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Dear Prayer Warrior,
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We have just finished one of the greatest celebrations of the year for our country - the birth of our nation! Although we can and should be proud of our country, we are at risk. We have challenges all around us in our Democracy, from terrorism to government overspending to solving our health care system problems. But these are things of the world and the greater crisis is in our spiritual and moral life. When many people go to church, they go for the social event, the dinners, the chance to dress up in their Sunday best. The worship of God takes a back seat to socializing. |
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From George Kelley: |
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"I get excited when I read II Chronicles 7:14! I’m excited about what God has promised to do if His children will pray for America. Our Heavenly Father has promised to heal our land if his children will humble themselves and pray; seek His presence and turn from our wicked ways. The first important act of worshipful expectation is to humbly pray…to worship God in reverence and awe…to petition him expecting Him to answer our prayer…to wait for His response and to listen expectantly. God speaks in His words. Prayer is a two-way conversation."
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” - Proverbs 29:18 [KJV]
"As we daily continue praying, seeking the joy of His presence, God’s Holy Spirit will give us insight into our talents. He will draw us to Himself and turn us from our wicked ways. He will give us His Vision for America. As God’s children, we are called to extend His paradise…His kingdom…throughout the entire world."
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When you signed up to be a Prayer Warrior, you took an important first step in committing to praying for revival in America. We're thankful that you've joined with us in prayer! If you have not already, please visit our web site and Make a Volunteer Pledge to join Christian intercessors in praying for revival. Print out a copy and post it someplace where you'll see it regularly and be reminded of the importance of prayer in saving our Country. Click here to visit our Volunteer Pledge page. |
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From the Prayer Warrior's Blog |
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Everlasting Freedom
By: Erin Wikle
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'Mid BBQ's, firework shows, family gatherings, and outdoor celebrations, take time to consider the roots of our freedom. How is freedom expressed in your life? Imagine, years ago, how different things were in our nation. As you ponder how we, those who call The United States home, have progressed from fear to freedom, express your gratitude to the One who has given us true and everlasting freedom.
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New at The National Prayer Registry |
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* We now have Prayer Warriors in 43 states and our list of zipcodes is steadily growing! We're getting very close to having prayer warrior coverage in all of the 50 United States. Isn't that amazing? While we're close, we're not there yet. If you know of anyone in Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Vermont, or Rhode Island, spread the word... we need their volunteer commitments to pray for our country. |
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* Please visit our new Prayer Warrior Blog at http://www.nationalprayerregistry.com/blog/the-prayer-warriors-blog. We welcome your comments and discussion! |
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* Our Facebook page is now set-up at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nashville-TN/National-Prayer-Registry/266866399674. If you have a Facebook account, visit our pages and become a fan by clicking on the "Like" link. Stay up to date with the latest Prayer Warrior updates! |
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* SPECIAL NOTE: Very soon we'll be making an announcement about how you can become more involved in being a Prayer Warrior and have fun while being an intercessor! |
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Recommended Reading |
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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
by Dallas Willard
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 Willard (philosophy, Univ. of Southern California) considers popular Christian belief to be missing out on the essence and origin of its true meaning. Since "consumer Christianity" mistakes the logo for the logos, today's brand-name Christians have jumped on a bandwagon that has run off without its true leader. The imitation of Christ has lost its central importance in Christianity, according to Willard. He examines reasons why this is so and sets out a detailed plan for reawakening such commitment, which requires a genuine willingness to die to self in contrast with mere consumption of Jesus' merits as an insurance against death. Willard's passionate insights are thoroughly argued, though not all may agree with his curriculum for changing people's beliefs. Most suitable for pastoral collections.
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