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Praying the Scriptures: Philippians 1:27-30
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved — and that by…
Prayer Corner: Week of Sept 22nd
Light in the darkness The upright will have days of darkness, sickness, sorrow poverty, and depression. We just can’t escape it in life. Our finances may take wing and fly away and maybe our righteousness may be cruelly suspected by all. Clouds may lower around us, but any gloom will not last forever, because in due time the Lord will bring light. As surely as a good person’s sun goes down, it will rise again. The darkness…
Praying the Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-11
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if anycomfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness andcompassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love,being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vainconceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your owninterests but each of you to the interests of the others.In your relationships with one…
Praying the Scriptures: Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant broughtback from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you witheverything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him,through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Father God, You are indeed a God of peace and also holiness, goodness, justice and mercy. There is no one like you. Your…
Praying the Scriptures: James 5:13-16
The Prayer of FaithIs anyone among you in trouble? Let him pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songsof praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call the elders of the church to prayover him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered infaith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, hewill be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray…
Praying the Scriptures: James 3:13-18
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, bydeeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbour bitter envyand selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such“wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Forwhere you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evilpractice.But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all…
Prayer Corner: Week of August 21st
Well here we are in the last days of summer. How fast time goes. We have seen all the goodness of God, beauty of nature in bloom. A gift from God. All of God’s gifts are prepared in advance and reserved for needs foreseen. He knows our future needs, and out of the fullness of Jesus Christ He provides from His goodness. Therefore we must trust Him for all our future needs. He has infallible foreknowledge about every…
Praying the Scriptures: Micah 5:2-4
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,though you are small among the clans of Judah,out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”Therefore Israel will be abandoneduntil the time when she who is in labour bears a son,and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And…
Praying the Scriptures: Acts 2:36-41
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom youcrucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the otherapostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and…
Prayer Corner: Week of August 10th
I Remember You When we have troubles, we as God’s children turn to God.The believing heart is like a needle in a compass. You can turn it with your finger, but when you withdraw the pressure it will turn toward its pole. The force of trials, the demands of work, or an overpowering lethargy can make us indifferent to our highest love, but this cannot continue because our only rest is in God. Do you find you are…
Praying the Scriptures: Matthew 20:29-34
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.…