Praise God Beloved Prayer Community:
Yes, it was and remains a sad time in Dolton, IL because of the tragic and sensless murder that took place on Monday, May 24, 2010. I'm sure that wherever this news was aired that it touched the hearts of many people. The Holy Scripture says: "From the day of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and the violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize - a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].
It is unfortunate that the senseless shooting and killing of Destin Hernandez ever occured; but it clearly indicates to us how crucial are the days in which we live; and just how great the need for prayer really is. Prayer is what is needed most in times such as these.
We, the Beloved Community and it's Prayer Patrol MUST remain focused with our eyes steadfastly on the prize to allow God to come in and clean up our streets and save our young people. For God has both instructed and promised us through the Apostle Paul that we are to be confident that God, Who has begun a good work in and through us will work it until Jesus' return (Philippians 1:6).
In every great war there will be some wounded and some extreme casualties. In this case, we can only thank God that even more were not killed. But we also must consider that as far as we can tell these violent men - whose actions force us to consider them as enemies of our community - were not themselves wounded or killed as they shot at one another. Behold the mercy of God, as He spared them to have another chance to repent.
This week, let us pray for the victim and his family, and for one another that we stay strong and committed. Let us ask God for the grace to be just like the mighty men of Issachar, "who understood the times and knew what [Israel] should do..." I Chronicles 12:32
Join us this Saturday morning @ 10:00 for our next Prayer Walk in Dolton. We will me at the Abundant Life Center - 14806 Chicago Road in Dolton, IL. Don't forget to wear your T-Shirts. If you don't have one please contact Pastor Ceasar @ 708.856.9043 to get one. WE NEED YOU TO BE THERE!
Pastor DeLois Clark - Beloved Prayer Community Director
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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