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A Prayer for Those Who Walk in God’s Ways
Actions have consequences. When we read Psalm 128, it seems that productivity and a healthy family life flow from fearing or have reverence for the Lord. The psalmist invokes a blessing on those that fear the Lord and walk in … Continue reading
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Tagged benediction, blessings, children, faith, family, fear of God, life, obedience, Prayer, Psalm 128, Psalms of Ascent, religion, reverence, spiritual discipline
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Thanking God for Shelter, Security, and Legacy
Our prayers include (even if only subconsciously) petitions for shelter, for security, and for a legacy that will endure after our death. We want to be remembered. As Israelite pilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, they sang … Continue reading
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Tagged children, christianity, faith, family, heritage, impossible dream, legacy, memories, Prayer, Psalm 127, Psalms of Ascent, religion, security, shelter, spirituality
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A Prayer of Gratitude for My Father
Today would have been my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 86 years old. I always believed firmly that he would live at least into his nineties, so on this date each year I feel as if someone and something … Continue reading
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Tagged children, christianity, faith, family, grief, life, love, ministry, parenting, relationships, spirituality
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Prayer of a Parent
The words of a mother in Proverbs 31 reflect what her prayers must have been for a son who would become a ruler. Although he is identified as Lemuel, a name otherwise unknown in the Bible, some have suggested that … Continue reading
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Tagged #metoo, children, christianity, domestic abuse, faith, humility, life, parenting, Prayer, relationships, sexual harassment
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