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Battlefield Tactics
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It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they turned about to fight against him: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and Yahweh helped him; and God moved them to depart from him. It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. 2 Chronicles 18:31 WEB
Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah went into battle and soon got into trouble when a whole group of chariot commanders began to chase him, thinking that he was someone else. When he cried out, the Lord helped and drew the enemy away from him.
If Jehoshaphat had not cried out to God, it is hard to say what would have happened. It is quite possible that he would have died on the battlefield like Josiah. When the enemy turned to attack him, that was all the encouragement that he needed to ask God for help. It does not record what he said but it probably included: 'God help me!'
Sometimes we view asking for prayer as a weakness and we put it off as long as possible. We quietly hide what is going on in our life, often because of pride. Jehoshaphat left his pride on the battlefield when he saw real trouble coming his way. His battlefield tactics were to cry out to God in prayer.
We are all in a battle, and our real strength and protection is not our own, but comes from God Almighty. Do not wait until you are beaten down and weak to start asking God for help. When the attack begins, call for backup immediately.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for hearing my cry for help. Protect me and my family today Lord, draw our hearts closer to You and fulfill Your perfect will in our life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Happy New Year, welcome to 2019 :)! For those following our Creation Photographers group, here is the theme of the week: 1 Peter 1:3 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead". "Faith Renewed" will be our theme to kick start our New Year into the plethora of blessings God has waiting for us in 2019! How do you bring in the New Year and renew your hope and faith in all God's goodness and promises? Our themes are always open for interpretation so please do get creative! You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you. Here is the link: Creation Photographers> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for hearing my cry for help. Protect me and my family today Lord, draw our hearts closer to You and fulfill Your perfect will in our life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen ~ Thank you!! Happy New Year!!!!
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Happy New Year, we love y'all :)!
Happy New Year Dion and Sylvia, WE Love Y'all :)!
Aww, much love to you both, brother :)!
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Heavenly Father hear our cry and answer our prayers. Amen
Amen. Happy New Year all. May we all have a healthy, prosperous and peaceful new year. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
I pray incessantly my God, please continue to help us. Open doors God. Thank you for your many blessings. Praise God. Make this the year of relief. Amen.
Amen Lord
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Amen! I pray you all have a blessed 2019 :)
Amen! Prayer really does work, but do not forget to thank Him for the things He has aready done.
Excellent point, Jim, He does so much for us every day <3!
Amen! Pray always and with thanksgiving, God is faithful and Good. Happy New Year RHM!!!
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May you all have a blessed 2019, filled with joy, peace, health, love, and laughter. I pray that our relationship with our Lord, Jesus, continues to grow stronger each and every day, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Dear Father I thank You for this new year, help me to start it as You will. That Your word reach me to follow what You want,hear my prayers and open the doors for me to receive Your blessings. Thank You Lord for caring for me,in Jesus name I pray. Amen, praises be to the Lord Almighty.
Pastor and Sylvia and our whole ministry be blessed in this new year, thank you all. Amen.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES TO ALL AT RHM
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Amen and Amen. Thank you Father in Heaven for hearing my cries and for protection over my family, friends, and neighbors. Draw our hearts closer to your word and fulfill your Perfect will in our life. In Jesus Name I pray.
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