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I pray that the Lord talks to me in a dream or any way possible. I want so badly to know His will for my life. I don't want to trust my works, but at the same time I want to repent. Please pray that I will soon know how to repent without trusting in my works and that the Lord will reveal that to me soon. I pray for assurance of salvation also. Thanks.

Please pray for me and my daughter Grace Loves Moore that we stay calm and safe in the arms of Our lord and savior Jesus Christ of Nazareth pray that we are continually protected by God's mighty blood and the name and word of God thank yall for you alls prayers for me and my kids I have 6 kids 3 boys 3 girls and I'm a single parent who needs a good paying job and a better place to live for me and my kids good health and peaceful days and nights in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Amen

This chapter; and indeed the following ones show God's dealings with Jacob. Interestingly; the previous event in chapter 28 showed Jacob stating that if he was blessed; that he would serve the God of Israel. One would think that was what he was doing previously with his upbringing. It is interesting to note at least he didn't make the commitment before he was ready to make it sincerely; and the Lord had to "one up" many of his earlier tactics to demonstrate that He was truly the one in control and to refine him.

It is also interesting seeing the disingenuous gleeful response that Laban showed Jacob in verse 13 and 14. He had learned something; of God's blessings with Isaac earlier and Rebecca. It was his own gain; however which motivated him; much like with Jacob's manipulations. He started a pay arrangement after a month; and interestingly it was Jacob himself who decided to make the terms of marriage as far as the length of servitude of seven years; surely he could have requested her sooner. Then; of course came the "coup de gras" as it were; apparently he didn't see anything with the overnight consummation of the marriage; this shows how little he cared not to at least want to see her face to face but instead being smitten by external beauty. Thus; Laban had the upper hand and stuck him for another seven years for Rachel. The Lord had the final say here to demonstrate to Jacob that he was going to bless the woman who Jacob despised for fleshly reasons; by blessing her with children. It would take some time for Rachel later on to catch up. Again; a covenant of marriage no matter how informal the ceremony was still an arrangement recognized by God and Jacob had to deal with it. It would appear that both marriages were accepted by the Lord; but clearly contention and strife resulted from such arrangements. In all this; of course God's purposes for the tribes which would be the patriarchs of Israel were fulfilled.

Thank you for your input. I did eventually find some older Hebrew writing that does call out for Abraham being in Egypt three month. So this does work out with what you were stating. I just felt that this was not enough time for Abraham to gain such wealth but I will assume that Pharoah gave him all these gifts when he took Sarah and shortly thereafter Pharaoh was plagued thus this would be more than enough time. Thanks again.

Good afternoon,

Those of us who frequent the prayer request page of this site truly desire to pray for every request. If you have made a request and no one replied to your request in prayer, please, please, resubmit your prayer request here so we can pray for you.

Also, for others, if you can give us an update on your request that would help us know what became of your situation and how we can further pray for you.

Thank you.

Dear Lord Jesus,

We bring Rebecca Blaylock before you as she prepares for her surgery tomorrow. Bless and guide the hands of the surgeon and supporting staff. We ask you to cause Rebecca to endure this 9 hour surgery without complications and that the surgery will be successful in addressing the health issues that have brought her to this surgery need. We ask You to help her with pain management and to give her a speedy, complete recovery. Envelope Rebecca with your healing arms and power. Give her peace as she enters the situation. We ask all these things for Rebecca in Your name Jesus, Amen.

Blessings T Levis

I wholeheartedly believe that our Heavenly Father wrote the Bible. He is the Author. Moses and our other forefathers were his writers. This is my belief and I do not want to offend anyone, especially not my Heavenly Father.

Blessings to all.

Dear G. I will pray for you today.

Lord God, create in G. a heart of worship for you that does so in Spirit and in Truth. Build G. up in faith in You and bless her with all that she needs, especially healing. We trust that You are already taking care of G.'s needs and requests this very minute. Thank You, Lord Jesus. We praise You for Your mercy and grace, for Your generosity towards us, for Your Presence in our lives, for Your overflowing love and care for use, your children. We ask these things in Your name, Jesus, Amen.

This chapter shows how despite the machinations of man God's will still stands. It was Isaac's duty; according to custom; to bless each son before his day of death. A secondary note is that he lived for a considerable number of YEARS after this event; it is plausible that he may have thought more clearly about things had he sought the Lord BEFORE he did this.

Isaac always favored Esau; but Divine Providence determined from the beginning that the "elder would serve the younger." Whether Isaac was privy to the information the Lord gave Rebekkah on this when she was pregnant is unknown; as also is the reason it was revealed to her by the Lord and not (as far as we know) to Isaac. At any rate; Isaac simply did what he thought was appropriate for Esau; and it seems that there was some supernatural covenental event that transpired when such blessings were given; or alternatively; the Holy Spirit somehow intervened (as we see with the declarations regarding the nation of Israel as a whole upon the death of Moses; for instance). Once that binding event occured; the real Esau incurred what was previously predicted to Rebekkah; namely subjugation until a certain time when he and or his descendants would overthrow the authority determined to rule over him. This demonstrates the intention of Isaac through the deception was overthrown according to God's will; it does NOT justify the sneaky tactics his wife did in this case; nor the manipulation Jacob incurred with the earlier pottage incident to get what he wanted.

Therefore; the results were Jacob running for his life; and not coincidentally to Laban where he would be manipulated much in the same way as he had done previously; being tricked after seven years servitude to marry Leah; then working another seven years for Rachel.

In the process; the positive aspect of the tenacity of Jacob was shown with the wrestling and contending with the Angel of God (probably Christ); and amazingly prevailing.

Hello again, I submitted this request a month or so ago and do so again today. My husband and I are seeking to buy a lot to build our down-sized one story retirement home to meet our needs as we age. It is winter and there are not many lots up for sale that will suit our needs. I have been looking across all of the NW states of WA, OR, ID, MT, and WY. Our preference is in the NW corner of WA state in Sequim, but am open to wherever God sends us. We have been looking at communities for almost 5 years to see which ones may possibly work for us. And we have been looking for a lot for over two years. My husband retires in a year, so we would love to be able to be in our new home by then.

Please pray for a suitable lot to come up for sale soon that will be within our budget. We wish to have about half an acre that is flat, no trees, no water nearby (streams, lakes, ponds, rivers), and with utilities available at the lot. Thank you so much for your prayers for this request.

Hi Donna,

How did this go? How can we further pray for you?

Dear

Dr. Cora

Anything specific we can pray for your loved ones?

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Moses and Aaron were forced to leave Pharaoh's presence. Moses stretched out his hands and rod and the locusts came. Senehem was the Egyptian god of protction froem locusts. In this plague, it was shown that Senehem was worthless and powerless to prevent the locust from coming or from totally destroying vegetation in the land. They came in on the east wind God stirred up and devoured every green plant. The number of locusts was so vast and severe that it is said that it is the worst swarm ever. There were so many that the land was darkened by the swarm as they flew in.

Pharaoh was greatly concerned and called Moses and Aaron to appear before him right away. He again admits that he had sinned against the LORD, God of the Israelites, even asking for forgiveness this once and spare him from death, begging Moses to entreat the LORD on his behalf to end this plague. So,Moses went out and entreated the LORD. God sent a west wind the blew away the locust into the Red Sea. Not one locust was left in the land.

But God hardened Pharaoh's heart and so he would not release the Israelites. Then God told Moses to stretch out his hands towards heaven to bring darkness upon the land that was so think it could actually be felt. The darkness lasted three days, keeping people from seeing one another or rising up from their beds. But in Goshen, there was daylight.

The Egyptian's top god was RA, ruler of the sun. This darkness demonstrated that Ra was no match for Israel's God.

Again, Pharaoh calls for Moses to appear before him, telling Moses to go to serve the LORD but leave behind the livestock. Moses insisted that they needed to take the livestock because they did not know yet what God would ask of them in service to Him. So, the LORD Pharaoh' hardened heart further and told Moses not to meet with him ever again. Moses agreed to never speak to Pharaoh again.

The order.

Praise God, I am thankful for so much!

In this chapter of Exodus, Moses and Aaron are still talking with Pharaoh, seeking the release of the Israelites from bondage. Pharaoh is not deterred by the plagues, nor humbled (vs.3). He was determined not to surrender his self-assertiveness nor his maintenance of his sovereignty, not even to the true God. Isn't this the essence of sin?

In the opening of the chapter, God is stating the reasons for the hardening of Pharaoh's heart-that I may show these signs of Mine before him and that you may tell in the hearing of your sons and your son's sons the mighty things I have done in Egypt and My signs which I have done among them, that you may know that I am the LORD" (NIV) verses 1-2.

This makes me think of God's ways not being our ways. I know that He cannot sin or do evil. Yet so many people are being adversely affected by these plagues that God calls My signs. Here God is exercising His justice. There is not sin by God in this. I need to keep my mind clear in this so as not to accuse God of wrongdoing by causing suffering. Here God is not just allowing suffering, but is causing it. And it says that God hardened Pharaoh's heart. Pharoah chose to not submit to God, but it was as much God's doing as it was Pharaoh's ( Romans 9:14-24 speaks of God choosing to have mercy on whom He will have mercy and hardens whom He wills to harden, like Pharaoh.

In verse 4 God again, warns Pharaoh ahead of time of a coming plague, this time locusts. Even Pharaoh's servants entreated Pharaoh to let the Israelites go because Egypt was being destroyed. So, Pharaoh listened to these advisors and agreed to let SOME go, but not all. He still wanted rule over the Israelites and leaving some behind would ensure that the ones who go will come back. Pharaoh said that the MEN could go. Moses demanded that ALL would leave with him, including young, old, male, female, and all of their livestock.

Pharaoh warns Moses that evil lies ahead if they go.

Absolutely not. The witnesses are the sealed 144,000 saints.

The two olive trees, and the two lampstands that stand before God.

The house of Israel & the House of Judah.

In answer to your question Patsy Nelson, i am studying and am awaiting to be washed in the Blood of the Lamb. I also had the same question to my Pastor and this is the answer he provided from the Lords Word (KJV)

John 3: 5-7

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Colossians 2: 12

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

My interpretation of this scripture is we are fully immersed in water and have shed our old self and are now new in Christ.

God Bless

Alex N

Revelation 12 depicts one of the many allegories for the 144,000 sealed saints. They are the only people sealed for 42 months from death during the great tribulation, no one else. This is part of their hidden story, hidden until identified by their characteristics.

You are absolutely right but once it is pointed out it should be dealt with from the written word. Thank you for sharing.

What are the signs the end of the world is close?

Pray for my children and grandchildren

oops I meant that I have not said that it is a "requirement". should have proofread before sending. Got to do better on that, sorry.

Hello Christian 1 Principles

Thanks for your post to me. You said you are a regular on here but I do not recognize your screen name here. Do you post under another name? I just want to know who I am interacting so I can recall past conversations and posts.

I have said that obeying the commandments is a "requirement". I only recall it being mentioned one time by another poster.

I just happened to think that if Jesus instructed us to obey His commandments if claim to love Him, then we should as He has asks us to do. That is a bit different than "requirement".

I find it amazing that verse 23-27 tells us they've tampered with the writings, again, to "abridge" for the "delight" of the readers.

Thank you Chris,

I appreciate your support. I see that the posts before and between my posts were removed. I do not know why. I truly wanted to know more so that I could understand the poster and give a reasoned response. I prayed for those two posters last night.

We just don't know those who come here to post and often what seem like innocuous words offend others. So, I am always glad when people speak honestly with me.

Is it OK to divorce what are just cause for one

Thank you for your prayers whoever prayed for us. Our prayers have been answered. "Praise the Lord" God bless you.

This question goes to the heart of the law and the gospel. Without identifying the sinner, there is no need for forgiveness. Thus born salvation by work righteousness. This is what the evangelist is so adamant about. A good study of the Corinthians

Please pray for my husband. He is having terrible day with his chain saw to start to get work done today. We are having alot of trails the last few weeks. He just read God's word and wants some answers. Thanks for your prayers.

Being dead to sin

We live and move and have our being in Him.

Jesus came for the sick ,not those who need no physician! Remember,Thomas put his hand into his side. This wound large enough to allow the suffocating water in his lungs to erupt from his body with the blood He shed for the sin of the world.