Praying The Psalms: Psalm 103:1-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Humility
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11
Ways To Pray:
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We would be characterized by humility.
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We would be quick to repent and, in humility, seek to be a peacemaker to all.
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We wouldn’t revile those who revile us but be gracious and loving.
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We would be bold in the truth.
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The Lord would reveal idols and pride in our lives so we can turn and repent to the one true God.
Druze in Lebanon
Their homeland is Lebanon, Israel, and Syria. The Druze religion is an offshoot of Islam and appeared in the ninth century. They are firmly monotheistic. Druze holds the Koran as sacred. They also have their inspired scripture called the Book of Wisdom. Druze believe in the transmigration of the soul. At death, one's soul is instantaneously reincarnated and reborn into another life. Druze does not evangelize or accept converts to their religion. They are loyal to the country where they live. They are known as fierce soldiers who have no fear of death. Druze in Lebanon speak Northern Levantine Arabic as their first language.
If a Druze man or woman becomes a follower of Jesus Christ, he or she will be excluded from the Druze community. The nation of Lebanon is currently experiencing chaos, violence, and insecurity. This makes it difficult for ideas to spread.
Ways To Pray:
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There are no believers among the Druze in Lebanon as far as we know, so pray for this to change soon.
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Christian radio & TV programs are available; pray that the Druze would see these resources and come to know Jesus as their true savior.
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