Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Praying for the Lost
"Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." - Romans 10:1-4
In these verses, Paul reveals his heart to see salvation come to the Israelites. We discover several important lessons about salvation from Romans 10:1-4:
First, salvation is not something we can purchase, earn, or even deserve. Salvation is God's gift to us and is available to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Second, our works cannot save us. Friends, we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.
Third, we must repent of our sins and turn to God in faith to be saved.
If you have never placed your faith and trust in Jesus and repented of your sin (meaning to turn away from your ways to the ways of God), I encourage you to do so today. God loves you and wants to save you. May you believe that Jesus is Lord and invite Him into your life as the Holy Spirit leads you. If you have placed your faith in Jesus and know where you will spend eternity, pray for someone else who needs Jesus as Savior.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation. Lord, I ask that You open the eyes and hearts of all without Jesus so they will see that You are The Way, The Truth, and The Light. Lord Jesus, may they repent of their sins and turn to You in faith. I pray You will help me and all who are already Your followers to grow in our love and knowledge of You. Lord, help us understand Your Word is true and apply it to our lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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