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Christian Devotional – August 5, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:14-15–This is the confidence we have in approaching God, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears. And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him. TRUTH: When we pray, are we seeking God and His perfect will for our lives? We can be assured that He hears us. Even more than that, He gives us the assurance that He will provide what we ask according to His will. When we pray, are we praying for God’s perfect will to be done? Do we seek after His will in…
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Christian Devotional – December 24, 2013
VERSE: 1 Timothy 2:1-2–I urge you, then, first of all that petitions and prayers, intercession and thanksgiving, be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. TRUTH: Whether we agree with their decisions or their positions on things, we are to pray for those in authority. We are to pray for our political leaders and those at our workplace as well as leaders in our churches, families, etc. Do we lift up these people in prayer regularly? RESPONSE: Father, help me have the right words to pray for my leaders, whether I agree with…
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Christian Devotional – November 3, 2013
VERSE: Nehemiah 1:11–“Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king. TRUTH: As Nehemiah begins this book, he explains his problems and concerns. He hears about the desperate situation that his people are in back in Judah and he quickly goes to the Lord in prayer for several days. He asks that the Lord be attentive to him and hear his prayer. Also, he is driven to action and is led to do…
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Christian Devotional – June 17, 2013
VERSE: Acts 16:13–On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. TRUTH: When Paul and Silas went to go look for the local church in the new area they were in, they went looking for a place of prayer. Would we characterize our church that way? If a stranger was looking for a house of prayer, would they be directed to our local church? Jesus called His house a house of prayer. Are we following that or have we turned His house into something…
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Christian Devotional – June 2, 2013
VERSE: Acts 1:14–They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers. TRUTH: These early followers of Jesus understood the importance of prayer and praying together. Being able to be constantly together in prayer allowed God to mold and shape their hearts to be obedient to His will. They were able to share each others burdens and to love one another. Do we take the time to join in prayer with other believers? Or, are we trying to live the Christian life by ourselves? God designed us to need each other and we must come together to pray and…
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Christian Devotional – April 2, 2013
VERSE: 2 Chronicles 32:20–King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to heaven about this. TRUTH: They were under attack and instead of Hezekiah praying on his own, he gets together with Isaiah and they pray. Do we pray together with others? When we encounter difficulties do we enlist the help of our brohers and sisters in Christ? We must be careful that we don’t become so proud that we refuse to ask for prayer from others. We are stronger as we come together. RESPONSE: Father, You are amazing. You hear me as I come to You with my needs and concerns, but You also bless…
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Christian Devotional – February 4, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 4:10–Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain,” and God granted his request. TRUTH: A few years back, a little book written about this verse became very popular, “The Prayer of Jabez.” As a result, this prayer has been the source of much discussion since, and to me, the beauty of this prayer is the simplicity with which it is prayed and the fact that God heard the request. Our prayers to God do not have to be…