Warfare Wednesday

"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD;
he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases." Proverbs 21:1

Here is our weekly reminder to keep President Obama in our prayers. It is so important to keep that in mind. I think, as Christians, that one of the many reasons the previous presidency was so riddled with problems is because we, as followers of Christ, fell asleep on the job. We let President Bush down and God down by not praying for him enough. So with this new president, I'm really feeling a strong sense of urgency to keep the prayers up for him and his family. In addition, this week, let's remember to pray also for Vice President Biden as well. He may not be in the news as often as the president, but as second in command, he needs Godly protection and guidance as well. May God Bless these men who are willing to serve their country, and may He show His Presence in their lives and in their decision-making process. May they turn to God for the answers in times of need. For specific prayer requests from out nation's capital, be sure to check out The Presidential Prayer Team. Our prayers are effective, and are not going to waste!

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:16

As well this week, my heart is weeping for the residents of Australia who have been devastated by wildfires, or bushfires as they are calling them there. At last count, the death toll is up to 200, with many more still missing, and feared dead. There are also still fires raging across parts of the country, and firefighters are collapsing from exhaustion. I cannot imagine what the people of that country are going through, I pray that God may give them peace and that he will show his love and compassion, and that they will know the source of that love. May God give the firefighters the supernatural energy they need to battle the blazes, and may there be no more loss of life. Let it rain, Dear Lord, let it rain on that country that is full of grief right now. May your rain be a soothing balm to a parched land- both physically and spiritually. Comfort those who have lost loved ones, and restore hope to those who have lost it.

"You heavens above, rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness grow with it; I, the LORD, have created it." Isaiah 45:8