Tag: Prayer
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Glorifying God – John 17:1-5
In these verses, Jesus prays for Himself. Notice the tone. He is about to take on the most difficult task anyone has ever had to do. He will have to willingly allow Himself to be beaten, mocked and killed. But he doesn’t pray for help or relief. He will save those personal prayers for the…
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‘For not even His brothers believed in Him’ – John 7:1-24
Verse 5 tells us that Jesus’ own brothers did not believe in Him. Further, there is a mocking, taunting tone to their remarks to Jesus in verses 3 and 4. They challenge Jesus to do more at the festival. They belittle His ministry as “seeking public recognition.” But for at least some of His brothers,…
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A prayer for an undivided heart
Teach me Your way, Yahweh,and I will live by Your truth.Give me an undivided mind to fear Your name.I will praise You with all my heart, Lord my God,and will honor Your name forever.For Your faithful love for me is great,and You deliver my life from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 86:11-13 Lord, give me…