> Heartlight Daily Devotional November 3, 2005 > > >Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there >is no authority except that which God has established. The >authorities that exist have been established by God. >--Romans 13:1 >New International Version > >THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... >Yes, there are things we don't like about our government. But God >has truly blessed us to enjoy the protection of the authorities. But >we also live in the time of some of the greatest persecution ever >known in the Christian era. So as we pray for our leaders and thank >God for our freedoms, let's not forget the persecuted church all >over the world. > >MY PRAYER... >O Great Deliverer, God of the Exodus, as you have shown your power >and deliverance in the past, we ask that you act today and bless >every believer who is persecuted for your sake. Show them >tenderness, healing, and protection on this day. Through Jesus we >ask it. Amen. > >----------- > >Heartlight Daily devotional and prayer are written by Phil Ware of >HEARTLIGHT Magazine, on the web at: ><http://www.crosswalkmail.com/wtfecdq_pkegxo.html>http://www.heartlight.org >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by ><http://www.crosswalkmail.com/hbpdysd_pkegxo.html>http://www.zondervan.com > >If you enjoyed this newsletter, forward it on to a friend. >* Copyright 2005 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. >All rights reserved. ~~~~ Alan & Ruth Anne Wheeler <da2ofus@...> Proud owners of the following lists: Ladies Fellowship, LF Newsletter, Bread of Life, Christian Drummer and swgCares at: <www.associate.com> The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)