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Relying on Your Ability?

Relying on Your Ability?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who rely too much on themselves. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Apostle Paul was well educated.

Even so, he refused to rely solely on his own ability when he shared the truth of the Gospel. Nor did he want to rely on the wisdom of the world. Rather, when he was sharing about God’s truth, it was all Jesus.

He declares in 1 Corinthians 2:2 (ESV):

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

Some cultures emphasize self-reliance. And that can sometimes be a good thing. But it may be time to stop relying on ourselves and worldly wisdom when it comes to sharing Jesus.

Do like Paul the next time an opportunity arises to discuss eternal matters. Focus on Jesus and him crucified.

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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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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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Paul’s Wisdom Prayer!

Paul’s Wisdom Prayer!

Dear Lord, I pray for the wisdom and insight of believers, that they may grow in spiritual wisdom and greater knowledge of you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Apostle Paul interceded for the church in Ephesus. He was deliberate. He wanted to see believers mature in spiritual wisdom and knowledge of the Almighty.

In Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) Paul says,
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”

Seek the wisdom and knowledge of God.

Don’t stop. Pursue it through reading your Bible and through prayer.

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Holy Communion?

Holy Communion?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who celebrate Holy Communion. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers around the globe share something sacred: the elements of Holy Communion.

The words that follow may be familiar, but they should never be taken for granted.

Scripture speaks for itself in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV) when the Apostle Paul writes:

“For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Think of the common bond among believers. Be mindful. Pray for brothers and sisters who are persecuted for meeting together to take Communion.

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Relying on Your Ability?

Relying on Your Ability?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who rely too much on themselves. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Apostle Paul was well educated. Even so, he refused to rely solely on his own ability when he shared the truth of the Gospel. Nor did he want to rely on the wisdom of the world. Rather, when he was sharing about God’s truth, it was all Jesus.

He declares in 1 Corinthians 2:2 (ESV): “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

Some cultures emphasize self-reliance. And that can sometimes be a good thing. But it may be time to stop relying on ourselves and worldly wisdom when it comes to sharing Jesus. Do like Paul the next time an opportunity arises to discuss eternal matters: focus on Jesus and him crucified.

Let me know what you think below.