SIGN A PETITION TO THE UN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS :" The church in Syria has shone brightly for 2,000 years. But today violence and persecution threatens its survival. Thanks to an incredible response, Open Doors is helping 8,000 families in Syria survive each month. We believe the signatures and prayers of 500,000 people will encourage the UN to act and protect the rights and lives of all Syrians, especially the vulnerable Christian community." Go to: http://lp.opendoorsusa.org/emails/nov-13-action/save-syria.html?utm_source=action&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=november
WORLD-WDE PRAYER REQUESTS:
April 22 - LATEST SAHEED NEWS! "Saeed Sends Easter Message from Hospital Bed" - CBNNews.com, ; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/April/Saeed-Sends-Easter-Message-from-Hospital-Bed/ "Sometimes we want to experience the glory and resurrection with Jesus without experiencing death with Him," Abedini wrote. "We do not realize that unless we pass through the path of death with Christ, we are not able to experience resurrection with Christ."Abedini signed the message from a "prisoner of darkness in Iran, but free for the kingdom and light."
We need to continue to pray for Pastor Saeed - that his health will improve and that he will be re-united with his wife and two young children who live in the United States. We also remain hopeful that in addition to getting the medical care he so desperately needs, that Iranian officials display the kind of humanitarian treatment that often accompanies the start of the Iranian New Year which began on March 21st. This is the time of year when the Iranian government frequently offers clemency to prisoners of conscience. [If you have not yet, please sign the petition for his clemency- http://beheardproject.com/saeed#sign]
PRAY ALSO : - For comfort and peace for Saeed’s wife and children here in the U.S.\
- For a strong witness and testimony from Pastor Abedini in the prison where God has placed him
- For Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ
- For leadership from the White House and State Department in defending the freedoms of Abedini and other Americans
- GO TO SaveSaeed.org to sign a petition over 600,000 others asking for his immediate release
The U.S. State Department believes the Russian army is now prepared to launch an invasion of eastern Ukraine if President Vladimir Putin decides to pull the trigger, according to a senior Administration official."At this point, they are amassed and they could go at a moment’s notice if Putin gave the go ahead," the official said...Top Ukrainian security officials said Thursday that Russia now has 100,000 troops on its side of the Russia-Ukraine border.(Sources: CBS News, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Daily Beast)
As the Lord leads, please pray:
*For God to suppress President Putin’s ambitions to "restore" the Soviet empire.
*For the people of Ukrainen [esp. for the church 'to be THE church'] as they wait to see if the Russian troops will advance.
*About President Obama and to use wisdom in crafting our foreign policy, and wisdom for his advisers.
NEWS/PRAYER ALERT!"Kim Jong-un Calls for Execution of 33 Christians" - 3/7/2014; http://www.presidentialprayerteam.com/Prayerwatch?pw=3651 "North Korea tyrant Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered that 33 Christians believed to be working alongside South Korean Baptist missionary Kim Jung-wook be put to death. The South Korean missionary - who was arrested last year - and his accomplices have reportedly started 500 or so underground churches..."[PRAY that the plans for execution would be rescinded, and these believers released.] [Che\ck out: They'll Be Dead By Morning (What Difference Will It Make) http://loristanleyroeleveld.blogspot.com/2014/03/theyll-be-dead-by-morning-what.html
NEWS ALERT/PRAISE! "Iran Allows Surgery on Ailing, Imprisoned Pastor" - CBNNews.com,March 07, 2014;http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/March/Iran-Allows-Dire-Surgery-on-Ailing-Imprisoned-Pastor-/ The Iranian government has finally allowed doctors to perform surgery on imprisoned Pastor Benham Irani.Irani suffered from a herniated disc and bleeding intestines and urgently needed medical care. PRAY for the final release of Pastor Irani and others imprisoned for their faith.
Oct. 23: "Christians Fleeing IRAQ Area Once Considered Safe," - CBNNews.com, http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/October/Christians-Fleeing-Iraq-Area-Once-Considered-Safe/ PRAY that believers in Iraq will know God's protection and provision; that believers will know[ whether they are called to flee or remain and persevere; and that their persecutors may come to hear the gospel and come to faith in Christ. - Stan]
Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
Update on Kenneth Bae: "US Ready to Bargain with N. Korea for Bae's Release,"- CBNNews.com, Aug 14, 2013 http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/August/S-Ready-to-Bargain-with-N-Korea-for-Baes-Release/ - PRAY for 1) God's healing of and presence with Pastor Bae, 2) His earliest release by the North Korean government, and 3) God's comfort for his family and friends.]
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Continue to Pray for EGYPT - Continue to pray for the tense situation in Egypt and especially for the Christian believers who are being targeted with violence by Muslim Brotherhood members.]
Update on Kenneth Bae: "US Ready to Bargain with N. Korea for Bae's Release,"- CBNNews.com, Aug 14, 2013 http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/August/S-Ready-to-Bargain-with-N-Korea-for-Baes-Release/ - PRAY for 1) God's healing of and presence with Pastor Bae, 2) His earliest release by the North Korean government, and 3) God's comfort for his family and friends.]
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Photo: Getty Images [1]Photo: Getty Images
These days if you wanted to visit the center of financial power, you’d go to Wall Street. But before there was a stock exchange, New York temporarily served as the center of American political power.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington went to Federal Hall [2] on New York’s Wall Street to be sworn in as the nation’s first president. Congress had been meeting at the site for a month, and Vice President John Adams had been sworn in on April 21. Washington, however, was the new government’s main attraction. The indispensable man of the revolution [3], Washington was now summoned in times of peace to take on the top executive office. His stature would give the newly established government heft, his actions would shape the office of the presidency, and his character would give citizens a model to be imitated for generations.
[ > See also: American Statesman: The Enduring Relevance of George Washington [4] ]
Washington’s behavior that day was typically modest. For this occasion he wore a simple brown suit, made in America. He took the oath of office on a Bible that had been opened at random, then moved indoors to address lawmakers.His inaugural message was short by modern standards. At 1,400 words, it takes only about 10 minutes to read out loud. Even more unlike modern presidential inaugurals, Washington acknowledged the difficultly of the task ahead, wondering whether he was even up to the job. In this, his modesty was a reflection of his prudence, for he acknowledged “the magnitude and difficulty of the trust to which the voice of my country called me, being sufficient to awaken in the wisest and most experienced of her citizens, a distrustful scrutiny into his qualifications.” He vowed nonetheless to do his best.
Washington’s inaugural [5] contained neither specific policy recommendations or requests—he told lawmakers he trusted their judgement, and would leave lawmaking up to them. Washington did, however, express gratitude at having been “summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.” Washington went on to ask for God’s blessing on the new United States, a prayer that’s clearly been answered.
The new president was a calming influence at a volatile moment. The Constitution [6] had barely taken effect, but there was much talk of amending it. Washington declined to either support or oppose any particular changes. “I shall again give way to my entire confidence in your discernment and pursuit of the public good.” The changes, drafted by James Madison, would eventually become the Bill of Rights [7].
George Washington was “First in war, first in peace,” and the model for the American presidency. Exactly 225 years ago, his words inaugurated an experiment that continues to this day. On this day, we have occasion to reflect on the nature of the man given this memorable task.
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Article printed from The Foundry: Conservative Policy News from The Heritage Foundation: http://blog.heritage.org;URL to article: http://blog.heritage.org/2014/04/30/george-washington-takes-charge/
URLs in this post:
[1] Image: http://blog.heritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2014_04_GW_Tucker.jpg
[2] Federal Hall: http://www.nps.gov/feha/index.htm
[3] indispensable man of the revolution: http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/20/morning-bell-washington-the-indispensable-man-of-the-revolution/
[4] American Statesman: The Enduring Relevance of George Washington: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/09/american-statesman-the-enduring-relevance-of-george-washington
[5] Washington’s inaugural: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals/inaugtxt.html
[6] The Constitution: http://www.heritage.org/constitution
[7] the Bill of Rights: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/12/securing-liberty-the-purpose-and-importance-of-the-bill-of-rights
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