Prayers

“One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him. Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”  - Luke 18:15-17 As a parent there is a great joy in knowing that your child/children will hear the good news of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church . Although, such a committed interest from them can take several years, it is a decision we pray our children will make early in life. Understandably, bringing them to church for the very first time can be a tough experience. Trust us! Your children will enjoy a refreshing, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere for the whole family. They will want you to experience godly music, helpful teaching a...

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.-Hebrews 10:24-25 There was a time when you  believe that a person will come to Mount Vernon Baptist Church when he or she hears the words of Jesus Christ. That in a social setting with friends or strangers,you can bring the conversation to a spiritual topic and  start it out with one question, “Would you like to go to Baptist Church with me? Yes, a majority are believers of God but how many are really followers who put their faith into practice? How can you as a Baptist Church member do this? Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. -Mark 2:13-1...

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” - Mark 10:13-14  One of the greatest things about being a parent is for them to share their knowledge about Jesus Christ and the Baptist Church. The Bible says that no one becomes a Christian unless that person will be called towards God through the Holy Spirit. There is no particular time frame when this “calling” will particularly happen. Nevertheless, you need to be ready as a parent and member of the Baptist Church. Below is a guide that will offer you tips when your child expresses interest on going to Baptist church. “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds ...

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. -Hebrews 10:24-25 A churchgoer is not meant just to go to Manassas Baptist Church on days of obligation. Perhaps you’re still finding your way and where you feel called to serve, and that’s fine. But don’t let it take years of your life to figure out. Attending church is a blessing, and serving in any ministry is vital, no matter what you’re doing. And it’s not about feeling good or better about yourself; getting involved with church is just about desiring to serve God and His people. Serving in a Baptist Church increases one’s faith Through serving, God gave me a front row seat to seeing Him change people’s lives. That sounds a bit dramatic, but it’s true. One way to increase your faith is to read the Word of God (the Bible).  Romans 10:17 says, “Con...

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” -Thessalonians 3:12-13 Your spiritual life needs nourishment to grow. There is a possibility that if you will not feed your soul, you can be like the earth when it is not watered. You too will turn barren and dry. Somehow, in turn makes you desperate in searching for nourishment. One of the ways God provides for our soul is through words and this can be found in only in the Bible. Who can guide you through the living words of the Bible? The Baptist Church. This means that the Bible speaks through us here – in our relation to the Purcellville Bapt...

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night.For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. - Psalm 1:1-3 Living the life according to the teachings of the Bible and the Baptist Church is a continuous life transformation. This is done with the words of God implanted in you through church attendance and bible readings. But how do we develop a mindset that is biblical? With a worldview made up of attitudes and instincts that will lead you as an effective witness of God? The words that the Baptist Church has taught us should make its home in us. These words come from the Bible, a living book. Make the words that come from it - LIVE INSIDE OF YOU! Let the Words Enlighten You Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called...

Psalm 143:10, NIV, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Dear God, show me your ways, show me the righteous path to do everything I do according to your will. Shower me with your immeasurable wisdom so that I may truly understand your wonderful words and truly see my purpose here on earth. Let me become one with your Spirit to do good in everything and to everyone. Thank you Lord for you never fail to reveal yourself to us in so any beautiful ways we’ve never imagined. You are truly amazing and mighty. I will be forever grateful of your love and goodness towards us — your people Lord. I find rest in you and may you continue to give us your light and hope to stand firm against the challenges. I love you Lord, my love may not be as big as yours for me. So help me live a life worthy of your eternal love. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mount Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 ...

Romans 14:7-9, NIV, “For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Dear God, I am yours — all of me, everything I have and may have belonged only to you. Because you are our creator, our eternal God. I will not fear if everyone turns their backs and walk away from me because I believe and I know that you will stay by my side. You are my one greatest friend and my living God. I live for you Lord God and I die only for you. May I come in unity with Jesus Christ our Saviour. Bind us as one so that we may be directed to live a life here on earth in accordance with your will and celebrate eternal life in heaven later on. Our Father Almighty, remember your people. We put our trust in you. Amen. Calvary Road Ba...

John 14:18-21, NIV, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” Dear God, we come to you as your children made holy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Thank you for sending down and giving your Son into the world to save us all. May we see only Him and may we see Him as well in each other. Because as long as you live within each one of us, we will not perish but shall live forever. Let us see you Lord as you reveal yourself through your words. Grant us your heavenly wisdom to speak, act and think according to your will. So that we may, together with you Lord Jesus come to your father — our Father Almighty. Amen. Calvary Ro...

Psalm 62:5-8, NIV, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Dear God, you are our shelter. We find rest in you. Thank you for never leaving our side and always looking after us even if at times we forget to call upon you and fail to remember that you are our one true God. Thank you for your patience and mercy as you continue to shower blessings upon your people, despite the evilness we have committed over and over again. Grant us your everlasting peace and may we enlightened how to put such peace into good use to impart goodness upon all your creation here on earth. Steer us to a path where everything that we will do be done with love and passion. Protect us Oh Lord as we strive to fulfill your covenant. Thereafter, in the...

John 1:32, 34, NIV, “Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him…I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.” Dear God, thank you for granting us the privilege to commune with your Holy Spirit. For this, we are able to live a life meant for you and you alone. For this as well, we are able to redeem ourselves through your son Jesus Christ. Guide us to a righteous way of glorifying your name. Direct our actions and govern our thoughts to only act according to your commandments and think not of evil but of good and kindness all the time. Teach us Oh Lord the ways to strengthen our bond with you so that in the end, we may be worthy of receiving your divine promises. May you bless us with your holiness and goodness, so that we may serve as lights for our brothers and sisters who lost their hopes and dreams. May your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville B...

Isaiah 2:2-3a, NIV, “In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” Dear God, you are the greatest among all, you are the highest above all. Your will, your commandments, your words are the most treasured gifts. Because your thoughts are higher than my thoughts, please govern my mind and my heart. Because you are our one true God, please cleanse me from all the dirt of evil and fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I may trace this world righteously and proclaim to everyone your message. Thereafter, all of them will come see you and live up to your commands. Let us hear and see you as you speak to us in so many ways. Help us to see clearly the truth behind the curtains of this ...

1 Peter 4:12-13, NIV, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” Dear God, keep us strong and courageous to face whatever life may throw at us. Help us find your light and remain firm during our darkest times. Help us seek peace within our hearts so that we may become worthy disciples and messengers of your good news. Let us take part in the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may truly see and realize your will and that we could prepare for His coming. And in every pain, grant that we may love you more and more. In every tear, we may be full of desire to serve you forever and always. That after enduring those heavy loads, we may feel great satisfaction instead. Thank you for showing us your mercy. We ask that you guide us towards your ways. Amen. ...

Psalm 33:20–22, NIV, “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Dear God, we are forever thankful for the unfailing grace and mercy you have shown us. Even if we repeatedly fail to follow you and seem to lose our hope among the darkness. Even if at times we forget to call you. Help us Oh God to strengthen our faith so that we may always see you and remember no else but you whether during our down or joyous times. We believe in the power of your love. We believe that it’s our greatest shield and protection against all the works of evil and earthly temptations. May your love be upon us all and therefore we will rejoice in an unending praise. Bless us always Oh Lord as we put our trust in you. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

Psalm 91:14-16, NIV, “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Dear God, how great it is to live loving and knowing you. Thank you for your everlasting love towards your people. May we also see the truth of this and that we may fully put ourselves in you and love you as well unconditionally. Let us see you in every little thing that we do and what others do to us. Let us understand by heart and by mind as we ponder upon your messages and words. Give us wisdom to know the ways in glorifying your name and giving honor to your kingdom. We pray and call upon you Lord, because we believe that you will come and rescue us from our troubles. Let us not stray away from you, but instead keep us closer. Strengthen us that we may remain firm in standing up for ...

1 John 2:1–2, NIV, “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” Dear God, thank you for you gave us salvation through our defender Jesus Christ. Please forgive us for we have sinned and disobeyed your commandments. Please strengthen us in time when we are much vulnerable to temptations and the works of evil. Empower your spirit within each of us to enlighten our thoughts and direct our actions to be more pleasing before your eyes. Help us, your poor children who want to seek peace and love in you, to walk a path of pure goodness. That we may genuinely serve you. We come before you today, begging for your mercy, asking for your protection. We pray this in your holy name, glorifying you always and forever. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church ...

Corinthians 1:20-22, NIV, “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Dear God, we thank you with our grateful hearts for sending down your son Jesus Christ. Through him we will realize your promises as we continue to grow and prosper in faith. Thank you for sending your Spirit upon each one of us which serves as our direct ticket to connect with Jesus Christ our Lord. We gather here today in your presence to rejoice the fulfillment of your divine promises and the greatness of your works within us and all that surrounds us. Because with Jesus Christ as our one true God and who reigns amongst all the earth, nothing can knock us down and trample upon us. We surrender everything in your hands because ...

2 Peter 3:9, NEB, “It is not that the Lord is slow in fulfilling his promise, as some suppose, but that he is very patient with you, because it is not his will for any to be lost, but for all to come to repentance.” Dear God, we thank you for your mercy. Thank you for your beautiful living promise. May we be patient enough to stay in faith and live in your presence until you come again and fulfill your covenant. Thank you for your patience Oh God. Despite our shortcomings in showing gratitude and giving praise to your name, you still have shown us immeasurable grace and love. We believe in your word to prosper us and not to harm us at all. As we walk with your words as our weapon, may we never be discouraged, but instead become even stronger and bolder warriors of your love. And as we conquer the whole world proclaiming your greatness to every nation as our king and our God, we may come most worthy of claiming our rights as your children. Let your kingdom come and your will be...

Isaiah 49:8, NIV, “This is what the Lord says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances.” Dear God, you have sent Jesus Christ to save us from our sins; who suffered and died for us. We may truly see through His pain and fully turn against the devil. Thank you Lord for sending down your beloved son to cleanse us through his blood. We may come to live a life where all the things we do and the words we speak is to glorify your name. Strengthen us to always identify and follow a good path, then ignore and resist the bad path. Give us courage and strong will as well to carry our own cross as we take a rocky, difficult and dark road — let us see you. Thereafter, we will walk with Jesus and together we will proclaim your greatness to the whole of the earth. We will all come to you renewed, born again through yo...

Ephesians 1:5-6, NIV, “He predestined us for adoption to son-ship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will – to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.” Dear God, thank you for granting us the gift of bearing your love as your children through Jesus Christ. May we think, act and speak rightfully just how you want us to. That we may carry with us a forgiving, loving, patient, and kind heart to become just as your children whom you’ve given the greatest gift among all your creations. Help us realize the way to fulfill the mission you’ve put on our shoulders and give us strength to fight our way towards it. Thereafter, we will come victorious and finally reach true happiness in your kingdom and presence Oh God. Let us hear your voice Lord, so that we may lead others to listen to your amazing words as well. We may live our lives here on earth in accordance with your will and give you praise in all things that we do. Ame...