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Monthly Archives: June 2014
Who’s the Enemy?
Enemy is an unpleasant word. Let’s take it down a notch. Who aggravates you most? My spouse My boss My child My neighbor 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Friday)
Jewish Sabbath tradition includes the father’s blessing (think “Sabbath Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof). No matter what happens during the week, Friday night brings Daddy’s blessing: Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT) May the Lord bless you and protect you. … Continue reading
Posted in House and home
Tagged Numbers 6:24-26, parents' prayers, Sabbath Prayer
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Parental Prayers (Thursday)
I get caught up in the day-to-day drama of my children’s and grandchildren’s lives. I pray for short-term success; God reminds me to seek long-term maturity. Me: Lord, open the door to a better job. God: First, he should seek my kingdom … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged James 5:16, parents' prayers
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Parental Prayers (Wednesday)
Matthew 19:14 (NASB) Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me.” I picked these from the synonym lists for hinder: impair, invalidate, neutralize, screw up, undermine, complicate, entangle, inhibit, interrupt, obstruct, restrain, challenge, repulse, … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Matthew 19:14, parents' prayers
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Parental Prayers (Tuesday)
I remember the adult Sunday School teacher, sitting on his stool and ignoring his notes on the podium. He made no effort to hide his tears as he ‘fessed up about his hopes for his children. “I discovered … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Monday)
Yesterday our church celebrated Children’s Day. We prayed for the children. What do you pray for the children in your life? Health and happiness A good education Honest and prosperous labor A godly spouse Not wrong, but not exactly right either. How … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged children, parents' prayers
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Whose Will Be Done? (Friday)
I want my own way, you want your own way. We all want to be in charge. We submit seldom, and reluctantly. God says, “Blessed are the meek” (Matthew 5:5). God blesses us when we are humble, gentle, voluntarily letting … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Matthew 5:5, meek, Your will be done
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Whose Will Be Done? (Thursday)
The psalmist says it well. Psalm 33:4-5 (NLT) For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Psalm 33, Your will be done
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Whose Will Be Done? (Wednesday)
Tying two familiar Bible verses together in prayer: (Matthew 6:10 & Luke 22:42) Your kingdom come, not my will but yours be done, on earth as it is in heaven. It’s not about me and my silly little plans, … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged y, Your will be done
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Whose Will Be Done? (Tuesday)
In The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer says, “Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to modify Him and to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God, Thy will be done
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