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Tag Archives: Luke 22:42
Will What?
“Will” is an interesting word. It can be a noun, as in the will or desire to do something. It can also be a verb: I will. I want. I choose. Will, in Greek, theléma, a noun. Luke 22:42 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 22:42, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 23:3, will
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Thy Will, Not Mine
“Take my will and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” We know the inspiration behind this verse in our familiar hymn: Luke … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 22:42, Not my will, Take My Life and Let It Be, The Lord's Prayer
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Disciplined Service to God
All too often, my prayers are some version of “Do it my way, Lord.” That’s a far cry from Christ’s example: Luke 22:42b (NIV) “Not my will, but yours be done.” Day 38 – God’s way.
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Your All-Knowing All-Powerful Will Be Done
I think it is my job to give fix-it advice. To everyone. Including God. All too often, my prayer time is spent reciting problems and telling God how to make them all better. Presumptuous? Absolutely. Who am I to … Continue reading
The Lord’s Prayer Prayed Out in the Life of Jesus
I have been working on the Bible lessons for our Vacation Prayer School, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Our Father . . . I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth (Matthew 11:25, NIV). Thy will … Continue reading
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Tagged John 17:11, John 6:11, Luke 22:42, Luke 23:34, Matthew 11:25, The Lord's Prayer, Vacation Prayer School
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