7th Year 11-12 Edition 3 – Ruth 3 l The Feast l Sep 30_2012 Ruth 3 National Days of Prayer Day 3 of 40 Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully Feast in the book of Ruth 3. As we open the third chapter in Ruth we see, The directions given to Ruth by Naomi. Boaz acknowledges the duty of a kinsman and redeemer. Ruth's return to her mother-in-law. Here Naomi exposes an example of the value of waiting on the Lord. “16 And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, “How did you fare, my daughter?” Then she told her all that the man had done for her, 17 saying, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said to me, ‘You must not go back empty-handed to your mother-in-law.’” 18 She replied, “Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.”” Ruth 3:16-18, English Standard Version (ESV). If we are faithful to wait on the Lord he will lead us in his ways. 40 Days of Prayer # 3 Devotional “Prayer for america” Here is the message as it was Adapted from Desperate for Change: 40 Days of Prayer for America by David Butts “40 Days of Prayer # 3 Prayer for America “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” –Zechariah 7:9 As a schoolboy in the late 1950s and early 1960s, I remember starting every school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The constant repetition allows the words of the Pledge to be recalled effortlessly today, half a century later. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”Have you considered the fact that a nation committed to justice for all is a nation that God can bless? God is passionate about justice because it is in accordance with His nature to be just in all His dealings. When nations base their laws and institutions on principles of justice for all, the God of justice is pleased. Of course, this means that the contrary is true as well. When injustice creeps in, it brings with it the displeasure of God. God especially seems to look out for the welfare of those whom society overlooks. . . the poor, the less-privileged, the stranger, and the outcast. The nation that wants the blessing of God will ensure justice for all! Prayer Points • Thank the Lord that He is a God of justice and shows no favoritism. • Thank God for a nation that proclaims itself a land of justice for all. • Pray for our judicial system and lawmakers, that justice for all, tempered by mercy and compassion, will guide our nation. My Prayer I thank You, Lord, that You are perfectly just in all Your ways. You deal with us impartially, imparting justice while showing mercy and compassion. Help us to be like You in this way. I’m grateful, Lord, that the United States has built justice into its very foundation. Forgive us when we have failed to carry out what we say we believe in. Help us as a nation to offer justice to all and not to discriminate in the way that justice is administered. I pray for the judicial system of this nation. Restore godliness to the courts of our land. May those who make our laws do so with a deep commitment to justice for all. In the name of Jesus, we come against any spirit of privilege or special interests that would mar the true administration of justice. We cry out with the prophet Amos, “Let justice roll on like a river” (Amos 5:24). May a river of justice and righteousness sweep across our nation! –Adapted from Desperate for Change: 40 Days of Prayer for America by David Butts” Please share this with as many as possible. It is posted on these blogs; http://admenu.wordpress.com/, http://www.myspace.com/mlitew8/blog , http://feastable7.blogspot.com/ ,and http://feastable.blogspot.com/ Wait upon the Lord, pray for our God's will to be done and keep the first thing first! That is salvation through the blood of the lamb, Jesus. “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,” Philippians 1:9-10 ESV. Continue to join us in sharing His love. Pastor Glen has requested prayer for his granddaughter and the family. Megan (whois 18 yrs. Of age) has brain cancer. You'll find the request for prayer at http://www.admenu.com/am/praise.html. Please join us for prayer. I am not educated or a theologian so If I am wrong or mistaken please email me mlitew8@yahoo.com. I love prayerful correction and suggestions. To correspond with a pastor email Pastor Glen; pastorglenaycock@ymail.com. If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow. The Feast Sun, September 30, 2012, Ruth 3, - “Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz. (1-3) The kindness of Boaz to Ruth. (4-16) Ruth returns to her mother-in-law. (17-23)” – Matthew Henry Concise God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help “For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”” John 3:20-21 ESV. Brother Bob Waters sends it out daily, check it out here “HOLY SPIRIT IS CALLING” if you are interested in having it sent to your email it write to Bob at: bob.beverlee@gmail.com.