Prayer changes things
In a series of five visions (Amos 7:1–9:10), Amos pictures the coming judgment on the northern kingdom of Israel. Because of Amos’ intercession, the first two judgments of locusts and fire will not take place.
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
All aspects of prayer including requests, petitions, intersession, worship.
In a series of five visions (Amos 7:1–9:10), Amos pictures the coming judgment on the northern kingdom of Israel. Because of Amos’ intercession, the first two judgments of locusts and fire will not take place.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 CSB The Priority of Prayer The Necessity of Prayer The Call for Prayer Jesus’ Teaching on How to Pray Our Help in Prayer Outline for Prayer The Priority of Prayer Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray …
As God’s representatives, judges are called to acquit the innocent, condemn the guilty, and expose false accusations and bribery (2 Chronicles 19:5–7). They are not to distort justice by favoring either the poor or the rich (Exodus 23:3; Leviticus 19:15). Justices Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. Prayers: Specific Prayers
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Luke 18:1-8 18 Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect people. 3 And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary. …
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,Whose sin is covered.Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquityAnd in whose spirit is no deceit.When I kept silent, my bones wasted awayThrough my groaning all day long.For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;My strength was sapped as in the heat …
Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our God, Because praise is pleasant and beautiful. Psalm 147:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us,But to Your name give glory, Because of Your lovingkindness and truth. Psalm 115:1 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! …