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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“Stand firm,

and you will win life.”

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– Luke 21:19 (NRSV)

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REFLECTION…

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Stand firm in your faith,

endure and withstand with determination and faith

…and you will win life – eternal life.

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In some way or other,

“everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus

will be persecuted.” (2 Tim 3:12)

This increasingly God-less world

seems to be constantly bullying and belittling

those who try to live a good Christian life.

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But these challenges are part of God’s providence:

they happen because He lets them happen,

which He does in order to draw greater good out of them.

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When we, in one way or another, suffer because of our faith,

it is a wonderful opportunity to bear witness to Christ,

and He promises us divine help

as we strive to adhere to His teachings.

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He tells us not to be afraid,

because even apparent misfortune and loss

will be for us a beginning of Heaven.

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As Christians,

we should be people of faith, hope and joy!

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PRAYER…

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My Lord and my God,

I believe…I know…that You are always with me;

always by my side.

Who or what, therefore, should I fear?

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But Lord, I pray that my faith is increased;

that trust in You strengthened,

and that my submission to Your will be total.

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Lord Jesus, stay with me

as I strive to live my life for You

and to be more like You.

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Lord, with You in my heart I shall live forever.

Fill me with faith and hope and joy,

as I walk the narrow path that leads to life everlasting.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord, with You in my heart I shall live forever!

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