Jesus needs to be first. Above all. 8/22

Today's Scripture: (Audio)

http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/niv/Ps.107
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Rom.3

Weekly Prayer

Lord, we pray that we would not condemn ourselves when we fail You. We thank You that each and everyday is a new day and a new beginning. We submit ourselves to be daily transformed into Your image. We praise You that we are not who we used to be but are conforming to Your image.

Psalms 107:30-32

30 They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.  31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love  and his wonderful deeds for mankind. 32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

Romans 3:1-4

God’s Faithfulness

What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written:“So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.”

Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH)

Annie- God would change her heart, Arielle - internship and school finances covered, Belinda's nephew, Belinda, Belinda's sister, Charles-peace and victory, Christina, plead the blood of Jesus over Denise and her daughter, DK’s and MLR’s marriages, Donna and family, Eduard, Florence, Iyana, James, James-employment, Joann - healing from HIV, Joel-employment, Joseph-come to know Christ's love, "self-love" and love for others, Mary's family members to find jobs, Maria, Marquis, Melissa, Pat, Paul and his mother, Peter, financial blessing for Roberts family who desperately need to replace their old jeep, Rene, Rene's mom, Robert.

Health and Healing

Andrea, Derithia, Garrett-eating disorder, Georgie, Gilda J., Jamar, Jeanne-to be healed of cancer and good reaction to chemo therapy, Madera, Marion, Marquita, Orlando, Pastor K. Mabry-Wright, Minister Naomi, Robert Sr., Sabrina.

Support and Comfort

Saints we prayed earnestly for Lorraine Lett. She was cancer free for a season. The Lord has called her home. Pray for her son, Stan Lett and our Jesus Group member, Marion.

Praise Alert

Jeanne has completed her 5th treatment. Let's believe and agree in faith, in the the name of Jesus, that she will get a clean bill of health!

Local

Donnie McClurkin to continue to speak freely and boldly. (Charles)
For all Christians to continue to maintain their Freedom of Speech.
Inform them that Christians are losing An examination of current legislations regarding the "stand your ground" law in Florida (and several states) and use of firearms. The states would repeal this law.

National

International

Growing Terrorist threats across the Middle East, North Africa, Yemen causing a US global travel alert.
An end to the clashes in Egypt. Bring an end to human sex trafficking and the worldwide oppression of women. North Korea - cease nuclear arms threat.

Political

Give President Obama godly wisdom in handling domestic and foreign affairs. Protect him, his family, Vice President and his family at home and when traveling. Allow the Senate and House of Representatives to work peacefully together and develop resolutions.

Our Song(s) of the Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-YJFuJOrhc

Acknowledgements

Just want to thank my husband, Christopher for his technical skills in getting this blog up and running. I also want to thank our longstanding Editor, Caroline, for all of her assistance in catching my typos and providing some prayer concerns to be added to this Bible Study.