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Job 19:25

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.”

Job 19:25

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Bible Love Quotes: Ecclesiastes 3:8

“A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.”
Ecclesiastes 3:8
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A Prayer For Those Waiting

Father, when we examine the emotional pain of our lives we often start out with the question of “Why?”  But in hindsight we realize that those struggles taught us practical truths that we would not have otherwise learned, and that there truly is purpose in our pain. We often look to Joseph, not because he was a great ruler over Egypt, but because we identify with much of his life’s experiences: betrayal, fear, rejection, his being lied about, separation, unjust treatment, delays, among other struggles. You accomplished Your purpose in His life, not in spite of his trials, but through his pain-filled ordeals. His story has been a source of encouragement to us time and again as he modeled integrity in the midst of the severe struggles and sweeping storms of life. Your eternal purpose is greater than our emotional pain. Remind us that it may not just be for our own instruction but others looking on may learn from our difficult experiences.

Amen.

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Romans 8:15

“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Romans 8:15

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Bible Love Quotes: Psalm 86:13

“For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.”

Psalm 86:13

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A Prayer To Our Ever-Reigning God

Jesus, You reign over all the earth and You also reign in my heart!  What an awesome blessing this truth brings to me today. As I consider that it is not by my might, nor by my power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of Hosts that my personal mountains are removed. Jesus, I know that most of the mountains that block my path are not moved by a simple prayer of faith, but these mountains are often the very essence of how You work through my life to reveal Your faithfulness and Your power in the midst of my struggles. You develop godly character as I am challenged to remain steadfast and faithful in my Christian walk. You make my feet like hind’s feet that enable me to walk upon high places. Help me to keep my gaze continually upward during the climb so that I see You reigning on Your throne as I bring You glory and honor!

Amen.

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Philippians 2:5-8

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross!”

Philippians 2:5-8

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Bible Love Quotes: Psalm 109:26

“Help me, O LORD my God; save me in accordance with your love.”

Psalm 109:26

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A Prayer For Sensitivity To God’s Promptings

Father, would You help us to be quick to recognize and respond to Your brake promptings. Often You speak to us through Scripture, daily prayer, and other believers. You also speak to us through the undesirable consequences that come from our acts of disobedience. We want to see Your cautions and “stops” as part of Your loving way of keeping us from danger and redirecting us to that which will be of blessing in our lives and to those whom we seek to influence.

Amen.

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Matthew 9:13

“But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 9:13