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Speak Up Without Fear!

Speak Up Without Fear!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to be bold and to speak the word without fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Many cower when it comes to speaking in public. Yet, many have a powerful interpersonal witness. Whatever the circumstances, God uses his followers. For example, Apostle Paul shared the Gospel even though he was in chains.

He became well known, and God used his notoriety to spread the Gospel.

Paul, writing in Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV) tells us,

“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.”

You have heard about Paul. Now be emboldened like those brothers who heard about him.

Speak the word of God without fear!

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The Word of the Cross Is the Power of God!

The Word of the Cross Is the Power of God!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to understand the power of the cross. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Would you say the cross is the power of God? Not everyone does.

Paul, writing in 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 (ESV), says,

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written,
‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’”

It is odd that a Roman torture devise would be called the power of God. Yet, it is so because those who are being saved recognize the redeeming work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

May God richly bless all who understand the link between the cross and the power of God.

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Prayer Leads to Peace?

Prayer Leads to Peace?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those needing to let their requests be made known to God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Anxiety disorders are real. Scripture says there is hope.

Do not underestimate the power of prayer. Paul, writing in Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV), says the following.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Knowing the promise of God’s peace should be thrilling.

Take a moment. Fall on your knees, and pour out your heart.

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Selfish Ambition!

Selfish Ambition!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to avoid selfish ambition and conceit. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Selfish ambition and conceit are problematic.

What is the alternative?

Apostle Paul wanted the people of Philippi to get along. To assure this happened, he writes about it in Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV).

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

This advice is applicable today.

Be humble. Think more highly of others.

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Ready to Bow and Confess?

Ready to Bow and Confess?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who may not realize that at the name of Jesus everyone will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Not everyone believes in Jesus. Yet, Scripture is clear that there will come a time when everyone will bow and confess. Will you be ready?

The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 2:9-10 (ESV).
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Is there any doubt in your mind, humble yourself. Seek and you shall find.

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Are You Shining?

Are You Shining?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for anyone who wants to avoid grumbling and disputing, and, by doing so, wants to shine as a light in the world. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Whatever the origin of your complaint or dispute, God knows all about it. Scripture tells us to avoid some things to allow other things to happen. Such is the case with grumbling and disputing. For when these are avoided, God will open an opportunity for something far greater. Through you, God may illuminate the way for others.

Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV) says,
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

Take action to stop complaining and quarreling. Be without blemish. Shine forth and be a beacon for the crooked and twisted.

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