|  BOY SCOUTS HOLD VOTE ON GAY YOUTHS MAY 23 Seeking a compromise to put an end to years of controversy, the Boy Scouts of America will vote this week whether to accept gay youths as members, but the organization will not consider allowing gay adults to serve as leaders.
The group has been under fire in recent years for its policy barring gays from membership and leadership even as societal attitudes have changed in favor of gay rights.
The current policy was established in 1980, and the Supreme Court decided in 2000 that the group has the right to ban anyone it chooses.
Pray that the Boy Scout officials seek the mind of Christ by examining His Word on the issues of homosexuality policies. Pray that the Boy Scouts of America would embrace the biblical approach to serving God and country with morally un-compromised principles as stated in its motto. "They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him."
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|  OK GOV.: WE NEED PRAYER FOR TORNADO RECOVERY Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said Tuesday that her state will rebuild, and she asked for prayers to aid the rescue and recovery.
"Will we be back? Absolutely. Oklahoma has gone through this a couple times, and we're resilient, strong, courageous people," Fallin said on "Good Morning America."
The Republican governor continued: "You know, you probably remember the [Oklahoma City bombing in 1995], which I was in office back then [as lieutenant governor], we went through a tremendous tragedy and loss of life at that time. Oklahoma City has rebounded. It has rebuilt. Oklahoma people are very strong, and they will make it through this, but we're going to need a lot of prayer and a lot of support to get back on our feet." Pray for the families who have lost loved ones. Pray for a speedy recovery of all who have lost homes and businesses. Ask for godly wisdom for all public officials in aiding those who have been affected by this massive tornado damage.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) |
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|  PROPOSED BUDGET WOULD RAISE TAXES $1.1 TRILLION
President Obama's most recent budget request would reduce borrowing by $1.1 trillion over the next decade compared with current law - almost entirely through higher taxes on the rich, large estates and smokers, congressional budget analysts said Friday.
In addition to raising nearly $1 trillion in new taxes, the president's blueprint would also cut spending modestly, according to the analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office [CBO].
Pray that the U.S. leaders come to a mutual agreement on the best financial strategies and methods for bringing a sustained recovery to the U.S. economy. Pray that these leaders will seek God's wisdom on how to establish secure markets with benefits for all citizens. Pray for the righteous administration of financial transactions both in the private sector and the government sector. "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things." (Hebrews 13:18) |
|  LAW SUITS FOR DISABILITIES COULD RISE As a new edition of the manual of mental disorders used to diagnose psychiatric conditions hits publishers, employers are concerned that the expansion of definitions for some types of disabilities will open them to more lawsuits and complaints of disability discrimination.
The long-awaited revised American Psychiatric Association's
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-V, was released this weekend, and it could result in more people being classified as having conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and social (pragmatic) communication disorder. Pray that biblical principles for helping those who are struggling with mental illness will receive proper care from trained professionals in the field of psychiatry. Pray for sound moral and ethical treatments for those in need of services in this branch of mental health. Pray that they will call upon the name of the Lord to bring His wisdom and healing. "Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
(Psalm 50:15) |
|  IRS AS YOUR M.D.? Over the past week, details have emerged on how the Internal Revenue Service subjected certain groups to undue scrutiny in a systematic manner over an extended period of time. It is deeply concerning that the same IRS that just admitted to the political profiling of Americans who oppose a big-government agenda is also tasked with enforcing the myriad mandates, taxes and regulations in Obamacare.
Americans have entrusted the IRS with a tremendous amount of power, and that power has been systematically abused over the course of months and years. While this fact is chilling enough for many of us, it's actually about to get much worse.
Pray that U.S. legislators will find reasonable methods of solving the administrative issues brought in to play by the Obamacare mandates. Ask the Lord to give wisdom to Congress in order to bring forth sound governance in these unresolved matters of liberty in healthcare. "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:" (1 Cor. 2:7) |
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