Email from Friday May 29th

Thank you for agreeing to be a part of this Prayer for Our
Children.   While this is not a day that has been planned out and isn't
being led by anyone other than the Holy Spirit, please read the
following and consider these words.

A Day of Prayer for Our Children

Read Isaiah 22.  What was a prophecy for Jerusalem may be a warning to America.  
Verse 2 - Your slain were not slain with the sword, nor did
they die in battle.  
        Our slain are our children, those whose lives were taken by random acts of 
inexplicable violence as in Springfield and
other towns, and perhaps even those whose very lives are denied them
every day in this country.  Many of the slain may walk among us (gangs);
their spirits dead, their souls cold, willing, anxious even, to prove
their emptiness by needlessly killing strangers.  
Verses 10 and 11,
Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you tore down houses to
fortify the wall.  And you made a reservoir between the two walls for
the waters of the old pool.  But you did not depend on Him who made it,
nor did you take in consideration Him who planned it long ago.
  This speaks volumes about our government, who is willing to tear down the
homes (family unit) of its people to protect itself and which has cast
out every mention of God, while doing lip service to His people.  But it
also speaks to us, for even His children have neglected to honor the One
who blessed us with this land.

But hold onto the promise of:
If. . .  My people who are called by My
name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their
wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and
will heal their land.  2 Chronicles 7:14.

Keep these things in mind as you pray:

Repentance - individually and collectively
A burning desire to return to God individually
A strengthening of your heart by the Holy Spirit
A desire to follow His word, His will and His way
A nationwide revival in the hearts of His people
The restoration of our government to follow the Lord's leading
God's hand on our land, His revival in our hearts and His protection
upon our children.

We cannot shine the light of Jesus Christ from the mountain top if we do
not light His candle in our homes and communities.  We must be a witness
of Christ in order for others to see His glory.  Otherwise all that we
do is wasted - filthy rags.  Determine in your own heart, whether you're
a child, teenager, adult, parent, or grandparent that you will begin
today, this very moment, to be an example of God's grace and mercy for
all to see.  And do not allow the fire within you to be quenched but to
be continually renewed.  - Pray without ceasing.

May the power of the Holy Spirit, the grace of Jesus Christ and the
lovingkindness of the Father be on each and every one of you as you join
in lifting up your voices for the sake of our nation, our future, our
children.  Amen

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