"The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore." (Psalm 121:8)
This is obviously a prayer for preservation, and, preservation is included in our Salvation, but something which should never be taken for granted. It is something we see in Scripture for which we should always pray.
Some may say, "These are precarious times." They are, but what "times" in human history have not been precarious for humanity? You and I may have experienced respites from the precariousness of life from time to time, but there has always been someone, somewhere who is going through great trial and suffering; therefore constant vigilance and prayer for preservation is always in order. Sarah found the following Jewish "Traveler's Prayer," and I want to pass it on to you as a prayer for yourself, and a prayer for me on the upcoming journey.
In Jesus' Name, "May it be Your will, Eternal One, Beloved of our ancestors, to lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace; to guide us in peace, to support us in peace and to bring us to our destination in life, joy and peace, and return in peace. Deliver us from the hands of every enemy and lurking foe, and robbers and wild beasts on the journey, and from all kinds of calamities that may come to and afflict the world; and bestow blessing upon all our actions. Grant me grace, kindness and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who behold us, and bestow bountiful kindness upon us. Hear the voice of my prayer, for You hear everyone's prayer. Blessed are You Lord, who hears prayer." Here is another version with my name inserted: "May it be Your will, Lord, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead Woody toward peace, and make Woody reach His desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue Woody from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in Woody's handiwork and grant Woody grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see Woody." I have read that some traditions also pray Psalm 121 and Exodus 23:20.
Hebrews tells us, "We have such a Great High Priest," Jesus, Word of Father, Incarnate Revelation of The Eternal One. He is the One Who the Bible tells us "goes" before us, "comes" behind us, Whose hand is upon us, and the One of Whom the Bible says, "The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee...." May you continue to go forth in Father's, "Anointed One," and, "the power of His resurrection." Rejoice, "The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I repeat an, "Amen," to the prayers we have just prayed. Amen.
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I am still about $800.00 short for the upcoming mission.
This is obviously a prayer for preservation, and, preservation is included in our Salvation, but something which should never be taken for granted. It is something we see in Scripture for which we should always pray.
Some may say, "These are precarious times." They are, but what "times" in human history have not been precarious for humanity? You and I may have experienced respites from the precariousness of life from time to time, but there has always been someone, somewhere who is going through great trial and suffering; therefore constant vigilance and prayer for preservation is always in order. Sarah found the following Jewish "Traveler's Prayer," and I want to pass it on to you as a prayer for yourself, and a prayer for me on the upcoming journey.
In Jesus' Name, "May it be Your will, Eternal One, Beloved of our ancestors, to lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace; to guide us in peace, to support us in peace and to bring us to our destination in life, joy and peace, and return in peace. Deliver us from the hands of every enemy and lurking foe, and robbers and wild beasts on the journey, and from all kinds of calamities that may come to and afflict the world; and bestow blessing upon all our actions. Grant me grace, kindness and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who behold us, and bestow bountiful kindness upon us. Hear the voice of my prayer, for You hear everyone's prayer. Blessed are You Lord, who hears prayer." Here is another version with my name inserted: "May it be Your will, Lord, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead Woody toward peace, and make Woody reach His desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue Woody from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in Woody's handiwork and grant Woody grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see Woody." I have read that some traditions also pray Psalm 121 and Exodus 23:20.
Hebrews tells us, "We have such a Great High Priest," Jesus, Word of Father, Incarnate Revelation of The Eternal One. He is the One Who the Bible tells us "goes" before us, "comes" behind us, Whose hand is upon us, and the One of Whom the Bible says, "The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee...." May you continue to go forth in Father's, "Anointed One," and, "the power of His resurrection." Rejoice, "The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I repeat an, "Amen," to the prayers we have just prayed. Amen.
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I am still about $800.00 short for the upcoming mission.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
