God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
You can never truly understand or help others, even in your own family, unless you first look thoroughly into your own life and deal with your own sins without compromise, excuses, or evasion (Matthew 7:1-5).
Praying over the Word...has the effect of shaping our minds and hearts, so that we desire what the Word encourages us to desire, and not just what we desire by nature. That is why the prayers of Bible-saturated people sound so differently. Most people, before their prayers are soaked in Scripture, simply bring their natural desires to God, In other words, they pray the way an unbeliever would pray who is convinced that God might give him what he wants: health, a better job, safe journeys, a prosperous portfolio, successful children, plenty of food, a happy marriage, a car that works, a comfortable retirement, etc. None of these is evil. They're just natural. You don't have to be born again to want any of these. Desiring them - even from God - is no evidence of saving faith. So if these are all you pray for, there is a deep problem. Your desires have not yet been changed to put the glory of Christ at the center.
DRESSING
Toast walnuts on a hot, dry skillet, stirring frequently, until they are
fragrant. About 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool. Combine
salad ingredients in a serving bowl & toss with the walnuts. In a small
bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad & toss to
coat. Serve at once.
A Message from our Provider:
“Having convictions can be defined as being so thoroughly convinced that Christ and His Word are both objectively true and relationally meaningful that you act on your beliefs regardless of the consequences. #Josh McDowell”
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