Nahum 1-3

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Observation

How does the book of Nahum display God’s righteous judgment against the enemies of His people? What comforting promise is given in 1:7?

Application

Am I willing to wait on the Lord to carry out justice? Do I believe He is good and cares for those who trust in Him?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father, Thank You for Your love, grace and mercy, but also thank You that You are an avenging God who, though slow to anger, are great in power and will not leave the unrepentant guilty unpunished. You are good, Lord, and I praise You as my refuge in times of trouble. Thank You that You care for those who trust in You. May i never forget that. In Jesus’ name I ask this, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin)
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)
• Janeth & Moy
• Brook & Erica Butts (Brooklyn, Boston)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Pray for Mountain Home…

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials
• For the air base: safety for military and their families (especially those who are deployed), sound military strategies by commanders, impact for Christ in areas where deployed

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Sher Brodoski
• Debbie & Amy Brueggemann
• Chris Carlton

Missionary:

• Lito Dictican, Port of Tacoma

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for Boise & Garden City…

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials
• Gowan Field Military Base

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you – Matthew 5:44 (HCSB)