Today, thousands of people from across the country will not say a word for those that never got a chance. I am glad that these people are choosing to make this stand this way. But as for me, I can't be silent.
So many every day never have a chance to say anything. Their little lives are cut short. Many would say before it began but oh my dear, how wrong they are. Their lives already began. They were living.
At just 6 weeks a baby has ears, eyes, and a mouth forming. Their heart is beating and has been for a week or more.
It's a life that doesn't need to be taken.
So, today I won't be silent. This day or any day...
I've spoken many times about my Friday friend. Her friendship comes and goes and changes faster than the weather in the fall. She's here, she's there, up, down. With this friend I had many people try to change my mind about remaining her friend from my end. It was hard to just walk away. It wasn't until someone taught me one of the hardest prayers you could ever pray over someone.
Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. NIV
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. NASB
Proverbs 29:1
When this person told me about praying this verse over someone it crushed me. How could I pray for someone's destruction? It took me having to really realize that God was to be obeyed and if someone is going to be so stubborn to continue then they need to be broken. Besides, God's power is made evident in our weakness. Not only evident but magnified! I have been praying this prayer over my Friday friend for years. I still have witnessed the brokenness but that doesn't stop me from praying it.
I find myself praying that prayer lately in a second dose. This time for another friend. I can't say who. Can't say why.
I've been a fan of John Waller for a while but my sister introduced me to his new CD, As for me and my house. The CD is nothing but lifted Scripture (which I love!). The CD begins with this song!
**the video really has nothing to do with the song but I wanted to find it so you could hear.** Make sure you scroll down and turn off my music!
Spirit of death You have no place here I command that you leave In Jesus' name
Spirit of fear You have no place here I command that you leave In Jesus' name You're not welcome here So go, just go
Spirit of doubt You have no place here I command that you leave In Jesus' name
Envy and jealousy You have no place here I command you to leave in Jesus' name Go back from whence you came 'cause
Our God reigns here Our God reigns here We claim this ground In Jesus' name 'Cause our God reigns Our God reigns here Our God reigns here The battle's won Have no fear 'Cause God reigns here He reigns here, our God
Anger and rage Guilt and shame I command you to leave In Jesus' name
Depression, anxiety Addiction, infirmity I command you to leave In Jesus' name Go back from whence you came 'cause
God reigns here, there's no doubt, He has overcome the world God reigns here, there's no doubt, He has overcome the world God reigns here, there's no doubt, He has overcome the world Our God reigns
I have found myself praying these prayers over this situation. My friends, in Jesus' name please join me commanding the enemy to leave. He has NO place here.
