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Presidential Prayer Team; H.L.M. – Defend the Voiceless

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Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and no legs. As a child, Nick was bullied to the point where he attempted suicide at age ten. Now as the president and founder of the nonprofit organization Life Without Limbs, Nick travels the world sharing his faith in God and encouraging others to overcome physical limitations and bullying.

Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:9

“I always talk about faith, love and hope. The greatest hope is knowing that I’m not going to die; I’m going to live forever and my arms and legs are up there (Heaven),” Nick says. Recently, Nick hosted a hugging campaign in New York City for the release of his new book Stand Strong. Admirers from as far away as Chile and Australia lined up in Times Square for hugs and photos with him.

Jesus demonstrated great compassion for those who could not defend themselves. As His follower, God has given you the privilege of helping people who need an advocate. Ask Him to lead you to those you can help in Jesus’ name. Pray also that your local and national leaders would serve to defend the voiceless in this nation.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 82

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Greg Laurie – An Eternal Perspective on Pain

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For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18

As much as we may try, we can’t control the universe. Like it or not, pain will come knocking at our door in some, way, shape, or form. We can try to turn it away, but pain will come in anyway. We have a choice as to how we will deal with it. We can either waste our pain, or we can use it for God’s glory.

How can pain be used for God’s glory? Two people come to mind. The first is Joni Eareckson Tada. At age 17, a diving accident left her a quadriplegic. Yet she has brought inspiration and hope and encouragement to millions of people around the world. Had she lived her life without this disability, I am sure she would have been used by God. But would she have been used in the same way? It doesn’t seem likely. God took this pain and used it for His glory.

Then there is Nick Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, he was so despondent as a youth that he was suicidal. And yet he has sought again and again to bring encouragement to people throughout the world.

Joni and Nick are living proof that God can take the pain in our lives and use it for His glory. So we have to look at it with an eternal perspective and realize that it will all work together for good (see Romans 8:28). The hope of a new heaven and a new earth by and by helps us to keep perspective in the here and now, during times of trial.

There is coming a day when wrongs will be righted, when pains will be healed, when sorrow will be eradicated. God will make up what we have lost here on earth. God will make all things new.