Daily Prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing? Yesterday being the 7th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks gave pause for reflection. The History Channel aired a "real time" broadcast of that day. It was just as moving last night as it was seven years ago. The only difference was the shock factor. I also saw a video on the Fire Fighters Network about the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire of 1977. Same emotions. Emotional scars are very hard to heal and we can see it on peoples faces when the talk of tragedies even years later. Death is scary. I know I am going to be with the Lord when I die but death is unnatural therefore my being resists it. Sin is why there is death in the world. Does that mean that if we are perfect we won't die? There are two flaws to that question;
1. We can never be perfect.
2. Due to original sin, death is inevitable.
Sin came in the world and death came in tow. Knowing that our savior reigns and that you are redeemed makes the other side of death sure but physically, well, we tend to resist. Do you fear the other side after bodily death? We need not fear that because Jesus has overcome that state and we can also. Follow me on this. How we die and exit these mortal bodies is not a pleasant thought but eternity in heaven is.

Hebrews 2:14-18
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death-that is, the devil- and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's descendants. For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
NIV

2 Timothy 1:10
but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
NIV

1 Corinthians 15:54-57
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV

There is a song by the band Petra that is so true, check out these lyrics;

There's a step that we all take alone,
an appointment we have with the grave unknown,
like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass,
like the flowers that fade,
like the withering grass,
But life seems so long and death so complete & the grave an impossible portion to cheat,
but there is One who has been there & still lived to tell,
There is One who has been thru both Heaven & Hell,
and the Grave will come up empty handed that day,
Jesus will come and steal us away

Chorus:
Where is the sting, tell me where is the bite?
When the Grave Robber comes like a thief in the night,
Where is the victory, where is the prize?
When the Grave Robber comes and death finally dies

Many still mourn,
many still weep for those that they love who have fallen asleep,
But we have this hope tho our hearts may still ache,
just one shout from above & they all will awake and in the reunion of Joy we will see,
Death will Be swallowed in sweet Victory
When the Lust it'll be is gone ,
from the dust will come a song,
those asleep will Be awakened,
not a one will be forsaken each will wipe away our tears,
He will steal Away our fears there will be no sad tomorrow,
there will be no pain, no sorrow

Bless the Lord and keep these things in your heart so you can rest and know Jesus will be with us on that final day that we pass away!
remember Donna and her party that are on their way to La. to help out the people in need!


Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the victory over death. Lord help us rest in the Word you give about this. Lord we do not fear death or the other side because we know you have prepared a place for us. Lord help us face death bravely and gracefully when our day comes so we can be a witness to you love. Help others see you in us. Lord we do lift the families of lost loved ones. Secure their faith that you are in control. Lord assure us when we face things in this life that our lives radiate your love. Be with Donna and all the victims of catastrophes. Lord bless us when we are in fear. Lord thank you for the grace you give us, in Jesus name, amen!