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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Foundation of Hope
“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Edward Mote, 1834 No Jesus, no hope. Know Jesus, know hope. Good morning, Lord. You are my hope … for sins forgiven, for eternal life, … Continue reading
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The Source of Hope
Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God. Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged God's Word, hope, Psalm 119:114
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Winter’s Hope
“In the frost when the earth is barren, You bring new hope to our souls. In December when seeds are hidden in the soil, The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb.” Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) Are you … Continue reading
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The Birth of Hope
Matthew 1:21 (TLB) … you shall name him Jesus (meaning ‘Savior’), for he will save his people from their sins. No Savior = no hope. Christmas celebrates the birth of hope. Good morning, Lord. You are the … Continue reading
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More Hope
It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen. Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading
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Who’s In Control?
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. If I’m not in control, who is? Who has broken through the boundaries of my life, making decisions for me? 1 Peter 5:8 … Continue reading
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Self-Control (or Lack Thereof)
Here in the USA, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect time to ponder the last attribute in the fruit-of-the-Spirit list: Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and … Continue reading
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Gentle, Me?
Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Let your gentleness be evident to all … Evident to all? I’m not sure my gentleness is evident even to me. Good morning, Lord. Teach me to be gentle. I want others to … Continue reading
Gentle Man
Paul, the outspoken man, was also a gentle man. 2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV) By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! … Continue reading
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Gentle Strength
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Francis de Sales, 1567-1622 Never mistake gentleness for weakness. They are grounded in totally different places. Good morning, Lord. You spoke the universe into being … Continue reading
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