LarryLPond

5 jr

November 18, 2020, Don't Be LAZY Be Working and Productive
Lord, there are so many people in my country that take advantage of the welfare system that can work but choose to take from me and all that work to keep money flowing for them. Some day Father, I know there will be a reward for me as I have been working all my life to make your world a better place to live. May I always be diligent in serving you, Father, and never complain. Thank you, Father, for the desire to work and be productive. Thank you for the Spirit of life you have given me to complete these tasks for you and those you have given me to Love and to help achieve their Joy to love you with all their heart. I thank you and praise you in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 (NLT) Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat." Yet we hear that some of you live sedentary lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people's business. Proverbs 6:6-11 (NLT) Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little extra sleep, a bit more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. Proverbs 12:24 (NLT) Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

5 jr

November 17, 2020, Knowing God Is Always With Me
Lord, there are days when I just do not feel I have what it takes to be the kind of leader you want me to be. Lord, I look at my ability instead of relying on you. I know, Father, you are always with me, but I look at my weaknesses instead of your strengths. Father, may I always accomplish what you put me on this earth to do through you and not depend on my ability but on what you provide for me, and that is a total victory in whatever you put before me to do. May I always TRUST IN YOU to overcome whatever is in my path? Thank you, Father, for your strength and the Holy Spirit living within me. I pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Acts 4:31 (NLT) After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the Word of God with boldness. Ephesians 6:19-20 (NLT) And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God's ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. Philippians 4:13 (NLT) For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

5 jr

November 16, 2020, God Blesses Those Who Mourns
Lord, when I was only 12 years old, I experienced the greatest pains in my life. September 26, 1961. That was the day my oldest brother died in a car accident. I know, Lord, you were there that day and every day of my life. Lord, you know it took me almost four years to get over that, and my heart turned to solid ice. It was not until the death of my Father-in-law that I was able to understand your comfort for those left behind entirely. I truly know how much you love me and have been such a blessing to me. Thank you, Father, for the living water you have bathed me in over the years. You genuinely care about me. I do thank you and praise you for how you love me and listen to me every day. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Matthew 5:4 (NLT) God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Isaiah 66:13 (NLT) I will comfort you there in Jerusalem as a mother comforts her child." Psalms 34:18 (NLT) The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Revelation 7:17 (NLT) For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes."

5 jr

November 15, 2020, Teach Me To Walk With You Lord
Father, every day I need you to guide me and teach me where I should go on this path of life. You, Father, know the twists and turns that lay ahead. I seek you earnestly to guide me, and I ask for YOUR GUIDANCE
and not mine. I ask for YOUR WISDOM and not an abundance of things. Help me, Lord, to trust you with my whole being. May your Holy Spirit ALWAYS GUIDE ME where you desire me to be. I praise you for what you have already done. I look for your leading to continue. I am grateful for Your Love. Help me to share your Love and guidance with others so they, too, can enjoy your loving grace in their life. I pray in the Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.
Psalms 25:4-5 (NLT) Show me the right path, O LORD;
point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your Truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All-day long, I put my hope in you. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. John 16:13-15 (NLT) When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all Truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, 'The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.'