Healing our land starts with believers not neglecting the poor

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 28
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


Healing our land starts with believers not neglecting the poor. Jesus Christ loves and ministers to the poor people. He said the poor will always be among you. There aethree things we display when we neglect the Poor: 1) To neglect the poor is to Christ. Matt 25:42-45. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ According to this verse when we neglect those who are hungry and thirsty you are neglecting Christ himself. Haiti have an over abundance of hungry and thirsty people. You can go right in to the capitol of that nation and see people who are hungry and thirsty. As soon as you come out of the airport they greet you with their hands extended out begging for food and money. If you ever want to minister to Christ, go to Haiti and serve. Healing our land begins by giving a helping hand to the hungry and thirsty. If we take care of their physical hunger and thirst, they will be open to receive food for their spiritual hunger and thirst.

PRAY: Ask God to help us meet their need for physical and spiritual Hunger and Thirst.

ACT: Get involved in supporting ministries that are already feeding the hungry and thirsty.

Part two Tomorrow

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 27
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Healing our land includes addressing poverty. The poor, the lowly, the outcast and the destitute are words that describe majority of the people living in Haiti. Haiti is known as the poorest country in the western hemisphere and this was before the earthquake. Now, Haiti has plunged deeper into its poverty and we cannot sit idly by and do nothing. In Haiti you have the rich and you have the poor. There are virtually no middle class citizens. Jesus was very concerned about the poor; Jesus identified with the poor for He himself lived as one. Matthew 8:20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. As Jesus proclaimed His mission on earth in Luke 4:18-19, it was primarily to the poor; “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Also, Jesus’ main audience was the poor. Where ever Jesus went the poor followed Him and He preached to them, He ministered to them and He loved them.

PRAY: Ask God to give us a heart that longs to help the poor.

ACT: GIVE! Give consistently, Give constructively, Give passionately and Give abundantly.


With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

Healing our land includes creating opportunities for Haitian women

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 27
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Healing our land includes creating opportunities for women in Haiti to help rebuild Haiti after the earthquake. While a majority of Haitian women have shouldered the responsibility of meeting the needs of children, the elderly, orphans, homeless and thousands of newly disabled people, they are often overlooked when it comes to making policy in areas that affects the very people they are the “experts” in providing care for. It was also after an earthquake that Jesus used the women who served him to set policy. Matt 28:2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Prior to Jesus, never before have a Rabbi used women to go tell the good news of God. A new policy was set and women were at the forefront of it. They were in essence evangelist. Matt 28:10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” The earthquake in Haiti created an opportunity to begin setting new policies. Women are the backbone of Haiti; they are the primary caretakers and primary provider therefore, they should be involved in making policy. As Jesus sets the example, Haiti should follow.

PRAY: Ask the Lord to open doors for the women of Haiti to have a strong voice in making policy.

ACT: The Church could mobilize women groups to begin to effect policy in their own little community and then involve other communities; and as it begins to bring positive changes, it will affect the nation.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

Healing our land includes Justice for Women in Haiti

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 26
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Healing our land includes justice for Haitian women. As we mentioned yesterday Jesus was very concerned about women in a time where Rabbis avoided women. Women could not sit at a Rabbi’s feet and learn. Jesus however, not only welcomed women to serve in his ministry, He taught them also. Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. Jesus cares for the hurting women. The woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair (see Luke 7:36-48) was a hurting women. The woman at the well was a hurting woman at the well was a hurting woman and Jesus tended to their pain.
Many of our Haitian women in Haiti are hurting. One of the greatest injustices against our Haitian women in Haiti after the earthquake is rape. Rape was already a serious problem in Haiti even before the earthquake. The United Nations reported in 2008 that almost half of the girls and young women living in slums like Cité Soleil and Martissant had been raped. Since the earthquake the situation for women has gotten even worse, rights groups say. Rapes have gone up threefold in Port-au-Prince, according to Refugees International, a Washington-based group.

PRAY: Ask the Lord to 1. Help Haiti establish a just justice system, 2. Safe-House for women who have been raped and 3. Support for rape victims who have to raise the child of a rape.

ACT: The Haitian Churches in US and Haiti can provide numbers 2 & 3 from the above prayer requests.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 25
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

The next group of people we will be focusing on as we ask the Lord to heal our land are the women. Jesus was also concerned about the women. In a day and time when Rabbis would not entertain women in their presence, Jesus not only welcomed them, women played a major role in His ministry. They were very resourceful to Jesus’ ministry and met many of His needs; In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there (Mark 15:41). Jesus depended on the women who followed him to provide for His basic needs that allowed His ministry to be effective. We will look at some of those need as the week progress. Haitian women are very resourceful to Haiti. Aside from their vital roles as mothers and providing basic needs for their families; they are the backbone of the commerce industry in Haiti. When you go to the market place they are the primary merchants. They are the movers and shakers. They know how to negotiate and make deals. Though they work in deplorable conditions, putting food on the table for their family and sending their children to school are their priorities.

PRAY: Ask the Lord to help the women in Haiti to make ends meet and improve their working and living conditions.

ACT: Support organizations that provide micro-loans to women. These micro-loans allow women to start their own businesses Many of them have been very successful.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 24
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Jesus loves children and is very concerned about their well being. There are two types of people God said He would avenge; they are widows and orphans (children without parents). When it was normal for Rabbis to shun children, Jesus welcomed them and embraced them. He used children to illustrates how we need to become if we are to enter the kingdom of heaven (see Mark 10:13-16). Also, in Mark 9:36-37 it says, He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” Jesus connected treating children kindly by welcoming them in His name with welcoming Jesus himself. When was the last time you made a child feel welcome in your presence. In Haiti, often the rule is; children should be seen and not heard whereas; Jesus demonstrated children should be seen and heard.

PRAY: Ask God to elevate the needs of the children of Haiti and bring it to the forefront of the media so that it may receive proper attention.

ACT: Support organizations that are giving children a voice. Organizations such as Children In Need Haitian Project. Go to www.cinhp.org visit and support their work.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

Global Prayer Initiative of Haitian Churches

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 23
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Today, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and also pray for the children in Haiti, we realize that they have something in common. The baby Jesus and the children in Haiti needed someone to protect them and care them because of the dangers that threatened their lives. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” Matthew 2:13 Jesus’ life was threatened and needed protection from Herod. There are still many with the spirit of Herod in Haiti who wants to harm our children. It is our responsibility to pray and act on their behalf. There are several good organizations who are in Haiti helping to provide and protect our children I invite you to check out www.restorehaiti.com. Restore Haiti is partnered with Restoration Ministries, a local church in Jacmel, Haiti to provide a child sponsorship program. This program has grown to provide over 120 children per day with a hot meal and education that includes tuition, school uniforms and books. The number of sponsored children is increasing daily as more sponsors come on board. Visit their website and see what else they are doing.
PRAY: Ask the Lord to raise up people who will help protect, provide and guide and children in Haiti.
ACT: Support individuals and organizations such as “Restore Haiti” who will provide a safe haven for our children in Haiti.
With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor , Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 22
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As we are praying and asking the Lord to heal our land, we must begin with Haiti’s youngest citizens; our children. Since the earthquake, our children have been exposed to many dangers
The U.N. estimates that as many as 300,000 Haitian children are separated from their families and live in unpaid domestic servitude. They typically work from dawn till dusk with little or no time to play or form friendships. Many are physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. And few are given the chance to attend school. Another major danger for Haiti’s children is trafficking. Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said in an exclusive interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Wednesday that after the quake, because of the growing number of orphans, illegal child trafficking is "one of the biggest problems that we have."
Our children are Haiti’s future, if we don’t protect, take care and provide for them now Haiti will have no future.

Pray: Ask God to turn our hearts towards Haiti’s children. That Haiti’s Child welfare laws would be enforced and the children would be protected.

Act: Churches in Haiti need the support of the Diaspora churches to start new educational programs and fund or support existing educational programs for the children. Every church in Haiti should a have school with qualified and well trained teachers. We have to make it Happen


With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 21
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We are at the halfway point of our 40 Days of Prayer for Haiti. In the first half we have been praying for our spiritual growth and development. This corresponds with the first part of 2Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin. This preparation was necessary so that we can pray effectively for the needs of Haiti and its people. A good illustration of that is when the flight attendant on an airplane gives the instructions about securing your oxygen masks if the cabin were to lose pressure. They instruct us to first secure your own mask on your face and then assist the person next to you. So for the first 20 days we have been securing our own spiritual oxygen masks so that we can be healthy enough to assist Haiti in becoming healthy. Now we will turn our focus of the last portion of that scripture and will heal their land. For the next 20 days we will focus on the specific areas in Haiti that need a concentrated effort of focus praying. We will ask you to do two things for every topic: Pray and Act.
Our first area of focused concentrated prayer is for the Children in the orphanages in Haiti . Children make up 38% of the population (CIA World Factbook demographic statistics). Prior to the January 12th earthquake there were 380,000 children in orphanages. Now untold numbers of innocent children still traumatized from the lost of parents and siblings are left to face life in an orphanage. Many are left to struggle with the questions “why?” and “who”? Why are my mommy and daddy gone? Why I can’t go back home to my house and neighborhood? Why can’t I see my friends anymore? Who will love me like my mommy and daddy did? Who will take care of me? These and many other questions loom in their thoughts. The pain and adjustment process may take years to overcome. However, if the people of God would do two things we can alleviate much of their burdens.
Pray: Ask God to allow the healing process to be healthy process for these traumatized children. Like Joseph who was able to forget the pain of his father’s house, Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh. “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s house.” (Gen 41:51) Pray and ask God that they would not be scarred by the memories of january 12, 2010.
Act: Encourage and support and Haitian individuals and Haitian Churches in the US and in Haiti to adopt these children and give them a home.


With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 20
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES
Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


Everyone rejoices when a baby is born and watches in knowing anticipation for each new ability he will develop. In time, he will learn to crawl, eat solid food, walk, and talk. When a baby does not show these signs of growth, it is often an indication that something is seriously wrong. In a similar manner, the writer of Hebrews cites the lack of spiritual growth in the lives of believers as cause for concern: “When … ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again …” (Hebrews 5:12).
As newborn babes, we are to desire the sincere milk of the Word that we may grow thereby. (See I Peter 2:2.)
This instruction from the Apostle Peter contains several practical considerations for spiritual growth. First, the designation of a “newborn babe” presupposes a mother who has brought forth the child through labor and is now ready and available to give personal attention to that child. Every new believer needs a loving and dedicated mentor who will care for him. This is discipleship and requires spiritual effort even as Paul stated: “I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you” (Galatians 4:19).
The second need is to create a desire for spiritual food. Early child training included putting wholesome food on the palate of the baby’s mouth. This would help the child to develop an appetite for that food.
The third factor for spiritual growth is to give Biblical truth that a new Christian will be able to understand and apply. At first, a baby can receive only his mother’s milk, which contains nutrients that help prevent infection and disease. However, as the child matures he can begin to eat other foods. As a Christian matures in his walk with the Lord by increasing his discernment of what is good and evil, he will be able to go from receiving the “milk of the Word” to receiving “strong meat.” (See Hebrews 5:13–14.)
The next factor is spiritual maturity. One of the signs of spiritual growth is doctrinal stability. (See Ephesians 4:14.) A mature Christian has the ability to “rightly divide the Word of truth” (see II Timothy 2:15), and also to teach others the same truths that they have learned from the one who discipled them. (See II Timothy 2:2.)
One of the clearest evidences of spiritual maturity is the ability to lead others to Christ and then disciple them.
The great need of our day is for mature disciples who can teach others the commands of Christ so that they will in turn be able to disciple others from a newborn babe to a mature disciple maker. This is God’s mandate in the Great Commission and this is the way to be a blessing to all the families of the earth. (See Matthew 28:19–20.)
How would you rate your own spiritual growth? How discerning are you of what is good and what is evil? How many others have you led to Christ? How many are you now discipling? Let’s make spiritual growth a priority in our lives so that we “may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4). If our Haitian churches would take these steps seriously, Haiti will be transformed and lives will be changed. (IBLP/MJP)

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 19

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 19

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


Understanding the Born again Process Part 2

Transformation of the soul is a process. It does not happen instantly like a birth does. Paul affirmed this when he wrote to the church at Ephesus: “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians 4:22–24).
The power to transform the mind, will, and emotions comes by a continual filling of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18 tells us to “be filled with the Spirit.” This instruction is given in the present imperative tense, which is a command to do something in the future and involves continuous or repeated action. We are to keep on being filled with the Spirit. How do we do this? By being in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, Who convicts us of sin, righteousness, and judgment to come. John 16:8.
In addition to transforming the soul, the body must be presented as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Then, we are to yield our members to God as instruments of righteousness. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. Romans 6:13. To yield them to sin is to voluntarily make ourselves the slaves of sin. We should rejoice in the spirit’s new birth, but let’s not forget the need to renew our minds daily with scripture and to yield the members of our bodies to God. All of this requires the grace of God and asking Him daily for the power of the Holy Spirit to be at work in our lives. Our spiritual fitness is important and necessary as we pray for Haiti. Therefore, renew your mind daily, a nation is depending on you. (IBLP/MJP)

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 18
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


Understanding the Born again Process Part 1

When we are born again, we receive a new nature from God, 2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
In fact, the Apostle John declares, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God” (I John 3:9). Why, then, do Christians still sin? At salvation the spirit is reborn, but the soul still needs to be transformed, and the body dedicated to God.
In explaining the new birth, Jesus said, “… That which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6). Nothing is said of the soul (mind, will, and emotions), which still needs to be transformed. Thus, we are told, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind …” (Romans 12:2). In order for this renewal to take place we must “… receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls” (James 1:21).
When we are “born of the Spirit” (see John 3:8), the Holy Spirit indwells the spirit, and we are then able to have continual fellowship with God. Paul explains this in I Corinthians 2:12: “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” Once we understand what it means to be born again we are able to live more effectively for God and pray more effectively for others. Tomorrow we’ll look at the transformation process of the soul. (IBLP/MJP)

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 17
GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

There are five vital signs that should be checked to determine if we had a genuine born again experience. Yesterday we saw the first two: A new awareness of sin and a new desire to stop doing evil things. The next sign that should be checked to determine if we had a genuine born again experience
3. A new love for God’s Word. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (I Peter 2:2). There should be a desire to not only read God’s word but know it. You want to know God’s commands and His will for your life. “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments” (I John 2:3).
4. A new love for fellow believers. At salvation, there is an immediate bond of fellowship with other Christians, because we are now members together of the body of Christ. “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. …” (I John 3:14). You love to be around other believers. You may not get along with everyone but you generally enjoy being with the family of God. There’s a mutual love and respect that you have for one another. David said “I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.
5. A strong desire to witness to others. Because you have been transformed, renewed in your heart and mind you want to share what God has done for you. How many of us who have know the Lord for several years and we do not witness to the lost. How many of us are afraid to witness. We fear rejection and ridicule. There are people who the Lord place in your circle of influence that your pastor, elders or deacons will be able to reach. They will respond to you better than anyone else. Like the women at the well, when she encountered Jesus she went back and told the people in her town. Jesus said: For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38

Are these “vital signs” present in your life? If these evidences are lacking in the life of someone who claims to be a believer, let’s make sure he truly understands what it means to be born again. (IBLP/MJP)

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 16

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

An important procedure takes place as soon as a baby is born. A trained attendant carefully checks specific vital signs to confirm that the baby is alive and well. A similar procedure should be followed when someone is born again. Being born again is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit and is accompanied by visible evidences in the person’s life. There are five vital signs that should be checked to determine if we had a genuine born again experience:
1. A new awareness of sin. When we are born again, we receive the Holy Spirit. He enables our consciences to discern words, thoughts, and actions that displease the Lord. “Hereby know we that we dwell in him [Jesus], and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit” (I John 4:13). Because the Spirit of the Lord is in us we become acutely aware when we sin grieve Him. Things we used to do that did not bother us we now pay close attention to such as gossiping, unforgiving, uncaring attitude. When we have truly paced our trust in Christ we become aware of sin.
2. A new desire to stop doing evil things. Many have said that after being born again they stopped drinking, taking drugs, cursing, being immoral, and committing a host of other sins. This desire to stop sinning comes because “whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin [habitually or characteristically] “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. (I John 3:9). They do not have the mindset to purposely go out and sin, they don’t want to sin. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. Notice the second sentence, it doesn’t say “when you sin…” it says “If you sin…” indicating that sinning is not a normal part of our daily lives.

Are the first two of the five experiences true for you now as a child of God as it was when you first placed your trust in Him? Do you still have an awareness of sin and a strong desire to stop doing evil things? If not, you have to ask yourself am I truly born again. As we pray let us examine our relationship with Jesus; ask those hard questions about your salvation.
With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 15

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES


Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

If God were to give you anything you would ask for to help Haiti, what would you request? I’m sure we would come up with some excellent requests that would affect the presidential election, the economy and alleviate the suffering. When God told Solomon that He would give him anything he asked for, Solomon could have asked for riches, fame, power, or long life. Instead, Solomon requested the one thing that would bring him all of these: “Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart … that I may discern between good and bad” (I Kings 3:9). (KJV)
Where we are today are the results of decisions made in the past. The success and prosperity of an individual or a nation rest squarely on their ability to make good decisions. Good decisions are based on how well you can discern between what’s good and evil. It’s clear we have discernment crisis both in the secular as well as in the sacred world. This discernment crisis stems from a heart that lacks understanding. A heart that doesn’t seek to know or please God is a heart that lacks understanding because; only God and his word can provide guidance to discern between good and evil. It is God who determines what’s good and what’s evil. So when Solomon asked for an understanding heart it pleased God. “And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.” (I Kings 3:10). Let us also please God. Let us pray the following prayer for Haiti’s leadership as well as for ourselves: “Lord, give me an understanding heart that I may discern between good and bad.”

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 14

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Ezekiel 3:18–19: “When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.”

This same message is repeated in Ezekiel 33:8–9, which gives it double importance!! These Scriptures have instilled in me a sense of urgency to proclaim the Gospel.
Farmers labor many months for a crop, but have only a small window of time to harvest it before it spoils in the field.
I once heard a story about an 11-year-old boy who bundled up on a Sunday afternoon and said to his father, “Okay, Dad, I’m ready.”
His father, who was a pastor, said, “Ready for what?”
“To go out like we always do and pass out tracts.”
The dad responded, “Son, it is very cold outside, and it is pouring down rain.”
The surprised son replied, “But, Dad, aren’t people still going to hell even though it is raining?”
The son convinced his father to let him go out alone. After two hours of walking in the rain, he was soaking wet. With one final tract he approached the nearest house and rang the doorbell. He rang it again and again with no response. Finally the door slowly opened and a very sad-looking woman said, “What can I do for you, son?”
With a smile he said, “Ma’am, I just want to tell you that Jesus really loves you, and I want to give you my last Gospel tract that will tell you all about Jesus and His great love.”
The following Sunday morning the pastor asked if anyone had a testimony to share. A woman stood up and said, “Last Sunday I no longer had any hope or will to live. So I went to my attic and prepared to hang myself. As I stood on a chair with a rope tied around my neck, I was about to jump, but then I heard the doorbell ringing. I thought I would wait until it stopped, but it kept on ringing. Finally, I loosened the rope and went to answer the door. I could hardly believe my eyes! The most radiant, angelic boy I had ever seen stood there telling me that Jesus loved me. I accepted the tract he offered me, read every word, and became a Christian.”
Jesus tells us that there is a bumper crop waiting to be harvested and warns us, “Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest” (John 4:35). Haiti is a unique harvest field that is ripe. The people in have very little hope. Many are living in darkness facing trials and tribulations. They are ready to hear and receive the gospel. Let us make an extra effort to reach out to Haiti with the gospel. (IBPL/MJP)

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAILY DEVOTION DAY 13
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As wise children of God we must always look at the bigger picture. This means recognizing that whatever happens to us is not the whim of fate, or the will of man, but the work of God. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without God’s approval, neither can anyone attack us without God’s permission.
If we view revilers as our enemies, we will get angry and discouraged, but if we see them as agents for our good and God’s glory, we will rejoice!
Paul was tormented and attacked so painfully that he pleaded with God three times to deliver him. When God explained that this messenger (agent) from Satan was allowed for the purpose of keeping Paul humble so that the power of God would rest upon him, Paul gloried in the assault and took pleasure in it. (See II Corinthians 12:6–10.)
Job had the same insight. Satan was clearly responsible for the destruction of Job’s children, possessions, and health; yet, Job did not say, “God has given, and Satan has taken away.” Instead, he said, “The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away…” (Job 1:21).
God causes the wrath of men to praise Him by using revilers to bring about the very achievements that they ridiculed.
The brothers of Joseph reviled him for his preposterous dreams that one day they would bow down before him. In an act of hate and envy, they sold him as a slave, which actually brought his dreams to pass. Later, he told them, “Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good” (Genesis 50:20).
Whenever God’s people are reviled against, God somehow turns their suffering into an object that fulfills His purpose in their lives and as a result the praise and rejoice in the Lord. Haiti is being reviled by Satan and evil corrupt people. The political landscape shows very little hope, the economy is almost inexistence, and the suffering continues to mount. As we look at the bigger picture, let it spur us on to pray knowing that God will fulfill His plan for Haiti and bring rejoicing to a downcast people. Let the Haitian churches unite their voices in prayer for Haiti. (IBLP/MJP)

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 12
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

The crowds followed Jesus, but only those closest to Him heard the rich teaching He gave along the way. There were others who followed Him from afar. (See John 19:38.) John followed Jesus as closely as he could. As a result, John heard rich truths, which he shares in his writings.
Closeness is determined by how well we can hear Jesus speak to us, and this ability is determined by how much we meditate on His Word day and night.
John was one of the three who were in Jesus’ “inner circle.” He was with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and on the mount of Calvary. He sat right next to Jesus at the Last Supper and wanted to sit next to Him in His kingdom. Because of this very close relationship, John shared truths from Jesus that are found in no other gospel or epistle.
For example, John recorded the secret of intimate fellowship and effective discipleship through meditation on the commands of Christ. “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him” (John 14:21). John further emphasized the importance of meditation when he wrote, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” (John 15:7).
Secrets bind the spirits of people together. Jesus wants to share His secrets with us, but we must follow closely to hear them. As we pray today, examine your distance with the Lord and draw near. (IBLP)

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 11
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Given all what’s going on in Haiti, there has not been much media coverage from the major media outlets. Haiti is no longer on the forefront of what is called newsworthy reporting. We must thank God and pray for those who have visited and tried to keep Haiti in the news. Pray for Anderson Cooper, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush, First Lady Michelle Obama and former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin who visited Haiti this past weekend with Pastor Franklin Graham (Billy Graham's son). Every time someone of notoriety goes to Haiti it brings global attention to the suffering and the problems that plagues that nation. We must also pray for the tens of thousands of regular normal people like you and me who gives and goes to Haiti to work with no cameras, no reporters and no fanfare. Haiti need all of the help it can get. As the Haitian churches are committed to praying for Haiti, don’t forget to pray for those who don’t get the accolades, praise and rewards from man but who are waiting for a greater reward from God. They look to hear ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Matt 25:21

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 10
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Sorry for the delaying getting out the devotions: Out of State travels on Saturday, 2 Worship services, a funeral and an evening engagement on Sunday and recuperation on Monday. Keep me in your prayers.


Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Haiti is going to recount the votes from the November 28th Presidential elections. What should our response be? Criticize, Protest or Pray. The most powerful weapon we have is prayer. We must pray for those who are in office now and pray for those who will soon take office. Pray for President Rene Preval God can still use him in his final days to do justice for the Haitian people. Pray for Jude Celestin, Michel Martelly and Mirlande Manigat; one of them will be president. 1Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. They hold the key which allows its people to live peaceful and quiet lives. Peace and security is not present in Haiti right now with protests still going on in the streets. There were reports of shooting in an area called Martissant yesterday. When believers pray for those in authority, God has a way of getting hold of their hearts and moving it in the direction He desires; no matter who they are or whether they believe in God or not.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 9

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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Our 4th point on what you shouldn’t do when your conscience tells you that you have sinned.
Don’t confuse remorse or regret with repentance. The truth of the matter is that we can feel remorse without ever repenting. Look at Esau who sold his birth right for a bowl of stew (Genesis 27:34). When he realized his birthright was gone and could not be attained, he wept bitterly. He begged his father saying “Haven’t you reserved any blessing for me?” verse 36. He regretted selling his birthright but he did not repent instead he plotted to kill his brother.

Point number 5; Don’t blame someone else. It is easy to blame someone else for our sins. Think of an abusive husband, wife, parent, child, boyfriend or girlfriend. After they have heaped their abuse on their victim and notice the great damage they have caused, they would say “look at what you made me do.” “You caused me to hit you.” “You caused me to curse at you.” They fail to realize that they are the violators and perpetrators. They have sinned, they have transgressed. They must repent!

The 6th and last point is: Don’t delay. So often we like to put off the difficult things we must face. However, like David said in Psalm 51, “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” As children of God, our conscious constantly and continuously flashes our sins before us. The Holy Spirit continues to convicts us. He want us to deal with it right away without dely. Every time we push our sins to the back of our mind, the Holy Spirit waits until you least expect it and brings it right back to the front of your mind. He does not want you to delay your repentance. So, repent now.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 8

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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

A brief update on Haiti to assist you as you pray.
Haiti is experiencing turmoil in the wake of the elections. Thousands of protesters were out on the streets, erecting barricades and setting fires. They were furious that government-backed candidate Jude Celestin, the protege of President Rene Preval, apparently will go on to a runoff vote while Michel Martelly finished third in official results and is probably eliminated. The official preliminary results have law professor and former first lady Mirlande Manigat in first with 31.4 percent of the vote and Celestin next with 22.5. Martelly has 21.8 percent.

Yesterday I participated in a telephone conference with Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand’s Senior Advisor, Elana Broitman, who recently visited Haiti as a member of the Clyburn Codel, and was granted an opportunity to observe Haiti’s presidential election. Here are some of the problems that led to the protests: Voters names were not at the voting sites, voters were miss-informed, 35 polls were impacted by violence due to suspicion of fraud; 25-35% of voters were disenfranchised. Others reported that names of those who perished in the earthquake were stuffed in the ballots to name a few of the problems. The Provisional Electoral Council, known as the CEP will be recounting the votes in the next 10 days. Some were concerned about the trustworthiness of the CEP.

As you can see, Haiti has loads of problems and needs a lot of prayers. To prepare our heart for this challenge when we pray today; let us consider our third point on what not to do when repenting. Don’t minimize sin. This is how we minimize our sins: We say, “I will sin now and ask God to forgive me later” or “God knows my heart” and “God understands my situation so I’ll go ahead and sin and He’ll overlook it.” Others say, “if God did not want me to do it He would not put those desires in me or put me in that situation.” When you minimize your sins, you are saying God and His word are not important and have no value to you. If you have been minimizing sin you have to repent.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 7

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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Jesus’ first command was “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” Matthew 4:17. If it was high on Jesus' priority list, it should be high on ours. When your conscience tells you that you have sinned, repent immediately.
1) Don’t to hide it. When we hide our sins and transgressions, we allow it to fester and grow. Sin thrives in darkness and in secrecy. Once it is exposed with the light and truth of God’s word it can no longer survive. When you hide your sins you will not prosper. He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13. Don’t hide sin, repent from it.
2) Don’t deny your sin. To deny is to declare untrue. When the Spirit of God convicts you about what you are doing; when your conscious bothers you; when a person or a group of people tell you what you are doing is wrong and when the word of God say it’s wrong, chances are they are right and you are wrong. Don’t deny it. Agree with them and repent.
Tomorrow we will look at some of the other points. As you pray, examine your heart to see if you are practicing any of the above points, if so, repent. If we are going to engage in spiritual battle for Haiti, we must be prepared. Repenting prepares us.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 6
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As we continue to focus on repentance, there is an area of our consciousness that becomes aware of when we go beyond the boundaries God sets for us. It triggers a warning that says “you have entered in the forbidden zone.” You feel uneasy, uncomfortable…convicted. David said in
Psalm 51:3 “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” He knew when he transgressed ways of the Lord; it was clear in his conscious that he crossed the line into the forbidden zone. Here is what you shouldn’t do when your conscience tells you that you have sinned: 1) don’t try to hide it, 2) Don’t deny your sin, 3) don’t minimize it, 4) don’t confuse remorse or regret with repentance, 5) don’t blame someone else and 6) don’t delay. Take advantage of the opportunity God has given you to repent. Today, as we spend time in prayer, ask the Holy Spirit to show you which one of these 6 you are likely to do, then ask God for the courage to repent. Tomorrow we will look at these 6 things you shouldn’t do in more detail.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 5
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

When we choose not to repent but rather to hide or ignore our sins, we are choosing not to prosper in life. Proverbs 28:13 “He who covers his sins will not prosper,... When you evaluate your life do you consider it prosperous? When I say prosperous I am not talking about material possessions; though they may be a by-product of some prosperity but they are not true prosperity. I’m talking about peace of mind, a healthy relationship with loved ones and above all an intimate relationship with God. You could have money, cars, jewelry, houses and still be miserable. We have those examples all around us. You could have all the worldly possessions and still have a trouble mind and spirit because of unresolved sin. When you are weighed down with unconfessed sins, you cannot prosper. The second part of Proverbs 28:13 says “but whoso confesses and forsakes his sin will find mercy.” It is interesting to see how there is a contrast between not prospering because of covering your sin and finding mercy by confessing and turning away from our sins. That means when you receive mercy, you are prosperous. One of the definitions for mercy is: compassionate treatment of those in distress. How many are in distress, troubled in their minds or can’t sleep at night because of unconfessed sins. How many walk around depressed or with a heaviness on their heart all the time? You will never prosper under those conditions. By confessing and forsaking your sins you will feel the weight of the world lifted off of your shoulders. It will feel like the sun is breaking through the thick dark cloud that follows you around daily. The depression will lift and the joy of the Lord will find its way into your heart. As you spend time in prayer today, confess your sins, forsake them (Turn away from them) and see how prosperous you will become.
With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 4
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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As Haitian churches and believers from every walk of life around the world engage themselves to pray for Haiti, we must go through the cleansing process of repenting from our sins. Isaiah 59:2 but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. We need to reconnect with God on a deeper and more intimate level. As a result, our prayer will be heard, our actions will be productive and our efforts will begin to bring positive transformation in the rebuilding of Haiti. As we go through the first 7 Days of the 40 days of prayer talking about repentance, I realize how hypocritical we can be (myself included) when we examine our hearts to confess and repent form our sins. We find ways to justify sins we don’t really want to get rid of. We blame our family lineage (my anger comes from my mother’s side of the family), our nationality (That’s how we did it in Haiti) and our culture (We Haitians like it this way). When it comes to repentance we can’t trust ourselves to do an effective job. That is why we must ask the Lord to help us. Psalm 139-23-24 Search me O God and know my heart try me and know my thoughts see if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. At some point today, find a quiet place and recite that verse as a prayer. Then sit in silent before the Lord and see what the Lord reveals to you. Whatever it is, thank God for revealing it then repent of it (Turn away from it).


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Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 3

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Theme Verse
2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

The above passage begins by telling us to repent from a sin that generally grips the hearts of God’s people, pride. “If my people who are called by my name would humble themselves...” Humility is the remedy that God prescribes for this sin that usually goes unnoticed in the life of a believer. Pride is the sin that God hates the most and punishes the swiftest. Pride caused Satan and a third of the angels to be cast out of heaven. Pride caused Adam and Eve to be cast out of the Garden of Eden, and pride will cause us to not repent of our sin. “Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way … do I hate” (Proverbs 8:13). God resists the proud and so do people. That is why conflicts are stirred up, because “only by pride cometh contention” (Proverbs 13:10). Pride is putting ourselves on an equal level with God. Pride is projecting on the outside what is not true on the inside. We spend time embellishing the outside so that we can project an image of perfection to others whereas, we don’t spend time examining the inside where the real person dwells. Our hearts and motives go unchecked to the point that we don’t even notice when we look down on someone because of their background and culture, the way they dress, their level of education or material possession. We have an attitude of superiority; that is pride. As Pastors and leaders we must take extra precautions in this area. We compare each other by our accomplishments and accolades, the size of our congregation or the appearance of our building. When we do that, we are entertaining pride. The only remedy for pride is humility. If we want God to heal our land, we must first begin to deal with the issue of pride. Before you pray today, take an inventory of your attitude, check your motives, and examine your heart to see what degree of pride is there. Pray and ask the Lord to help you to humble yourself and help you to recognize when pride lurking at the door your heart.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist

GLOBAL PRAYER INITIATIVE OF HAITIAN CHURCHES

PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 2

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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As God’s people, we must not only understand what true repentance is, we must also know how to repent sincerely. Often times our repentance is really regretting getting caught in sin or our conscious bothering for fear of getting caught and not really a sincere heartfelt repentance. You know deep down in your heart that if you could prolong your sinful situation and not get caught you probably would continue in it. Sincere repentance is after you have evaluated yourself you come to the conclusion you that you are wrong, wicked and wasting your time trying to justify your actions. You agree with God that you have sinned and cry out as David did in Psalm 51:1-2 “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin”. Then you will realize that though you took advantage of people, used people and lied to people for your own personal gain, the bottom line is you sinned against God. “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight” (Psalm 51:4). As believers, let us examine our repentance to make sure it is a sincere heartfelt repentance as we present ourselves to God.
With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church


EVANGELICAL CRUSADE (557 East 31st Street Brooklyn NY) WILL CONDUCT PRAYER MEETINGS FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM FOR THE NEXT 40 DAYS.
PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOUR CHURCH IS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT AND WE WILL POST IT.

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 2

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Theme Verse 2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As God’s people, we must not only understand what true repentance is, we must also know how to repent sincerely. Often times our repentance is really regretting getting caught in sin or our conscious bothering for fear of getting caught and not really a sincere heartfelt repentance. You know deep down in your heart that if you could prolong your sinful situation and not get caught you probably would continue in it. Sincere repentance is after you have evaluated yourself you come to the conclusion you that you are wrong, wicked and wasting your time trying to justify your actions. You agree with God that you have sinned and cry out as David did in Psalm 51:1-2 “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin”. Then you will realize that though you took advantage of people, used people and lied to people for your own personal gain, the bottom line is you sinned against God. “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight” (Psalm 51:4). As believers, let us examine our repentance to make sure it is a sincere heartfelt repentance as we present ourselves to God.
With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church


EVANGELICAL CRUSADE (557 East 31st Street Brooklyn NY) WILL CONDUCT PRAYER MEETINGS FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM FOR THE NEXT 40 DAYS.
PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOUR CHURCH IS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT AND WE WILL POST IT.

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PRAY FOR HAITI DAY 1

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Beginning December 3rd Haitian Churches and Christian businesses have come together to pray for Haiti in an unprecedented way. Haitians from around the world will be gathering in churches to fast and pray, hold revivals and intercede on behalf of Haiti. This prayer movement will continue for 40 Days and will end on January 12, 2011 the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake that occurred in Haiti. Please join us by praying for Haiti everyday for the next 40 Days.


2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

In this passage God is instructing His people on what to do when they come upon difficult times. One of the most significant things God tells them to do is repent “Turn from their wicked ways.” Many do not understand what true repentance is. Many do not understand what kind of repentance that God accepts, For example; Esau failed to find repentance for simply selling his birthright even though he sought it desperately with tears while David committed what we would consider a greater sin and his repentance was acceptable. Esau’s repentance was faulty because he did not understand true repentance. He was a profane fornicator (see Hebrews 12:16–17), and he simply wanted to regain the blessings that he had lost. Whereas, when David was confronted with his sins of murder and adultery, however, he repented for the right reason. He wanted to restore fellowship with God. If we repent for any other reason than this we are not experiencing true repentance. (See Psalm 51) The Haitian Churches in Haiti and abroad must seek repentance from God not because we want to experience the blessings of God but because we want to restore our relationship with God. It is when our relationship with God has been reestablished for the right reason we’ll be able to experience his blessings. Let us pray and ask the Lord to help us to repent for the right reason, because we want and intimate relationship with God more than anything and watch what He will do with our lives and our country.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 40 PRAISE THE LORD!

Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 40 PRAISE THE LORD!

Eph 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
It has been a 40 days journey. In those forty days we prayed through hurricanes, Cholera outbreak and an election. I want to thank God for all of you who supported us. We know that it was not in vain. We know that in the very near future we will be hearing news that will encourage our hearts. Today during our worship service we took some time out to pray for Haiti, sang the Haitian Christian National Anthem and commit all of our work to the Lord. Then we erupted in spontaneous praise unto the Lord because He is good and His mercies endures for ever.
The people were out voting today. Not much violence has been reported “Praise the Lord” however it’s not over yet. There were reports of fraud nonetheless. A member of our church remembered 23 years ago during the elections how she was shot in the chest and then was kidnapped. After pleading with her captors saying “I have daughters that need me,” they set her free. She will never forget Election Day in Haiti. Just as she will never forget Election Day in Haiti, let us not forget the Haitians in Haiti.
We’ve prayed, we fasted we made comments and now we are committing all of our efforts unto Him who is able to take them and “do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,” We commit it all to Him and whatever He does with it we will be sure to give Him the Glory Praise and Honor that He so deserves. I want to thank everybody who participated in this prayer movement. May God’s blessings be upon all of our friends who supported us in prayer. 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Special Thanks to: Sharon Cushings of the NYC Leadership Center who inspired some of the themes including Revival of Repentance, The Concerts of Prayer of Greater NY, Tom Nolan Director of Global Action Initiative to Rebuild Haiti and who gave permission to post these devotions on www.Haitione.org and Pastor Paul Francois and the many others who forwarded these email to people across the country and around the world. God bless you all until next time.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

P.S. December 3rd A collaborative movement of Haitian Churches around the world will begin 40 Days of Prayer until January 12th the anniversary of the earthquake. If you DO NOT want to receive and more emails, please respond to this email. We will be in touch.

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

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Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hoped for, certain of what we do not see."

Tomorrow is Election Day in Haiti. We have been praying and interceding for 39 days so, what are we hoping for? What is it that we are certain of though we have not seen it yet? We are certain that:

1. Our prayers were not in vain. The Lord has heard every prayer, saw
every tear and has begun to act on behalf of His children.

2. A revival of repentance will spread throughout the Haitian churches in
Haiti and abroad.

3. Haiti’s next president whether He or she is a believer or not will be
aninstrument in God’s hand to execute justice and mercy with
integrity while rebuilding Haiti.

4. Violence during the elections will be at a bare minimum or nonexistence.

5. The Cholera outbreak will come to a complete halt.

Tonight as we pray, thank the Lord for his faithfulness towards His people, Thank Him in advance for the work He has begun in Haiti for His Glory.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

There are two days until the elections and the situation looks bleak. Hope seems to be fading for many. There are 18 candidates and no clear front runners, many of the citizens have lost their voting cards in the earthquake and protesters have taken to the street with violence looming. This is on top of the January 12th earthquake that occurred this year where dried bodies and limbs still hangs from a collapsed two story building in Carrefour Feuilles one of the poorest neighborhoods in Haiti. There are 1.5 million people are still living in tents, Cholera outbreak killed over 1,500 and infected thousands. Regardless of how the situation may present itself, we must persevere in prayer. We must not give up. Beraca Baptist Church is still at our annual retreat where we have intensified praying for Haiti. (Go to our Facebook page Beraca Baptist Church or www.haitione.org to see recent pictures.) Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. We believe that though Haiti’s situation is difficult, it is not impossible for God to turn it around. As we pray tonight, pray that the people of God would cry out for help and believe God for what many would think is impossible.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

Thanksgiving Retreat Pray For Haiti!!!

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:
PRAY FOR 40 DAYS OF PRAYER -DAY 37
1 Thessalonians 5:18
18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.


Today we are celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s a time when families get together and have dinner and share what they are thankful for. So often we begin by thanking God for the people and possessions in our lives and rightfully so, He is a gracious and loving God. The question we must wrestle is, if those things were taken away from us, would we still be thankful? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. How do you give thanks in all circumstances? How can you accept tragedy as God’s will for you? Think of the people in Haiti. How can they give thanks for their situation and accept it as God’s will for their lives? The answer is in the last two words of that verse, “in Christ.” For it is in Christ that you can find joy in the midst of trial. Nehemiah 8:10 tells us,… for the Joy of the Lord is your strength. Even while they are going through difficult times we can trust that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard (their) hearts and (their) minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7. And in the end we know that “my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:19. It is in Christ Jesus we can give thanks in all circumstances. Outside of Christ our circumstances can dominate us and render us hopeless, but in Christ, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. The Lord also gives us this assurance in Rom 8:28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. So often we misinterpret this verse thinking it say all thing are good. It says all things work together for good, so that means we have to wait to see the end product and not focus on what is happening here and now. With that said, I can’t wait to see what God has in store for Haiti. When I think of the possibilities, I can’t help but to begin to give God thanks now for what I know He can do and will do for Haiti. Tonight as we pray ask the Lord to help our Haiti brothers & sisters in Haiti to give God thanks in spite of their circumstances.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

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Matthew 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.


Beraca Baptist Church is leaving tonight for its annual Thanksgiving retreat at the beautiful Dolce Conference Center in Connecticut. Every year for the past 27 years over 300 participants from the Tri-State area, Massachusetts, Canada and Florida join us as we get away from the busyness of life to pray, seek God’s face and replenish ourselves. This year’s theme is The Blessings of Obedience. The bible encourages us to draw away to secluded places to pray. Jesus practiced silence and solitude to connect with God the Father. Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Drawing away to connect with God should be a regular activity for the child of God, especially when they are seeking God’s favor for a special situation such as Haiti. We should “Divert Daily”, get away to do your daily devotions; “Withdraw Weekly” take your Sabbath rest once a week and “Abandon Annually” get away and take a vacation every year. While we are away, we are going to intensify our intercessory prayers for Haiti and its upcoming election. As Jesus was sorrowful and troubled over the situation of mankind which resulted in passionate prayers, we too are sorrowful and troubled over Haiti’s situation and will utter passionate prayers on their behalf. Imagine we are only four days away from the election and there are still 19 candidates running for president. You would think by this time some of the candidate who have no hope of winning would begin backing some of the front runners. That is not the case. This has been a strange year nevertheless, we will remain on our knees and trust God every step of the way. He knows what’s best for Haiti. Tonight as we pray and intercede for Haiti, find a quiet place and draw near to God.


With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

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PRAISE THE LORD, AN ANSWER TO OUR PRAYERS!

As we prayed and asked the Lord to begin a revival of repentance in our Haitian churches in Haiti and abroad, the Lord is beginning to answer our prayers. I attended a meeting last night with about 30 Haitian pastors who are committed to prayer and action. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Haitian churches and Haitian Christian organizations around the world representing the Diasporas will join together to fast and pray for 40 days beginning December 3, 2010. They will open their doors for fasting and praying leading up to the anniversary of the earthquake that ravaged Haiti this year on January 12th. On January 12, 2011 churches will conclude with worship services, extended prayer meetings, concerts and other celebrations expressing their love and devotion to God. Throughout that period of time action plans will be revealed so that the people of God can participate. The theme verse for the 40 days of prayer is 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Praise The Lord!

Tonight as we pray, pray that a Spiritual Revival of Repentance will inundate His people and bring transformation to Haiti. Also, pray that the violence that normally erupts during the elections will be at a bare minimum if not totally eradicated.

I was asked to continue to send out these daily devotional emails for this upcoming 40 days of prayer. Would you please continue the battle with us.

With U 4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

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Hebrews 10:36
36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

As we are in the final week of the 40 Days of Prayer for Haiti and its upcoming elections, many are feeling weary. We can call it “Battle fatigue.” We have been battling on our knees crying out and interceding for Haiti. Some have been fasting and praying, others have been writing about Haiti. I personally found it very challenging trying to fit these daily writings in an already hectic schedule. We all have made some kind of sacrifice of time, money or energy and quite naturally its beginning to wear on us. But nevertheless, we must continue to endure. The prize is never given to the swift nor the strong but to those who endure to the end. As we read in Heb 10:36, “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Last night as Beraca Baptist Church gathered to pray for Haiti live on Radio Lumiere, we had some challenges as we did last week. Last week’s emission was cancelled because of difficulties in Haiti and this week we were facing the same fate. We were schedule to go on from 7pm to 8pm when we began to experience all kinds of technical difficulties but nevertheless, we continued to pray and worship the Lord. We worked through the entire hour trying to fix the problem but was unsuccessful. The Spirit of the Lord prompted us to continue praying and worshipping even though our hour was over. Amazingly at 8:10 there was a breakthrough and we went on the air for 45 minutes. We don’t know what God was doing behind the scene, we don’t know why all the difficulties. It would have been easy to give up and say we gave it our best try, but we persevered through prayer and in the end countless Haitians were blessed and encouraged. Let us not give up but rather strengthen ourselves and each other to press forward in prayer and fasting knowing that we will receive what God has promised us because He is faithful. As we pray tonight, ask the Lord to strengthen His people who are on the frontline of the battle so that we may endure and not give up.

With U 4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith:

PRAY FOR HAITI 40 DAYS OF PRAYER -DAY 33

***Tonight at 7pm the Beraca Baptist Church Pray for Haiti 40 Days of Prayer will AIRED LIVE across Haiti on Radio Lumiere. Please join your hearts and voices with ours as we lift up Haiti before the Lord.

There are seven more days to go until Election Day in Haiti. It is amazing to see how many believers think that Christians should not participate in the elections. Some Christians believe that we should not vote; others believe that Christians should not even run for elected office. This is far from the truth we find in the bible. As a result of that faulty thinking; when the Christians turned their backs on the public sector, society began to slide into darkness and has never fully recovered. Most of our medical institutions bear Christian names but the spirit of God is nowhere to be found. Great Universities such as Harvard, Yale and Princeton founded by Christians and built on Christian values and principles gave way to secular humanist ideology. Why? Because Christians abandoned them. When the Evangelicals turned a blind eye on the civil rights movement led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr and many others, it prolonged the suffering and finally gave way for the homosexual agenda to infiltrate. We must begin to understand that God created government not man. It is God that raises Kings and it is He who dethrones them. Daniel 2:21 says, “He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” We read that Daniel was a prime minister and did not compromise his faith while in office but because of his faith he was elevated into his position (Dan. 1:3–20). If God did it in Daniel time don’t you think he can do it in our time? It was God who gave Moses and the children of Israel all three branches of our government in the United States; our judicial, legislative and executive branches. He gave us our sanitary system. He gave us our medical system and its symbol. Look on the side of our ambulances you will see a snake on a pole. This comes from God. In Numbers 21:4-9 when the fiery serpents began to bite the people of Israel, they began to die and God told Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it on a pole and anyone who looks upon it will be healed. My question is, if God created all of this for His people to live orderly and productive lives, so, why aren’t his people engaged. Shouldn’t we have Godly men and women serving in public office? Shouldn’t we have godly people in the halls of justice? Shouldn’t they be Presidents, Prime Ministers, Senator and Governors? We need to pray and we need to get involved in electing Godly men and women if we really want to see change in Haiti. The bible tells us to occupy until He comes. That means get involved in doing God’s work while we are still living on earth wherever He has called us to serve until He returns. Tonight let us pray that God will raise Godly leaders to run the country of Haiti.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 32

Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith;
This Sunday Beraca's Pray for Haiti will be aired live all across Haiti on Radio Lumiere. @ 7pm.


PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 32

2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As a result of repenting and turning from our wicked ways, God forgives us and brings healing. In the case of 2Chronicles7:14 it refers to healing our land. In James 5:16, it refers to healing in our body. “Therefore confess your sins one to another and pray for one another and you may be healed…” Whether it’s physical, emotional, spiritual or geographical, healing is the result of repenting and turning from our wicked ways. Let’s conclude our story about Bishop Eugene Tanniehill. When he repented he experienced spiritual and emotional healing and as a healed man the Lord used him mightily. The prison had a population of 5,000 of the most violent and notorious men in America. In spite of the violence, the Lord used Bishop to lead 2,886 men to the Lord. In the prison he planted four churches started two seminaries; he wrote several books and even earned his college degree. Three documentaries were produced highlighting his life. One was called “The Farm” which was nominated for an Oscar. His sentenced was reduced several times until he was released from prison. One of the last things the governor of Louisiana did after hurricane Katrina was release Bishop Eugene Tanniehill from prison. Prior to releasing him he had to undergo a psychological test to see if he can function in the regular world. To their amazement they found him to be perfectly sound in mind and judgment. Bishop said” he kept his mind on the Lord by memorizing scripture.” Isa 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trust in you. Bishop was released to the care of the Brooklyn Tabernacle where he is featured on several of their DVD’s. Today at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, there stands a life size statue of Bishop Eugene Tanniehill, “The Bishop of Angola.” He is still serving the Lord by going back to Louisiana State Penitentiary where he is an inspiration to many of the inmates there. He also goes our local jails and prisons such as Riker’s Island preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Healing comes after repentance. Just as the Lord will bring healing to individuals who repent and turn from their wicked ways and used him mightily; as He did with Bishop Tannielhill, He will also bring healing to the land and use that country mightily when His people repent and turn from their wicked ways as we hope with Haiti. Tonight, pray for healing for Haiti. Also, continue to pray for a revival of repentence.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 31

Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith;

This Sunday Beraca's Pray for Haiti will be aired live all across Haiti on Radio Lumiere. @ 7pm.

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 31
2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Though your sins have separated you from god, Isaiah 59 :2 but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. However, when you turn from your wicked ways, God is ready and willing to forgive you. It’s amazing how God is always ready and willing to forgive us no matter how wicked or evil our sins may have been. I have a tenant who spent 52 years in prison, the Louisiana State Penitentiary (also known as Angola State Pen) the bloodiest prison in the United States’ history. He was sent there for killing a pastor for $1.23. As a 22 year old man he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. His name is Eugene Tanniehill. He is known as the Bishop of Angola. We call Bishop. He has an amazing testimony. Not only that he was a murderer, he was also a rapist, a thief and a drug abuser. Back in those days before the law was changed, some of the prisoners were also the prison guards. They were given weapons to watch over the other prisoner. One lonely night as an inmate guard, in a moment of desperation he took his shotgun and put it under his chin and was about to take his life. All of the sudden he remembered the last words of the pastor that he killed “Lord into thy hands I commit my spirit” Bishop began to weep bitterly. As he was about to pull the trigger, he cried out to God in repentance and said “Lord I’m sorry for what I did and if you are real show me yourself, save me” Then all of the sudden a peace like he had never felt before came over him. At that moment he knew God was real and that God had forgiven Him. What happened to Bishop afterwards was so amazing, miraculous and glorious that he was one of the main characters in a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. We will continue Bishop’s story tomorrow. The bottom line is when we repent, and turn away from our wicked ways God hears us and forgives. There is absolutely no sin that a believer can commit that God will not forgive them for. God has a ready and attentive ear to hear his children; especially when it’s cries of repentance. He is ready to recklessly abandon himself for us as in the story of the prodigal son and come to our rescue. Tonight as we pray for the Haitian churches in Haiti and abroad, ask the Lord to hear the repentant cries of His people. Pray that there will be a revival of repentance throughout the land.

With U4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 30

Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith;

This Sunday Beraca's Pray for Haiti will be aired live all across Haiti on Radio Lumiere. @ 7pm.

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 30

2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

As we are seeking God’s face, we will draw closer to Him. We will begin to see God for who He really is; a God that really love us and have a plan for us. At the same time we will also begin to see ourselves for who we really are, and it’s not pretty. The closer we get to God the more we discover our imperfections such as: our selfishness and how evil our thoughts and intentions can be. We’ll begin to discover in many cases how selfish our motives are even when we are doing the right things. We will also discover how we mostly serve God for personal reasons. Jesus said if anyone will come after me he must first deny himself, take up his cross and follow me. Denying the self is our greatest struggle in the Christian walk. Our church has served in Haiti for the past 10 years; however, since the earthquake we’ve been to Haiti five times. Though the churches in Haiti have increased in numbers and more people are sincerely seeking God, there are still wicked practices in the body of Christ. I experienced something I always used to hear about with some Haitian churches, that is the selfish mentality of some church leaders. For example: if someone entrusts a particular church leader with $100 to give to a member, they will take at least $40 for themselves and give $60 to that member telling them “I only received $60.” When we questioned a leader about this common practice, he could not see anything wrong with it. When we challenged him on it, he cautioned us not to preach against it for it will stir up trouble. Well guest what? Not only did I preach against it to approximately 200 church leaders but spent and extended amount of time explaining how this practice degrades their authority and integrity while minimizing the gospel they preached and the respect they receive from the community. That practice comes from an evil and wicked heart. We saw those with resources to help, instead use those resources to oppress and profit from others in the Church; that comes from an evil and wicked heart. I heard of an account(first hand) where three people applied for a job in a Christian organization (all professing believers) two mysteriously died only to find out later that the third candidate poison their food so that he can get the job; that comes from an evil and wicked heart. The people of God must “turn from their wicked ways..” There needs to be a revival of repentance in the Haitian churches in Haiti and abroad so that God can begin to heal the land. It all begins with His people. Tonight as we pour out our hearts in prayer and intercession for the Haitian churches and it leaders; ask the Lord to convict their hearts so that they may acknowledge their evil and wicked ways and turn from them.

With U 4 Him
Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church

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Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Faith

*** Go to www.haitione.org and Beraca Baptist Church Facebook page to see pictures from Sunday night's Praying for Haiti prayer service.

PRAY FOR HAITI - 40 DAYS OF PRAYER - DAY 29

2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

After instructing them to humble themselves and pray, the Lord addresses an area that I believe is more personal and dear to Him than anything else. We all know that the Lord is a loving God. He is a compassionate and merciful God. His love towards us is immeasurable. He has given us His all and His best when He gave us Hs son Jesus Christ. Through Christ’s death we have access to God the Father. Something He had longed for since the beginning of time. When you read the passages leading up to the verse above, the children of Israel were not enduring hard times when God spoke those words to them; they were enjoying the blessings of the Lord (vs10). Everyone had their own homes, the temple was built and it was beautiful and made with the finest materials. What God was doing was preparing them for the hard times they would endure. God knows that when we are facing hard times we do not seek God’s face, we seek His hands. We say Lord give me this, that and the other. Our attitude is, if God does not move fast enough for us, we are ready make new alliances with other gods. We are ready to compromise and negotiate with the god of this world. In hard times we don’t see His face, we are not concern with what He has to say, we are more concern with what we can get from him. We treat God like a vending machine. If you put in the right amount of coins you get what you want but in our case, if we say the right words and then sign off with “in Jesus name” we demand that we get what we want. God is saying seek my face not my hands. Body language says a lot but facial expressions speak volumes. The word of God is the expression of His face, study it and you will see the Love and compassion of the father. Anyone who has been in love knows how it feel when the one you love only want you for what you can give them and not for who you are. Haiti is facing hard times and from the look of things everyone is seeking God’s hand. They are not really concerned about His face, what He is saying or How He feels. I believe with all of my heart that if the church, the people of God begin to seek God’s face they will not only have God, but all that His hands can provide. Tonight as we pray, ask the Lord to help the Church in Haiti and abroad to earnestly seek His face.

With U4 Him

Mullery Jean-Pierre
Pastor, Beraca Baptist Church