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We should desire this completeness as much as we desire for the completion of history and the return of our Lord and Savior. We should pray to be able to suffer all things in order that those who are to come to Christ will be brought to Him, just as Paul desired to be spent for the sake of those who are to come to Christ in belief. We ought to desire to be used of God and to be used up by God in service to Him and to the Church until all things are made subject to Christ, and all enemies are crushed under His feet, and the Son of God delivers up to the Father the kingdom, authority, the glory given to the Son until His work is completed in the consummation of time and history.
Heavenly Father, I pray today that You infuse into each believer the passion and patience to endure whatever You bring our way for the sake of the Church that exists now and the Church that is to be when all the elect has been brought into Christ just as Christ has the passion, the long-suffering, and the will to accomplish all of what has been given of Him in completing His bride for glory. Help us to be brave and full of faith, eager to share what we have received from You with others in order that the elect will hear the gospel and come to believe. Cause us to have a cooperative will to align with the will and work of the Holy Spirit within us to live for You, for Your glory, for the accomplishment of Your will in and through us, for the sake of all who are called to salvation by Your amazing grace, mercy and love. How blessed we are to have been chosen by You before creation for salvation and life in You through the Son and Holy Spirit. Strengthen us to be courageous in the face of hardship and persecution, gracious in our conduct and speech to those who do not yet believe, godly in how we live our lives before others, resistant to evil and the devil, and compassionate in our giving and helping of others who are in need of provision and most of all Jesus. Amen.
I sent this prayer to a friend of mine in small group who is going to start; Lord willing a study on prayer in a couple weeks. I appreciate the theological integrity to this prayer which is very scripturally based and edifying in my opinion.
I suppose I should apologize not continuing with the attributes of God in alphabetical order. Certainly; you shouldn't hold back if you have a desire to continue that theme. I don't have one particular reason that I discontinued it.
In general it seems I have tanked as to eliciting any responses; maybe I am too "preachy" in my style or people are tired of my approach at this point. I am more drawn toward videos of those who are evangelizing as of late and am trying to shift my focus in that direction. Seems like your latest postings aren't responded to yet either; although the holiday time frame may have something to do with that. My main concern is to minister to others; there is a lot of chatter out there but often not much substance. Even criticism has gone down for me lately. In the end I just pray that those who are looking for deeper fellowship in the Word will find it; and that the Lord can use me in whatever way He deems fit.
I've had of course a lot on my plate. I appreciate your steadfastness; honestly I'd probably cry if you decided to abandon your faith. Maybe it seems grim and unnecessary to say that; thankfully many who fall away come back (they will if truly His). We all need to be prepared to see even those we love fall away; or else it can totally destroy our souls so that we are rendered incapable of continuing steadfastly. Maybe I'll put a post up about the Prodigal son.
pt. 3
We should desire this completeness as much as we desire for the completion of history and the return of our Lord and Savior. We should pray to be able to suffer all things in order that those who are to come to Christ will be brought to Him, just as Paul desired to be spent for the sake of those who are to come to Christ in belief. We ought to desire to be used of God and to be used up by God in service to Him and to the Church until all things are made subject to Christ, and all enemies are crushed under His feet, and the Son of God delivers up to the Father the kingdom, authority, the glory given to the Son until His work is completed in the consummation of time and history.
Heavenly Father, I pray today that You infuse into each believer the passion and patience to endure whatever You bring our way for the sake of the Church that exists now and the Church that is to be when all the elect has been brought into Christ just as Christ has the passion, the long-suffering, and the will to accomplish all of what has been given of Him in completing His bride for glory. Help us to be brave and full of faith, eager to share what we have received from You with others in order that the elect will hear the gospel and come to believe. Cause us to have a cooperative will to align with the will and work of the Holy Spirit within us to live for You, for Your glory, for the accomplishment of Your will in and through us, for the sake of all who are called to salvation by Your amazing grace, mercy and love. How blessed we are to have been chosen by You before creation for salvation and life in You through the Son and Holy Spirit. Strengthen us to be courageous in the face of hardship and persecution, gracious in our conduct and speech to those who do not yet believe, godly in how we live our lives before others, resistant to evil and the devil, and compassionate in our giving and helping of others who are in need of provision and most of all Jesus. Amen.
I suppose I should apologize not continuing with the attributes of God in alphabetical order. Certainly; you shouldn't hold back if you have a desire to continue that theme. I don't have one particular reason that I discontinued it.
In general it seems I have tanked as to eliciting any responses; maybe I am too "preachy" in my style or people are tired of my approach at this point. I am more drawn toward videos of those who are evangelizing as of late and am trying to shift my focus in that direction. Seems like your latest postings aren't responded to yet either; although the holiday time frame may have something to do with that. My main concern is to minister to others; there is a lot of chatter out there but often not much substance. Even criticism has gone down for me lately. In the end I just pray that those who are looking for deeper fellowship in the Word will find it; and that the Lord can use me in whatever way He deems fit.
I've had of course a lot on my plate. I appreciate your steadfastness; honestly I'd probably cry if you decided to abandon your faith. Maybe it seems grim and unnecessary to say that; thankfully many who fall away come back (they will if truly His). We all need to be prepared to see even those we love fall away; or else it can totally destroy our souls so that we are rendered incapable of continuing steadfastly. Maybe I'll put a post up about the Prodigal son.
Agape; Rich P
No need to apologize for not continuing to post about God's attributes. I am happy to continue and welcome your input as well.
God is so amazing and we have much to know about Him and much to celebrate about His wonderful nature that blesses us so everyday.
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