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First Friday Prayers: Galatians 1:24

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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.

 

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 post, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #20

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I can hardly believe we have been praying scripture together every Wednesday for 20 weeks now!  Praying God’s Word is so important to me and it’s a privilege to be able to share this passion with you.

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If you have prayed even one Wednesday with me, thank you so much.  And I want to remind you, if you have specific things you would like me to pray for, it would bring me such joy to do so.  Either leave a comment below or click on the Contact tab here or at the top of the page to send me a private message.

 

And now for this week’s verse:

 

What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.  I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. 

Philippians 3:8 NASB

 

My Prayer:

 

If needed, replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person or people that you are praying for.

 

If you are reading this, I am praying for you.  And don’t forget to share this on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  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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