DAY 21- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (LOVE) - JUNE 14, 2012

June 14


1 John 4:16 (The Voice Bible)



16We have experienced and we have entrusted our lives to the love of God in us.
God is love. Anyone who lives faithfully in love also lives faithfully in God, and God lives in him. 

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DAY 21 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 14, 2012

June 14



Dying for Love


We say we love all sorts of things: cars, clothes, foods, movies, sports, & etc.…   Is that really Love?


I want to propose to you today that love is more than just saying I love you.   It is giving of YOU.   Love actually is dying to self.   Without death, love is selfish!


Look at John 3:16 (NLT) “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son..”  He gave His only son.  I have to ask you, will you give yourself away for love?  Will you die for love?


Yesterday, I was telling God how a friend had not treated me fairly.  You know what God told me?  He said, “Love them and show them the love of Christ even if they don’t deserve it.”  That is how you win people by loving and giving of yourself.  It’s DYING- Dying to self and anything else that hinders you from giving and showing un-conditional love.  Love truly is patient and kind.


It’s a daily dying to self and giving yourself to God to allow Him to use you for His Glory.   Can you picture with me now the cross of Jesus? He gave it all.  Will you give your all?  Call out to Him now and He will help you.  Just say here I am Lord, I give myself to you?  Help me to show love to a lost and dying world.


Jesus gave it all.  John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”


Maybe you’ve never had a good earthly example of love, then look at the best example known to man:  JESUS!   He laid down His life for you.  He gave it all for love!


Lord, we ask that you would exchange the old way of what we thought love was for this new love that You came to give.  What a beautiful exchange of love you gave us, O Lord!  You are so worthy of all our love and adoration.  Psalm 89:1 (NLT) “I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love…”


We have a reason to sing today of His un-failing Love for us.   Will you join me in worshiping Him with a heart of gratitude?  Lord, we ask that you would help us to love like you.   And, help us to die to our flesh, inabilities, or anything else that would try to hinder our love for you and others.  Let our LOVE, draw others to a deeper relationship with You.


I like what Amy Carmichael, a Protestant Christian missionary in India once said,  “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”



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DAY 21 - DAILY PRAYER (UNCONDITIONAL LOVE) - JUNE 14, 2012

June 14


Father in Heaven,


Thank You for loving us unconditionally, and relentlessly...for sometimes we are not worthy of Your great love.  For the times that we are unable to love, You have still pursued us in Your great love.  As a people, we have sinned against You, run away from You, forgotten about You, and even sought out other Gods to love us.  Yet through it all, You still love us!


Father, help us to live up to Your standard of Godly love.  Indwell  within us with the heart of Your Son, Jesus Christ.  Strengthen us against the daily tests of our patience, and the ill effects that it has on our mortal hearts.  Cause us to rejoice in the simple acts of compassion that we so often overlook from others, and allow us to impart true compassion to all mankind (our families, friends, co-workers, and strangers).  Soften our hardened hearts, and allow us to love unconditionally as You love us.  Help us to forgive others their debts, as You have been gracious in forgiving us ours.  And Father most of all, help us to live in the fullness of Your Word; that we might be like YOU.  For You have told us in Your Holy Word that You are LOVE!


Wally Ziolo
40DAYPRAYER4USA
Christian - Servant of Christ
Lancaster, Ohio

DAY 21 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 14, 2012

June 14



Thirteen Stars and Thirteen Stripes. 


It was on JUNE 14, 1777, that the Second Continental Congress selected the Flag of the United States. 


In 1916, Woodrow Wilson signed the Proclamation making JUNE 14 "National Flag Day." 


On Flag Day, 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt stated: 


"The belief in man, created free, in the image of God-is the crucial difference between ourselves and the enemies we face...


God of the free...grant us victory over the tyrants who would enslave all free men." 


On JUNE 14, 1954, Dwight Eisenhower signed Joint Resolution (Public Law 396) adding the phrase "One Nation Under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 


Eisenhower stated: 


"From this day forward, the millions of our school children will daily proclaim in every city and town, every village and rural school house, the dedication of our nation and our people to the Almighty. 


To anyone who truly loves America, nothing could be more inspiring than...this rededication of our youth, on each school morning, to our country's true meaning." 


President Eisenhower ended: 


"In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource, in peace or in war."

Eisenhower, Dwight David. June 14, 1954, on signing the Act of Congress, (bill introduced by Representative Louis Rabout of Michigan - May 6, 1954) which added the phrase "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance. James Beasley Simpson, Best Quotes of '54, '55, '56 (NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1957), p. 73. Supreme Court Dismisses Pledge Case on Technicality, Mon. Jun 14, 2004, WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed on Monday a constitutional challenge to the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance recited by schoolchildren, without deciding the key church-state issue. The justices ruled that California atheist Michael Newdow lacked the legal right to bring the challenge in the first place. "We conclude that Newdow lacks standing," Justice John Paul Stevens declared in the opinion. The ruling came down on the 50th anniversary of the addition of the words "under God" to the pledge. Congress adopted the June 14, 1954, law in an effort to distinguish America's religious values and heritage from those of communism, which is atheistic. June 14, 2004 A Unanimous Supreme Court Vacates Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Decision Striking Down "Under God" In The Pledge Of Allegiance WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the United States Supreme Court held, in a unanimous decision, that Michael Newdow, an atheist from California who had challenged the constitutionality of the words "Under God" in the pledge of allegiance, did not have standing to bring his case. The legal effect of the Supreme Court's ruling is to vacate the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that struck the words "Under God" from the pledge. Liberty Counsel, a nationwide civil liberties legal defense and education organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida, filed an Amicus Brief at the United States Supreme Court in the case. The Supreme Court decision held that Michael Newdow lacked standing to bring his case because he did not have the legal authority to speak on behalf of his daughter. Mr. Newdow is currently involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife. Justices Rehnquist, Thomas and O'Connor issued a concurring opinion agreeing that Mr. Newdow lacked standing, but also arguing that the phrase "Under God" in the pledge is constitutional. The legal effect of the Supreme Court's ruling is to vacate the Ninth Circuit's earlier decision holding the pledge to be unconstitutional. After today's ruling, it is as if Mr. Newdow had never brought his case in the courts. Prior to today's ruling by the Supreme Court, schoolchildren in states covered by the Ninth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington) were barred from saying the pledge of allegiance with the inclusion of the phrase "Under God." Now, there is no prohibition against saying the entire pledge in those states. Mathew Staver, President and General Counsel of Liberty Counsel, stated, "We are pleased that the effect of the Supreme Court's decision is to uphold the constitutionality of the pledge of allegiance. Schoolchildren in states covered by the Ninth Circuit can now say the entire pledge of allegiance without fear of censorship." Staver continued, "Justices Rehnquist, Thomas and O'Connor are correct that the pledge of allegiance is constitutional. Our history is not complete without God. If "under God" were removed, many history books and founding documents will be in jeopardy, not the least of which is the Declaration of Independence." ### The United States Supreme Court's Opinion will be posted on its web site later today. Read the brief filed by Liberty Counsel before the Supreme Court. Liberty Counsel, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a national public interest law firm dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of human life and the traditional family. On the campus of Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty Counsel's Center for Constitutional Litigation and Policy trains attorneys, law students, policymakers, legislators, clergy and world leaders in constitutional principles and government policies. Mathew D. Staver, Esq., Liberty Counsel, PO Box 540774, Orlando, FL 32854, 800-671-1776 http://www.lc.org/donations.html

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DAY 20- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (RAIN) - JUNE 13, 2012

June 13



1 Samuel 12:18 (The Voice Bible)


18Samuel prayed to the Eternal. He sent thunder and rain to pelt the fields that day, and the people were afraid of Him and of Samuel.

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DAY 20 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 13, 2012

June 13



You ARE Anointed


When my 2nd daughter Ashlyn was younger, she saw a bottle of Olive Oil we had left on our dining room table. We had forgotten all about the oil being there.  Before we knew it, Ashlyn had poured the whole bottle of oil onto our off white carpets.


Just like Ashlyn was pouring the Olive Oil onto our floor, I see God pouring His Anointing all over you this morning. “You have an anointing from the Holy One..” 1 John 2:20 (NKJV)


You may be asking, what is the Anointing?  The anointing is a pouring out from the Holy Spirit to enable a person to be able to perform a specific task or purpose. Another words, its Jesus being poured out all over you to impart supernatural strength and ability to do what He’s called you to do.


Maybe you aren’t feeling anointed this morning. I encourage you to get back to loving Him with all your heart, mind, and soul.  Hebrews 1:9 says, “You have loved righteousness [You have delighted in integrity, virtue, and uprightness in purpose, thought, and action] and You have hated lawlessness (injustice and iniquity). Therefore God, Your God has anointed you…”


You ARE Anointed!  Believe it & start walking in that anointing.  I also believe because of the anointing, some of you will laugh again.  Has it been a while since you have laughed?  Look at the last part of Hebrews 1:9, “He has anointed you with the oil of exultant joy and gladness.”  I speak the Joy of the Lord over you.  I see joy rising up in you. The joy of the Lord is upon you, and He is your strength. I pray that God saturates you so full of Him that you go forth in power and joy like never before.  You will never be the same in Jesus Name.  Pour it out Lord, pour it out!


Psalm 45:7(NLT) “…your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you…”  Anointing fall on us, fall fresh on us now, O God.  We need You Jesus. We can’t live without your precious Anointing.  Thank you for soaking us, drenching us to where we overflow with the Holy Spirit.  We receive it!  You ARE Anointed!


You are capable of so much with His anointing.  You CAN do ALL things through Him who give you strength.  I speak the Anointing of God on you, so Go forth and preach the good news of Jesus Christ with boldness, pray for the sick to be healed, proclaim freedom to all captives, announce the year of His grace, pray comfort for those who mourn, and rebuild & repair things that have been destroyed.


Praise the Lord for freedom, healing, and restoration for everyone we come in contact with because of the anointing on us.  We worship you Lord Jesus in Spirit and in Truth.


Friends, You ARE Anointed!



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DAY 20 - DAILY PRAYER (WILD FIRES) - JUNE 13, 2012

June 13



El-Shaddai (All Sufficient One),




We come to you in need for the Colorado wild fires.  The wild fires that burn there endanger homes, business, human and animal lives.  Lord, we seek Your sufficient mercy, and deliverance in this area of our nation.  Command the roaring fires to be extinguished in that land.  May the winds be silenced at Your voice, and the plumes of smoke dispersed with a wave of Your mighty hand.  Prevent the smoke from these fires from causing harm to those with breathing problems, and clear the skies of it's damaging effects on this earthbound environment.




Lord, we also ask your great mercy across this entire nation.  Spare other cities across the county the disastrous effects of wild fires.  Grant mercy to those areas prone to fires, and give a reprieve to the people who inhabit those areas.  Bless us with Your unending goodness, and spare us from the threat of wild fires in our land.




We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ,




Amen.




Wally Ziolo
40DAYPRAYER4USA
Christian

DAY 20 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 13, 2012

June 13



19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette purchased a ship and sailed to America, arriving JUNE 13, 1777. 


Trained in the French Military, he was appointed a major general. 


Lafayette endured the freezing winter at Valley Forge, and fought at Brandywine, Barren Hill and Monmouth. 


Lafayette led troops against the traitor Benedict Arnold and commanded at Yorktown, pressuring Cornwallis to surrender. 


On May 10, 1786, George Washington wrote from Mount Vernon to Marquis de Lafayette: 


"Your late purchase of an estate in the colony of Cayenne, with a view of emancipating the slaves on it, is a generous and noble proof of your humanity. 


Would to God a like spirit would diffuse itself generally into the minds of the people of this country." 


On August 15, 1787, in a letter from Philadelphia to the Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington wrote: 


"I am not less ardent in my wish that you may succeed in your plan of toleration in religious matters. Being no bigot myself to any mode of worship, I am disposed to indulge the professors of Christianity in the church with that road to Heaven which to them shall seem the most direct, plainest and easiest, and the least liable to exception."

Washington, George. Jul. 28, 1791, in a letter written from Philadelphia to Marquis de Lafayette. Jared Sparks, ed., The Writings of George Washington 12 vols. (Boston: American Stationer's Co., 1837; NY: F. Andrew's, 1834-1847), Vol. X, p. 179. William J. Johnson, George Washington - The Christian (St. Paul, MN: William J. Johnson, Meriam Park, Feb. 23, 1919; Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1919; reprinted Milford, MI: Mott Media, 1976; reprinted Arlington Heights, IL: Christian Liberty Press, 502 West Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL., 60004, 1992), p. 201. William Barclay Allen, ed., George Washington - A Collection (Indianapolis: Liberty Classics, Liberty Fund, Inc., 7440 N. Shadeland, Indianapolis, IN 46250, 1988; based on materials reproduced from The Writings of George Washington from original manuscript sources, 1745-1799/John Clement Fitzpatrick, editor), pp. 553-555. John Clement Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George Washington, from the Original Manuscript Sources 1749-1799, 39 vols. (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Gov. Printing Office, 1931-1944).

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DAY 19- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (LIKE CHILDREN) - JUNE 12, 2012

June 12



John: 13:34 (The Voice Bible)


34So I give you a new command: Love each other deeply and fully. Remember the ways that I have loved you, and demonstrate your love for others in those same ways.

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DAY 19 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 12, 2012

June 12



Sing A New Song


Psalm 96:1- (NASB) “Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.”


When the girls were babies, I would sing to them while rocking them to sleep.  While rocking them, I would be singing songs that I knew to them, and then I would start singing a new song.   Sometimes, it would be a tune of one song and God would just give me new words.   Even though I was singing to the girls, I was really singing to My Lord.  What sweet memories I have of those special times.  Now that the girls are too old to rock, I just sing to Him all the time because I love Him.  I sing, Lord draw me away with you.  I just want to be with you in your secret place.  I just want to say your name, Jesus..


In Psalm 33:3 it says,  “Sing to Him a new song…”


You may be saying, I don’t know how or what singing a new song to the Lord means.. Let me try to explain:


Its singing from your in most being, singing a private song to God.. honoring him for what he’s done for you.. almost like writing a love note to him directly from your heart..  It’s singing a song of your own words describing & proclaiming your love & adoration to Him.    Proclaiming your freedom in Him, it’s showing those around you that You WILL praise Him no matter what happens or doesn’t happen..


When those around you see you singing a new song, they will see God’s goodness & mercy because of your new song.  Psalm 40:3 (NLT)“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God.  Many will see what he has done and be amazed.  They will put their trust in the Lord.”


Why not start singing a new song unto the Lord?  Just start humming to Him and then slowly start opening your mouth to sing..  Don’t let the devil talk you out of it or tell you how stupid it sounds.   God knows your heart and will love to hear you sing to Him.   God loves songs of adoration to Him.  There will be so much wonderful worship in Heaven.  It says in Revelation 14:3, it says, “They sang as it were a new song before the throne…. ” and in Revelation 5:9, “And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals; For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood.  Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”


God tells us repeatedly in His Word to sing a new song to the Lord.  Let His overwhelming peace, love and joy surround you as you begin right now singing to Him.


Psalm 98:1-2(AMP) “SING to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things..”



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DAY 19 - DAILY PRAYER (AMERICA) - JUNE 12, 2012

June 12


This is a very special prayer, written for America by my son Akram.  The Lord allowed us to meet while in Uganda, and we are in the process of adopting him.  Please pray for this process, as we are excited to bring him home.

DAY 19 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 12, 2012

June 12



He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his WWII service in the Pacific. 


He studied at Yale, was a Congressman, Ambassador to the U.N., CIA director and Vice-President under Ronald Reagan before becoming the 41st U.S. President. 


His name was George H.W. Bush, born JUNE 12, 1924. 


In his Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989, President Bush said: 


"I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his...


And my first act as President is a prayer. I ask you to bow your heads." 


In his Christmas Message, December 8, 1992, President George H.W. Bush stated: 


"As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life offers us a model of dignity, compassion, and justice, we renew our commitment to peace...


Christ made clear the redemptive value of giving of oneself for others." 


President Bush continued: 


"The heroic actions of our veterans, the lifesaving work of our scientists and physicians, and generosity of countless individuals who voluntarily give of their time, talents, and energy to help others-all have enriched humankind and affirmed the importance of our Judeo-Christian heritage in shaping our government and values."

Bush, George Herbert Walker. Jan. 20, 1989, Inaugural Address. J. Michael Sharman, J.D., Faith of the Fathers (Culpepper, Virginia: Victory Publishing, 1995), p. 127. Christmas Message, December 8, 1992.

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DAY 18- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (LIKE CHILDREN) - JUNE 11, 2012

June 11



Luke: 18:16-17 (The Voice Bible)


Jesus: Let the little children come to Me. Never hinder them! Don’t you realize—the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like children? 17You can depend on this: if you don’t receive the Kingdom as a child would, you won’t enter it at all.

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DAY 18 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 11, 2012

June 11



Care Free


As I sat watching my youngest daughter, Alivia, swinging on her swing this morning, the Lord reminded me that I needed to be like a little child.  I said, “How Lord?”  He gently said, “See Alivia her hair blowing in the wind, and she doesn’t have a care in the world.  She is enjoying the warm weather, the sun shine & etc.. Why?  Because she knows you will take care of everything that concerns her.”


I was reminded every second of every day, to cast all my anxiety’s, cares, concerns, dreams, frustrations, hopes, let-downs, expectations, could have’s, should have’s and would have’s on Him..


1 Peter 5:7 (AMP) “Casting the whole of your care all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”


He also said,  “Stop trying to carry the load, you are weighing yourself down!  You cause yourself un-needed headaches, neck aches, and back aches with all your un-necessary carrying of such heavy loads that only I (God) was meant to carry.”


Will you join me in being like a child now? Care Free!!


I am so glad that I don’t have to carry the load anymore.  The load was burdensome and heavy.  I can already feel the lifting of my neck and shoulders back to the place they should be without hurt or pain.


Thank you Lord for carrying our cares & worries on the cross for us.  We are free of the worries of this world because of the load you carried at Calvary.  Thank you Jesus for affectionately caring so much for us, that you carried it ALL!!!


Glory and Honor to His Holy Name!


1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”


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DAY 18- DAILY PRAYER (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL) - JUNE 11, 2012

June 11


Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16),


We seek Your blessing upon the vacation bible school programs that will be appearing across this nation, and offer these programs up in praise to Your Holy Name!  May the children that come together during this special occasion be touched in a Mighty way, being brought into the fold of Your sheep for eternity.  Send Your Holy Ghost to dwell amongst the counselors and children, bringing a fresh anointing of the truth of the Gospel to all ears.  Place each child under the feathers of Your wing to protect them from evil, and provide Your shield of Faithfulness to fight off the flaming arrows that might come against them.  Encamp Your warrior angels around each church property during these weeks of dedicated training of Your future disciples. May Satan be rebuked in each Vacation bible school program, and from each session and training.  


Lord, we lift Your name on high during these events, as we proclaim Your Holy Name!  Let our special youth oriented worship be pleasing to You, and turn Your ears to the petitions of the children.  Soften the hardened hearts, and allow each child to see the Kingdom as only a child can view it...through Your most precious Son.  Please allow each adult that teaches Your word be made like a child in heart, that they might also see the Kingdom as only a child can view it. Plant the seeds during these events that will grow into wisdom and hope for this new generation, and continue to mature in the generations represented through each adult. And Father, let their ears hear the Gospel message in a way that it might permeate their hearts and minds for a lifetime.  Guide each counselor in the way that they present Your message, and let them give You all praise!


In the precious name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen! 


Wally Ziolo
40DAYPRAYER4USA
Christian - Servant of the Lord
Lancaster, Ohio

DAY 18 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 11, 2012

June 11



He sent Paul Revere on his midnight ride to warn Lexington the British were coming. 


A Harvard graduate, he was a successful doctor in Boston, but left his career when the British passed the hated Stamp Act. 


With Samuel Adams, he organized the Provincial Congress to protest. 


His name was Dr. Joseph Warren, born JUNE 11, 1741. 


Following the Boston Tea Party, King George III enacted the Intolerable Acts of 1774: 


blocking Boston harbor until citizens reimbursed the East India Tea Company; 
quartering British soldiers in private homes; 
allowing British officials to be unaccountable for their crimes; and 
replacing Massachusetts' elected officials with royal appointees. 


In response, Dr. Joseph Warren wrote the Suffolk Resolves, urging Massachusetts to establish a free state, boycott British goods, form militias and no longer be loyal to a king who violates their rights. 


Fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill, a monument marks where Warren died. 


Three years earlier Dr. Joseph Warren stated on the anniversary of the Boston Massacre: 


"If you perform your part, you must have the strongest confidence that the same Almighty Being who protected your pious and venerable forefathers...will still be mindful of you."

Warren, Joseph. March 5, 1772, Principles & Acts of the Revolution in America. Oration Delivered at Boston, on the second anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The Annals of America, 20 vols. (Chicago, IL: Encyclopedia Britannica, 1968), Vol. 2, p. 216. Hezekiah Niles, ed., Principles & Acts of the Revolution in America (Baltimore: William Ogden Niles, 1822; reprinted, NY: S.A. Barnes & Co., Centennial Edition, 1876).

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DAY 17- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (THOSE IN AUTHORITY) - JUNE 10, 2012

June 10



1 Timothy 2:1-4
New International Version (NIV)


2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

DAY 17 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 10, 2012

June 10



Standing on the Promises


“…He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23b)


Don’t you hate when people break their promises? I am so glad to know that God never breaks His promises.


Has God given you a specific promise that hasn’t come to pass yet?  Is someone or something trying to deter you from continuing to believe in the promise God gave you?  I want to encourage you to stand on His promise!  He will fulfill His Word. He is forever faithful!


As I was preparing for this devotion, I was reading about Russell Kelso Carter (1849-1928). Carter seemed to have a great life from being a great athlete, a successful teacher, and coach.  Then, he went on to become a Methodist preacher and a medical doctor.  Believe it or not, Carter was also a musician & songwriter. Around the age of 30, Carter began to have heart problems to where it was very serious, and the doctors did all they could to help him, to no avail. That is when he determined healing or no healing He took God at His Word.  Carter turned to God for his healing and began standing on His Promises for his healing.


Over the next months, Carter began to feel better and he was healed.  He lived another 49 years.  During the course of the months when he was still standing on the promises of God for his healing, he wrote the beautiful song, Standing on the Promises:


Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal ages let His praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.


 Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,


When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.


Standing on the promises, I now can see, Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me; Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free, Standing on the promises of God.


Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit sword, Standing on the promises of God. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God.


Carter stood strong on God’s Word & Promise.  Let’s stand strong on all of God’s promises! He is faithful.


I believe God is anxiously waiting to fulfill all of His promises in and through you? Don’t let anyone or anything cause doubt or fear.


Let’s believe God for what He’s promised, and believe Him for even greater things!


“…He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23b)

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DAY 17 - DAILY PRAYER (GOVERNMENT) - JUNE 10, 2012

June 10



Praying For The Government


1Tim 2:1............Heavenly Father, I give thanks for our government.
1 Tim 2:2...........I pray for all men and women having authority over us in any way. 
Prov. 1:23..........Pour out Your Spirit upon them and make Your Word known to them. 
Ps 25:21...........Cause them to be men and women of integrity, obedient concerning us, 
1 Tim 2:2...........that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty. 
Prov. 2:10..........Let wisdom enter their hearts, and let knowledge be pleasant to them.
Prov. 2:11..........Let discretion preserve them and understanding keep them, 
Prov. 2:12..........to deliver them from the way of evil and from evil men. 
Psalm 1:1..........Make their hearts and ears attentive to godly counsel, 
2Chr 20:32.........doing what is right in your sight.
Prov. 2:21..........Let the upright dwell in our government. 
Heb 12:27..........Cause there to be a shaking in all areas.
Prov. 2:21..........Let those complete and blameless before You stay. 
Prov. 2:22..........and cut off the wicked. Let the unfaithful be rooted out. 
1Cor 4:5............Bring to light what is hidden in darkness, 
1Cor 4:5............and expose the secret aims of the hearts.
Rev 2:5.............Let this nation remember from where they have fallen,
Rev 2:5.............repenting, and returning to doing their first works,
1Chr 22:19........setting their hearts and their souls to seek the Lord,
2Chr 7:14..........humbling themselves, praying, and turning from their wicked ways. 
2Chr 7:14..........Then hear them, O Lord, and forgive their sins and heal our land. 
Acts 26:18........Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light. 
Heb 3:13...........Soften the hearts that are hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 
Ps 107:20..........Deliver them from their destructions. 
2Pet 3:9............Father, You have been longsuffering toward us, 
2Pet 3:9............not willing that any should perish, 
2Pet 3:9............but that all should come to repentance. 
Isa 49:22...........Raise up a standard in this nation. 
Zech 10:1..........Cause the rains of Your Spirit to flood this land 
Hab 3:2.............and revive Your work in the midst of us. 
Isa 59:16...........Raise up intercessors for this nation 
2Cor 10:4..........to pull down strongholds over this land. 
Isa 40:5............And let the glory of the Lord be revealed!

http://www.prayingscriptures.com/government.shtml

DAY 17 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 10, 2012

June 10



The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, graduated its first class on JUNE 10, 1854. 


The Academy was established under George Bancroft, Secretary of Navy for President James Polk. 


On June 16, 1845, Polk issued Order 27 to Secretary George Bancroft: 


"The President...with heartfelt sorrow announces to the Army, the Navy, and the Marine Corps the death of Andrew Jackson...


The 8th day of June, about 6 o'clock, he resigned his spirit to his Heavenly Father...


He believed the liberties of his country imperishable... 


He departed from this life in a full hope of a blessed immortality through the merits and atonement of the Redeemer." 


George Bancroft, known as the "father of American history" for compiling the nation's first comprehensive record, wrote in Progress of Mankind: 


"The Divine Being should...be known, not as a distant Providence...but as God present in the flesh...The consciousness of an incarnate God carried peace into the bosom of humanity." 


George Bancroft continued: 


"The idea of GOD WITH US dwelt and dwells in every system of thought that can pretend to vitality; in every oppressed people, whose struggles to be free have the promise of success; in every soul that sighs for redemption."

JUNE 10. Bancroft, George. Address titled, "The Progress of Mankind." George Bancroft, Literary & Historical Miscellanies, pp. 502, 504. Stephen Abbot Northrop, D.D., A Cloud of Witnesses (Portland, OR: American Heritage Ministries, 1987; Mantle Ministries, 228 Still Ridge, Bulverde, TX), pp. 24-25. Semi-centennial celebration. Fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the New York Historical Society. Monday, November 20, 1854.

by George Bancroft; New-York Historical Society.


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DAY 16 - SPECIAL ZIOLO FAMILY PRAYER REQUEST - JUNE 9, 2012

June 9


Dear prayer partners,


My family would like to ask you to specifically pray for us, as we are in the process of adopting a wonderful young boy from an orphanage in Uganda.  The Lord placed a desire in our hearts back in 2010, and the seed grew over the next few years.  It was this year (last month), that the Lord finally reveled 'the one' that He intended us to love for a lifetime.  The child's name is Akram, and He is the desire of our hearts.  Please pray that the Lord will provide all of the necessary finances, His favor in all proceedings, a swift process, an easy transition for all, and safe travels to and from Uganda, as well as in-country.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/akramziolo/


We acknowledge that there are over 2.7 million orphans in Uganda alone, and that the need is great for loving families to adopt those precious children.  The fingerprint of God is in each of them, and He has called us to love them as Christ loved the children.


Matthew 19:14


Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."




In Christ,

Wally Ziolo and Family

Akram

DAY 16- DAILY BIBLE VERSE (FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS) - JUNE 9, 2012

June 9

Psalm 68:5-6

New International Version (NIV)

5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
6 God sets the lonely in families,

DAY 16 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 9, 2012

June 9



Dying for Love


We say we love all sorts of things: cars, clothes, foods, movies, sports, & etc.…   Is that really Love?


I want to propose to you today that love is more than just saying I love you.   It is giving of YOU.   Love actually is dying to self.   Without death, love is selfish!


Look at John 3:16 (NLT) “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son..”  He gave His only son.  I have to ask you, will you give yourself away for love?  Will you die for love?


Yesterday, I was telling God how a friend had not treated me fairly.  You know what God told me?  He said, “Love them and show them the love of Christ even if they don’t deserve it.”  That is how you win people by loving and giving of yourself.  It’s DYING- Dying to self and anything else that hinders you from giving and showing un-conditional love.  Love truly is patient and kind.


It’s a daily dying to self and giving yourself to God to allow Him to use you for His Glory.   Can you picture with me now the cross of Jesus? He gave it all.  Will you give your all?  Call out to Him now and He will help you.  Just say here I am Lord, I give myself to you?  Help me to show love to a lost and dying world.


Jesus gave it all.  John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”


Maybe you’ve never had a good earthly example of love, then look at the best example known to man:  JESUS!   He laid down His life for you.  He gave it all for love!


Lord, we ask that you would exchange the old way of what we thought love was for this new love that You came to give.  What a beautiful exchange of love you gave us, O Lord!  You are so worthy of all our love and adoration.  Psalm 89:1 (NLT) “I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love…”


We have a reason to sing today of His un-failing Love for us.   Will you join me in worshiping Him with a heart of gratitude?  Lord, we ask that you would help us to love like you.   And, help us to die to our flesh, inabilities, or anything else that would try to hinder our love for you and others.  Let our LOVE, draw others to a deeper relationship with You.


I like what Amy Carmichael, a Protestant Christian missionary in India once said,  “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship

http://dailyliveworship.com/blog/dying-for-love/

DAY 16 - DAILY PRAYER (GENEROUS HEARTS) - JUNE 9, 2012

June 9


Most Loving Father,


We the people of the United States, and the world at large beseech You for our hearts to be softened for the great need in the world.  That You might loosen the hands that You have given each of us; to give freely to the poor, the hungry, those needing assistance, and those seeking a family to call their own.  That the Holy Spirit within each of us would be allowed to move without restraint and in obedience to comfort those around us.  That the purse strings that we clutch so tightly would be opened to bless others, especially those who live in third-world poverty, as it is nothing like we have in our own country.  Bless the children without parents who live as orphans, and give them a hope of being loved by a Foster or adoptive family.  Father, you knew the plans that You had for each life prior to conception, and You alone know what purpose each of us will fulfill for Your Kingdom.  Allow each life to flourish with good nutrition, clean water, love, and proper housing.  Protect the innocent from those who may wish to prey upon them, and strengthen the providers for those in orphanages, or other care communities. And Father, most of all, call those willing to serve in Your Earthly Kingdom to assist those who are without hope.


We ask this in Jesus' Mighty Name.  Amen!


Wally Ziolo
Columbus Area Coordinator
Operation Christmas Child - A Samaritan's Purse Ministry
Lancaster, Ohio
www.columbusocc.info