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Perception

 Is knowing that truth and falsehood, right and wrong

 Exist side by side within the world in which we live

 and God has made it so

Discernment

 Is knowing that evil is personified in Satan

 Who rejoices not so much in being wrong and wicked

 But in blurring the divisions between the two

Wisdom

 Is knowing that the only lead worth following

 to find the truth about how right conquers wrong

 is the historic path of Christian faith

Power

 Is knowing that in the name of Jesus Christ

 Satan’s destructive illusions and ruinous lies

 Fall down before the Cross, and always will

Peace

 Is knowing that the keys to eternal liberty and life

 Are found in the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift

 And the evidence of God’s love in Christ, with us

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Devotions - Tuesday 27th of December

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Lord God, we are profoundly grateful for the privilege of salvation, which has been won for us by Jesus Christ.  Like Him, may we see the world around us with eyes of compassion, may we listen to it with ears of wisdom, and may we feel its pain with a heart of genuine concern.  In this way, may we bring Your Kingdom into this troubled world, even through us who are Your people, Lord God:

AMEN

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General theme for the week: CHRISTMAS

1. For self

After our Christmas celebrations, we often need to give attention to some of the things we have put to one side for a few days.  Ask for the Lord’s guidance as you do this

2. For friends and family

Pray for wisdom and love as you deal with Christmas visitors, or as you yourself visit other relatives for this Christmas time

3. For the church and its work

Thank God for the church throughout the world, and pray for its witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Pray for all who celebrate Christmas in difficult circumstances

4. For community, country and world (the ‘news’)

Pray for your own country at the end of 2011.  Pray for some of the things that have happened and their lasting effects; banking troubles, disasters, political changes, etc.

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
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Isaiah 42:1-9

The prophet Isaiah identifies the characteristics of God’s Servant.  He is one who is gentle but righteous, and powerful to lead captives in freedom.  This is a dynamic and remarkable picture of God’s Messiah.

Luke 2:15-20

The shepherds decide to see if what they have heard about is true, and they go in search of Jesus. They find him just as they have been told