The Response

A call to prayer for a nation in crisis.

I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.

Rick Perry
Governor

1 Peter 1:1-7

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:1-2)
      To the pilgrims in the Diocese of Albany, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: LORD, let your grace and peace be multiplied among us. Thank you.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
      Father, thank you for the living hope you have given us in your son Jesus Christ and his resurrection.

to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, (1 Peter 1:4)
      Holy Spirit, thank you for making us fellow heirs of our incorruptible inheritance in Jesus.

who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5)
      Father, keep us today by the power of your Holy Spirit through faith for salvation in Christ that shall be revealed in the last time.

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, (1 Peter 1:6)
      Jesus, you know the trials we have been grieved by, but we hope in you and the joy that will be ours. Thank you.

that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, (1 Peter 1:7)
      Holy Spirit, test our faith by your refining fire so that it may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Thank you.

Wednesday: 38 * 119:25-48; 1 Samuel 20:1-23 Acts 12:18-25 Mark 2:13-22
Thursday: 37:1-18 * 37:19-42; 1 Samuel 20:24-42 Acts 13:1-12 Mark 2:23-3:6

      Notes from the Front Line

Diocesan Intercessions: July 13 Diocese of Down and Dromore, Church of Ireland and Bishop Harold Miller
      The Rev’d James McDonald

***** Once again the “Marching Season” has begun and the various sectarian groups seek to exacerbate the tensions between the Catholic and Protestant communities. Pray for the peace of Christ to rule and reign in their hearts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14133104 Pray for Bishop Harold Miller and the clergy of the Diocese of Down and Dromore as they seek to minister healing and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Albany Intercessor

Civic leaders

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world:
We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
BCP

Operation Magic Carpet

In 1948, the Israeli Proclamation of Independence flung wide the gates to the immigration of Jews from all countries of their dispersion. In Yemen lived the oldest Jewish community in the world, descendants of Jews who fled Jerusalem when destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. Though kept as serfs by the local Moslem ruler, they could sing the psalms in ancient Hebrew and in Aramaic.
When news of Israel’s independence reached them, they were hesitant about leaving Yemen. However, on learning that the proposed method of transportation was an airlift, these people who had never seen an automobile recalled the words of Isaiah and agreed to go.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles . . .

Father,
We thank You that the word that goes forth from Your mouth does not return to You void but accomplishes what You purpose. Amen.