November 19, 2023 -- I Corinthians 2:14 -- Government Reversal on Remembrance Day Prayers

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The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
I Corinthians 2:14 ESV

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful life, godly and dignified in every way.
I Timothy 2:1-2 ESV

A few weeks before Canadian Remembrance Day an email went out from the office of the Chaplain General Brigadier-General Guy Belisle that prayers would not be allowed at the November 11th services. This was widely publicized. However, on Oct. 30th, an email went out from his office retracting this directive. As is quoted in The Epoch Times, it reads:
     In light of the questions that have been raised concerning the Directive,
     any chaplain who participates in a Remembrance Day ceremony this
     year can propose a spiritual reflection or opt for the practice of recent
     years, which included the recitation of a preamble”
     The Epoch Times, Ontario Edition, November 2 - 8, 2023, page A1.

Dear family in our Lord Jesus Christ, such a directive as was sent out reminds Christians how important it is for us to pray for all who are in leadership. To pray recognizing that many who govern are not themselves Christians. Others who are in positions of authority take their orders from the political leaders of the land who as the reading from Corinthians teaches us, cannot discern the spiritual things.

Keep praying for our Military Chaplains who seek to minister to a widely diverse flock under their care. Pray especially for the Christians among them, who seek to be faithful to the King of the Church and serve in an atmosphere of opposition, criticism, and political expediency. Pray with the confidence that the Spirit of the Living God has placed such men and women in their positions so that the people of God in the military may be encouraged and blessed. Pray also for the Christian men and women in uniform who serve our King in this land, and in many other lands, at the behest of the Government do so remaining true to the LORD our God.

Father in heaven You are the One in Whom all people live and move and have their being. All life is dependent on You for every breath and for the animation of life. Thank You for the Investiture of Jesus Christ as the King of Heaven and the Sovereign above all the kings and leaders and rulers of the earth. At Your throne of grace, Lord Jesus, we pray for our military chaplains. Thank You for the men and women who serve You at Your appointment. Thank You for the desire You have placed in them to remain faithful in a world where directives and commitments are ever shifting sands. We appeal to You, Who holds the hearts and decisions of all leaders in Your hands, bring to all who are in authority Christian advisors and wise counselors. Let those who hold positions of power recognize they hold such at Your pleasure. By Your Spirit, Sovereign King, bless and guide Your chaplains. Let the men and women in uniform who love You, Triune God, live as salt and light in a world that needs the Gospel. This day, Holy God, bless the preaching of Your Word, on bases and in the field, in evangelistic settings and in churches and house churches through-out our world. Let the Name of our God be greatly praised. Lead on, O King eternal, until all Your people and all the soldiers of the cross lay down their arms and their mortal remains and stand before Your glorious presence in the blessed lands of the New Heaven and the New Earth. Amen.

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