For traditional families, No. 1

***That traditional families would be valued and protected by all authorities in this nation.

1 Tim 3:12
12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father,
When You created the “order” of things, You determined the relationship between men and women. Thank You. It is so intricate. You crated men and women differently. Thank You. I come to You today, believing that Your order is best and it is there for our safety and our security. Your Word outlines appropriate behavior as well as social structure, and also the structure for the church. Thank You. Thank You that we don’t have to guess what will work. Thank You that we don’t have to do a trial and error study to know what is best or what will flourish in the long-term. You have made it clear. Thank You.

Of course, we have strayed away from Your Word. We have entertained and experimented with new social structures and explored new avenues of gratification. Forgive us. Father, I have not prayed diligently as these activities are reported in the news. I am without excuse. I judged them, I thought these people were disgusting…and forgot that You love them equally and died for their release. Instead, I have stood by with my disparaging thoughts…and I have not prayed. Forgive me.

Consequently, today, there are new social structures and they have been made into law. It is the law of this land to rebel against Your order. Traditional families are becoming the anti-establishment. Forgive us.

Father, I ask that churches, many of whom embrace the rebellious change in the definition of marriage, that we come to repentance. Open our eyes to see the ramifications of what we do and think on this issue. May the obedient church rise up in prayer and adhere to scripture to rescue those churches who have fallen on this matter. May there be dialogue that is led by Your Holy Spirit. Open our eyes. Open our hearts and give us a heart of obedience to Your Word.

Father, may those who believe in You rise up. May their be spokespersons, many their be attorneys, leaders, and organizations that focus on the protection of the rights of the traditional families. Not just their rights, but their ability to live their faith in their business without being a target. Help us to establish laws to protect families, churches, businesses, and organizations that believe in traditional families - to be protected by law, and to be respected by those who have opposing viewpoints. May both parties respond with respect. May they both treat each other with dignity. Father, help Your children to respond in a firm, loving manner. Help us to hold strong and bless our thoughts, actions, and words…that we are honorable and diligent before You.

May traditional families flourish. May it be obvious that it is because Your hand is upon them. Bless the traditional families. May their fellowship be sweet, may their family care and love for each other be established and demonstrated in a manner that brings a testimony to You. Secure the hearts of husbands with their wives and wives with their husbands. May their union be a foundational part of their living and to their delight. Protect marriages that are in accordance with Your Word. Prosper them in fellowship and provide for their every needs. May the love they have for each other knit them together and may their lives be sweet.

Father, help us to turn and to be re-established according to Your Will.

In Jesus’ Name.

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