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Praying the Scriptures: Acts 4:8-13, 18-20
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you…
Prayer Corner: Week of May 12th
Psalm 21:4, He asked you for life, and you gave it to him-length of days, for ever and ever. “You gave it to him” God will give us much more than we ask. Abraham asked God that Ishmael might live before him. He thought, “Surely this is the promised heir. I cannot expect Sarah to have a child in…
Prayer Corner: Week of May 4th
Message: From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. John 1:16 The Lord’s marvelous, loving kindness Have you ever felt as though you are sinking into a depression? It feels almost like a real weight upon you. At times we think we will never get through this time. But after just one glimpse of God’s everlasting love, we are near God’s right hand.…
Praying the Scriptures: Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again,and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When hefound one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Our God and Heavenly Father, We understand from Jesus’ parable that the kingdom of God is worth more…
Praying the Scriptures: Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons sinand forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, Thank you for loving us, for your compassion towards us and for the peace you give us. We are mindful of our sins and how we are so undeserving of the forgiveness that we receive when we confess and repent. We deserve your judgement but you delight…
Prayer Corner: Week of April 17th
Message: In love, the Son of God literally gave Himself for me. This puts in personal terms the great transaction of Calvary. We all may get sick at some time in our life or see family, friends ill. It can be very upsetting to see that person suffering. Our God does not want us to be afraid or anguished. His Holy Spirit teaches us to sing, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,…
Praying the Scriptures: Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take myyoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you willfind rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Father, how often we try to do everything ourselves and let ourselves become overburdened and discouraged. So many things trouble us and bring us down. If only we would remember at…
Prayer Corner: Week of March 30th
In everything gives thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1Thessalonians 5:18. Thinking about prayer intently. There are so many concerns that have an effect on our lives. Do we worry? No, as Christians we take it to the Lord in prayer. In times of hardship, worry, and when we have praises and much thankfulness, call on Jesus. I love the hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus”. The words say…
Prayer Corner: Week of March 20th
Message: God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pain. Before I was afflicted The way to a stronger faith usually lies along the rough path of sorrow. Only as faith is contested will faith be confirmed.We don’t know if our experiences are similar to all of God’s people, but the grace we receive in comfortable and easy times could lie on a penny. The…
Praying the Scriptures: Hebrews 10:19-25
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most HolyPlace by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through thecurtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, letus draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having ourbodies washed with pure water. Let…
Praying the Scriptures: James 1:16-18
Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is fromabove, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change likeshifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we mightbe a kind of first fruits of all he created. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, You are all goodness and light. You are unchanging, constant, faithful, ever the same. Father, we thank you for every blessing and…
Prayer Corner: Week of March 12th
Message: God’s giving deserves our thanksgiving. Prayer, do you ask God for mercies. If they are not answered right away do you wonder why? Well, God’s mercies are given according to His timing. Just when we need a mercy, and when the mercy is much more a mercy because it is so timely, that is when it comes. If it had come later, it might have been too late, or at any rate it would not…