Quote from Forum Archives on June 30, 2003, 9:44 pm

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

As we begin another work week, I'd like to share with you Phil
Ware's collection of Weekly Verses. This week's collection helps
us to keep our eyes on the Lord. I hope to share more about this
theme during the week.

Your Brother in Christ,
Brian
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Weekly Verses
from Crosswalk.com
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June 30, 2003

These verses are taken from Heartlight Daily Verse, by Phil Ware
link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.23.12841.2.293748
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MONDAY

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They
will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and will not be faint.
--Isaiah 40:31
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
It is easy for us to live victoriously for the Lord when we
soar on eagles wings. It can be exciting when we run and don't
grow weary in the work of the Lord, buoyed by his power and
presence. But it often takes heroes to keep walking and not
faint when trying times come. Keep on walking, brother and
sister. The Lord is there when you most fear he has forgotten
you!

MY PRAYER...
Majestic God, whose voice holds together our universe, give
those who can barely walk under the stress and assault the
strength to continue. I specifically want to pray for those I
know personally who are facing trying times. Please, dear
LORD, give them strength and meet their most pressings needs.
Through the intercession of Jesus I ask it. Amen.

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TUESDAY

The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you
from the evil one.
--2 Thessalonians 3:3
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
It's amazing to me how Satan knows our "silver bullet sins"
-- those sins that can especially wound and disable us from the
work of Christ. Commit in your heart to ask God to protect
you, your family, and one other person (you'll silently
support) from the attacks of the evil one.

MY PRAYER...
Mighty and Triumphant King, crush your enemies under your
feet and liberate me and those I love from the oppressive
attacks and the horrible consequences of sin. Not only forgive
and cleanse me, but please guard my heart so that I might gain
strength to serve you with passion and power. Through Jesus I
pray. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY

"Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?"
declares the Lord. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares
the Lord.
--Jeremiah 23:24
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
There is no hiding from God, but for those who willingly and
joyously seek him, there is comfort, power, and hope in his
presence.

MY PRAYER...
El Shaddai, God of the Mountains, be my sources of strength
as I seek your presence. I acknowledge your presence in all I
do and everywhere I go. Please, don't just keep blessing me,
but use me to bless others in your name. Through Jesus. Amen.

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THURSDAY

"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your
people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."
--Leviticus 19:18
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Hanging on to bitterness and keeping alive grudges is
consuming work. It leaves little energy for blessing others,
praising God, or enjoying life. The only way to get over these
things is to actively love (i.e., serve them) others in ways
that bless their lives. If we can't do this because it's good
and the right thing to do, we do it because we know God!

MY PRAYER...
Father of light, love and mercy, please remove from my heart
any cynicism or delight in seeing others around me fall.
Instead, help me to be a rescuer rather than a neglector. I
want your grace to be seen in my friendships. Through Jesus I
pray. Amen.

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FRIDAY

Spoken by Jesus: "...whoever wants to save his life will lose
it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it."
--Matthew 16:25
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
The key to life is letting go of ourselves and receiving
Jesus. Please don't forget to relinquish your life to the one
who gave up his own life. When we lose our life to him, we can
have it back forever with him.

MY PRAYER...
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, my Savior and
King. I long for your life to be made visible in me. To your
glory I pray. Amen.

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SATURDAY

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand
slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to
perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
--2 Peter 3:9
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Maranatha -- O Lord come! This cry of the early church,
especially during times of trial, persecution, and difficulty,
must be tempered with the reminder that there is a lost world
around us -- many of whom are dear friends and family. Our
passion for the Lord's coming must be equaled by our passion to
share his grace with those who have not "come to repentance"
and changed their lives to serve the Lord who died to bring
them life.

MY PRAYER...
O Great and Patient God, please do all within your power and
grace to bring my loved ones and dear friends to repentance so
that when Jesus appears they can share in my joy and your
salvation. Through Jesus, The Savior, I pray. Amen.

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SUNDAY

"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord,
endures forever -- do not abandon the works of your hands."
--Psalm 138:8
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives. The
greatest thing we can do is to find that purpose and live it
out. We can trust his purpose in us because it is based on his
wisdom and love. As long as we seek his will, we're not going
to do anything that can ultimately spoil his purpose in us.
Yes, we may at times stray from the perfect channel he wants us
to travel, but we never get totally out of the main channel.
As long he does not abandon us, (and he promised he never would
forsake us he will use us) for his purposes.

MY PRAYER...
O Sovereign God, help me discern today what my life is
intended to fulfill. Thank you for loving me and promising to
walk beside me every step of my life. I live trusting that you
will never forsake me. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

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