An item has come up that I would appreciate your prayer on my behalf that God will both guide me and protect me.
I just/recently published a book that researched Hebrew letters and used them to determine the meanings of Names of God in the Old Testament. This book is titled “31 Names of God” and is available on Amazon. I shared my work with my pastor, who did not want to look at the work until it was finished–uhm?? I was hoping for his input before going to the publisher. This book has had both three editors and comments by other Christian leaders. It took 6 years of detailed research, prayer, much research, more prayer for wisdom, much prayer for God’s wisdom, and that cycle continued for a long time to bring this study together in a way that could be understood.
Now, my pastor wants me to meet with the elders about it. He has not talked with me personally about any of his concerns. I say again–he has not talked with me – personally before asking for this meeting, and it leaves me to wondering if this meeting could be a time to criticize this work in front of others–the elders of my church–(some people in academia do not accept the method that I used, or he may not like the conclusions that I come to–I just do not know. I will add that all the conclusions reinforce traditional Biblical viewpoints.)
It is possible that this meeting could be intended for complimenting about this work, but he has not come to me to say ‘I would like to share this good work with the elders.’
So—those actions of not directly communicating leave me perplexed. Because of that, it calls for much prayer on my part.
I am using scripture to encourage myself, including the Aaronic Blessing. I have been encouraged by the explanation of the Hebrew by some well-studied Messianic Jews. It seems though that the more I pray, that more problems develop, and could overwhelm me. Psalmist in Ps 77: 11-14 is a reminder to me that God will both accomplish His Word, and will protect us.
I would ask that God’s love be poured out on the meeting and that His love would quiet any negative issues. Zephaniah 3:17 “…He will bring you quietness with His Love…” HCSB
We intercessors face much spiritual warfare personally, and this situation has the potential of being a battle or attack. It also may not be either, but could be something positive. I do not know which it is at this time, so I ask for prayer over this meeting which will be on Monday Oct 14, 2109 at 7:45 Eastern Daylight Time.
I appreciate all willing to take this matter to the Lord.
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I will definitely pray for you Lewis. Hang in there... Lord please bless Lewis's book and touch his situation with your mercy and bless him...
Kind regards,
Anne