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First Friday Prayers: 2 Corinthians 12:10

October 6, 2023 by Lauren Leave a Comment

“Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 NASB 1995

 

I wish I could honestly agree with Paul here when he says he’s content with all these terrible things.  That would be a lie.  But when the apostle says he is weak, I can relate.  I often feel inadequate, ill-equipped and powerless.  But according to scripture, that is just where I need to be for God to use me.  As Marshawn Evans Daniels says, “God’s muscle is far better than manpower.”

 

In Prayers to Share:  100 Pass-Along Notes for Believing Bigger, Daniels reminds us that “The Lord is the source of [our] strength and the force that enables [us] to grown.  So today I’m praying 2 Corinthians 12:10 for every one of us that needs God’s mighty hand.  His strength is perfect.

I’m praying for you in this. Don’t forget to share on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.

 

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Debbie W. Wilson wrote the words I needed to read this week in Mastering Self-Control in a World Out of Control.  Thank you, Debbie!

 

 

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First Friday Prayers: Pain Awareness Month

September 1, 2023 by Lauren 14 Comments

You may have deduced by the title of this post that September is Pain Awareness Month.  Pain has been my companion for many years now and if statistics hold up, many of you struggle with pain too.  We live in a broken world; and sickness, injury and pain touch us all, whether it’s short and temporary or a long battle with no end in sight.

 

But we have a Savior who walked on this imperfect earth and sympathizes with our suffering.  And we know that He can and will heal in His perfect timing.  And He doesn’t waste our hardships.  2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NASB says:

 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

 

Today I want to pray for myself, and those of you who are physically hurting.  My heart especially goes out to those who are longsuffering and those who seemingly have no hope for an earthly cure.  Our God is the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.

 

I’m praying for you in this. If you are in pain – physical or otherwise, please comment below or send me a personal message by clicking on the Contact link above.  It would be an honor to offer prayers on your behalf.  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 First Friday Prayers post, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

 

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Boy could I learn a thing or two about not taking offense from Lisa Blair!  Anyone else need a lesson?

 

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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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