Hebrews 12:11 NASB

 

All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.  

 

My commentary reminded me that although we all want smooth sailing, if is often difficulty that produces the most growth and fruit in us.  From that, I’m praying this:

 

 

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 this 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.

Welcome back to Praying God’s Word Wednesday.  Thank you for sharing in this with me.  If you are praying along I hope you will share in the comments.  Tell us about how this is going for you, what God is showing you, ways you may pray differently, or anything else God impresses on you.

 

Today I was struck by 1 Corinthians 3:16 HCSB

 

Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s sanctuary and that the Spirit of God lives in you?

 

The commentary I consulted referred to our bodies as God’s “inner shrine” and urged me to realize the holy dignity of such a calling.

 

I felt strongly that I needed to pray this over myself:

 

 

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 this 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.