Some Things about GOD Deuteronomy 32: 3, 4 Dt. 32:3 I will proclaim the name of the Lord, Oh praise the greatness of our God! Dt. 32:4 He is the Rock, His works are perfect and all His ways are just, a faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He. We have an active, living God! GOD: Created Genesis 1:1 Said Genesis 1:3 Made Genesis 1:6 Blessed Genesis 1:22 Saw Genesis 1:9 Called Genesis 1:5 Set Genesis 1:17 Formed Genesis 2:7 Planted Genesis 2:8 Commanded Genesis 2:16 Brought Genesis 2:19 Caused Genesis 2:21 Cursed Genesis 3:17 Banished Genesis 3:23 Grieved Genesis 6:6 Established Genesis 6:17 Shut Genesis 7:16 Remembered Genesis 8:1 Came Genesis 11:5 Scattered Genesis 11:8 Inflicted Genesis 12:17 Rested Genesis 2:2 What an awesome God we serve!

Adversity

When faced with adversity, use the following reasoning.

I realize that every adversity that has befallen me carries with it an equivalent or greater benefit that I will find if I have the courage to look.
I have collected my thoughts, whenever I suffered a setback and I’ve
Asked myself, “what possible good can be extracted form my misfortune?”
The scales of life always return to center, and if one door closes to me,
God will open another.
I will never abandon hope, I will always look for the seed of good in every adversity.

A Prayer For Grieving Families
As ministers of Jesus Christ, our living Lord,
we are privileged to bear His comfort to those
families that are grieving in their time of sorrow at the
loss of their loved one. Our hearts and our
prayers go out to all of the members of this
family, may God be with you.

John 14:1-6

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me.
In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would
have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare
a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that
where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the
way ye know. Thomas saith unto Him, Lord, we know not whither Thou
goest; and how can we know the way?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man
cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

A Prayer For Those Who Are Troubled

God, You stand with us in times present; You carry us through many hardships; You shield us from danger over and over again. Thank You, thank You for allowing us to lay our needs before You now. We ask for Your help, Father, we are perplexed and afraid. We do not know which way to turn. You, Holy Spirit, are our help when we are weak. You search our hearts and answer our petitions that we bring before You. You understand and answer our prayers even when we do not know how or what to pray for. God, we seek the courage to face all situations before us. We ask for wisdom to see the way that is right and for the strength and courage to choose the right way to go. Lord grant us the strength to endure. We know that You will not allow us to be defeated; we know that we can be victorious through You. We pray that the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds. Through Christ we pray. Amen.

Tonight's Scripture is taken from the book of John, Chapter 11:25,26
I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die.

For All Of Those Who Have Lost Someone Dear..

Living

It was a heart
It fell apart
It was a day
It went away
It was a minute
Time stood still in it
It was a way
Life was so gay
Then came a sight
That brought on night
A curtain fell
And broke a spell
A tree stopped growing
A man stood knowing
Something was lost
He paid the cost
He chose unknowns
He felt the thorns
of life.

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Christ the Wisdom and Power of God

1 Corinthians

18.) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
19.) For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate."
20.) Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
21.) For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
22.) Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom,
23.) but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
24.) but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
25.) For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.
26.) Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
27.) But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
28.) He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things----and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are,
29.) so that no one may boast before Him.
30.) It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
31.) Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

The Prayer Of Jabez;
His, Your, and My Posterity

In 1Chronicles, we find the historical records from Adam to Abraham.
Out of one of the clans of Judah came Jabez - 1Chronicles 4:9-10
The name Jabez sounds like the Hebrew word for pain, sorrow and grief.
Webster's New World Dictionary & amp; Thesaurus defines posterity as; 1 all of a person's descendants, 2 all succeeding generations.
The thesaurus gives the following synonyms: descendants, breed, children; and we are advised to seek further information by referring to the words; Family and Offspring.
Referring to Family we get the definition Dynasty.
Dynasty is given the meaning, a succession of rulers(those who are in charge) who are members of the same family.
1Chronicles, 4:9-10, refer to the posterity of Jabez
9.) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethen: and his mother called his name Jabez saying, Because I had him with sorrow.
According to Jabez's mother, he was a born loser. Because the mother had suffered through his birth, she had named him accordingly.
But Jabez had his own sense of personal identity and self-value. Not only was he more honorourable than his brothers, Jabez was a man who believed and trusted in the Lord and believed in the power of prayer.
1Chronicles 4:10, And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast (territories) and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!
And God granted him that which he requested.

We all have our posterity, we all come from some lineage, some ancestry, some family. We all have a name that's been given to us by someone.
Perhaps our name was given in love, care and honor or perhaps in remorse, regret or grief.
But God has a master plan for every one of us.
All we have to do is ask.
In Matthew 7:7-8, the Lord says to us,
7.) Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
8.) For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Today is your day, this is your hour, ask the Lord to bless you indeed and enlarge your territories and ask that His hand will be with you and that He protect you from evil.
As the Lord did for Jabez, He will grant you that which you request.

The Mission of MatGloCo Ministries

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

18 Then JESUS came to them (the eleven disciples) and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the end of the age.

The Lord is my Sheppard, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He restores my soul.
He leads me in the path of righteousness
for His name sake

Jesus Taught Us To Pray

Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of the disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."
Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say:
"Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. {Luke 11:3} Give us each day our daily bread. {Luke 11:4} Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation."
Matthew 6:5 "But when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men......
Matthew 6:6 "When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
Matthew 6:9-14 "This is how you should pray"
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
{10} Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
{11} Give us this day, our daily bread.
{12} Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
{13} And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
{14} For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly
Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins,
your Father will not forgive your sins.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me,
I once was lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see.
Twas grace that taught my heart to fearand grace my fear relieved.
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.
http://mgcministries.bravehost.com/grace.html

The Scriptures in the Bible are ideally suited for any and every occasion. It is therefore essential for you to be thoroughly equipped with the Scriptures. The more equipped you are, the more effective you will be in helping others and your self. Monday Night Prayer Blog is designed to uplift and inspire us through the Scriptures. Some of us will receive the Word and the Word will lift us up, others of us will take the Word and share what we receive with others. Whatever the effect, we will be better for having heard the Word of God. To God be the glory. Amen.

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my
fears.

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not
ashamed.

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all
his troubles.

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and
delivereth them.

Psalm 34:4-7

Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. AmenJesus Christ is the Son of God. Our redeemer. The Lord. Our Comforter.

Take a look in the 5th book of 1st Peter,
Here we find Peter giving advice two fold. In verse 8 of chapter five, Peter tells us to 1. be sober and 2. be vigilant.
And he goes on to tell us why.
How many of us know that the devil is a liar? Amen.
Most of us are aware of the devil as a liar.
But, Peter introduces another characteristic of the devil,
and it applies directly to you and me.
Peter says in verse 8 of chapter 5,
be sober, be vigilant, because YOUR,
(point to yourself and say "MY").
Because YOUR adversary the devil.
Doesn't that make it extremely personal for you and me?

Let's Embrace The Grace Of God Amazing Grace...

Prayer

Matt. 5:1,2 1 Now when He (Jesus) saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain side and sat down. His disciples cam to Him.

2. And He began to teach them, saying: Matt 6:5 "But when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men.

Matt 6:6 When you pray, go into your room, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matt 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

Matt. 6:8 Do not be like them (pagans), for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Matt. 6:9-14 9 This is how you should pray: "Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name,

10. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

11. Give us today our daily bread.

12. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

13. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever.

Amen.

14. For if you forgive men when they sin against you, Your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From whence shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel.
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever (Psalm 121).

For the Non-Christian

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal

life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world,

but that the world should be saved through Him (John 3:16, 17).

I pray heavenly father, that you will be gracious to me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness;

According to the greatness of Thy compassion forgive my transgressions.

Wash me throughly from my iniquity.

And cleanse me from my sin.

Against Thee, Thee only, I have sinned,

And done what is evil in Thy sight,

So that Thou art justified when Thou dost speak,

And blameless when Thou dost judge

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean'

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me to hear joy and gladness,

Let the bones which Thou has broken rejoice.

Hide Thy face from my sins,

And forgive all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from Thy presence,

And do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,

And sustain me with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:1-4, 7-12).

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
(2 Tim. 3:16)

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Text: Exodus 20:12
HONOR THY FATHER

A commandment giving the opportunity to teach important lessons and
hopefully resulting in God-fearing future citizens. Remember, God's word
is to be taught "diligently" in the home (Deut. 6:7). This requires earnest
and special explanation. Not to be simply quoted for the sake of upholding
authority.

I. ITS BACKGROUND, is the relationship of the nation of Israel to God (Gen. 12 ff)
A. All authority traces back to God, who wants good for all.
1. He shows His desire to help parents in their work.
2. He is the teacher and guide of these precious souls.

II. THE FATHERS AWESOME ROLE IS:
A. To rule his household well. (1 Tim. 3:5).
B. To be a physical provider. (1 Tim. 5:8).
C. To Nurture... (Eph. 6:4).
1. Not to provoke, but to encourage. (Col. 3:21).
2. To seek education - secular & SPIRITUAL
a. For service to God - (Prov. 22:6; Isa.38:19)
b. For obedience to God - (Deut . 32:46)
c. For instilling confidence in God. (Psa. 78:1-8)