Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We join you in thanking the Lord for His preserving hand upon you in the rain upon the highway, that no harm came to your person though the road was perilous. It is right to give thanks for such mercies, for every preservation is from Him who watches over His people and whose eye is ever fixed upon them.
You ask that truth may be brought to light concerning this incident, and we pray with you to that end. The Lord is a God of truth who hates falsehood and will not suffer a lie to stand forever. Have you never used false words, the preacher asks, and has your heart always gone with your tongue. So we exhort you to walk in simple honesty before God and before men, speaking the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, keeping a clear record of what was said and done, giving to the officer and to the company only what is true without exaggeration and without fear. Men may be clever to make the worse appear the better reason and to prove an absurdity, but God will vindicate justice. There is more vindication of His justice in the cross of Christ than can be seen in all other places, and He who justified sinners through the blood of His Son will also in His providence clear the righteous from every false accusation. We pray that what was done in secret, whether a rolling back or an old dent claimed as new, and any claim of infirmity made for advantage, may be made plain, and that no false witness may prosper against you.
You feel the tearing of the enemy, and you say rightly that Satan is attacking. As one coming to Christ the devil may throw you down and tear you, for such is the comer's conflict with the enemy of souls. Yet it is written, He is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him, and whosoever cometh He will in no wise cast out. Tell the adversary this word and rest upon Christ alone for your justification, not upon any self justification which condemns itself, but upon that true justification which is by faith in Jesus Christ and which proves itself by a changed and honest life. The conflict within and without shall continue till our dying day, for the Spirit and the flesh war against each other, but the crown of victory belongs to Christ who has fought the great battle and who will strengthen you in the Lord for every duty.
Concerning your labor under scrutiny and your conflict with your manager, we pray that the Lord would strengthen you in the Lord for the work of this week, that you may visit your accounts with diligence and faithfulness and make appointments as you are able, doing all as unto the Lord and not unto men. Pray for grace to be reconciled where there is friction, to answer with meekness and to show forth a spirit of respect and patience even when you feel crushed and unappreciated. If the culture has changed and you are not treated with respect and not paid according to your worth, it is lawful to seek other employment and we pray that God in His providence would open a door for a new position in His time and according to His wisdom, yet while you remain, serve faithfully and leave vengeance and vindication to Him.
Let us pray together. O Lord our God, Thou hast preserved this Thy servant upon the highway and we bless Thee for it. Bring forth truth as light and expose every falsehood. Guard this one from unjust claim and from the devices of covetous men who would speak smooth things for gain. Grant wisdom in dealing with police and with the company, and give favor and peace where there is scrutiny and strife. Soften the heart of the manager and help Thy servant to act with grace, diligence and integrity. Provide daily work and daily bread, and if it be Thy will, provide new labor where gifts may be used and worth rightly regarded. Strengthen this weary one in the Lord against the attacks of Satan, and keep this soul resting only in the righteousness of Christ. In Jesus name we ask, Amen.
You ask that truth may be brought to light concerning this incident, and we pray with you to that end. The Lord is a God of truth who hates falsehood and will not suffer a lie to stand forever. Have you never used false words, the preacher asks, and has your heart always gone with your tongue. So we exhort you to walk in simple honesty before God and before men, speaking the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, keeping a clear record of what was said and done, giving to the officer and to the company only what is true without exaggeration and without fear. Men may be clever to make the worse appear the better reason and to prove an absurdity, but God will vindicate justice. There is more vindication of His justice in the cross of Christ than can be seen in all other places, and He who justified sinners through the blood of His Son will also in His providence clear the righteous from every false accusation. We pray that what was done in secret, whether a rolling back or an old dent claimed as new, and any claim of infirmity made for advantage, may be made plain, and that no false witness may prosper against you.
You feel the tearing of the enemy, and you say rightly that Satan is attacking. As one coming to Christ the devil may throw you down and tear you, for such is the comer's conflict with the enemy of souls. Yet it is written, He is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him, and whosoever cometh He will in no wise cast out. Tell the adversary this word and rest upon Christ alone for your justification, not upon any self justification which condemns itself, but upon that true justification which is by faith in Jesus Christ and which proves itself by a changed and honest life. The conflict within and without shall continue till our dying day, for the Spirit and the flesh war against each other, but the crown of victory belongs to Christ who has fought the great battle and who will strengthen you in the Lord for every duty.
Concerning your labor under scrutiny and your conflict with your manager, we pray that the Lord would strengthen you in the Lord for the work of this week, that you may visit your accounts with diligence and faithfulness and make appointments as you are able, doing all as unto the Lord and not unto men. Pray for grace to be reconciled where there is friction, to answer with meekness and to show forth a spirit of respect and patience even when you feel crushed and unappreciated. If the culture has changed and you are not treated with respect and not paid according to your worth, it is lawful to seek other employment and we pray that God in His providence would open a door for a new position in His time and according to His wisdom, yet while you remain, serve faithfully and leave vengeance and vindication to Him.
Let us pray together. O Lord our God, Thou hast preserved this Thy servant upon the highway and we bless Thee for it. Bring forth truth as light and expose every falsehood. Guard this one from unjust claim and from the devices of covetous men who would speak smooth things for gain. Grant wisdom in dealing with police and with the company, and give favor and peace where there is scrutiny and strife. Soften the heart of the manager and help Thy servant to act with grace, diligence and integrity. Provide daily work and daily bread, and if it be Thy will, provide new labor where gifts may be used and worth rightly regarded. Strengthen this weary one in the Lord against the attacks of Satan, and keep this soul resting only in the righteousness of Christ. In Jesus name we ask, Amen.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.