Pray Vote Stand Summit 2022

 

PrayVoteStand 2022 provided ideas on current events. This educational summit covered topics related to families and personal choices. On the evenings of Wednesday, September 14 and Friday, September 16, the room was filled with praise and worship by the FBA choir. On Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16, our morning sessions were started with praise by the FBA Praise Team. Thank you for setting the tone for the summit.

 Pray:

Many sessions started and/or ended with prayer. Anne Graham Lotz began with a prayer for the attendees that as we are given information, we would receive this information. A prayer for Your truth and for eyes to see what is going on around us. Anne challenged our focus with one example and one Bible teaching. The example centered on receiving a package wrapped in brown paper. Listen to her session for the complete example. Her question, “are we focusing on the brown package or the treasure inside?”

Anne, the founder of AnGeL Ministries, continued her challenge with the six “woes” in Isaiah chapter 5:8, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22 and the answer in chapter 6.  When crises erupt look up, look up to the Lord, John 12, Jesus is on the throne. We need a fresh vision of Christ! When we pray, we are appealing to the highest authority in the university. No one is higher. No problem that we individually or as a nation encounter is greater than He. Isaiah 6:5, We all need to LOOK UP!!! Jesus, bring to my mind the sin that is hindering Your plans for my life. What have I been missing?  View Anne Graham Lotz heart sharing message and read her book Stormingthe Gates of Heaven. I purchased Anne’s book at The Book Store at FirstBaptist Church Atlanta.

Vote:

During the sessions, individuals and panels discussed issues facing our nation and offered possible solutions. Get involved! My responsibility is to pray, study the issues, become involved. A few examples:

George Barna, Senior Research Fellow, Family Research Council, excellent Power Point

The Values Shaping America, presented by a panel

America on the World Stage presented by a panel

Dr. Ben Carson interview on the Four Cornerstones of our Country: Faith, Liberty, Community and Life

David Limbaugh, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and daughter Christen

Faith, Politics, andthe Hispanic Realignment presented by a panel

Blue Schools in RedStates: Ideas for Reform presented by a panel

Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and CEO, Project H.O.O.D.

Dr. Albert Mohler text Ecclesiastes 3:1+ What time is it?

Allie Beth Stuckey, Host, Blaze TV’s “Relatable”

Mike Huckabee, Former Governor, Arkansas

Todd Starnes, “The Todd Starnes Show”

Bishop Vincent Mathews, Missions President, Church of God in Christ

Pastor Gary Hamrick text Luke 21:21 The Bible is our standard

Rep. Jody Hice, Congressman from Georgia

Governor Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma

A Parent’s WorstNightmare: Child Victims of the School’s… presented by a panel

The complete speaker’s video archive may be viewed at PrayVoteStand.org. 

Stand:

“As long as I am your Governor, we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with you to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and protect the God-given potential of each and every Georgian who calls the Peach State home.” Brian Kemp in the Forward, pg 3, The Church’s Moment, by Cole Muzio. This is a Georgia and national issue.

We stand together, secular and church groups, single people and families, with one goal in mind; to make America a country for ALL people. We are in a spiritual battle for our families, our children, Isaiah 37:20.

The exhibitors shared their services and offered suggestions on how to serve our communities. A few of the exhibitors:

Conversation Balloons podcast Leah Farish

the Pregnancy center Pat Page, Executive Director

PublicSq. connecting Americans by offering “The Marketplace” and “The Community”

 iVoterGuide grounded in God, rooted in research

Leadership Institute develop your skills to advance Christian values within the public policy process

Students For Life Belong, Believe, Behave is the approach to the movement of the Pro-Life Generation, my bracelet reads “love them both”

The HeritageFoundation Solutions, Pocket Cards, wraps our purpose up with “Building an America were freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish.”  We STAND together!

Cedarville University Psalm 90:12 make every day count

Renew a Nation Helping children develop a biblical worldview

Family Research Council advance faith, family, and freedom in public policy and the culture from a biblical worldview

Frontline Policy "…But the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action. "Daniel 11:32

ShareHealthcare the new way to show you care about medical costs

 After listening to the speakers and talking with the exhibitors, my conclusion is that we are all created wanting the same things: security, belonging, and worth. Since, in my belief system, I was created in the image of God, Genesis 1:26-27; only God can meet my needs. Please read the following for more encouraging words:

 Joshua was called to lead into unknown territory, “Be strong and courageous…” Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18, 10:25, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 23, Isaiah 25, Jeremiah 29:11, 33:3, John 3:16-17, 14:6

 Why politics? Politics or politicians make policies and policies affect ALL families and/or single people.

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Do You Believe in God?

 

Matthew 6:33

". seek ye first the kingdom of God..."

Do you believe in God? I do! Do you believe the Bible is God’s written word? I do!

The following is part of an email I received last week, 3 August 2022. Since the author is well known and currently speaking at many conferences, I am not identifying the author.

“I’ve got a story to tell,” begins with the author’s credentials and extensive travel experiences. The author continues writing about visiting the largest Cathedral [gives the name] in the Middle East. Then the author continues “I proclaimed in that country that Christians, Jews, and Muslims are all children of Abraham.” The author continues, “What a marvelous message that God heals the deepest of wounds and brings people together, for we are all His children.” Yes, this is just part of the Bible.

As Paul Harvey used to say, “for the rest of the story…”

God has given each of us a different life plan, yet there is one God. God’s purpose for creating me and you, our main assignment, is to love God, part of Exodus 20, "I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me."  In Matthew 22:36-38, Jesus replies, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."

Let us also read: 

Galatians 3:26, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus."

2Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

Believe the WHOLE Bible: Romans 9:1-15, "... Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.  That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed..." 

Please pray and ask God, the one true God, to speak to your mind and heart. Please, if we are called Christians, if we believe the Bible, speak in love about the whole scripture. We are doing the people of the world a disservice when we pick and choose!!!

scripture is from https://www.biblegateway.com/ the KJV

 

Encouragement and Instructions to Judges

 

After reading these few paragraphs this morning, hopefully this note will encourage and instruct our Judges.

2 Chronicles 19:6, 7, 9, 10

He [King Jehoshaphat] said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.

“Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe.”

Then he charged them saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and wholeheartedly.

Whenever any dispute comes to you from your brethren who live in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and ordinances, you shall warn them so that they may not be guilty before the LORD, and wrath may not come on you, and your brethren. Thus you shall do and you will not be guilty.”

 Judge, may this encourage you to look to God for wisdom and knowledge, PRAY!!!

 Psalm 82:

A psalm of Asaf:

⁽¹⁾ Elohim [God] stands in the divine assembly;
there with the elohim [judges], he judges:
² “How long will you go on judging unfairly,
favoring the wicked? (Selah)
³ Give justice to the weak and fatherless!
Uphold the rights of the wretched and poor!
⁴ Rescue the destitute and needy;
deliver them from the power of the wicked!”

⁵ They don’t know, they don’t understand,
they wander about in darkness;
meanwhile, all the foundations of the earth
are being undermined.

⁶ “My decree is: ‘You are elohim [gods, judges],
sons of the Most High all of you.
⁷ Nevertheless, you will die like mortals;
like any prince, you will fall.’”

⁸ Rise up, Elohim, and judge the earth;
for all the nations are yours.

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) © 1998 by David H. Stern. BibleGateway.com

May ALL Americans come together and pray for our country and our leaders!!! May we pray that our judges and leaders will seek wisdom, knowledge and integrity!! This was my heart after reading from The CharlesF. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible, July 12. The daily reading also includes Life Principle 10, “If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will, 2 Chronicles 20:12. God always wants the best for us, and He is committed to showing us how to follow the specific plan He has designed for each of our lives….” Dr. Stanley continues with nine ways God may help us to take notice of His will.

May this be a blessing and encouragement to us ALL to pray and seek integrity in our individual life.

Who was my Aunt Eleanor Lena Schuler Boldt, 1910-1995?

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...

Matthew 6:33 NJK BibleGateway

1925 Schuler family Front row l-r Dorothy 1921, Mildred 1919 Back row l-r Eleanor 1910, Nettie Couch1884, William John Schuler 1871, Lloyd 1912

Who was Aunt Eleanor to me? Eleanor was my mother’s older sister, the first born of the family. Aunt Eleanor married Rev. William J. Boldt in 1943. He was pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Joliet, Illinois. She moved into the parsonage attached to the church. From about 1946 to mid 1950s, our family lived next door. Eleanor was my Sunday school teacher, summer Bible school teacher, Sunday night junior high school leader. Many happy hours of instruction came from my aunt in the form of flannel-graph stories such as the “stoning of Stephen” and chalk talks with the music and story of “Peter and the Wolf.” Many pleasant memories of “childhood family” time flood my mind. That’s a whole different blog.

In the years before technology, Uncle Bill and Aunt Eleanor traveled many miles supporting missionaries in EVERY country. The missionaries would share their plans, needs and how the mission boards could support their specific work. In 1959, my dad traveled with them to Africa to film their trip firsthand, so different from zoom meetings today.  When they came home, we enjoyed many hours of stories and photos.  Matthew 28:19-20.

By 1980, they moved to Evansville, Indiana. Uncle Bill died in 1988; Eleanor continued sharing their interest in missions.  This time, she would use the mail service. She would go to the library and copy notes of joy and encouragement; as she wrote letters, the envelopes always had poems and scripture attached, example, Romans 8:32, 2 Timothy 1:7. Also, Eleanor spent many hours in her living room at her prayer table. This glass top coffee table displayed photos as reminders to pray for families and friends by name. Eleanor loved Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She daily shared John 3:16 and John 8:32.

This is how I remember Aunt Eleanor by love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, not the young child searching for the meaning for her life. Truly, Ella S. or Aunt Eleanor found meaning for her life.

This blog was written in two parts for Eleanor's view of herself read Who was Eleanor Lena Schuler Boldt, 1910-1995?

 

 

 

 

 

When You Don't Know WHAT TO PRAY

 

WHEN YOU HAVE A Battle to Fight

There is no wisdom and no understanding

And no counsel against the LORD.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle,

But victory belongs to the LORD.

Proverbs 21:30-31

Father, haow greateful I am for Your protection, guidance, and strength. Thank you for being my Commander in Chief. Truly, there is no Defender, Warrior, or King like You-in heaven or on earth. Regardless of the enemies or challenges in my path, You easily overcome them. No matter the conflicts and trials I face, You are always triumphant. I am grateful for Your love and guidance.

   Lord, I recognize You observe the full battle before me and know exactly what to do. I also realize I perceive the conflict only in part-I see only what is immediately apparent. But You fight in ways that I can't even imagine, with both spiritual and physical armaments and strategies that are so much greater than my understanding or abilities. You are all-powerful and all-knowing, and everything is in Your presence. No one in heaven or on earth can help me more than You can. So I know I stand tallest and strongest when I am in submission to You. And I am safest as I walk in the center of Your will. Therefore, Father, You are my Leader, and I will follow you. I obey You, Lord, knowing there can be only one General deciding the battle plan.

   Father, help me not to become angry or defensive at those who attack, but to always be as forgiving and gracious as You are. Guard my lips, Lord. Help me always remember that so much of this battle is spiritual, and often people act as they do for reasons that are unknown even to themselves. My job is to obey You and represent You well. Thus, You call me to turn to You privately in prayer as conflicts arise-and not fight in public with words or actions. So that is what I will do, Father. Likewise, Lord, when I am hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, remind me of how vulnerable I am and that I need to take shelter in You. No matter what happens, I will not run away or give in to fear but will find my strength in You.

   Thank You for always being available and leading me to success regardless of the battle. Thank You for working through Your Holy Spirit to guide me strategically around the Enemy's traps, to empower me for the struggle, to overcome every obstacle, to heal my battle wounds, qnd to direct me to victory. Thank You for revealing Yourself to me and to others through this. Help me to wait on Your perfect timing, trust You every step of the way, and be willing to obey all You ask. To You be all glory, honor, power, and praise in every triumph.

   In Jesus's name I pray, Amen.

Stanley, Charles F. When You Don't Know WHAT TO PRAY. "When You Have a Battle to Fight." Zondervan, USA, 2021. pg 71-72,       This book includes 100 essential prayers for enduring life's storms. As I am using this as a devotional, God is revealing more areas that I am not even aware need confession and work. Thank you, Dr. Stanley.