“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;” Psalm 34:15 We have prayed for years for peace in Memphis. We have prayed for a thriving community. We have prayed for an end to the violence. We have prayed for mothers and fathers who are grieving. We have… Continue reading Keep Praying for Memphis
Tag: Peace
Goodnight Memphis
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day – Genesis 1:3-5 Order our of chaos. Day… Continue reading Goodnight Memphis
Honest Measures
35 “‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity. 36 Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah[d] and an honest hin.[e] I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.” Leviticus 19:35-36 My father-in-law signed up to be a poll worker this year. He’s a pleasant, older gentleman doing… Continue reading Honest Measures
Seeking Peace and Prosperity for Memphis
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 Jeremiah instructed the nation of Israel to work for the benefit of Babylon when they were exiled. This world is not our… Continue reading Seeking Peace and Prosperity for Memphis
Shield Us
“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:31 Lord, please protect Your chosen people on the global day of jihad pronounced by the terrorists. Lord, watch over the Jewish people around the world. We pray Lord, for peace, and we pray for… Continue reading Shield Us
Bring the Wash Basin
The conflict, the massacres in Israel, weigh heavy on my mind. Evil can be seen through the window you hold in your hand. I saw someone quoting Nehemiah on X and it seems appropriate for this entire fallen world. This following is not the passage quoted, but replace Eden for Jerusalem, and here we are.… Continue reading Bring the Wash Basin
Peace and Prosperity for the City
7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. – Jeremiah 29:7 Lord, we pray for our city tonight. We lift up the new graduates of Baptist Nursing school to You. They will… Continue reading Peace and Prosperity for the City
Do Not Grow Weary
“9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Lord, it is easy to be discouraged when death and violence seem ever present, even in safe spaces. Shootings yesterday on Beale St and in the Huey’s parking lot… Continue reading Do Not Grow Weary
Promises Kept
14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 God makes promises. This passage is a part of His… Continue reading Promises Kept
Not Ours to Avenge
19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans12:19 The Tyre Nichols video will be released tomorrow. It is bad. A man is dead. Five police officers are charged with 2nd Degree Homicide. A… Continue reading Not Ours to Avenge