South Carolina

Our Father,
We are fallen creatures, limited in understanding. Your Holy Word teaches us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. How can Your Church in South Carolina stand against the schemes of Satan?
We pray that they will be strong in You.
May Jesus wrap Himself around the visceral emotions of each person in attendance at Thursday’s meeting. He is the Truth.
May Jesus shield each person’s heart. He is our righteousness.
May Jesus fit each person with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. He is the Way.
May Jesus stand between each person and Satan. May He knock down the strongholds of false thinking that lead to death, like cattle chutes leading to the slaughter yard. He is the Life.
May the Word of God cut a path forward.
May the Holy Spirit flow freely through each person’s spirit that they may be alert to the movement of God and follow that path in boldness. Amen.
Ephesians 6:10-20

Romans 15:1-13

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1)
      Holy Spirit, please help us bear with the failings of those who are weak in faith.

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. (Romans 15:2)
      Holy Spirit, help us please our neighbors — neighbors in the church, in our communities, and at work — so that they are built up in faith.

For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” (Romans 15:3)
      Jesus, thank you for all you bore for us.

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
      Father, I come to you for all those who are weary and discouraged by the actions of the Episcopal Church that you will bring them to patient endurance and encouragement as they read the Scriptures.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, (Romans 15:5)
      Holy Spirit, please give us your mind about others in the Episcopal Church.

so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:6)
      Jesus, please help your faithful people in the Episcopal Church have one heart and one mouth as we glorify your father.

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7)
      Jesus, please help us receive one another so that we bring glory to your father.

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs (Romans 15:8 )
      Jesus, thank you for becoming a servant so that the promises made to the patriarchs could be fulfilled.

so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.” (Romans 15:9)
      Holy Spirit, please help us speak about Jesus to those who do not know him and sing aloud his praises.

Again, it says, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” (Romans 15:10)
      Jesus, help us rejoice in you with your people.

And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples.” (Romans 15:11)
      Jesus, please help us turn to you in faith and praise you.

And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.” (Romans 15:12)
      Jesus, so rule and reign in our hearts that hope is restored for your church and your people.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
      Amen and amen!

Sunday: 66, 67; 2 Samuel 13:1-22; Rom. 15:1-13; John 3:22-36
Monday: 89:1-18; 2 Samuel 13:23-39; Acts 20:17-38; Mark 9:42-50

Albany Intercessor

South Carolina

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14:1-4

Dear Jesus,
We trust in You and in Your desire to take the diocese of South Carolina to the abiding place you have prepared for them. May each clergy person look to You in the days leading up to the clergy conference. Help each one to rest in Your presence. Disentangle their minds, souls, and bodies that they may wholly lean upon You. Mold their spirits by the Holy Spirit for the glory of Your Father’s name. Amen.

More comment thread prayers

Prayers for South Carolina from T19–

Art copied from his devotional book:
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Undergroundpewster copied from John Rutter’s “Clare Benediction”:
“May the light of His presence be your guide
May He guard you and uphold you;
May His Spirit be ever by your side.”

Sherri2 wrote:
Prayers rising for the Diocese of South Carolina, for her bishop and for all her clergy, that they may come together in faith, love and charity, hearts and minds open, and that you, O Lord, will be in their midst to guide and succor them and shine your light on the way that you would have them take. Have mercy on them, O Lord,and on all of us. Amen.

Prayer Table Report

Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table report Saturday, August 8, 9:30-10:30 AM Torre Bissell and Don Foust
+–indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina.

+Tony-older man–asked to “get back on the right track with his girl friend” and for improved finances so he can move out of the motel and into an apartment–prayed for relationships and provision.

Man passing by on the street–prayed for blessings in his life

Lynda (regular) and her husband +Reyford–Lynda stops by the Prayer Table nearly every Saturday. This is the first time we met her husband Reyford. He usually works on Saturdays. We prayed for their 4 children back in Guyana.

+Pedro–middle-aged man–prayed for health (both mental and physical) for his wife Iris.

+Vincent and +Penny–this couple is engaged to be married. Vincent asked for prayers for his children and his family. Penny asked for prayers for her sobriety.

+Taiwan–This young man has walked by the Prayer Table for several weeks without stopping; today he stopped and asked for prayers for his family and his kids.

+Jamique–young man–asked for forgiveness for his sins–He has given his life to Christ. Suggested he join a Church group or Bible study to help to remove temptation from his life. Jamique said he worked on Sundays. We then suggested a Church that meets on Saturdays (Seventh Day Adventists around the corner) or go to a Saturday evening service.

+Demere–young man–asked for prayers for his mother (Josette).

+Wilburt–said this has been a tough year for him–lost his job–car was repossessed. Prayed for provision. He then said he was glad he came to the Prayer Table. Told us “People are afraid to come over here”.

+DeAndre–young man–prayed for his daughters.

Jim–regular–Each week Jim stops by the Prayer Table he opens up a little more. We prayed for his deceased son (Robert) who passed away on August 17, 2007 at age 31. Robert’s death devastated Jim, but now he accepts that his son is at peace in Heaven. Jim asked that we pray for his friend Bill. Bill’s son suddenly disappeared from his job 5 years ago in Glens Falls and his father has not heard from him. Bill eats little and is now a chain-smoker. We prayed for peace in Bill’s life.

+Becky–young woman–prayed for her children.

Moustaffa–young Muslim man from Iraq–has been here for 4 months and speaks little English. Torre spoke a few phrases to him in Arabic and Moustaffa was amazed. We prayed for blessings in his life. Seemed intrigued by the concept of a Prayer Table.

+Laura–young Hispanic woman and her young son Amarra–prayed for protection for this young family.

Albany Intercessor