2024 04 27

Bringing in the sheaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad54bH-nQTM

The Sweet By and By
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvagoD8T0u4

Follow Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb6EDyecm_A

Matthew 11:29-30 New King James Version
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
     Holy Spirit, please help us become yokefellows with Jesus.

Matthew 16:24-26 New King James Version
24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
     Father, help us daily take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow Jesus.

Psalm 126:5-6 New King James Version
5 Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. 6 He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.
     Jesus, help us sow, even in tears, so that we may bring in the full harvest.

A Word Received: Come, bear the cross with me as Simon of Cyrene did.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 26

Dvořák: Symphony No 9, "From The New World" - II - Largo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASlch7R1Zvo

Mark 16:1-11, 16-18 New King James Version

1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large.
     Holy Spirit, roll away the stones in our hearts that separate us from Jesus.

5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.
     Father, send your holy angels to witness to us of Jesus’ resurrection.

7 But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.” 8 So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
     Holy Spirit, help us tell the other disciples of what we have been told of Jesus’ resurrection.

9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept.
     Jesus, thank you for the witness among us of those who were lost and are now found.

11 And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
     Jesus, work in the hearts of those who will not believe.

16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
     Jesus, help us all believe.

17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
     Father, let there be signs following our witness to Jesus’ resurrection.

A Word Received: I have gone before you to prepare a place for you. Be at peace.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 25

Great is thy faithfulness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKIqmdfHSk

Mark 14:51-52 New King James Version
51 Now a certain young man followed Him, having a linen cloth thrown around his naked body. And the young men laid hold of him, 52 and he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked.
     It is thought the young man was Mark himself. He went on to write the Gospel of Mark. Jesus, we can be of service to you even when we have fled in fear. Thank you.

Mark 15:1-2 New King James Version
15 Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.”
     Jesus, you are my king.

Mark 15:22-26 New King James Version
22 And they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. 23 Then they gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take it. 24 And when they crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take. 25 Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. 26 And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
     Jesus, thank you for dying for me.

Mark 15:33-34 New King James Version
33 Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
     Jesus, you endured a darkness in your soul for me; thank you.

Mark 15:40-41 New King James Version
40 There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome, 41 who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.
     Father, thank you for the women who serve Jesus even today. Raise up vocations for the Community of St. Mary.

Acts 12:16-17 New King James Version
16 Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. 17 But motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren.” And he departed and went to another place.
     Jesus, as you did with Peter, please bring prisoners out of captivity.

Acts 12:20-24 New King James Version
20 Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s country. 21 So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them. 22 And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!” 23 Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.
     Lord, deal with our rulers who thing they are gods.

Psalm 130:1-2 New King James Version
130 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; 2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
     LORD, thank you for hearing me when I cry out to you.

Psalm 130:5 New King James Version
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.
     Holy Spirit, your word fills me with hope.

A Word Received: Come into my gates with thanksgiving in your heart.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 24

The St. Paul Church Choir / I'm so glad (Jesus lifted me)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBgm5WZL7nc

Look For Me In Heaven by St Paul Church Choir 1947
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM2_INsQhyo

Yield Not To Temptation-The St. Paul Church Choir-Los Angeles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjNYMsOAtvw

God Be With You by St Paul Church Choir of Los Angeles 1947
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbrn6fnEosM

Just A Closer Walk With Thee-The St. Paul Church Choir-Los Angeles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMhlgNmPb9M

What Could I Do-The St. Paul Church Choir-Los Angeles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQmmyblgvLo

Walking With My Jesus-The St. Paul Church Choir-Los Angeles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-o9V4sdtns

Mark 14:26-27 New King James Version
26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered.’
     Lord your sheep are stumbling and being scattered; help us Lord.

Mark 14:38 New King James Version
38 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
     Holy Spirit, help us watch and pray with Jesus.

Mark 14:51-52 New King James Version
51 Now a certain young man followed Him, having a linen cloth thrown around his naked body. And the young men laid hold of him, 52 and he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked.
     Father, your children are fleeing naked.

Hebrews 12:1 New King James Version
1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
     Father, thank you for that great cloud of witnesses.

Hebrews 12:2 New King James Version
2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
     Jesus, I look to you to bring my faith to maturity.

Hebrews 12:3 New King James Version
3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
     Holy Spirit, help us endure the contempt of the unbelievers.

Psalm 124:1-3 New King James Version
1 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—2 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us;
     Father, you give us the strength to endure the hostility of those who come up against us.

Psalm 125:1 New King James Version
1 Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
     LORD, we shall not be moved.

Psalm 126:1-3 New King James Version
1 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad.
     Jesus, you have done great things for us, and we are glad.

A Word Received: Look to me rather than to men to defend you and provide for you.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 23

Susan Bullock - Climb Every Mountain & You'll never walk alone 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZmrKFAGSqo

Mark 14:29-30 New King James Version
29 Peter said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be.” 30 Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”
     Jesus, I have stumbled so many times. Thank you for picking me up again and again.

Mark 14:35-36 New King James Version
35 He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.”
     Father, help me surrender my will to you as Jesus did.

Mark 14:37-38 New King James Version
37 Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
     Holy Spirit, help me stay alert and watch and pray with Jesus.

Hebrews 11:1 New King James Version
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
     Jesus, I live in the hope of the resurrection: that is my hope and my faith.

Hebrews 11:2 New King James Version
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
     Holy Spirit, help me obtain a good testimony.

Hebrews 11:31 New King James Version
31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.
     Jesus, help me have the faith of Rahab the harlot.

Hebrews 11:32-34 New King James Version
32 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
     Father, help me by faith obtain the strength to persevere.

Psalm 121:1-2 New King James Version
121 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
     LORD, my help comes from you day by day.

A Word Received: I Am with you, even in the hard times. Cast all your cares on me, I can bear them.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 22

Handel's Messiah: His Yoke Is Easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dWklv8Lolg

The Lord's My Shepherd - Stuart Townend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4tPkX0MG0

What A Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQWFzMvCfLE

We'll Meet Again - Hayley Westenra & Vera Lynn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBX16iBQ0rI

Mark 14:22-24 New King James Version
22 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 23 Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 And He said to them, “This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.
     Jesus, please help us recognize you in the communion bread and wine.

Hebrews 10:23 New King James Version
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
     Holy Spirit, help us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering.

Psalm 119:154 New King James Version
154 Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.
     Father, let your living word revive us.

Psalm 119:160 New King James Version
160 The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.
     Holy Spirit, help me hold fast to the entirety of your word.

Psalm 119:176 New King James Version
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.
     Jesus, help me remember your commandments when I am lost.

Job 19:25-27 New King James Version [adapted]
25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; 26 And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God, 27 Whom I shall see for myself, And my eyes shall behold, and not [as a stranger]. How my heart yearns within me!
     Jesus, I know you because I have met you in my hours of need.

Numbers 16:48 New King James Version
48 And he stood between the dead and the living; so the plague was stopped.
     LORD, let our prayers come between the living and the dead.

A Word Received: Keep praying; I Am listening.

Albany Intercessor

2024 04 21

"All To Jesus I Surrender" Classic Hymns " Ancient of Days" - Harmonics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FhoxqX2Dk

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 200 Voice Mass Choir Classic Hymns Album "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQJUrK5vh4g

Respighi - Pines of Rome with standing ovation!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvgyfqzLC0A&t=221s

Ezekiel 34:1-10 New King James Version

1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
     LORD, let your word come to your church today.

2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God to the shepherds: “Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
     Woe to the shepherds who have lost their way.

3 You eat the fat and clothe yourselves with the wool; you slaughter the fatlings, but you do not feed the flock.
     Jesus, feed your flock and help us to be faithful shepherds of the flock put in our care.

4 The weak you have not strengthened, nor have you healed those who were sick, nor bound up the broken, nor brought back what was driven away, nor sought what was lost; but with force and cruelty you have ruled them.
     Jesus, strengthen the weak with your strength.

5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd; and they became food for all the beasts of the field when they were scattered.
     Shepherd of Israel, your flock is being scattered by unfaithful shepherds.

6 My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill; yes, My flock was scattered over the whole face of the earth, and no one was seeking or searching for them.”
     Father, gather your flock back into the sheepfold.

7 ‘Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: 8 “As I live,” says the Lord God, “surely because My flock became a prey, and My flock became food for every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock, but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock”—
     Jesus, your flock has shepherds who are wolves in sheep’s clothing.

9 therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord! 10 Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep, and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them.”
     Holy Spirit, help our shepherds hear your word.

A Word Received: Look to me for guidance through the storm.

Albany Intercessor