"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind..."-
Philippians 2:3.
"...Remember my chains.
May God’s grace be with you."-
Colossians 4:18.
Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for our brothers and sisters in Christ who have humbly remained faithful to YOU; we thank you for their examples of wonderful faith: especially during unjust persecution.
Abba Father, we pray your Holy Words found in Romans 10 back to you;
"Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
God Almighty you are merciful: please be merciful to us right now;
Help us to share the fruit of Your Spirit that is manifest in our life: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self- control- Galatians 5:22-23.
Help us to forgive, wholeheartedly.
Help us to share our testimony with love;
As Joseph said in Genesis 50 regarding the evil done towards him...
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people."
Immanuel, God with us, we know through your Holy Word that the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father, but is of the world;
Help us to keep our mind stayed on you, and our whole self in the strait gate-
1John 2:15-17, Matthew 7:14.
We receive all of the blessings that YOU have for us.
Jesus is the Lord.
Amen.
"Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly...the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!"- Acts 16:25-26.
"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."- Psalm 126:5.
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised"- Hebrews 10:23.