Thursday, October 27, 2011
Psalm 58
Psalm 58
New International Version (NIV)
Psalm 58
Psalm 58[a]
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] 1 Do you rulers indeed speak justly?Do you judge people with equity?
2 No, in your heart you devise injustice,
and your hands mete out violence on the earth.
3 Even from birth the wicked go astray;
from the womb they are wayward, spreading lies.
4 Their venom is like the venom of a snake,
like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears,
5 that will not heed the tune of the charmer,
however skillful the enchanter may be.
6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God;
LORD, tear out the fangs of those lions!
7 Let them vanish like water that flows away;
when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.
8 May they be like a slug that melts away as it moves along,
like a stillborn child that never sees the sun.
9 Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns—
whether they be green or dry—the wicked will be swept away.[c]
10 The righteous will be glad when they are avenged,
when they dip their feet in the blood of the wicked.
11 Then people will say,
“Surely the righteous still are rewarded;
surely there is a God who judges the earth.”
Footnotes:
- Psalm 58:1 In Hebrew texts 58:1-11 is numbered 58:2-12.
- Psalm 58:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
- Psalm 58:9 The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for the Slovak Republic in Europe
Slovakia
Slovak Republic
Europe
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Geography
Area: 49,035 sq kmLandlocked central European state, ranging from fertile Danube shores to the Tatra Mountains.
Population: 5,411,640 Annual Growth: 0.10%
Capital: Bratislava
Urbanites: 56.8%
HDI Rank: 42 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 20 (5% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Slovak Languages: 13 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 5,051,225 | 93.34 | 0.0 |
| Evangelicals | 67,163 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
Challenges for Prayer
Slovakia is a nation in the midst of significant change. Economic reforms and EU membership both created as well as solved problems. Increasing wealth (for some) is accompanied by the new influences of materialism and moral relativism. Depression and suicide rates are among the highest in Europe; pray that many might seek for hope and truth, and find these in Christ.Slovakia enjoys a strong Christian heritage,but Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed churches, while many, suffer from widespread nominalism and low attendance. However, renewal movements are growing in these churches, especially among Lutherans as they focus on young people and small groups (Family Fellowships). Pray that these movements would expand and increase. Pray that the strong foundation of Christianity in Slovakia would be brought to vibrant life by a new move of the Holy Spirit.
For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Slovakia.Great Is Your Love - Matt Hoffland
Uploaded by jetsonmace on Oct 10, 2010
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations
With the singing of my heart
I will awake with the dawn
I will sing of Your name among the people
And let Your glory shine all over the earth
Great is Your love, it is higher than the mountains
Great is Your love, it is deeper than the seas
Be exalted, O Lord, above the heavens and the skies
And let Your glory shine all over the earth
---------------
By Matt Hoffland
© 1998 Stapleknoggen Music
www.matthoffland.com
Lyrics found at E-Chords
Music taken from a PC game CD that I own called:
"Virtual Jerusalem"
(c) 2000 Ted Hildebrandt. All rights reserved.
Published by Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI
Zondervan no longer holds the copyright to the game. The author holds it, and wants to give his game to people for free. The download address is below. Comes highly recommended.
http://faculty.gordon.edu/hu/bi/Ted_Hildebrandt/GetLostInJerusalemZip.zip
With the singing of my heart
I will awake with the dawn
I will sing of Your name among the people
And let Your glory shine all over the earth
Great is Your love, it is higher than the mountains
Great is Your love, it is deeper than the seas
Be exalted, O Lord, above the heavens and the skies
And let Your glory shine all over the earth
---------------
By Matt Hoffland
© 1998 Stapleknoggen Music
www.matthoffland.com
Lyrics found at E-Chords
Music taken from a PC game CD that I own called:
"Virtual Jerusalem"
(c) 2000 Ted Hildebrandt. All rights reserved.
Published by Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI
Zondervan no longer holds the copyright to the game. The author holds it, and wants to give his game to people for free. The download address is below. Comes highly recommended.
http://faculty.gordon.edu/hu/bi/Ted_Hildebrandt/GetLostInJerusalemZip.zip
Psalm 57
Psalm 57
New International Version (NIV)
Psalm 57
Psalm 57[a]
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b]When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[c]
God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions;
I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,
my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
Footnotes:
- Psalm 57:1 In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
- Psalm 57:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
- Psalm 57:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for
Singapore
Republic of Singapore
Asia
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Geography
Area: 699 sq kmOne larger and 54 smaller islands off the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia; strategically located for communications and trade. Singapore is Asia’s cleanest and greenest city.
Population: 4,836,691 Annual Growth: 2.54%
Capital: Singapore
Urbanites: 100%
HDI Rank: 23 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 51 (41% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Mandarin (Chinese), English, Malay, Tamil Indian. English is the primary language for education Languages: 31 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Buddhist| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 775,805 | 16.04 | 3.9 |
| Evangelicals | 377,398 | 7.8 | 3.2 |
| Buddhist | 1,949,186 | 40.30 |
Answer to Prayer
The growth of the Church in Singapore has been steady and sustained since 1970. Evangelicals in particular increased 20-fold from 1960 to 2010; 1 out of 13 people in Singapore is now evangelical. Independent and charismatic churches represent nearly half of all new churches, and some of them now attract over 20,000 in weekly attendance. Additionally, the mainline churches such as Anglicans, Methodists and Presbyterians have very strong evangelical components and continue to grow. For an additional 3 Answers to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
For an additional 6 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
Challenge for Prayer
Singaporean society is built on dedicated labour, discipline and self-reliance. These engender stability, good governance and a corruption-resistant culture, but also an emphasis on performance and wealth. Materialism has noticeably increased. Much of Singapore’s affluence is now dependent on imported labour from poorer countries; entire sectors of the nation’s economy would collapse without it. Pray for justice and fair treatment for all those from abroad; despite good legal safeguards, exploitation does exist. Pray that churches might become more active in assisting those at risk. Pray also that the admirable strengths of Singapore might not in themselves become idols.For an additional 6 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Singapore.
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