Showing posts with label Mike Pence. Show all posts
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Fwd: : The Sermon..NEHEMIAH in the OLD TESTAMENT compared with TRUMP
May God be with Y'all
Asunto: Fw: : The Sermon... NEHEMIAH in the OLD TESTAMENT compared with TRUMP
A MUST READ.....very interesting comparison.....TRUMP'S SERMON.
Before attending the inauguration ceremony, President Trump attended a private religious service at St. John's Episcopal Church, across the street from the White House, as part of a modern Inauguration Day ritual.
The service was led by the Rev. Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist who campaigned hard for Trump during the closing months of the election.
Here is an exclusive transcript of Jeffress™ sermon, which drew on the story of Nehemiah, a historical figure described in the Old Testament for rebuilding Jerusalem .
President-elect and Mrs. Trump, Vice-President-elect and Mrs. Pence, families and friends, it's an honor to be with you on this historic day.
President-elect Trump, I remember that it was exactly one year ago this weekend that I was with you on your Citation jet flying around Iowa before the first caucus or primary vote was cast. After our Wendy's cheeseburgers, I said that I believed that you would be the next President of the United States . And if that happened, it would be because God had placed you there.
As the prophet Daniel said, it is God who removes and establishes leaders.
Today, one year later, God has raised you and Vice-President-elect Pence up for a great, eternal purpose.
When I think of you, President-elect Trump, I am reminded of another great leader God chose thousands of years ago in Israel . The nation had been in bondage for decades, the infrastructure of the country was in shambles, and God raised up a powerful leader to restore the nation. And the man God chose was neither a politician nor a priest. Instead, God chose a builder whose name was Nehemiah.
And the first step of rebuilding the nation was the building of a great wall. God instructed Nehemiah to build a wall around Jerusalem to protect its citizens from enemy attack. You see, God is NOT against building walls!And the Old Testament book of Nehemiah records how Nehemiah completed that massive project in record time, just 52 days.
Why was Nehemiah so successful in building the wall and rebuilding the nation?
I. Nehemiah Refused To Allow His Critics To Distract Him
Someone has said there are three guaranteed ways to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.
Any true leader is going to face criticism.President-elect Trump, you have had your share of critics from the day you announced you were running for President, but you've confounded them at every turn. First, they said you couldn't win the nomination, but you ended up garnering the most votes of any Republican in history. Then they said that was a fluke, but you couldn't win the election. And you handily defeated your opponent. And now your critics say you can't possibly succeed in your agenda.
Nehemiah had his own share of critics. Two of his chief antagonists were named Sanballat and Tobiah. They were the mainstream media of their day. They continued to hound and heckle Nehemiah and spread false rumors while he and the Israelites were building the wall.
At one point, they said, Nehemiah, you need to stop the project and come down from the wall and have a meeting with us.
Nehemiah's response was classic: "I'm doing a great work . . . why should I stop the work and come down to you?" (Nehemiah 6:3)
President-elect Trump, you, Vice President-elect Pence, and your team have been called by God and elected by the people to do a great work. It is a work far too important to stop and answer your critics.Il. Nehemiah Refused To Allow Setbacks To Stop Him
As you read through Nehemiah's journal, you'll find that he faced tremendous obstacles as he attempted to rebuild the nation: an economic recession, terrorist attacks from enemies, and discouragement among the citizens.
But none of those setbacks was enough to stop Nehemiah.
Some years ago two sports commentators on television were discussing the late Hall of Famer Walter Peyton, the running back for the Chicago Bears. One commentator said, "Can you believe that during his career Peyton has run more than nine miles with a football?"
The other commentator replied, "What's even more amazing is that every 3.8 yards of those nine miles Peyton got knocked down by a guy twice his size! But he got back up every time and kept moving forward in spite of those bruising hits and hard knocks."
President Trump, you, your team and your families are going to face some bruising setbacks. But remember . .
The true measure of a leader is what it takes to stop him. And knowing you, I believe it's going to take a lot to stop you.
(Finally)
III. Nehemiah Sought God's Help To Empower Him
Nehemiah was a gifted leader, but he knew he could not succeed without God's divine help. And that is why as he began the great work, Nehemiah knelt before God and prayed:
"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant who delights in revering your name. Give your servant success today . . " (Nehemiah 1:11)
Mr. President-elect, I don't believe we have ever had a president with as many natural gifts as you. As you know, the reason I endorsed you within weeks of your announcement that you were running was because I believed that you were the only candidate who possessed the leadership skills necessary to reverse the downward trajectory of our nation.
And beginning with Vice President-elect Pence, a great and godly man you've assembled an unbelievably talented group of advisers around you.
But the challenges facing our nation are so great that it will take more than natural ability to meet them. We need God's supernatural power.
The good news is that the same God who empowered Nehemiah nearly 2500 years ago is available to every one of us today who is willing to humble himself and ask for His help.
God says in Psalm 50:15 "Call upon Me in the day of trouble I shall rescue you and you will honor Me."
When President Ronald Reagan addressed the Republican National Convention in my city of Dallas in 1984 he said, " America needs God more than God needs America . If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
President-elect Trump, you had a campaign slogan that resonated with tens of millions of Americans because it spoke to their heartfelt desire: "Make America Great Again."
Psalm 33:12 gives us the starting point for making that happen: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."
May God bless President-elect Trump, Vice-President-elect Pence, their families and advisers. And may God truly bless the United States of America .
Fwd: The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence
Fwd: The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence (2)
After Trump Is Elected; The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence Is ExposedIt’s fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the second-highest office in the country. Today he’s mostly known for being President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side of Mike Pence that many haven’t see. When I learned more about Mike Pence, my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all the more. [image: pence-8] Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep convictions which were grounded in his faith. [image: prayer] Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station. [image: screen-shot-2016-11-15-at-2-
After Trump Is Elected; The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence Is ExposedIt’s
fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike
Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the
second-highest office in the country. Today he’s mostly known for being
President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side
of Mike Pence that many haven’t see. When I learned more about Mike Pence,
my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all
the more.
[image: pence-8]
Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving
political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep
convictions which were grounded in his faith.
[image: prayer]
Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus,
Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic
churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army
veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station.
[image: screen-shot-2016-11-15-at-2-
<http://www.indystar.com/
that his parents were never politically inclined. But unlike his family,
heroes such as John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. caught young
Pence’s attention and inspired him to get involved in politics.
*Pence* *revealed
<http://www.lifenews.com/
“I grew up on the front row of the American dream. My grandfather
immigrated to this country, and I was raised in a small town in Southern
Indiana in a big family with a cornfield in the backyard. Although we
weren’t really a political family, the heroes of my youth were President
John F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”*
*The young Pence soon discovered his voice and even entered an oratorical
contest in the fifth grade.*
*“It shouldn’t have come as a surprise,”* *said
<http://www.therepublic.com/
*Nancy. “He was always talking. What surprised me was how well he could
talk in front of large crowds. I believe it was sponsored by the Optimist
Club, and Mike was competing against kids in the sixth, seventh and eighth
grades,” his mother said. “When it came his turn, his voice just boomed out
over the audience. He just blew everybody away. I had a hard time
associating the boy up there speaking with our son.”*
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Pence graduated from Columbus North High School in 1977 and went on to
study history at Hanover College. Throughout his childhood, Pence always
clung to his faith and had even considered becoming a priest. But in
college, his faith wavered and he eventually decided to turn his back on
God.
*“I went off to college and had largely walked away from the faith that I
was raised to believe in,”* *Pence*
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at First Baptist Jacksonville in Florida*
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The handsome young man had given up on religion, but that didn’t stop God’s
powerful plan for his life. And it wasn’t long before Pence was surrounded
by devout Christians who reminded him of the faith he once clung to.
*Pence* *shared
<http://www.washingtontimes.
“When I got to college, I met a group of folks in a non-denominational
Christian fellow group.”*
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Pence *recalled*
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the life-changing day he told his fraternity “big brother” that he’d love
to get a Christian cross like the one he wore. His friend’s unexpected
response left such a powerful impression, Pence would recall it decades
later on the floor of Congress.
*“Remember, Mike, you have got to wear it in your heart before you wear it
around your neck,” Mr. Pence said his fraternity brother told him.*
His friend’s convicting message resonated with Pence and months later, he
found himself at a Christian music festival. It was there that Pence was
again was reminded of the Gospel and all that “Jesus had done” for him.
That sermon finally led Pence to take action.
*“My heart broke with gratitude and I gave my life to Jesus Christ,”* *he*
<http://www.washingtontimes.
*said.*
[image: college]
Pence went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in history from Hanover
College in 1981, and a law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law
in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1986. But for Pence, rededicating his life to
Jesus Christ wasn’t the only blessing that came out of college.
Soon after making the decision to follow Christ, a young musician at church
by the name of Karen caught young Pence’s attention.
After service one Sunday, Pence approached Karen and discovered that he
went to law school with her sister. A few days later, Pence went to the
registrar to look up Karen’s sister to get “the scoop” on the pretty
guitarist. At first, the registrar refused. But when Pence explained why he
wanted the number, the registrar gave in.
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Mike called the phone number for Karen’s sister — but to his complete
shock, Karen answered instead. Pence was so surprised, he accidentally hung
up on her. Pence took a few moments to collect himself and redialed —
eventually inviting Karen out to dinner.
Their adorable first date included ice skating and family, and a “bet” that
the pair would eventually get married.
[image: mike-and-karen-indy-500]
That night, Karen’s 10-year-old niece bet Pence $1 that he would marry her
aunt.
[image: mike-pence-wedding]
That little girl eventually won the bet. And the registrar who made it all
possible attended their wedding on June 8, 1985.
[image: wedding]
This year, Mike and Karen celebrated 31 years of wedded bliss — and as
their new role in America approaches, the Pence family remains a united
front.
*“We’ve always been a team,” Karen* *said
<http://www.indystar.com/
“We’ve always approached it [politics] as a team.”*
*The future vice president chimed in, “She’s the best part of my life,
everything we do in public life, we do together. I can’t imagine it any
other way.”*
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But Mike Pence is not only a devoted husband, but he’s a proud father as
well.
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Mr. and Mrs. Pence have three children together: Charlotte, Michael, and
Audrey.
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Throughout his political campaign, the Pence family has shown their true
colors. The three children have been incredibly supportive of their dad’s
campaign — traveling with him, making calls, and praying for him every day.
Mike Pence is a proud supporter of our troops. Especially due to the fact
that his eldest, Michael J. Pence is a Marine Corps officer.
[image: screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-12-
Pence’s eldest daughter, Charlotte is a filmmaker and a writer. According
to her *website,* <http://charlotterosepence.
directed a documentary called “For the Records,” which highlights the
struggle of mental illness. She was also associate producer and co-writer
of “Fleeced,” which won *nine*
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regional Emmy awards.
[image: audreypence2]
The youngest of the Pence family, Audrey Pence, is a social liberal. She’s
independent politically and has voted split ticket in elections. But
despite the fact that they don’t share the same views, her dad has been
proud of her for thinking independently — and she voted for him in the
Indiana governor election.
*Audrey* *revealed
<http://heavy.com/news/2016/
“Probably the person I get the most respect from is my dad. He has always…
he tells me so many times, ‘I am proud of you for having your own opinions
and looking into things.'”*
[image: pence-family-photo]
But even more important than being a family man, Mike Pence considers his
faith in Jesus Christ the most crucial aspect of his life.
*Pence shared,“I’m a Christian, a conservative and a Republican. In that
order.” And added that his “Christian faith is at the very heart
<http://religionandpolitics.
*of who” he is. Pence* *continued
<http://www.ibj.com/articles/
“I made a commitment to Christ. I’m a born-again, evangelical Catholic.”*
[image: mike-pence-christian]
Politics may be new arena for Donald Trump, but Pence — a former six-term
congressman — is well aware of the liberal backlash that comes when you
take a stand for unborn lives, Israel, and the Second Amendment.
*The liberal media’s response to Pence’s election has been nothing short of
horrific. Countless headlines mock, name-call, and repeatedly insult the
former Indiana Governor and his family. But despite it all, Mike Pence
remains steadfast, unshakable, and firm in his stances.*
*“One thing you can say about Mike Pence is he’s got a very calm, steady
demeanor that in some ways is a little Reagan-esque,”* *said
<http://www.ibj.com/articles/
*Christine Mathews, a Republican pollster for former Indiana Gov. Mitch
Daniels. “He’s a counterbalance to Trump in that way.”*
[image: mike-pence-with-his-wife-
Time and time again throughout this election, the former lawyer has
encouraged Americans to respond to hatred with love — and make prayer a
priority.
*Pence* *shared
<http://qpolitical.com/mike-
“I would encourage you, if you are inclined to do as the Pence family does
from time to time, to bow the head and bend the knee. Pray that America
will once again stand tall, stand strong. ‘[Prayer is] the last best hope
of earth,’ that’s what Abraham Lincoln called it. It’s still true.”*
As countless Americans find themselves in the midst of riots, hatred, hurt,
and anger, Pence reminds Americans to use the most powerful weapon in their
possession: prayer.
*“So, I encourage you. Remember, what’s been true for thousands of years is
still true today. That if His people who are called by His name will humble
themselves and pray, He will hear from heaven, and He – as He’s always done
before – He will heal our land. One nation, under God, indivisible with
liberty and justice for all.” – Mike Pence*
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more
men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your
prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White
House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if
you agree!
*[image: campaign-2016-pence]*
*“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 I will hear from
heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2
Chronicles 7:14*
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more
men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your
prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White
House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if
you agree!
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