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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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Looking Over Your Shoulder?

Looking Over Your Shoulder?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to forget what lies behind and push toward what lies ahead. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever been plagued by something that happened long ago? Don’t get bogged down by dwelling on the past. Run the race of life with concentrated focus. Race to the finish line.

Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) tells us about this race.

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Stop pondering the past. Think about a glorious future. What happens when believers reach life’s finish line? The prize of life everlasting with Jesus awaits!

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Me? Rejoice? It is Thanksgiving Day!

Me? Rejoice? It is Thanksgiving Day!

Dear Lord, I pray you give wisdom to those who need to be reminded to be thankful and to rejoice in the Lord always. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today is a day to be thankful to the Lord for all he has done. And, thus, it is time to rejoice.

Some believers get distracted and become preoccupied with self. Instead of that type of distraction, take an inventory of what is important.

Scripture sometimes makes a point by reiterating the same word twice in the same verse. Take notice. Paul, in Philippians 4:4 (ESV), gives us clear direction.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”

What does it mean to rejoice? Celebrate. Be glad. Exult. Express joy.

Take action now. Be Thankful and rejoice in the Lord!

Do it again!

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