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Presidential Prayer Team; C.P. – Descendant Remembrance

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Social activists often plea, “Remember the children! What kind of planet are we going to leave them?”

Oh restore me to health and make me live!

Isaiah 38:16

When King Hezekiah was on his deathbed, today’s verse shows how he prayed for healing. The Lord heard his pleas and added fifteen years to his life (Isaiah 38:5). However, Isaiah prophesied that in the future all that Hezekiah had inherited would be taken away, and his descendants would be carried off to Babylon as servants. Interestingly, Hezekiah responded, “‘The word of the Lord that you have spoken is good.’ For he thought, ‘There will be peace and security in my days.’” (Isaiah 39:5-8) It seems odd that the man who prayed so desperately for his own health didn’t pray as desperately for his descendants.

Don’t make that same misjudgment. Pray today for the nation’s children in the midst of a culture that champions ungodly lifestyles, families that are often broken instead of unified, and leaders who turn against God. Intercede with determined persistence that they will know God, walk with Him and someday raise their own children to love and serve Christ. Remember the children – for they are precious in His sight.

Recommended Reading: Luke 18:1-8, 15-17

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Presidential Prayer Team; G.C. – Worth the Price

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John DiFazio is a 62-year-old veteran who survived the Vietnam War but has had to wage an ongoing battle with Hepatitis C. Now two tiny pills are on the market and reported to beat his disease. Unfortunately, the treatment costs roughly $150,000 a dose. The high cost has left many questioning whether the cure is worth the price.

Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears.

Isaiah 38:5

Hezekiah is portrayed in the Bible as a good king and friend of Israel. However, in the prime of his life he is laid low by illness and the prophet Isaiah, directed by God, tells him he is going to die. In response, King Hezekiah takes up an intense conversation with the Lord through prayer. Soon God sends Isaiah to him again – but this time with the good news that his prayers have been heard and he will recover. In addition, God delivers Hezekiah’s army from their enemy by His own hand.

As you pray for America today, remember God is listening. Acknowledge His sovereign power and holiness, and pray for the nation’s leaders to do likewise. God’s treatment for America will definitely be worth the price.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 36:5-12

 

Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie – What Really Matters

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In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.'” —2 Kings 20:1

Over the years, I have done a lot of funerals and memorial services. I have also visited people who were literally at death’s door, and I can tell you that when life comes to an end, there are three things that will really matter to you: faith, family, and friends.

Of number one importance will be your faith, your relationship with God. I have heard so many people say with deep regret, “I wish had I spent more time walking closely with God. I wish I had made more time for spiritual things.” They recognize the fact that they will stand before God Almighty. How sad it is when people realize they have squandered their lives.

Next will be your family. “I wish I had been a better father,” or, “I wish I had been a better mother,” some say. You won’t be concerned about how much money you made, whether you spent enough time at the office, or whether you have plenty of possessions. You will be leaving all that behind. Sadly, we spend so much time on that which doesn’t really matter in the long run and, in the process, neglect that which really does matter.

It all will come down to faith, then family, and then friends. These are things that we want to think about. We want to make sure that our lives are right before God. When King Hezekiah was close to death, the prophet Isaiah told him, “Set your house in order” (2 Kings 20:1). Is your house in order today?

 

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Greg Laurie – When Crisis Comes

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Have you been hit with an unexpected crisis? Are you wondering what to do?

When Mary and Martha’s brother, Lazarus, was sick they sent word to Jesus saying “The one you love is sick” (John 11:3 NIV). They did not tell Him what to do; they simply brought their need before the Lord. And that is what we ought to do as well.

When the Israelites criticized and turned against Moses, he “cried unto the Lord” (Exodus 15:25 KJV). Have you been unfairly criticized for something you did? Have you been misrepresented or misunderstood? Cry to the Lord like Moses did.

When King Hezekiah received a threatening letter, he “spread it before the Lord” (Isaiah 37:14). Has someone threatened you in a letter, e-mail, or text? Have they tried to do you harm? Like King Hezekiah, bring it to the Lord.

When John the Baptist was beheaded, his disciples “went and told Jesus” (Matthew 14:12).

When crisis comes (and it will), go and tell Jesus. He is listening and He cares!