Persecution per se is not something to be sought. But when evil is spoken against a Christian falsely and for Christ’s sake ( Mt 5:11 ), such persecution carries with it the blessing of God.

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Forgive us Lord, when we try and use our own fancy words of persuasion. What we need is your Word. As Romans says, it is the power of God unto Salvation. It is truly what need for transformation of ourselves as well as others. May we drink deeply from this well of Living Waters.

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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews‬ ‭4:12‬‬

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Prov 3:4-6)

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Several thoughts come to my mind as I meditate on this proverb. 1) To whom much is given, much is expected. 2) We will reap what we sow. Any thoughts on this?

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Lord, May we seek your counsel, as we choose our friends and associates. They can be a source of great joy, or great sorrow. Help us to remember even, when choosing friends & and associates, to ask you for wisdom ( James 1)

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Our rewards we receive are for our serving in faithfulness, not to receive salvation, which cannot be earned by works. Eph 2:8-10

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Father, your comfort is not just something that we can feel good for ourselves. It is the perfect example, so that we can do the same for others. Father, help us to remember to seek to be more everyday, like you son Jesus, who sacrificed much, that we might live.

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Forgive us Lord, when we seek help in the temporal things. May we ALWAYS, find comfort and help in you, no matter what comes our way. NOTHING, can separate us from your LOVE!

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Lord, our need is great to be right with you. You are the creator of all things and there is not one of us that are righteous, except by Jesus, who was the perfect one offered up on our behalf. We are truly blessed.

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Father, help us remember to ask, maybe even plead in our time of need for wisdom. This is not something that just gets zapped into us, when we are a Christian. We certainly have you word and your Holy Spirit, but let us not forget to communicate our need in certain situations.

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