VerseD: Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2, CSB
God deserves our thanks, and we find our thankfulness increases as we focus on God and giving Him our gratitude.
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VerseD: Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.
Isaiah 43:2, CSB
The gospel is overcoming the fear of death and uncertainty, knowing Christ has overcome sin, death, and the forces of this world through His death and resurrection.
VerseD: Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26, CSB
The gospel is the impossible happening: a hardened, evil heart being softened and made righteous by grace through faith in the work of Christ.
VerseD: 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
2 Timothy 1:7, CSB
The gospel is overcoming fear, hatred, and sin in the power of Christ’s blood and of the Holy Spirit through repentance, faith, grace, and love.
VerseD: Mark 10:14
When Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14, CSB
The gospel is for all people, no matter their age or any other factor. Children understand more than often given credit, and the hardest heart can be softened to be like that of a child. Just believe.
VerseD: Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12, CSB
The gospel is God changing our hearts from the inside out by the blood of Christ, because He knows us better than we know ourselves from the inside out and reveals that through His Word.
VerseD: Luke 1:37
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Luke 1:37, CSB
The gospel is that Christ can save anyone, the worst of sinners, the strictest legalist religionist, and the person who thinks they can earn their way to heaven. Nothing is impossible with God.
This Sunday: Praying for the health of the older deacons in your church
Most of our deacons are retirement age, and one only left the military for disability while still of working age. All deacons need prayer, but especially as the get older and face more and more health concerns.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Praying for the health of the older deacons in your church.
This Sunday: Praying for the health of the older deacons in your church
VerseD: John 3:16
For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16, CSB
The gospel is Hod sending His perfect Son to die for the sins of all who will be lived in Him.
VerseD: Isaiah 25:1
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1, CSB
The gospel includes acknowledging and praising the good God of pur salvation.
a simple man of God
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
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