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Presidential Prayer Team; C.P.- Determine to be Determined

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Harry Truman was an example of determination. He was a quiet, unassuming man who found a huge responsibility dropped in his lap when he inherited the presidency. He believed in ending World War II (enough to release the atomic bombs), hoped for America’s recovery, and endured tensions with the Soviet Union and many other problems. “America was not built on fear,” he said. “America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”

Love…believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.   I Corinthians 13:7

In the Bible, Daniel interceded for his country, fasting and praying for 21 days, persistently committed to receiving an answer. Ultimately, a man with “eyes like flaming torches” told Daniel his prayers were heard immediately, even though he and Michael were hindered by “the prince of the kingdom of Persia.” (Daniel 10) Even against spiritual opposition, Daniel’s prayers were being honored by God.

In today’s verse, we see three characteristics of love. With God’s love dwelling in you, you can have the determination to believe God can do anything; hope because He answers prayers, and endure to see His answers for this country. In love, determine to be as determined as Daniel and courageous as Truman, praying for America – believing, hoping and enduring.

Recommended Reading: Luke 18:1-8

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Presidential Prayer Team; H.L.M. – Fall in Love

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Sheri shared her faith with strangers, went on mission trips, attended church and directed children’s choir. Even though Sheri knew God had forgiven her sins, she felt as if a grey cloud of guilt constantly hung over her head. The harder Sheri tried to be perfect, the more miserable she became. She didn’t want God to be disappointed in her. Gradually, Sheri learned to love Jesus freely and accept His unconditional love instead of adhering to a list of do’s and don’ts.

I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice.  Hosea 6:6

Religious rituals are helpful only if they are done with an attitude of love and obedience to the Lord. Scripture often notes that sacrifices to God are incomplete and even offensive without a changed heart that loves and knows the Lord. More than anything, God wants your heart.

 

Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37) He created you to find your greatest joy and fulfillment in loving Him. So thank God for His unconditional love today. Allow yourself to spend time falling in love with Him. Then pray the nation’s leaders will experience His love in a closer way as well.

Recommended Reading: I Corinthians 13:4-13

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Max Lucado – A Love That Never Fails

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A love that never fails!  Hard to imagine, isn’t it?  Has human love ever failed you?  I’m guessing your answer may be, “Yes it has—more times than I like to admit!” I Corinthians 13:8 promises that “love never fails!” Not God’s kind of love anyway.

I sense you may be so thirsty for this type of love. Those who should have loved you, did not.  Those who could have loved you, didn’t. You were left at the hospital.  Left at the altar. Left with an empty bed.  Left with a broken heart.  Left with your question, “Does anybody love me?”

Listen to heaven’s answer:  God loves you—with a love that never fails.  Personally.  Powerfully.  Passionately.  God loves you with unfailing love!

And His love, if you’ll let it, can fill you!  Come thirsty, my friend, and drink deeply!