I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I haven’t always been a prayer warrior. It has taken 54 years to become the person I am today, and likely that is the result of many hours of prayer from my grandparentsContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ALWAYS PRAY”
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Give me a word, Lord: INTERCESSION
I Thessalonians 5:17 Never stop praying. Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedesContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: INTERCESSION”
Give me a word, Lord: NEVER FORGET
I John 3:16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. Romans 5:8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. john 15:13Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: NEVER FORGET”
Give me a word, Lord: FOLLOWING THE RECIPE
2 Peter 1:5-11 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: FOLLOWING THE RECIPE”
Give me a word, Lord: STEAKS, WORMS, AND TRUE LOVE
John 15:9-13 I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joyContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: STEAKS, WORMS, AND TRUE LOVE”
Give me a word, Lord: BE STILL
Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Being still.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BE STILL”
Give me a word, Lord: CLING TO THE VINE
John 15:1-8 “I am the the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: CLING TO THE VINE”
Give me a word, Lord: FAMILY
Psalm 127:3-5 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. John 1:12-13Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: FAMILY”
Give me a word, Lord: RESOLVING CONFLICT
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Galatians 5:22-23 But theContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: RESOLVING CONFLICT”
Give me a word, Lord: BE SALTY
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you mayContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BE SALTY”
