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PRAYING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
It is trials and tribulations in the life of a Christian that refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon the Lord. The personal difficulties and dangers that we face in our everyday life, and our reaction to the distresses and despair of others is often the determining factor of whether we Hold Fast To What We Believe of Christ's sufficient strength OR whether we allow seeds of doubt to darken our hearts to the goodness of God. And when we doubt, we become tossed in a sea of uncertainty: No matter what the status of a believer is, it is imperative that we are rooted and grounded in Christ and not reliant on our own sufficiency's or strength. The one that is rich should never trust in their riches but trust in the Lord with all their heart and not rely on their own bank-balance, influence, education, or positions to hold them steady. Similarly, the poor must never lose sight of the truth that God had given us everything we need for life and godliness and that IN Christ we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing: "For greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Let us praise God for His goodness and grace and seek to stand firm in Christ and hold fast to the promises of God, for our eternal benefit and to His greater glory. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we pray that in Your grace we will stand firm in this evil day and in Your strength. We will patiently endure all the trials and tribulations that the enemy throws in our paths. What an amazing blessing to look forward to that after enduring temptations by relying on Your strength, You will reward us with the crown of life. Lord, Your blessings and love for us are more than we could hope or imagine. Thank You, in Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN. The message of the gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes. Jesus Himself promised that if HE was lifted up and the gospel of God was spread abroad, the Spirit of God would draw all to the Lord Jesus. The salvation of another person's soul is not dependent on os or the impressive words we use. We are simply called to preach the Word and to tell the truth of the gospel of Christ. It is not our responsibility to 'save' someone. Salvation is the responsibility of the convicting work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. However, we who have been saved by grace through faith in Christ, do have a responsibility to share the good news with others as led by the Holy Spirit, so that their faith and ours does not rest on man's wisdom but on The Power Of God, Alone. so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, forgive us for the times that we have sought to do things in our own strength or tried to use our own powers of persuasion to lead others to Christ. Help us to share the truth of the gospel, simply and truthfully, as led by the Spirit of God. So that our faith and theirs may be founded on the truth and not influenced by worldly rhetoric, to Your praise and glory. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. The kingdom of God is that heavenly sphere of life where His children are willingly governed by the Holy Spirit in which righteousness reigns - and it refers to the Body of Christ, the Church of the Lord Jesus. Christians do not live by bread alone, but by the whole truth of God's Word, and the reach of God's rule stretches far beyond the question of temporal needs such as eating, drinking, and the necessities of this world. The substance of God's kingdom does not consist of external things which are passing away but of spiritual matters which are eternal. Reconciliation to God, gives birth to righteousness, peace, and joy in the Lord. Righteousness outlines our relationship with God. Having been forgiven of our sins, we have been placed into right relationship with Him and it behooves us to live righteously before Him all the days of our life. He has promised to uphold us with His righteous right hand, all the days of our life. Peace is the status that we are called upon when dealing with our fellow men and women, Christian brothers and sisters, so that as far as it depends on us, we are to live at peace with all, reflecting the character of our heavenly God. Joy should be the outer expression of our inner attitude of contentment, The joy of the Lord is our strength. Let us all walk in righteousness, peace, and joy today, glorifying God in all we do. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we pray that we may walk in righteousness before You. Help us to be at peace with everyone around us. Give us the joy in our hearts that comes from fully submitting our lives into Your hands and being led by the Spirit in everything we do. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN. Human nature generally indicates that we are able to love the people who love us. Unsaved men and women prove this to be true. Loving those that love us comes naturally, and although there may well be a selfish motive underlying human love, Jesus tells us that if you only love those that love you, there is no credit connected with this in God's divine administration. Loving, lending, and giving to others, too often has an ulterior motive. Financial institutions, for example, only lend to those they are confident will repay. But, whether it's a friendly bank or a kindly person lending to others, there is generally an expectation that they will be receiving some sort of remuneration. This may be the way of the world, but Jesus introduced a heavenly standard that can only be implemented in a redeemed life - as empowered from above. Jesus called upon us to love our enemies as well as our friends. We are to love our adversaries and pray for those that are antagonistic towards us. We are to love those that oppose us and are hostile towards us, and we are exhorted to do good to them. Jesus even calls us to do good and to lend to others while expecting nothing in return. This is not normal human behavior, but is unmistakably The Conduct The Lord Expects from a Christian who is honoring Him in their action towards others. This teaching of the Lord Jesus has nothing to do with justification. We do not become children of God by being good or offering interest-free loans to other people. We are saved by grace through faith in the sacrificial work and glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ - and this is non negotiable. May the love and grace of Christ fill our hearts, so that we will manifest the love of God to others, in word and in deed, and become a reflection of Christ Jesus our Savior and bring honor and glory to His holy name. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, our own, human love is found wanting and without the love of Christ flowing through us, We are incapable of living as You would have us to live. Fill us, day by day, with the love of Christ so that we may love our enemies, pray for those that despitefully use us, and show goodness and grace to others in need. Help us to reflect the godly characteristics of Christ in our everyday life, to His praise and glory. This we ask in His precious name, AMEN. To Achieve The Peace OF God that we all desire so deeply, sinful humans must first have peace WITH God, through faith in Jesus Christ. When He came to earth so many years ago, the Lord Jesus came to finish the transgression to make an end of sin, and to make atonement for iniquity through His sacrificial death so that He could bring in everlasting righteousness, seal up vision and prophecy, and anoint the most holy place. Although Christ is Prince of Peace and will one day reign on earth as King of kings and Lord of lords, He knew that His message of salvation would cause tremendous division, even splitting precious family relationships, because the message of the Cross is diametrically opposed to the old sin nature of humans. We are called to proclaim the truth of God's Word, even when it is unpopular. We are called to be a light to the world and to stand up for what is right. This is not an easy battle, but one that we must fight with courage and faith. When we do, we can be sure that God will be with us, fighting for us and giving us the strength we need to stand firm in our faith. True peace can only be found in a relationship with Jesus. He is our source of strength and courage. Let us cling to Him, seek His counsel, and trust Him to lead us in the paths of righteousness. Through Him, we can have true and lasting peace, no matter what storms may come our way. “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to us. We know that through His death, we are made right with You. We recognize that His coming was not to bring peace in the world, but to bring a sword that is able to divide the world between those who will accept His love and those who will reject it. Give us courage to stand for the truth of Your Word even in the face of opposition. Help us to trust in You even when it means going against the world. As we face these conflicts, fill us with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus' name we Pray, Amen. |
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