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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.…
Prayer Corner: Week of July 14th
Psalm 25:17, The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. The troubles of my heart It is wonderful how difficulties flee in the face of omnipotence. The sick, who have been given up by the physician, often recover. It is, perhaps, God’s mercy that the physician gave up. When you reach the end, God has only begun. The old Proverb, “Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity,” is certainly true. If God wills it,…
Praying the Scriptures: Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you werecalled to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as youteach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns andspiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether inword or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Fatherthrough him.…
Praying the Scriptures: Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves withcompassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other andforgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lordforgave you And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together inperfect unity. Gracious God and Heavenly Father, We owe you everything. You are the giver of every good gift that we enjoy. You give us life and hope and you promise us…
Praying the Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he hasgiven us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from thedead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance iskept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until thecoming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this yougreatly rejoice, though…
Praying the Scriptures: Habakkuk 3:2
LORD, I have heard of your fame;I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD.Repeat them in our day,in our time make them known;in wrath remember mercy. Dear LORD and Heavenly Father, You are the creator and sustainer of all life. You have provided us with this beautiful world with all its bounty. You have chosen a people for yourself and have protected a faithful remnant against its enemies and all trials throughout the ages. You give us our daily bread,…