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Devotions - 21st of the month

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Lord God, our Father, we take hold of the treasury of life that You have given us with joy.  For You have graciously saved us from becoming trapped by sin and evil.  Alert us now to our frequent vulnerabilities, for the enemy will often come on us unawares.  Give us the courage to turn away from all evil, and accept the gifts You offer us of faith, hope and love.  We pray this in the name of Jesus: AMEN

Can you hear the glory of the Lord?

Can you hear His presence all around you?

He is in the roar of a great and mighty river

and the gentle bubbling of a mountain stream;

He is in the majestic sound of a symphony orchestra

and the wonderful resonance of a human voice;

He is in whispered words of loving tenderness

and the secrets spoken between two lovers;

He is in generous and timely words of support

and the quiet respect of a companion or friend;

He is in the delightful burbling of a tiny baby

and the loving response of a mother or a father;

He is in the peace of a quiet and open field

And the hint of a sound like a butterfly’s flight ...

Listen, He is here …

Prayer ideas

As an exercise, write a text giving thanks to the Lord for the day.  Let this remind you of what has been truly important, and praise Him for His blessings

On-going prayers

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
select a book from the Bible to do a brief Bible study including discipleship notes
Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
Bible studies from Gen 25-36, the life story of Jacob, the devious youngster who became the father of many tribes and the forefather 'ISRAEL'
Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
Bible studies from Matthew 26-28 - the Passion of Christ
Bible studies from Luke 1-6, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Galatians, Paul's letter to some Christians who needed to know the difference between Christians and Jews
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter of encouragement to churches around Ephesus
Bible studies from Romans 1-8 - Paul's great explanation of Christian faith
Bible studies from Exodus - from leaving Egypt to the giving of the Law
Bible studies from Amos - the first prophet to speak out against the sins of Israel
select a book from the Bible to do a complete Bible study, including translation notes, 'going deeper', and application, as well as discipleship notes
Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
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