned away from Christ, or have never known him (…). May they “Kiss the Son lest they perish in the way.” We also pray for our brothers and sisters languishing in mental darkness of one kind or another (…); those who are limping along with sickness, disease, grief, or brokenness (…); and those struggling with finances and family issues (…); be their refuge and strength, and lift up their heads and hearts in hope, for truly “blessed are all those who take refuge in him.” Hear our prayer, O Lord, and let our cry come to you!
All we ask in union with Jesus Christ your Son, and our Lord and Savior, as we pray together what he taught us, saying; Our Father…
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