“This is holy ground, we’re standing on holy ground
For the Lord is present and where He is is holy.”
And the commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. (Joshua 5:15, Holy Bible, English Standard Version)
Let us pray for all of the people affected by the horrific 7.8 magnitude earthquake which has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria. Reports from AP News last tolled almost 12,000 fatalities. Bitter temperatures contribute to the struggle for people to find their loved ones; not to mention, safe shelter, food and clothing amidst the rubble of collapsing buildings and roadways. This is one of the worst earthquakes to hit this area in over 25 years. Humanitarian aid across the world is making efforts to deliver aid. A newborn baby and a toddler were rescued from the debris.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
“These are holy hands; he’s given us holy hands.
He works through these hands and so these hands are holy.”
Let us pray for the family and friends of victims like Tyre Nichols and Breonna Taylor as they continue to grieve the senseless murders of their beloveds by the hands of those perpetuating the exploitation of power.
We continue to pray for Ukraine as we approach the one-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on February 24, 2022. According to CNBC, President Zelenskyy made a visit to the UK as he prepares for an “expected large scale offensive by Russian forces.” Gratitude to all individuals and countries who donate continuously to or on behalf of Ukraine.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
“These are holy lips, He’s given us holy lips.
He speaks through these lips and so these lips are holy.”
This week, Pope Francis made a final bid for peace and forgiveness in South Sudan as they try to move forward from their own civil war. The Pope addressed a mass of 100,000 people on Sunday. His words, “Even if our hearts bleed for the wrongs we have suffered, let us refuse, once and for all, to repay evil with evil. Let us accept one another and love one another with sincerity and generosity. As God loves us.” (AP News)
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
“In His Presence I Know There Is Joy Beyond All Measure
And At His Feet, Sweet Peace Of Mind Can Still Be Found
For When We Have A Need He Is Still The Answer
Oh, Reach Out And Claim It For We Are Standing On Holy Ground
We Are Standing On Holy Ground
And I Know There Are Angels All Around
Let Us Praise, Praise Him Now
For We Are Standing In His Presence On Holy Ground”
(Song, We Are Standing On Holy Ground; Album, The Worship Collection ( Vol-07); Writer, Geron Davis; Publisher/Copyright, 1983 Meadowgreen Music Co.; CCLI Song No., 21198)
(Song, Holy Ground; CCLI Song Number 19526; Author(s): Christopher Beatty 1982 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.), Birdwing Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
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