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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #49: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

May 18, 2022 by Lauren 12 Comments

God is so faithful.  Before we pray 2 Thessalonians 3:3, look with me at some of the many ways His faithfulness manifests.  The bible tells us He is faithful to keep us until the end (1 Cor. 1:9).  He is faithful to deliver us out of temptation (1 Cor. 10:13) and our Lord is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).  God is faithful in meeting all of our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19).  He is faithful to keep His covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep his commandments (Deut. 7:9).

 

Our Heavenly Father is faithful to His promises (Hebrews 10:23).  Psalm 33:4 says He is faithful in His work and He is faithful in His presence (Deut. 31:6).  All of His words are faithful (Psalm 145:13).  He is faithful in witness (Revelation 3:14) and in love (Jeremiah 31:3).  I could go on and on, but I’ll wrap up with today’s focus scripture:

 

“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”  2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV

 

 

 

Ideas taken from Jessica Thompson’s How God Loves Us:  40 Days to Discovering His Character in the Fruit of the Spirit.  Replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

Praying for you in this.  And don’t forget to share on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #45: Prayer for My Sisters

April 20, 2022 by Lauren 12 Comments

Prayer for my SistersToday is National Look Alike Day.  And it’s also National Multiple Birth Awareness Month.  So what better day to offer a prayer for my sisters? I have two great ones – one who is a look alike (#twinning) and another who is creatively unique.  I feel so blessed to have them both in my life.

 

In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he speaks (actually writes) to his brothers and sisters in Christ.  He loved other people – both fellow believers and non-believers –  so much that I feel sure his devotion equalled what I feel for my blood sisters.  This passage is filled with endearing names and sentiments.  The depth of his love was, no doubt, one of the keys to his effectiveness in the ministry of the Lord.  There is so much we can learn from Paul in how to love and encourage others well.

 

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!”

Philippians 4:1 NIV

 

Warning:  This could get a little mushy.  Like Paul, I long to be with my sisters every chance I get.  We all live in the same metropolitan area but stay so busy that we don’t see each other nearly as often as I’d like.  But when we do get together, they bring me so much joy.  There is nothing like a comfortable hang with the people who know you the best.  I am so proud to call them my people.  So here is my prayer for my sisters.

 

prayer for my sisters

 

Replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

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Lauren

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I love Jesus, my husband and caffeine. The order of these can change depending on how tired I am. When my two daughters, stepson, and 4 grandchildren get to be too much, I practice yoga. God graciously allows me to share our adventures, victories and flub-ups from my laptop. May He be glorified here.
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