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Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Remember and Return
"Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel." - Malachi 4:4
Amidst distractions and uncertainty, Malachi 4:4 reminds us of the importance of remembering and living out the Lord's commandments, even as Malachi warns that the prophetic voice of the Lord will soon go silent for 400 years. This verse serves as a reminder that God's laws provide a divine blueprint for our lives, leading us to a transformed relationship with Christ. When we reflect on the lessons Moses learned, we recall the covenant between God and His people, which is characterized by love and guidance.
As we meditate on this Scripture, let us consider how we can apply its teachings in our daily lives. When we remember and embrace God's laws, we are encouraged by the Holy Spirit to align our lives with the Lord. This calls us to have hearts of obedience, not out of duty, but out of love and gratitude for the grace we receive through our relationship with Jesus. We find that every commandment guides us toward an intimate relationship with God and an understanding of the mission and purpose of our lives.
I pray and encourage you to find a way, that works for you and your schedule, to commit to studying, reading, and meditating on the Word of God today and every day. Invite the Holy Spirit to assist you in reading and studying God's Word to transform your life. As you follow His teachings, you will discover the power and strength to overcome your difficulties through Christ, guidance to make godly choices, and the tools to serve others in His name. Friends, remember that obeying God's commands aligns us with Him and leads to greater joy, peace, and contentment as we are drawn closer to the heart of God. I hope and pray that you embrace His ways and His Word so that your path may be bright.
Take a moment to reflect on your relationship with the Lord. Here are two questions to consider as you start reflecting on your personal relationship with Jesus:
- Have you wandered away from the truth found in God's Word?
- Do distractions and stress dull your spiritual hunger?
If you find yourself away from the Lord, call out to Him today. God's call is clear, beloved: Remember and return. His promises still stand, and His heart longs to walk closely with you once more. "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart as in the rebellion" (Hebrews 3:15).
As you read and pray over these prayer points, may God use them in your life to advance faith, faith, and freedom.
21-Day Matthew Family Bible Challenge
Read: Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Acts 17:11
Pray for families as they read the Gospel of Matthew daily together over the next twenty-one days. Pray that the Lord would use this time to strengthen families, heal hurting or broken families, and reignite a passion for God and His Word in homes across the country. Pray that this Bible Reading Challenge would ignite a passion for spending time in God's Word that lasts beyond the 21 days of the challenge. May the seeds that are planted during this Family Bible Challenge lead to a generation of believers who loves the Lord their God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength. Pray for those family members without a relationship with Jesus to come to Christ during these twenty-one days.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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