Joy, peace and patience.
In a recent small group session we discussed ways we can see how David fit into God’s greater plan, including some of David’s Psalms. King David is credited with over 70 psalms, almost half of the psalms in the Bible. In one of his first, Psalm 59, David tucks a clause in that struck me.
O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you, O God, are my fortress.
Psalm 59:9 ESV
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Categories: Attitude, Prayer Tags: 1 Samuel, 1 Timothy, Colossians, David, fruit, fruit of the spirit, Galatians, God, Jesus, John, joy, Patience, peace, prayer, Psalms, worship
“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.”
Luke 21:34 ESV
Jesus’ admonition for His disciples is important for us today.
Prepare for Battle
We are locked in battle with being more powerful and knowledgeable than we. Their experience is many lifetimes longer than ours and yet it is through the power of Jesus’ name and His Holy Spirit that we fight. We encourage one another with testimony, telling of what He promises and how He delivers. It is through prayer and walking in the Spirit that we endure and work for His kingdom. Read more... (698 words, 1 image, estimated 2:48 mins reading time)
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The Principle: Standing in the Gap
“I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one.”
Ezekiel 22:30 NLT
Praying Woman
God does not need anything from humans. He doesn’t need help with things, He doesn’t need praise from us; He doesn’t need our money in the offering plate.
He allows us to join Him as He brings about His plan.
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Categories: Prayer Tags: 1 Timothy, Abraham, Colossians, endurance, Ephesians, God, healing, Hope, illness, intercede, intercession, James, Jesus, judgement, Matthew, Moses, Paul, persistence, Philippians, Phineas, prayer, sickness, Timothy, understanding, wisdom
Time for God
With a family, a career and other group or avocational responsibilities making time for God must become a priority of the desperate.
When we listen to a lecture … listening and language is engaged … [which] …doesn’t seem to be very discriminating in how [we prioritize memorizing information]. So crucial information is treated exactly the same way that trivia is treated
I use a journal to keep track of people and prayer requests although I don’t go to it every week. This isn’t a “do it or else you’ve not done enough” exercise; it’s more rooted in: Read more... (704 words, 2 images, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)
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Categories: Attitude, Christian Life, Prayer Tags: enjoy, God, growth, Holy Spirit, Jesus, praise, prayer, time, walk, worship