Following the First Steps

Black Friday Morning Prayer with Father Wade 20181123

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:40:00 +0000

in a word INSPIRATIONAL!

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:16:00 +0000

YES! whoa! urgh! gulp! sigh smile! Blessed! :-) TAKE 2 Minutes and listen!

Take 2 minutes and listen! Peace be with you! Fr. Wade+ ----

A lost pearl

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:25:00 +0000

Obedience

Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Pearls of Life

Obedience without murmuring, salvation complete,
Among the spiritual, the first pearl; stone most precious.
This pearl, from Eve's necklace, unraveled,
And after it, all the goods, by God, bestowed.

The devil speaks both then and now: To God, do not listen,
Rather, according to the thoughts of your mind, live only!
Thus speaks the devil from time immemorial who detested the light,
Thus speaking, the disobedient with his noose he fitted.

Christ came, to the people cried out: the obedient He summoned,
To every call, the disobedient did not respond.
The scene of Paradise from Christ until now, repeats itself,
The obedient to Paradise is raised; the disobedient falls.

To his spiritual father, the true monk is obedient,
The father to the Church, the Church to Christ, her Lord.
Obedience, the reliable path toward salvation is,
Of the spiritual necklace; the first light, the first pearl.

- Bishop Nikolai Velimirovch
The Prologue from Ohrid

God Made a Farmer

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:11:00 +0000

God Made a Farmer - Inspiring Super Bowl Commercial with Paul Harvey from joylights on GodTube.

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Guardians of Heavenly Athletes

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:16:00 +0000

Review your mission objective:

"Fathers who bring up their children in the proper way are builders of temples in which Christ dwells and are the guardians of heavenly athletes. If a man trains his boy correctly, and the boy trains his son correctly, and so on, the succession of good Christians will be like a golden chain."

- St. John Chrysostom (from The Center for Family Care) http://family.goarch.org

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

To Have or Not to Have

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:03:00 +0000

At the doctor's office today I enjoyed a pleasant conversation with a fellow patient. In wishing each other a Happy Thanksgiving, I replied, "I'm thankful for the things I have." I paused, then continued, "... and for the things that I don't have."

She smiled; thought for a moment, and said, "Hey, that's pretty good!"

We were both thankful - thankful that we didn't have crutches or a wheelchair, or have oxygen tanks, or other medically required devices. We had health.

Thankfulness is a matter of choice - of perspective. Should I be thankful for my pride, stress, difficult people in my life? I can, IF my perspective is orthodox. Correct thinking and correct worship encourages me to boast in difficulties - not complain about them. Didn't the Apostle Paul say, "When I am weak, then I am strong?" With proper perspective I see what I have, yet I also see the One God who is greater than what I have!

His grace can empower me to repent - and to continuously repent - of pride and embrace humility to continuously receive from The Lord, my Shepherd, who prepares a banquet table for me even when I'm surrounded by trouble!

(Great words! Now to practice what I preach!)

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Orthodoxy Today LIVE - Sunday, Nov 18th on AFR

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0000

Let's Discover the Orthodox Faith of our Fathers Together on Orthodoxy Today!

Ancient Faith Radio presents Orthodoxy LIVE

Orthodoxy LIVE with Father Evan Armatas is produced by Ancient Faith Radio. This is perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike. Orthodoxy LIVE with Father Evan Armatas is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Listen LIVE beginning November 18 on Ancient Faith Radio's Talk Station. www.ancientfaith.com

2012 National Day of Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:44:00 +0000

May 3, 2012 marks the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Following is Florida Governor Rick Scott's proclamation...

...WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is a day set aside by Congress for all Americans to pray and reaffirm the spiritual principles upon which this nation was founded; and

WHEREAS, 2012 marks the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer, and the theme this year is, "One Nation Under God," based on Psalm 33:12, which says, "Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord." ...

Give Your Relationship a Gift!

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:36:00 +0000

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Merry Christmas 2011

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:33:00 +0000

In an unsuspecting world, the Lord God becomes one of us.

the Incarnation - the Word becoming flesh - Emmanuel - God with us!

Wise men followed the star,

Angels announced His appearing,

A nation somewhat expecting a Messiah,

God came.

He still comes to us today,

and although we mentally acknowledge His presence,

we are still surprised at the way He enters our lives, our routines...

almost like this new flash mob performance.

Merry Christmas!

Fr. Wade+

Thanks to Michael Hyatt and to Rachelle Gardner for sharing this link.

Inspiring. Original. Instrumental. Contemplative.

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Music for Work and Prayer – Still Blue Waters Cover Art

Peaceful. Pleasant. Pretty. Powerful. Original Piano Compositions for Work and Prayer by Fr. Wade+ are available for instant download on iTunes and on Amazon.com (see below).

Peace be with you!

Fr. Wade+

Examination - Looking into the Mirror

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:51:00 +0000

The Message of the Mirror

A Picture says a thousand words. Adding a short caption chooses which thousand.

When in the process of transition, as a steward of my life, I monitor, examine and compare key components to make sure they are operating within acceptable parameters. Often I compare this activity to the arcade game of “Whac-A-Mole,” for as sure as I have one mole whacked, another one pops up!

I pray more, but I exercise less.

This adds unhealthy weight, putting life out of balance. So shouldn't this process be compared to riding a bicycle? Maintaining a forward momentum provides balance. This translates to me as “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and ALL THESE THINGS will be added unto you.” (St. Matthew 6:33)

I use mirrors to examine my virtues, vices, triumphs, failures, battles, conflicts, routines, relationships, etc. I use multiple and special mirrors to see things that I often can’t see. The mirrors I use are the Holy Scriptures, prayer and contemplation, the Lives of the Saints, the Church Fathers, my bishop, my friends, my family, and a special mirror – my wife. These “mirrors” offer a different focal point so that I can examine issues that I would not normally see.

I’ve learned that sometimes I need more than just a mirror. I must take a picture – a snapshot of life. So I make special journal entries, review written goals and share these with my “mirrors.”

The photo in this blog post delivers a message, unique to every person who looks into the mirror. It makes the same general message, but makes it personal. It reinforces a value that might otherwise be forgotten. So it is with the mirrors we choose.

What are your mirrors saying to you?

BELIEVE The Promises of God!

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:38:00 +0000

The Rainbow – a sign of God’s Promise to Noah

“BELIEVE the promises of God,” my heart shouted after I read a devotional this morning! “Believe them, Wade! You gotta believe!”

Often it seems difficult to believe in God’s promises (and there is a reason)! Too many times we have experienced deception, false teaching, and our own misguided, corrupt interpretations. When our human experience doesn’t sync with our fabricated, cut-and-paste Scripture promise montage, we can easily think, “God has failed me.”

Has this experience happened to you? If so, you’re not alone! Remember the disciples asked the Lord immediately before His ascension into glory, “Are you now going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” They didn’t “get it,” just like we don’t “get it!”

In desperation, we try and prop up our attempt at faith with words like, “Well ya know, God never promised an easy life.” Yet back in the recesses of our soul a light is shining - maybe ever so dimly - but it’s shining, “There’s more to it than this!” This is especially problematic for those who have encountered miracles and have witnessed obvious answers to our prayers, isn’t it?

ANOTHER REASON it’s difficult to believe God’s promises is because

Promises are devalued in our culture!

What happens when the word “promise” doesn’t mean anything to us? What is the aftermath when our culture takes God’s promises out of context? How much disappointment can we take when we miss the point?

It’s just like eating fast food.
We do our body more harm than good.
In the same way, we undermine our faith!

Faith in the promises of God comes from a relationship with the Word of God. It’s more than just taking an inspiring quote from the Daily Promise Box and saying a 30 second prayer. The Word of God is not just something written down. FIRST and FOREMOST, the Word of God is a person – the Lord Jesus Christ – Light from Light – very God from very God.

True faith in the promises of God MANDATES a love affair – unadulterated by idolatry – with a divine person in simple child-like trust. Ask and you shall receive!

Peace be with you!

Fr. Wade+

Lakeland, FL

The devotional source is here.

Scoundrels in Prayer - at a theatre near you!

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:55:00 +0000

Is your pastor, priest, bishop or spiritual leader a Scoundrel? Is that why you don't go to church? (I can already hear the "Do not judge" police freaking out in the corner!) Well, just read on for a few more lines and see if you can gain some beneficial info for your spiritual walk with the Lord.

First, I didn't ask if your leader was a sinner or not. I think most reasonable people realize that everyone is a sinner. ("Sinner" is someone who "misses the mark" or "falls short" of doing what is right and proper in God's eyes.) I am using the word, "SCOUNDREL" - a dishonest or unscrupulous person, someone who does evil deliberately, a dishonorable, unprincipled person.

So, is your leader dishonest, unscrupulous, dishonorable? Do they lack integrity? Do they behave one way when they are "on stage" and differently when they are with their close staff members? Are they more concerned with "getting the job done" than "how" the job is done? If you have witnessed them speaking evil about someone else to you, be assured they are speaking evil about you, too. Don't be fooled.

Why am I talking about Scoundrels in Prayer? Because they abound in every faith tradition – Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Non-denominational, Pentecostal, Monastic, and so on. Jesus said, "My house shall be called a House of Prayer, but you have made it a Den of Thieves!"

Our family has been reading about Samuel and Eli. Holy Scripture called Eli's son's "scoundrels." Eli knew of their ungodly ways, but he did not correct them. God sent a prophet to warn Eli, but he did not change. The first revelation God gave Samuel was the coming judgement against Eli and his house. These priests were scoundrels - dishonest, self-seeking, greedy men - taking advantage of the people of God.

St. Paul instructs us to avoid evil people - but he clarifies that he is not speaking of everyone - just the evil people who claim to be walking with the Lord. (At this point, I have to examine myself. Yes, I claim to walk with the Lord, and sometimes in my past I should have avoided myself!) I am by no means innocent. I'm a sinner, trusting in God's Divine Mercy and Grace, leading a penitent life.

Second, our Lord said that many will say unto Him in the day of judgement, "Lord, didn't we speak in your Name?" He says, "Get lost! I don't know who you are!" When God says, "Don't steal!" He means it! This commandment applies to leaders as well as followers. (Sometimes I think clergy think they have the right to operate by a different set of rules.) Wake up, people! Don't follow proud show-boating preachers who hide behind secret doors and are unreachable. If they are not accountable or transparent – leave them! Don't walk in the wake of the curse that is coming their way!

Finally, ask the Lord to shine His Divine Light in your heart. Don't try and remove a splinter from you leader's eye when you have a huge pole sticking in your own eye. God be merciful to us sinners. On the other hand, if your leader is being unethical, dishonest, exaggerates, tells "white lies," is mean to people, then get your facts together and humbly have a talk – but be prepared to exit! Too many leaders are made of one part insecurity, one part pride and one part ego, with a dash of "divine ruler" attitude. If you can humbly reach your leader – who is a humble person – then you will have accomplish much for the Kingdom of Heaven.

The last thing you want to do is pray "scoundrel prayers." What's a scoundrel prayer? It's one that asks God to do evil to one of His children. Can you believe that some "Christians" actually pray that God will "dry up finances, bring sickness, etc." on people they believe are out of God's will? This type of praying is witchcraft! It is far better to say, "Lord, may Your will be done in their life concerning this situation" or "Lord, have mercy on them!" Don't deceive yourself, if you pray evil on others, evil will come back to you!

Check your motives! Remove the idols you have created! Remove the pride! Remove the deception! It's better to be an unknown to the world, but known by the Lord.

Peace be with you!

Fr. Wade+

Lakeland, FL

Angry Birds & Angry Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:32:00 +0000

When you set your heart and mind to pray to the Almighty God (your Father in Heaven), realize that one or more demons will be attending your prayer meeting. Oh, they will certainly be present, make no mistake. These uninvited henchmen will use every cunning and trickery to stop your prayers.

Even if they are unsuccessful at stopping you from praying in spirit & truth, they will step back for a few minutes and attack from another position. The demon will attempt to arouse thoughts within you that lead to anger, thus destroying the good effects of your prayers. The demon may entice you to senseless pleasures and then your mind condemns you.

Stand your ground and be prepared to protect the fruits of your prayers!

Be angry, but don't sin!

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

You show up, Jesus, in the most unlikely places...

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:41:00 +0000

On my Birthday, I'm pondering the Slow Work of God...

You show up, Jesus, in the most unlikely places.

Give us patience to wait and watch

when we cannot sense your presence

so that we may be ready to greet you where we are. Amen.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said, “Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.
We would like to skip the intermediate stages.

We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new.

And yet, it is the law of all progress that it is made by passing through some stages of instability — and that it may take a very long time. Above all, trust in the slow work of God, our loving vine-dresser.”
from http://CommonPrayer.net
Peace be with you!

Fr. Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Catholic Couple Checkup - Discover, Share, Grow!

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:19:00 +0000

http://bluekirk.org/couplecheckup.htm

An Awesome Relationship Assessment, The Catholic Couple Checkup is an online tool for couples - dating, engaged or married. I highly recommend couples taking these assessments at least once a year.

Married? How healthy is your marriage? With the Married Checkup, you can identify your strength & growth areas.

Engaged? They say, "Falling in love is the easy part..." Now prepare for your marriage by taking the Engaged Couple Checkup.

Just Dating? Are things getting a little more serious? The Dating Checkup can help you discover the right next steps.

Curious, check it out at http://bluekirk.org/couplecheckup.htm

If one of your "next steps" includes engagement and a wedding, please consider contacting Fr. Wade+ for your premarital counseling. Fr. Wade+ is available for Weddings and Renewal of Vows celebrations. For more information please email Wade@BlueKirk.org

Lord, Open My Eyes...

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:32:00 +0000

Lord, open my eyes that I can see – clearly
Everything that is happening around me – really.
Away dark shades that keep out light,
to eyes of love with true insight.

Then once I see the needs of others,
Let love dictate over greed that smothers.
An instrument of peace I now become,
and by your Spirit, your will be done!

Amen!

- a prayer contributed by Fr. Wade Fahnestock+
in the prayer book, Tampa Bay Prays,
published by the Franciscan Center.

Pentecost 2011 - Global Day of Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:52:00 +0000

“They lifted their voices to God with one accord…” –Acts 4:24

Almighty God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

Together with believers all over the world,

We gather today to glorify Your Name.

You are the Creator of heaven and earth.

There is no one like You, holy and righteous in all Your ways.

We submit to Your authority as the King of the universe.

We pray with one voice to enthrone You in our hearts

and to honour You before the world.

Lord God, You alone are worthy of our praise and adoration.

Our Father in heaven,

Thank You for loving the world so greatly.

You gave Your only Son, Jesus Christ,

to die on the cross for our sins

so that we could be reconciled to You.

We are grateful to call You Father and to be called Your children.

Nothing can separate us from Your love.

Thank You Father, for adopting us into Your family
because of Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Lord Jesus Christ,

You alone are worthy to open the scrolls of history,

for You were slain and have redeemed us to the Father by Your blood.

We confess that You are Head of the Church

and Lord of all heaven and earth.

May people from every tribe and language become Your followers

so that Your blessing brings transformation among all peoples.

Let Your kingdom be established in every nation of the world

so that governments will rule with righteousness and justice.

And may Your Name be great, from the rising of the sun to its setting.

Jesus Christ, You are the Saviour of the world and the Lord of all.

Father of mercy and grace,

We acknowledge that we have sinned

and that our world is gripped by the power of sin.

Our hearts are grieved by injustice, hatred and violence.

We are shamed by oppression, racism and bloodshed in our land.

We mourn all loss of life in murder, war and terrorism.

Our homes are broken and our churches are divided by rebellion and pride.

Our lives are polluted by selfishness, greed, idolatry and sexual sin.

We have grieved Your heart and brought shame to Your Name.

Have mercy on us as we repent with all our hearts.

God of mercy, forgive our sins.
Pour out Your grace and heal our land.

Spirit of the living God,

Apart from You, we can do nothing.

Transform Your Church into the image of Jesus Christ.

Release Your power to bring healing to the sick,

freedom to the oppressed and comfort to those who mourn.

Pour Your love into our hearts and fill us with compassion

to answer the call of the homeless and the hungry

and to enfold orphans, widows and the elderly in Your care.

Give us wisdom and insight for the complex problems we face today.

Help us to use the resources of the earth for the well-being of all.

Holy Spirit, we need Your comfort
and guidance. Transform our hearts.

Lord Jesus Christ,
Because You were dead, but are now risen,

and the Father has given You a Name above all names,

You will defeat all powers of evil.

Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples.

Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death.

Bring deliverance from demonic oppression.

Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease.

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly,

and to intercede for the lost faithfully.

Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

King of Glory,

Come and finish Your work in our cities, our peoples and our nations.

We lift our voices in unison with believers from Africa and Asia,

from the Middle East and Europe, from North and South America,

and from Australia and the Pacific Islands—together we cry:

Lift up your heads, O you gates!
Be lifted up ancient doors
so that the King of glory may come in!

As Your deeds increase throughout the earth,

and as Your blessings abound to all the nations,

they will seek You, asking, “Who is this King of glory?”

Together we will answer:

He is the Lord Almighty!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Come fill the earth with Your glory as the waters cover the sea.

The Spirit and the Bride say:

Amen! Come Lord Jesus!

Printable version available HERE

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This united prayer is from The Global Day of Prayer initiative.

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 10

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:05:00 +0000

DAY 10: SATURDAY, 11 June 2011

GLORIFY! …for Yours is the kingdom, and the power,and the glory forever.
Amen.

Great and marvellous are Your works, LORD God Almighty! Righteous and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

Who shall not fear You, O LORD, and glory Your Name?

Because You alone are kind. All nations shall come and worship before You, for Your righteousness have been revealed.

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours.

Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.

May your glory and power be revealed through the humility, compassion and holiness of the Church, to all nations.

Manifest your kingdom again through signs and miracles until all nations kneel and worship at the name of Jesus.

The glory of the LORD will fill the earth as the waters cover the seas.

From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of Jesus Christ will be glorified.

Now unto You, the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever.

AMEN

Printable Version available HERE

For more information about the Global Day of Prayer, please visit:
http://www.GlobalDayofPrayer.com
and
http://www.GDOPUSA.com

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 9

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:30:00 +0000

DAY 9: FRIDAY, 10 June 2011

OVERCOME! …but deliver us from evil…

Lord Jesus Christ, we confess and declare that You died on the cross, rose from the dead on the third day and ascended to heaven where You are now seated at the right hand of our heavenly Father.

You were given all authority in heaven and on earth, and the name above all names, so that at the name of Jesus Christ every knee will bow and every tongue confess that

You are Lord.

You broke the power of Satan and of death and disarmed all principalities and powers through your death and resurrection.

Let the revelation of the truth of the Gospel liberate many people from the power of Satan to follow Christ.

Break the hold of satanic powers and deliver people from idolatry, witchcraft, demonic oppression, depression and the stronghold of lies in destructive ideologies and religions.

Break the powers of darkness which corrupt businesses, governments and cities.

Deliver us from the fear of death and the fear of man, and give us boldness in preaching the Gospel with courage and perseverance.

Give us the wisdom to tear down the strongholds and arguments that were raised up against the knowledge of God.

We surrender ourselves into your hand.

Use us as instruments of righteousness to overcome evil through the blood of the Lamb, through our testimonies and through our willingness to suffer for your name’s sake.

AMEN

Printable Version available HERE

For more information about the Global Day of Prayer, please visit:
http://www.GlobalDayofPrayer.com
and
http://www.GDOPUSA.com

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 8

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:41:00 +0000

DAY 8: THURSDAY, 9 June 2011
LEAD! …and lead us not into temptation…

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the good Shepherd.

You are the Head of the Church and the Author and Finisher of our faith.

You promised that the Father will send us the Holy Spirit as a Comforter and Guide to lead us into all truth and to remind us of every word had spoken.

We confess that You have the words of eternal life, and express our desire to follow You and to be your disciples.

Your word is a lamp for our feet and light for our paths.

Lead us on paths of righteousness for your name’s sake.

Fill us with such love and zeal for You that we will not be moved by the temptations of materialism, power and sexual perversion.

Help the Church to walk in the light of your Word and with such wisdom that we will fulfil your purposes throughout the earth.

Guide those who are leading others in the spheres of government, education and business, to set an example of godliness and integrity so that the curse of corruption can be broken throughout cities and economies.

Give parents and teachers godly wisdom to guide the coming generations to follow in your ways and not divert to evil paths and destructive ways.

AMEN

Printable Version available HERE

For more information about the Global Day of Prayer, please visit:
http://www.GlobalDayofPrayer.com
and
http://www.GDOPUSA.com

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 7

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:27:00 +0000

DAY 7: WEDNESDAY, 8 June 2011

RECONCILE! …as we forgive those who sin against us…

Father God, through the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, You have reconciled us to You, so that we may have eternal life and unbroken fellowship with You.

Through the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Prince of peace, You have also given us the ministry of reconciliation, to bring the message of forgiveness and reconciliation to all peoples.

In the name of Jesus, we have the authority and the command to forgive sins.

We confess that we have allowed bitterness and resentment to fester in our hearts.

Please forgive us.

We now forgive those who have sinned against us.

Break the cycle of resentment, revenge and racism so that relationships can be restored.

Let the reconciling power of Christ be revealed in all areas of militarized conflict so that wars will end, and peace will prevail.

Restore relationships between men and women, and bring reconciliation in marriages.

Turn the hearts of fathers and mothers to their children and of hearts of children to their parents and bring healing and restoration in families.

Strengthen those believers who suffer persecution at the hands of unbelievers and give them the grace to forgive their enemies.

Let the Church become known as peacemakers in the midst of a world of conflict and hatred.

AMEN

Printable Version available HERE

For more information about the Global Day of Prayer, please visit:
http://www.GlobalDayofPrayer.com
and
http://www.GDOPUSA.com

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:18:00 +0000

DAY 6: TUESDAY, 7 June 2011
FORGIVE! …Forgive us our sins…

To You, our God, belong mercy and forgiveness, for You are merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

You forgive iniquity, transgression and sin.

The blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, has been poured out for the forgiveness of sin, and through his blood we are cleansed from all our iniquities.

Let the blood of Jesus speak on our behalf at the throne of grace.

Forgive us for our sinful ways.

May the blood of Jesus sanctify us and cleanse our conscience from acts that lead to death.

Empower us through the Holy Spirit to break the hold of sin over our lives, so that we will abandon patterns of sin and find grace to renounce any allegiance to the powers of darkness.

Let your Holy Spirit move on the hearts of men and women to convict them of sin and bring them to repentance through godly sorrow.

Soften our hearts to see how lives are destroyed through sins that bring about war, poverty and injustice.

Give us a new spirit and a new heart to obey your commands and bring joy to your heart.

Thank You for your patience towards us and for your desire that all people will come to repentance.

AMEN

Printable version available HERE

For more information about the Global Day of Prayer, please visit:
http://www.GlobalDayofPrayer.com
and
http://www.GDOPUSA.com

Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL

Global Day of Prayer 2011 - Day 5

noreply@blogger.com (FriarWade) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:36:00 +0000

DAY 5: MONDAY, 6 June 2011

PROVIDE! …Give us this day our daily bread…

Father God, You are YHVH Yireh, the LORD our Provider.

You made a way for us to be reconciled to You through your Son, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who is the only sacrifice we will ever need.

You are the Giver of all good things and those who come to you lack nothing.

Jesus promised that when we ask in his name, You will answer our prayer.

So we ask, please provide in our daily needs.

Enable us through the Holy Spirit to become agents of healing and change in our world. Use us to break patterns of poverty in our communities through our sacrificial giving and sharing.

Have mercy on the poor, the sick, those who are refugees and the children of this world, and provide in their need for food, water and basic health care.

Awaken the hearts of the Church to the spiritual hunger of those who have never heard about You.

Thrust out labourers in the harvest fields of the world to preach the Gospel.

Satisfy those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Our eyes are upon you for You are the only one who can supply in both the spiritual and physical needs of the world.

AMEN
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Peace be with You!

Father Wade+
Lakeland, FL