Tag: prayer
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Saved from my enemies – 2026.02.26
2 Samuel 22:4 (KJV) I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The LORD of heaven and earth wants us to call on Him and praise Him. He is interested in every part of our life. Therefore David decided to call on Him…
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Knowing GOD’s way to walk in – 2026.02.13
Psalms 143:8 (KJV) Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Let us be encouraged to seek the LORD first thing in the morning. When we read His word, the…
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Watch and remember – 2026.02.05
Acts 20:28-31 (KJV) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. [29] For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing…
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Waiting for the LORD – 2027.01.30
Psa 130:5-6 (KJV)5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let us be encouraged today to keep waiting on the LORD. Prayer…
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Praising the LORD – 2026.01.15
Psalms 119:164 (KJV) Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. Let us be encouraged today to praise the LORD throughout the day.“1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Pray without ceasing.”We can praise Him for His: Let us praise the LORD now thinking about Him and what He has done in our…
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Tireless searching for a word from GOD – 2026.01.13
Psalms 119:82 (KJV) Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? The Psalmist had such a hunger for the Word of GOD searching it for the answer from GOD in his time of despair. He searched for comfort till his eyes failed him. Let us be encouraged to keep seeking Him…
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Cry for help in persecution – 2026.01.09
Psalms 119:86 (KJV) All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. Let us be encouraged today and know that all that the LORD asks us to do according to His word is for our benefit and will pay off in eternity. “Romans 8:28-30 (KJV) And we know that all things work…
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Do not loose heart in prayer – 2026.01.07
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV)1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of…
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Swift repentance and obedience – 2026.01.06
Psalms 119:59-60 (KJV)59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Let us be encouraged to examine ourselves, to think what we are doing in the light of GOD. To compare this with what the LORD tells us in His word…
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Give thanks – 2025.12.12
Psalms 105:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek…
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Psalms 95 – Entering GOD’s Rest – 2025.12.11
Psalms 95:1-11 (KJV) 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above…
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Psalms 95 – Our hearts – 2025.12.10
Psalms 95:1-11 (KJV) 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above…
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Prayer when there is opposition – 2025.11.21
Psalms 86:14-17 (KJV)14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.16 O turn unto me, and have mercy…
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Casting Burdens – 2025.10.23
Psalms 55:22 (KJV) Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Let us be encouraged today that when we have a burden not to try to carry it by our self’s but to give it to the LORD. He is the one who will…
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Prayer and faith – 2025.10.21
Psalms 55:16 (KJV) As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. Let us be encouraged today to decide and keep on deciding to call on the LORD GOD Almighty. Jesus Christ taught us to pray to GOD the Father in His name, the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ…
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Let us gather together to the LORD – 2025.10.17
Psalms 50:5 (KJV) Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. At one of last weeks Mission Community Gatherings we looked at gathering together the first part of Gather Together, Grow Together and Go Together. Reading this verse we again see that the LORD desires that His…
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We all have a calling and purpose – 2025.10.10
Acts 13:2 (KJV) As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Let us be encouraged today and know that everyone who is in Jesus Christ has a purpose. Jesus calls each one of us to the work He…
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Speaking to our soul – 2025.10.09
Psalms 42:11 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. This verse is a repetition of “Psalms 42:5 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul?…
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GOD’s thoughts – 2025.10.08
Psalms 40:5 (KJV) Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.Wow, GOD is so good. His works are so…
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Waiting patiently – 2025.10.07
Psalms 40:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. Let us be…
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Psalm 25 – Our Attitude – 2025.09.25
Psalms 25:1-22 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without…
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Psalm 25 – Trusting in the LORD versus being treacherous/unfaithful – 2025.09.24
Psalms 25:1-22 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without…
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Psalm 25 – lifting up our soul – 2025.09.23
Psalms 25:1-22 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is doing truth? – 2025.09.05
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Prayer and Joy – 2025.08.08
John 16:23-24 (KJV)23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Be encouraged today that…
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Forgiveness – PART 3 – unforgiveness – 2025.07.24
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Drifting – 2025.07.11
Hebrews 2:1 (KJV) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. Looking back at the devotion on Maintenance (). We see here that it is so important for us to take heed to what the LORD has shown…
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Found watching – 2025.07.03
Luke 12:36-40 (KJV)36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird…
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Prayer and thanksgiving for salvation – 2025.06.03
1 Timothy 2:1-6 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in…
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Bless the name of the LORD – Psalm 96 Part 3 – 2025.05.14
Psalms 96:2 (KJV) Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.We can bless the LORD, that is to adore Him, thank Him, praise Him, kneel before Him, and proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day when we sing to and about the LORD. We…
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Being preserved – 2025.03.13
Psalms 40:11 (KJV) Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. Be encouraged today that when we face things like described in Psalms 40:12-13 (KJV) “For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not…
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Guard our ways – 2025.03.13
Psalms 39:1 (KJV) To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. Let us be encouraged today to guard our ways. Why should…
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Hidden in Jesus Christ – 2025.03.06
Psalms 32:7 (KJV) Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. When we trust in Jesus Christ (see https://missioncommunities.network/2025/03/05/lead-protect-and-deliver-me-2025-03-05/) we can be sure that we are hidden in Him. He is the one who will preserve us from and in trouble. He…
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Persevering, persistent prayer – 2025.02.25
Nehemiah 1:6 (KJV) Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I…
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The LORD is – 2025.02.20
Psalms 18:2-3 (KJV) 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from…
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How long till you answer my prayer – 2025.02.15
Psalms 13:1-6 (ASV)1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over…
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Trouble after repentance – 2025.02.09
2 Chronicles 32:1 (KJV) After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. Have a read of 2 Chronicles 32:1-23.After Hezekiah turned Juda back to the LORD as summarised in “2 Chronicles 31:20-21 (KJV) And…
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Hearing from GOD through worship, fasting and prayer – 2025.02.06
Acts 13:2-4 (KJV)2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed…
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Venting versus self-control – 2025.01.31
Proverbs 29:11 (KJV) A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.Here we are instructed to not vent all our feelings by speaking our mind. Instead we are to keep calm and not say anything till the time is right and we have considered carefully if we are to…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (3) – 2025.01.29
John 14:12-14 (KJV)12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified…
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Bear each others burdens – 2025.01.24
Galatians 6:1-5 (KJV)1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he…
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Our prayer is like incense – 2024.12.24
Psalms 141:1-4 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth;…
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Distress because of opposition – 2024.12.03
Psalms 120:1-7 (KJV)1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals…
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LORD you promised – 2024.11.25
Psalms 119:25 (KJV) DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.The psalmist here is asking GOD to revive him according to GOD’s word. In other words He is praying “LORD I need to be revived as I am down and out and you have promised in your word to…
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The Holy Spirit and intercession – 2024.11.18
Romans 8:26-28 (KJV)26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for…
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Prayer in despair answered – 2024.11.12
1 Kings 19:2-6 (KJV)2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came…
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Testing of the Word of God – 2024.10.10
Psalms 105:17-19 (KJV)17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.The LORD GOD almighty uses His word to test His people. He gives us…
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Have faith in GOD – 2024.11.05
Mark 11:20-26 (KJV)20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.23 For verily I say unto…
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Prayer and fasting – 2024.11.04
Mark 9:17-29 (KJV)17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out;…
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Who touched My clothes? – 2024.10.30
Mark 5:25-34 (KJV)25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.28 For she…
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Where do we dwell? – 2024.10.27
Psalms 91:9 (KJV) Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;Here habitation also means dwelling place and refuge. The place we dwell in is our place of habitation. The place we go for safety is our refuge. The questions we need to ask ourself: Where do we…
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The LORD GOD can restore – 2024.10.16
Psalms 80:3 (KJV) Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:7 (KJV) Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:19 (KJV) Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and…
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When GOD speaks – 2024.10.07
2 Samuel 7:29 (KJV) Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.Have a read of the whole chapter seven in…
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No matter what – 2024.09.12
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (KJV)17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:18 Yet I will rejoice in the…
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Drifting by neglect – 2024.08.26
Hebrews 2:1-3 (KJV)1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;3 How shall we escape, if we neglect…
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When GOD is silent – 2024.08.24
Psalms 28:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands…
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Waiting for GOD to answer – 2024.08.09
Psalms 13:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?3 Consider…
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Destruction of truth precedes wrath – 2024.08.07
Psalms 11:3 (KJV) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?This is an important question. Before answering it let look at what it means in regards to the destruction of the foundation.The Defenders Bible Commentary states “The wicked, with worldly wisdom, attack that which is foundational in the life of the righteous. For…
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Prayer for healing – 2024.08.02
Psalms 6:1-4 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.3 My soul is also sore vexed:…
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There is help in GOD – 2024.07.30
Psalms 3:1-8 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for…
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Keep on praying – 2024.07.29
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge…
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Helping the backslider- 2024.07.27
James 5:19-20 (KJV)19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.In verse 19 we see that it is possible for Christians…
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Persistence in prayer – 2024.07.15
Luke 11:8-9 (KJV)8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and…
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Distracted – 2024.06.13
Luke 10:40 (KJV) But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.We can be easily be distracted (cambered, hampered, hindered) with serving in the church from what the LORD actually…
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Prayer of agreement in adverse circumstances – 2024.07.11
Daniel 2:17-19 (KJV)17 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:18 That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.19 Then was the secret…
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We all need prayer – 2024.07.06
Ephesians 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;We are in a battle, each one of us, as we can see from the verses that preceded this (10-17) encouragement to watch and pray for the family of GOD.We are to…
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Nothing is impossible – 2024.06.28
Luke 1:37 (KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.GOD created the heavens and the earth. He made the universe with its abundance of galaxies, solar systems and planets. He created all life and mankind. He makes it all work and upholds it. He knows every single element, atom, nucleus, proton, electron and makes them…
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Watch and pray – 2024.06.24
Mark 14:38 (KJV) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.Jesus asked His followers, while He was in the garden of Gethsemane, to watch multiple times. Part of watching is prayer. We need to be alert so we can see temptation coming from far…
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Forgiveness – 2024.06.21
Mark 11:24-26 (KJV)24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.26 But if ye do…
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Making plans – The LORD is in control – 2024.06.17
Proverbs 27:1 (KJV) Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.We have no idea what tomorrow brings unless the LORD reveals it to us. Therefore our attitude to what is to come should be in humility and trust towards GOD.He is the one who is ultimately in…
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One key on how to be a peacemaker – 2024.06.05
Proverbs 15:1-2 (KJV)1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Here on earth we can be guaranteed to encounter situation where we face someone who is angry. The question is what should we do? In…
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Healing at the feet of Jesus Christ – 2024.05.28
Matthew 15:29-31 (KJV)29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed…
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GOD hears – 2024.05.14
Let us look at Psalms 143 todayPsalms 143:1-12 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.[David is asking GOD to hear and answer his prayer because the LORD GOD is faithful even when we are faithless “2 Timothy 2:13…
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Complaining to GOD – 2024.05.13
“Psalms 142:2 (KJV) I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.”In the Psalms we frequently see David complaining to GOD. There is nothing wrong about that but we should not remain in that state. Just like David we should then move from focusing on our troubles to focus on the…
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Unity of GOD’s people is a great witness – 2024.05.04
Psalms 133:1-3, John 17:11, John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-1 and John 13:34-35
