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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Gentle Shepherd
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. We sheep want our Shepherd to be tough on … Continue reading
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Tagged gentle, gentle Jesus, Good Shepherd, Psalm 23
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Gentle Jesus
Jesus said: Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. When I think of the King of kings and Lord … Continue reading
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The Faithful Message
Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. I heard, I believed. Who has heard through me? Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for the good … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, message of salvation, Romans 10:17
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The Measure of Faithfulness
“Success is the world’s criterion of merit; fidelity is God’s.” Charles S. Robinson (1829-1899) Fidelity = faithfulness. Faithfulness is doing things God’s way. Faithfulness (obedience) is God’s measure of merit. Good morning, Lord. You don’t call us … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles S. Robinson, faithfulness, obedience
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God’s Faithfulness
Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Oh, to be as faithful … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 7:9, faithfulness, forever faithful
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Heartfelt Faithfulness
Proverbs 3:3 (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. God’s faithfulness to me – His Word in my heart. My faithfulness to God – … Continue reading
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Tagged Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, faithfulness, grace and mercy, Proverbs 3:3, Robert Robinson
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Faith-Full
I want to be faithful — literally, full of faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I can’t see faith, but … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, faithful, Hebrews 11:1
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Good Job
We all crave approval — most of all God’s approval. Matthew 25:21 (NIV) His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Jesus wrapped these words in a fictional story. But we all know the “master” in the story … Continue reading
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Tagged good job, Matthew 25:21
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Good Fruit
James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Craving good fruit? Look in the right place. It’s in the … Continue reading
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Good Thoughts
“Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false.” Richard Cecil (1495-1553) … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged good, good thoughts, Sir Richard Cecil
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