A word of prayer – Page 22 – Growing Our Faith Together

Honor One Another

It doesn’t get much clearer than this. We are clearly to love one another with devotion. What are some of the ways you actively seek to honor others above yours Father, open my eyes and my mind to fresh ways to honors others and serve them in love.

Compassion

Zechariah 7:9 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” Often we study the bible in passages, or stories that are sectioned off by the editors. This sectioning is helpful to the reader, and helps to identify separate incidents and unify them in the readers’ minds. Continue reading “Compassion”

Jesus Says

Sounds like a command to me. Not an easy one, but what Jesus commands, nevertheless. Jeus, I want to do what you command. Sometimes that is difficult. Give me the strength and wisdom to love my enemies and pray for those who persecute me. Make me more like you.

Who Am I?

“Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?” — Francis Chan Well, this quote certainly requires some heavy thought. Lord, take away my arrogance. Teach me to trust you completely. Who am I to questionContinue reading “Who Am I?”

God’s Answer

Such a beautiful verse. Something to contemplate. How do we imitate Christ’s love? He gave himself up for us, so what do we give up for him? What do we sacrifice that can be a fragrant offering to God? Thank you, Jesus, for your ultimate offering, pleasing to God and saving us. Show us theContinue reading “God’s Answer”

God Loves You

Such a wonderful verse and such a great reminder that God loves all his children, even when we appear unlovable to others. Lord, help me to remember that You love ALL Your children, even ones who don’t appear so nice. Help me to see them through Your eyes and to offer them Your grace, love,Continue reading “God Loves You”

Hearts on the Kingdom

“Jesus tells us to set our hearts on the kingdom. Setting our hearts on something involves not only serious aspirations but also strong determination. A spiritual life requires human effort. The forces that keep pulling us back into a worry-filled life are far from easy to overcome.” Henri Nouwen Lord, help me to keep myContinue reading “Hearts on the Kingdom”

Dropping the Stones

Dropping the Stones Caught in the act, they dragged her into the temple courts. Head down, hands trembling, she avoided the eyes of the angry men surrounding her. The men couldn’t wait to pass judgment on her. Their faces turned hard as the stones they longed to throw. After all, that was God’s law. ButContinue reading “Dropping the Stones”

Yielding to Jesus

This verse came up in Sunday’s sermon. Oh, the humility of John, deferring attention from himself to his Savior. Father, make me humble like John, always bringing the attention to the Lamb of God, the one who has saved me and gifts me with so many wonderful spiritual gifts. Praise God!

Testing Our Anchors

“Life has a way of testing our anchors and tempting us to drift. Nevertheless, if our anchors are correctly place in the rock of our Redeemer, they will hold no matter the force of the wind, the strength of the tide, or the height of the water. Dieter F. Lichicterf Father God, help me toContinue reading “Testing Our Anchors”