Good day Leaders and Prayer Warrior,
Things are going well with the
international prayer teleconference. If you are able to pray with us in
your countries or call in during this time that has
been allotted, thank you.
The theme for the week is; (In Full
Commitment)
The time is 5:30 am to 6:15 am Eastern
Standard Time. If you live in Bermuda the time is 6:30 am. to 7:15 am, or
if you live in London England the time is 10:30 am to 11:15 am. Please note the
time for your Time Zone of your state or country.
During this week, we are praying that God
would send a revival & reformation in our countries and neighborhoods.
We are praying for all leaders of every country, city, business,
institution, school, and family.
This is the second week I have been
asked to be the speaker of this prayer teleconference, so
remember me in your prayers.
Prayer Calendar of needs for the week:
Monday- Community
Tuesday- children
Wednesday- Any Need
Thursday- marriage
Friday- Government and any other Need
Today’s Message:
Good morning and welcome to the International
Prayer Teleconference.
This is (Day 2) of the Second Week of
Speaking to all 50 States in the USA and Beyond.
Our theme this week is, "In Full
Commitment"
Yesterday if you were with us God unveiled to
all that we are in a world where a war is going on. But this battle will
not be won by tanks, bombs, missiles, guns, and knives. This battle will only
be won on our knees, faithfulness and a Full Commitment to His service.
The title of our message today is, "A
Father’s Love"
Let us pray
But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8.
If I you ever travel to India, you must
make the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu a sure stop. At the entrance of the bridge
you can see a picture of a weeping man holding some human body parts close to
his chest. This bridge was built during the British rule in India and it was
constructed in such a way that the center portion of the bridge could be lifted
with the help of huge wheels, so that ships could easily pass under the bridge.
On the bridge, roads and rail tracks are laid for trains and other vehicles to
pass, which was opened for traffic in 1914.
During its early days of operation, a middle
aged man was appointed to roll the wheels up and down when ships arrived. One
day he saw a train slowly approaching, while he was pulling back the bridge
after a ship quietly passed beneath. He had to pull back quickly or else there
would be a fatal accident and thousands would have died. At that time, his nine
year old son was coming with lunch for him. When he saw his father struggling
with the wheels, he put the lunch box down and started helping him to roll the
wheels to put the bridge back.
Suddenly, his son's finger got caught inside
the wheel and he started crying out. At this time if the father tries to save
his son, the bridge could not be put back on time. He had no other option but
to ignore his son's cry. With all his strength he kept on rolling the wheels to
down the bridge. As the wheels rolled on, his son slowly started slipping away
into the huge machine. Tears rolled down his father's cheeks, but he ignored
his son's cry. If he tried to save him, the train will surely fall into the sea
and thousands of people will die.
Slowly the boy's whole body fell into the
machine and his father could hear his bones breaking one by one, until with a
loud sound, his head cracked. The train with thousands of passengers slowly
rolled on the rails, without knowing what had happened there. Though this man
performed his duty honestly, he lost his only loving son.
With extreme lamentation, he pulled out his
son's body parts from the machine and held it close to his chest and cried
bitterly. The British Government later honored that man and in memory of this
incident they placed the picture of this weeping man holding his son’s human
body parts close to his chest at the entrance of the bridge.” (Taken from the
history of India) This true story reminds us of the supreme manifestation of
love, God the father has shown in allowing his son to die for the sins of all
men.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, "while we were yet sinners," that "Christ died for
us." Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be
saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were
reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we
shall be saved by his life. [Romans 5:8-10.]
"In view of his unmerited love and mercy
toward us, how can we cherish malice, or even one feeling of unkindness toward
our brethren, the purchase of his blood?" The day has come for "us
put away all suspicion and hatred, and all feelings of bitterness, even toward
our worst enemies, those who seek to do us harm." – {GW92 430.2}
- Amazing
grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see. - ’Twas
grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed. - Through
many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home. - The
Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures. - Yea,
when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace. - The
earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine. - When
we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Words
by John Newton, the tune Anonymous/Unknown,
"As you look at the condition of the
world today, many are filled with self-importance, and esteem themselves above
their brethren. Such should let self die;" and "let the carnal mind
be crucified. If you have enmity, suspicion, envy, and jealousy in your hearts,
you have a work to do. Confess your sins; come into harmony with your brethren.
Speak well of them. It is time to throw out no unfavorable hints, no
suggestions that will awaken distrust in the minds of others.
If you have love for God, you would love your
brother, and your sister. If you have love for God, we would guard the
reputation of others as sacredly as you would have them guard yours; love them
as you would be loved of Jesus.
Today let us work for the interest of others,
instead of seeking to tear them down, that you may build up self on their
ruins. Remember that Satan is an accuser of the brethren, and he loves to have
you help him. But disappoint him today; do not let him triumph over you by not
being fully committed to God. Moments before giving up His spirit, Jesus
said, "Father, into your hands I commit My spirit" (Lk. 23:46).
He committed Himself to God, who judges righteously (1 Pet.
2:23). May we do the same today.
If you are an early riser, why not call in to
the prayer teleconference at and share your prayer request;
Telephone: 605-475-5900
Access code: 274-267
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See you in the morning
Chaplain Kevin Santucci
Song of the Day:
Just for me - Donnie McClurkin
I exhort therefore, that, first of all,
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all
men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For
this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all
men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
(KJV)