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Forgiven, new, identity
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 NRSV Too many people are wrapped up in their sins. Their identity has become so tied […]
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Both need forgiveness
““For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” John 3:16 NRSV When we read about Pharisees, how many times do we want ignore the Pharisees’ humanity. Isn’t this problematic for our Christian lives, our beliefs. Yet […]
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Prayer for family
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 NRSV Let us pray. Lord Jesus, You have blessed us with the gift of family. You have given us people to […]
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Prayer for safety
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.” Psalms 4:8 NRSV Let us pray. Lord Jesus as we make our way through this life that You have blessed us with, we face times of great joy and freedom. In these times we draw […]
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Prayer for grace for hardened hearts
“but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NRSV Let us pray. Lord Jesus, the world around us is filled with […]
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Poor in spirit
““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NRSV This is one of that many people struggle with. For some people they have never known what it means to be full and rich in spirit. Some people try to put themselves down because they want the reward and […]
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Deeper blessing by joining together
““But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to […]
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Blaming God
“They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.” Luke 6:18 NRSV Why do we not like recognizing that God is more trustworthy and honest than we remember? We like to blame God for everything, it take the pressure off of […]
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Prayer for trusting Jesus’ faithfulness
““The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills, and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live […]
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Prayer for Mercy
“But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.” Psalms 69:13 NIV Let us pray. Lord or mercy we pray for You to be with Thales who are living in the devastation left behind by the earth quake in Turkey […]