https://www.christianpost.com/news/jack-phillips-faces-third-lawsuit-over-refusal-make-lgbt-gender-transition-cake.html |
Lord God, today we pray for Christian
baker Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Denver, Colorado,
USA. We are wearied as we learn that Phillips is facing a third lawsuit
regarding freedom of religion as it pertains to his work. We cannot imagine the
stress and weariness Phillips deals with as he seeks to make a living while
also adhering to religious convictions, yet facing obstacle after obstacle.
Lord, we thank you that Phillips’ religious freedom has so far been upheld by
his state’s and his nation’s high courts. We pray that his religious freedom
will be upheld yet again through this third lawsuit. In the midst of this
trying stretch, Lord, we ask you to shield and care for Phillips, and to guard
him as the apple of your eye. Grant him deep reservoirs of joy, perseverance and
hope. Continue to provide for the financial needs of his family, business and
employees. Lord, we also pray for Autumn Scardina, the transgender woman
who filed this third suit (her second) against Phillips and his business.
Heavenly Father, we grieve with her, and we know you do too. We grieve over her
pain, anger, fear and sadness. We pray that she will find peace in you. We pray
that she will find peace in life. We pray for Scardina to be able to live her
life with dignity, without harassment, and surrounded by people who love her. We
pray that you will speak to both her and Phillips as they navigate this legal
situation, and that both Scardina and Phillips will be above reproach in how
they treat others, including each other. May they understand each other’s perspectives
and behave accordingly. Lord, we know that religious freedom is under attack in
the state of Colorado, nation of the USA, and all around the world—and that Christianity
is not the only religion under attack. We pray for strength of soul for those
directly in these battles, and we pray for the faithful to pray regularly for
those under attack. In Christ’s name we pray, amen.
More information: https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/jack-phillips-continues-to-be-a-modern-day-warrior-for-religious-freedom/
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