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8 Pillars of Prayer

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1. 🙏 Praise – Worship God for who He is.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” (Matthew 6:9)
2. ❤️ Thanksgiving – Thank God for His blessings, grace, and faithfulness.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” (Psalm 107:1)
3. 🧎 Confession – Humbly confess your sins and ask for God’s forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.” (1 John 1:9)
4. 📖 Surrender – Submit your plans, desires, and will to God’s will.
“Your will be done.” (Matthew 6:10)
5. 🍞 Petition – Present your personal needs before the Lord.
“Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
6. 🤝 Intercession – Pray for your family, church, community, leaders, and the nations.
“Pray for one another.” (James 5:16)
7. 🛡️ Spiritual Warfare – Pray for protection, victory over temptation, and strength against the enemy.
“Deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13)
8. 🌍 Commission – Pray for the spread of the Gospel and commit yourself to God’s mission.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19–20)

Closing Prayer:
“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:13)

Simple Reminder:
Praise → Thanksgiving → Confession → Surrender → Petition → Intercession → Spiritual Warfare → Commission

🇵🇭🙏 MONDAY DEVOTIONAL | JULY 13, 2026

Another blessed Monday as we gathered to begin the week by seeking God’s wisdom, guidance, and strength through His Word and prayer.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors:
🤝 Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
🤝 Moral Recovery Program (MRP)

Thank you for your partnership in promoting faith, integrity, and godly values in public service and the community.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

May we all continue to serve with excellence, integrity, and a heart that honors God.

With a grateful heart, I sincerely thank Hon. Mayor Michael D. Lim, Hon. Vice Mayor Allan D. Lim, Municipal Administrator Regino Prescioso Jr., the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, department heads, and all LGU officials of La Paz for their continued support and recognition of MRP-LECMA.

We are truly honored to have been included in the 2027 LGU La Paz Budget Hearing as a Civil Society Organization. Your openness to partnering with faith-based and community organizations strengthens our shared commitment to moral recovery, good governance, and community development.

Thank you for believing that government and the community can work hand in hand in serving the people of La Paz. May God continue to bless each of you with wisdom, integrity, and strength as you lead our municipality.

Together, let us continue building a better, stronger, and God-honoring La Paz.

Rev. Richard Mercado Borja
Chairman, MRP-LECMA

LGU LA PAZ MONDAY DEVOTIONAL
July 6, 2026

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34

Today, the officials and employees of the Local Government Unit of La Paz gathered once again for our Monday Devotional, seeking God’s wisdom, guidance, and strength as we begin a new week of public service.

May our hearts be filled with integrity, humility, and compassion as we faithfully serve the people of La Paz. Together, let us continue to build a community founded on faith, moral values, and excellence in service.

Thank you to everyone who joined in prayer and worship. May God bless every office, every employee, every family, and the entire Municipality of La Paz.

“Building Character, Strengthening Families, Transforming Communities Through Faith and Moral Recovery.”

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Rev. Lindabeth Duro! 🎂🎉

On behalf of the MRP Family, we greet you with a blessed and joyful birthday!

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Because of you, we enjoyed delicious ice cream, loaf bread, and peanut butter—a simple but heartfelt blessing that made everyone smile.

We are grateful for your servant’s heart, your encouragement, and your dedication to God’s work. May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, renewed strength, overflowing joy, and many more fruitful years of ministry.

May He grant the desires of your heart and use you even more as a blessing to many.

Happy Birthday, Rev. Lindabeth! 🎈🎁🎂

With love and appreciation,
MRP Family

Here is a suggested “8 Pillars of Prayer” for the Moral Recovery Program (MRP) – La Paz that can be used during Monday Devotionals, prayer gatherings, and MRP meetings.

8 Pillars of Prayer

Moral Recovery Program (MRP) – La Paz

1. Prayer for God-Fearing Leaders
* Pray for the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Bayan, Barangay Officials, department heads, and all government employees to lead with wisdom, integrity, humility, and the fear of God.
* Key Verse: Proverbs 9:10
2. Prayer for Integrity and Moral Transformation
* Pray that honesty, accountability, discipline, and righteousness will prevail in every government office and community.
* Key Verse: Psalm 51:10
3. Prayer for Families
* Pray that families will become strong in faith, love, unity, and biblical values, serving as the foundation of a healthy community.
* Key Verse: Joshua 24:15
4. Prayer for Peace, Order, and Public Safety
* Pray for protection from crime, illegal drugs, violence, corruption, and all forms of evil.
* Pray for law enforcement personnel and emergency responders.
* Key Verse: Psalm 91:1–2
5. Prayer for Education and the Youth
* Pray for schools, teachers, students, and parents, that the next generation will grow in wisdom, character, and godly values.
* Key Verse: Proverbs 22:6
6. Prayer for Livelihood and Economic Prosperity
* Pray for employment, businesses, farmers, fisherfolk, entrepreneurs, and sustainable development that honors God and benefits the community.
* Key Verse: Deuteronomy 8:18
7. Prayer for Health and Compassion
* Pray for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing; for hospitals, health workers, and vulnerable families.
* Key Verse: Jeremiah 33:6
8. Prayer for Spiritual Revival and Community Transformation
* Pray for the churches, pastors, ministries, and the entire Municipality of La Paz, that God will bring revival, unity, and lasting transformation.
* Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14

MRP Prayer Declaration

“Heavenly Father, we dedicate the Municipality of La Paz to You. Transform our hearts, strengthen our families, guide our leaders, bless our workers, protect our communities, and let righteousness prevail in our land. May Moral Recovery begin in each one of us so that La Paz will become a community that fears God, serves others with integrity, and honors You in all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

These eight pillars align well with the vision of the Moral Recovery Program: Building Character, Strengthening Families, and Transforming Communities Through Faith and Moral Recovery.

Gipangunahan sa Human Resources Office sa LGU La Paz ang Necrological Service alang sa pamilya sa atong pinalanggang kauban, Anhing Gemma Olis Alim, ka ganinang alas 3:00 sa hapon.

Ang programa gimasteran ni Mc Rey Cervantes, samtang ang mensahe sa paglaum ug pagdasig gipahayag ni Ptr. Jemmy Barcelete. Ang Prayer for the Family gipangulohan ni Rev. Richard Mercado Borja, nga nag-ampo alang sa kalig-on, kalinaw, ug kahupayan sa pamilya nga gibiyaan.

Nagkahiusa ang pamilya sa LGU La Paz sa paghatag og labing lawom nga pakikiramay ug pag-ampo alang sa pamilya ni Anhing Gemma Oli Alim. Hinaut nga ang gugma ug kahupayan sa Ginoo magpadayon sa paglig-on kanila niining panahon sa kasubo.

“Bulahan ang mga nagasubo, kay sila pagalipayon.” – Mateo 5:4

Malampusong gipahigayon ang Turnover Ceremony sa Villa Paz–Maitom Farm-to-Market Road Project karong Hulyo 2, 2026. Kining proyekto maghatag ug mas sayon, luwas, ug paspas nga pagbiyahe ug pagdala sa mga produkto sa atong mga mag-uuma.

Dako ang among pagpasalamat kang Mayor Michael Lim, Vice Mayor Allan Lim, sa mga miyembro sa Sangguniang Bayan, Administrator Regino Prescioso Jr., Engr. Brisbane Darunday Sayon, MPDC Florentino Mabras II, Executive Richard Bringas, Luisito Pelayo, Barangay Captain Narciso Cordero Lumba, mga Barangay Kagawad ug Chairmen, ug sa tanang mipasiugda sa kalampusan niini.

Gitambongan usab kini sa Moral Recovery Program (MRP) Chairman Richard Mercado Borja isip kabahin sa pagpalig-on sa panaghiusa ug serbisyo sa komunidad.