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First Friday Prayers: 3 John 4

June 2, 2023 by Lauren 10 Comments

My “joy” verse for June is 3 John 4:  “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth.”  NIV  John wrote this about his spiritual children – those in the church that he discipled.  But as my daughter finished one phase of her life and launched out into ministry this summer, I find myself referencing this verse over and over when praying for her.

 

I also know the pain and struggle of praying for a child who is not walking in truth.  So this scripture serves as a reminder for me to pray for those far from God’s path.  With these words top of mind, I offer two prayers on this First Friday:

 

 

 

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Lauren

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  1. Michele Morin says

    June 2, 2023 at 8:58 am

    Yes, sometimes the greatest help in prayer is the gift of borrowed words. And yours here are so beautiful and heartfelt.
    Also, I never get over the honor and humility that come with the gift of another writer sharing my words. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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    • Lauren says

      June 5, 2023 at 2:01 pm

      It is always my pleasure to share you posts and I thank you for praying with me.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Blair says

    June 6, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    Prayer is powerful, Lauren! ~Visiting from Sweet Tea & Friends #73

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    • Lauren says

      June 6, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      Amen.

      Reply
  3. Jerralea Winn Miller says

    June 6, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    I loved both your prayers and I thank you for sharing them since several names on my prayer list can be inserted into both of them. Congrats on your daughter’s growth and never give up on your prodigal.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 6, 2023 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you for the encouragement, Jerralea.

      Reply
  4. Jeanne Takenaka says

    June 7, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Lauren, this post speaks to my heart. Reading of your daughter launching into ministry and having a heart that seeks to walk closely with God makes me rejoice for you. We have loved ones whose hearts are not the Lord’s right now. I’ve been praying for them. I’d love your prayers for them as well, if you don ’t mind.

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    • Lauren says

      June 9, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      I am praying for your loved ones now, Jeanne.

      Reply
  5. Paula Short says

    June 15, 2023 at 9:52 am

    Praying with you today, I appreciate First Friday Prayers.
    Thanks so much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

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    • Lauren says

      June 15, 2023 at 10:40 am

      Thank you for praying with me, Paula!

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