Make no friendship with a man or woman given to anger, not go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways. – Proverbs 22:24-25 There are many relationships that become abusive for various reasons and the abused person is scared to reach out to someone because of the fear the abuser has over them.Continue reading “DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive”
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DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community
Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness. There should be a consistency that runs through us all. For Jesus doesn’t change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, he’s always totally himself. – Hebrews 13:7-8 (TheContinue reading “DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community”
DAY 32: Those Battling Presently Incurable Diseases
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but atContinue reading “DAY 32: Those Battling Presently Incurable Diseases”
DAY 31: Those Unreached with the Gospel
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9 Our community has many Christians, but some among us could be categorized as lost, or unreached with the Gospel. The Gospel,Continue reading “DAY 31: Those Unreached with the Gospel”
DAY 30: Praise to the God Who Holds the Future
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. – Isaiah 43:18-19 All praise and gratitude to God who is constantly moving us forward.Continue reading “DAY 30: Praise to the God Who Holds the Future”
DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. – Hebrews 13: 3 Jesus expects us to be concerned about those in prison. They need the gospel as much as anyone. They often lack hope and cannot understand the ofContinue reading “DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families”
DAY 26: All Leaders in Government
First of all, then, I urge that supplicants, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 It matters not your personal feeling about those in highContinue reading “DAY 26: All Leaders in Government”
DAY 25: Missionaries
Make disciples of all nations – Matthew 28:19 Churches across Union County are involved in many ways in the Great Commission. There are also increasing numbers of people moving to El Dorado from all nations. We need more churches in our community to directly send out missionaries, but we also need churches to take upContinue reading “DAY 25: Missionaries”
DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go! – Joshua 1:9 The work that our Firefighters, Police Officers & Paramedics is hard and difficult. They have to constantly leave room for the unexpected. They drop everything they areContinue reading “DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics”
DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. – Matthew 7:7-8 God answers prayer! It really is that simple. We should believe it!Continue reading “DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer”
