For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

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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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The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:45‬‬

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We are called to fight, not in our own strength, but in faith, with HIS word, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Use HIS weapons (Eph 6:10-20).

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