I continue to read about domestic violence, shady deals, theft, murder and other crimes here in Montgomery.And the offenders cross ALL economic and racial boundaries!! As Christians, we need to pray more for it to stop. ONLY with heart change will that happen.Here are some prayer points to remember this next week:
1. Pray for heart changes in those who are breaking the law. Pray for a radical transformation of their lives and circumstances. Pray for the Lord to take away desperation.
2. Pray for those who break the law who may be mentally ill. Many mental illnesses can influence decision making....impulsivity and lack of conscience are just two symptoms of mental illness that can cause a person to do things that cause great consequence to themselves and others. Pray for someone to enter that persons life who can give them life giving help and healing.
3. Pray for public safety officers. One remarked once that an offender once said, " If I can't get some attention from home, at least I get attention if I break the law". Pray that officers and lawyers and judges will have the wisdom to see past their crime and find help for those whom they detain. Pray for parents to pay attention to their children and give them good self esteem.
4. Pray for neighborhoods to own their neighborhoods again. To take notice and reach out and get to know their neighbors. The more we know people, the safer things can be.
5. Pray for those in prison already. That someone will come to them and reach their hearts for Christ. Pray for those who work in prison systems who are Christians to be life givers in a place where there is no life.
6. Pray for family members of offenders. That their needs will be met and the kids of offenders will be sheilded from repeating the offense of their parent.
EVERY OFFENDER is a creation of God. Every offender has a story. Every offender needs the Lord.
Any more you can think of to pray for???
Matthew 25: 36
" ....I was in prison and you came to visit me"
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