Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth. James 1:18 View this devotional on web site The Chosen One For a decade, the NBC television show Unsolved Mysteries was a popular weekly broadcast, often featuring stories of adopted children in search of their birth parents or lost siblings. It was a common theme because, until relatively recently, most adoptions were “closed.” In other words, the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth and the identity of the birth family were concealed. Adoptive parents often were counseled by well-meaning professionals not to even disclose to children that they were adopted. It’s now recognized this is bad and harmful advice. You are adopted by Christ when you receive Him as your Savior—that’s what today’s verse means when it says “he brought us forth,” and it’s certainly nothing to hide! What a wonderful privilege to have been chosen by God. “Before I formed you in the womb,” He says, “I knew you.” (Jeremiah 1:5) As you celebrate Christ this month, take some time to remember what you were before – and what you might have been now – had He not “brought you forth” of His own will. And be thankful for your many blessings… family, friends and this wonderful land of America…as you pray for the nation and its leaders today. Recommended Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 J.R. - Your Prayer Team writing staff NEW FEATURE Be BOLD in Prayer Today for the Pentagon Joint Chiefs - Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff For Monday, December 02, 2013 The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the second highest ranking military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, but he does not have operational command authority over other service branches. (More Here) As the Lord leads, BOLDLY pray: That God would reveal Himself in mighty ways in the life of Sandy Winnefeld, drawing the admiral closer to Himself and His grace. For wisdom for Admiral Winnefeld as he discharges his duties as a member of the leadership of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For an outpouring of God’s love on Sandy and his family. Report Says Top Secret Nuclear Launch Code Was A Simple One During the height of the Cold War the secret code to authorize launching U.S. nuclear missiles was a surprisingly simple 00000000. Four Dead, Scores Injured In NYC Passenger Train Derailment Four people were killed and more than 60 hurt this morning when a commuter train derailed in the Bronx, New York. White House Says HealthCare Website Is Now Working The White House announced today that it has met its goal of making the Healthcare.gov website operate smoothly for most users. (OPTIONAL) CLICK ON EACH HEADLINE ABOVE FOR COMPLETE BRIEFING Share the Prayer Team - please forward this email to your friends, family, church members and/or co-workers. Presented By ~ The Presidential Prayer Teams Since 2001, The Presidential Prayer Team has been the source millions of Americans have turned to for encouragement and inspiration to pray for America, our President, our national leaders and our Armed Forces. If you would like to receive these daily devotionals by email? Join the Prayer Team -- its free! Join the largest group of intercessors in America, and well provide you with an extensive variety of tools and resources (like this devotional and Prayer Watch) to assist and support your prayer life. JOIN THE TEAM | GIVE A GIFT CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (Toll Free) 866-433-PRAY or 866-433-7729 (Press 1 for Member Services)Fax: 480-347-2691 Mail Address:The Presidential Prayer Team, PO Box 69010, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-0009 Email Address: [email protected]
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