And how should we speak?

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So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:17-21‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

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Father, help us to live in the moment. Let us walk with you, day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute, moment by moment. You’ve got us in your hands and we can live without fear or anxiety. Help us in our weakness, strengthen us with your spirit, that we may become fully dependent on you alone.

bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.34.NASB1995

A prayer, for those who are persecuted.

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Father, it only seems right to lift up the Ukrainian people as their country is being destroyed. Watch over them, as those who do evil to them, will face the judgement of God. Not only watch over them, but ALL, who have been unjustly persecuted for following in your ways, for doing what is right, before you. May your will, be done. May you change the hearts of those who have been deceived by their own self righteousness.

Our Hope is not in Earthly things (See notes below).

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Our Hope is not in our local, regional, or international leaders, or our nation. Our Hope is in the one true God, who knows all things and his plan marches on, in spite of those who stand against him. His plan is to rescue all those who turn to Jesus, his son, that they might be restored to a right standing before him. For those who turn to him for their Hope, there is both blessing and forgiveness, for what is behind us.

This is not an external act of religion, but a reflection of a change of heart, by faith, based on love. Lord, may we be a people of Love, based on a changed heart, by the work of your son Jesus.

bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.27.NASB1995

Reveal to me my sinful ways Oh Lord, that I might turn from them, and lay them at your feet. Lead me in your everlasting way. Jesus is the Way!

bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.23-24.NASB1995

If earthly fathers give what their sons need, will not God give to His sons and daughters what they ask?

bible.com/bible/100/luk.11.13.NASB1995

Actions speak louder than words. Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only who delude themselves.

bible.com/bible/100/1jn.3.18.NASB1995

Run the race with endurance, that you may attain that ultimate prize, of perfect Christlikeness in heaven. We are maturing and gaining it now, but one day, it will complete.

bible.com/bible/100/php.3.14.NASB1995

Jesus’s answer to Satans temptation was, more so than physical sustenance, every word from God, gives us both spiritual and eternal food for all of eternity.

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