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10-27-2008, 07:40 PM
To Mature In Our Walk
Father, I'm praying for myself and others (name one or more) in my circle of family and friends to become increasingly mature in Christ...
Some have been content not to grow. They've continued to live as infants in Christ, settling for the milk of the Word, not ready to move on to solid food—sometimes for years. Forgive them and change them; help them be willing to grow, to become more mature in their walk, their understanding, and their application of Your Word. (1 Corinthians 3:2; Hebrews 5:12-14)
Help all of us to see wonderful things in Your Word and be eager to live by Your rules, not ours. Direct our steps according to the Word; let no sin rule over us. (Psalm 119:18, 9, 133) Give us a genuine desire to grow beyond simple, elementary truth, becoming strong in our understanding, as we should. (Hebrews 6:1–3)
Grant us perseverance so we'll not only begin but continue to grow in Christ, so one day we'll be complete and not lack anything. Help us count the cost of time and energy and be willing to pay the price. (James 1:4; Luke 14:28)
May we choose to grow spiritually. In Jesus' name, amen.
- Jim & Kaye Johns
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Dear Heavenly Father, I appreciate the fact that You are a Miracle Worker! That brings great comfort to me as I know, if, and when, I ever need a miracle, that I can call on You. Lord, You have blessed me so much compared to many in the world and may I be sensitive to the needs of the poor. Lord, I do not want to be guilty of turning a deaf ear to the cries of those who are hungry. Direct my giving, and create a heart of generosity within me, so that I can be used as an instrument of blessing to the many needy in this world. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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October 28
Dear Lord Jesus, there comes a time of testing when we must hold ourselves accountable to You, and make hard decisions! Remind us that You too faced such times. ... Today, we face critical decisions, for many of us have not sought Your will and Your directions. ... Help each of us to seriously and prayerfully consider the course that we are taking. ... Help us, as we prayerfully seek the Father's will, and give us the courage as we go through each day.
In Your holy name we pray.
Amen.
© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted
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October 28
Good Neighbors
Ephesians 4:25-28
Dear Father, worthy of my love and obedience,
May the thought of deceit or falsehood never enter into my relations with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Let all of us speak the truth with our neighbors, since we are members of each other.
Don't let my anger turn into sin. May I never let the sun go down on my wrath. Don't let grudge-holding and unforgiveness on my part give the devil any opportunity.
Help me never to covet anything that belongs to someone else, but rather to work with my mind and my hands to get the things needed by myself and others.
In the name of Jesus who sacrificed himself for my sake. Amen.
Father, I'm praying for myself and others (name one or more) in my circle of family and friends to become increasingly mature in Christ...
Some have been content not to grow. They've continued to live as infants in Christ, settling for the milk of the Word, not ready to move on to solid food—sometimes for years. Forgive them and change them; help them be willing to grow, to become more mature in their walk, their understanding, and their application of Your Word. (1 Corinthians 3:2; Hebrews 5:12-14)
Help all of us to see wonderful things in Your Word and be eager to live by Your rules, not ours. Direct our steps according to the Word; let no sin rule over us. (Psalm 119:18, 9, 133) Give us a genuine desire to grow beyond simple, elementary truth, becoming strong in our understanding, as we should. (Hebrews 6:1–3)
Grant us perseverance so we'll not only begin but continue to grow in Christ, so one day we'll be complete and not lack anything. Help us count the cost of time and energy and be willing to pay the price. (James 1:4; Luke 14:28)
May we choose to grow spiritually. In Jesus' name, amen.
- Jim & Kaye Johns
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Dear Heavenly Father, I appreciate the fact that You are a Miracle Worker! That brings great comfort to me as I know, if, and when, I ever need a miracle, that I can call on You. Lord, You have blessed me so much compared to many in the world and may I be sensitive to the needs of the poor. Lord, I do not want to be guilty of turning a deaf ear to the cries of those who are hungry. Direct my giving, and create a heart of generosity within me, so that I can be used as an instrument of blessing to the many needy in this world. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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October 28
Dear Lord Jesus, there comes a time of testing when we must hold ourselves accountable to You, and make hard decisions! Remind us that You too faced such times. ... Today, we face critical decisions, for many of us have not sought Your will and Your directions. ... Help each of us to seriously and prayerfully consider the course that we are taking. ... Help us, as we prayerfully seek the Father's will, and give us the courage as we go through each day.
In Your holy name we pray.
Amen.
© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted
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October 28
Good Neighbors
Ephesians 4:25-28
Dear Father, worthy of my love and obedience,
May the thought of deceit or falsehood never enter into my relations with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Let all of us speak the truth with our neighbors, since we are members of each other.
Don't let my anger turn into sin. May I never let the sun go down on my wrath. Don't let grudge-holding and unforgiveness on my part give the devil any opportunity.
Help me never to covet anything that belongs to someone else, but rather to work with my mind and my hands to get the things needed by myself and others.
In the name of Jesus who sacrificed himself for my sake. Amen.