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First Friday Prayers: Galatians 1:24

September 2, 2022 by Lauren 20 Comments

FFP Gal 1:24 by Lauren Koepf Sparks

 

I have a new motivational theme verse for my life!  I’m sure I have skimmed over it many times reading the works of Paul but it struck me anew a few weeks ago and have been praying it for myself and my people ever since.  Let’s get into Galatians 1:24.

 

In this letter to the Galatian church (first chapter), Paul shares some of his missionary travels, ending with Syria and Cilicia.  He explains that the Judean churches did not know him, but had only heard that “the man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” (v. 23 NIV)  In response to this Paul exclaims:

 

“And they praised God because of me.”  Galatians 1:24 NIV

 

Oh, I can think of no better thing that could be said of me!  I want to live the kind of life that points people to our great and powerful God.

 

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about God using my weaknesses and warts.

I pray people will see what I was and praise the Lord for the change.  I want people to see what I am (a work in progress) and glorify God for ministering through a mess like me.

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 If you ever look at me and see Jesus, I thank God for his grace and mercy.  Anything good in me is Him in me.  And I hope others see it.

 

So I pray:

 

Gal 1:24 prayer by Lauren Koepf Sparks

 

Modify this First Friday prayer to be appropriate for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

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Comments

  1. Amy Johnson says

    September 2, 2022 at 7:08 am

    That is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 2, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you, Amy.

      Reply
  2. Tammy Kennington says

    September 2, 2022 at 11:17 am

    I want to add my own hearty “yes!” and “Amen!” to this prayer, Lauren!

    I’m sure I have read the words you’ve pointed out without considering them. Thank you for highlighting their importance.

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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    • Lauren says

      September 2, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks for praying with me, Tammy. I always appreciate your support and encouragement. It means the world to me.

      Reply
  3. Barb Hegreberg says

    September 2, 2022 at 11:48 am

    I don’t remember ever seeing that verse either. Thank you for highlighting it today. It will be helpful to me as I navigate my new work/volunteer schedule this fall.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 2, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      Saying a prayer right now for your new work/volunteer schedule!

      Reply
  4. Barbara Harper says

    September 2, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Amen. And this is what I want for my life as well.

    I love when a word or phrase grabs our attention from Scriptures we’ve read many times.

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    • Lauren says

      September 2, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      Me too! I think that’s one of the meanings of “alive and active”!

      Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 2, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      Living a life that points others to Christ…. Yes!

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      • Lauren says

        September 4, 2022 at 7:40 pm

        <3

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  5. Deborah Rutherford says

    September 2, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    Lauren, love your prayer and I too want this❤

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    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you, Deborah!

      Reply
  6. Joanne Viola says

    September 3, 2022 at 4:43 am

    This is my desire as well, Lauren. Thank you for bringing this verse to my attention!

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    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      You are so welcome, Joanne!

      Reply
  7. Jerralea says

    September 3, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    Lauren, I love your focus on Gal. 1:24. I want that for my life as well.

    I love how a phrase in the Word will speak ot us. I believe it is good to read the Word slowly and meditate on it to get these nuggets of gold in our hearts.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      I agree, Jerralea. I think that’s one of the meanings of the Word being alive and active!

      Reply
  8. Paula Short says

    September 4, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Amen Lauren, I love this prayer. I will use it for myself and friends and family.
    Thank you for linking up with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

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    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      I’m so glad it is something you can use, Paula.

      Reply
  9. Lynn says

    September 4, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    Amen!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you for agreeing with me in prayer, Lynn.

      Reply

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