I’ve always believed in the raw strength of prayer. A small child kneels by the bed. A grown man kneels beside a dying parent. God listens. He may not grant all our prayers. There are reasons for this. A dying parent approaches the end, no cure in sight. It is time. We all have our moment.
Momo and I found ourselves at a prayer gathering in the park a week ago. The turnout was sparse, the heat oppressive, the air thick with discomfort. Yet, amid it all, the holy spirit lingered among us. Men, women, and children knelt, some on one knee, others prostrated on the pine needles, indifferent to the thoughts of strangers. The older ones were weighed down by age, needing to rise again; I understood. What struck me was the number of young folks present: teens and those in their twenties, engulfed in faith. I thought, why should I be surprised? This faith is not merely for the old; it is for the young, from the cradle to the grave and beyond. It filled me with a quiet hope against the dark forces that assail our nation—a small, emerging army ready to stand, bolstered by the strength of Michael, the Archangel. Change is coming; stay tuned.
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Absolutely, young people and their faith and strength are the future’s only hope.
“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.”
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Perhaps, as you suggest, there is hope.
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I agree. There is hope!
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I agree. There is hope.
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Thanks for sharing your heartening experience, Phil. I love the youth boldly exhibiting their faith. 🙂
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Encouraging, needed to read this today. I listened to an hour long debate with Charlie Kirk with 25 liberal arts students (it’s on YouTube). It was disappointing and frightening to hear the words that came out of these young peoples mouth.
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The good thing is, he intelligently challenges their indoctrination.
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Great post, Johnny. With all that’s going on in our country and the world, we need to have faith that God’s plan is the perfect plan, even though we don’t know exactly what it is. Prayer is so important. It bolsters us and it’s heard by God.
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Amen.
Your words uplifted me. Thank you.
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