Matthew 6:11-12

“Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.”   Matthew 6:11-12 Jesus, in His prayer model, transitions to the topic of our everyday physical needs; not wants.  We can ask the Father to provide for our daily food; not our daily feast.  But keep in mind, God really does care for…
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1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 The Thessalonian church was an example to the world of the Gospel. And one of the ways they made the biggest impact was…
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Exodus 2: 23-25

Now it happened in the process of time that the king of Egypt died. Then the children of Israel groaned because of the bondage, and they cried out; and their cry came up to God because of the bondage.  So God heard their groaning, and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.  And God looked upon the children of Israel,…
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Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, check! Be patient in tribulation, we will maybe… Be consistent in prayer, check! It’s funny how comforting God’s words can be to us in times of trouble. And it sure feels good when His will aligns with our desires and direction. But why…
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Proverbs 27:19

As in water face reveals face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. Proverbs 27:19 Today’s verse uses a physical example to demonstrate a spiritual principle.  Water is reflective and can mirror objects that are at the same angle to the water as your eyes. What you see is not the actual object but a reflection…
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John 1:1-4

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:1-4 That pretty much says it…
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Judges 8:22-23

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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2 Corinthians 5:9

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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1 Timothy 1:16

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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Mark 4:37-39

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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