Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us, both you and your son, and your grandson also; for you have delivered us from the hand of Midian.” But Gideon said to them, “I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the LORD shall rule over you.” Judges…
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Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 2 Corinthians 5:9 There is certainly something to be said for focus, priority, and determination of purpose and the truth is, few people seem to be driven by it. They don’t have a goal that fills their thoughts, guides…
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However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 1 Timothy 1:16 Paul considered himself the worst of the worst. Before coming to Christ, he persecuted the early church Christians mercilessly, dragging…
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And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was asleep in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said…
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Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. Mark 1:35 In the Gospels, we constantly find Jesus going off to find a solitary place to pray. He will wake up early to pray or pray long into the night.…
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Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 If we are honest with ourselves, it is easy for us to pray for those who…
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“Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 This is pretty straightforward, it’s all about God’s will. As Christians, we long for the day we will be in heaven with Jesus and the saints. We so want God’s kingdom to come. But Jesus is directing us to pray that God’s Kingdom and…
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In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 For those that know me, this won’t be a shock, but my mouth has caused me so many problems during my life. I’m a bit of a smart aleck and have sometimes spoken without thinking. This verse is a…
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“Therefore you shall be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord you God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you,…
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So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 For some, it seems the only thing harder than boldly proclaiming the truth of the gospel to a stranger is fighting off the…
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