I read Romans 1-5 this morning, feeling very much led to do so. I saw anew how the conviction of sin leads to repentance of it, and turning away from sin unto God in Christ brings the love and faith and hope for which we ever longed but had no name for in our unbelief.
1Co 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
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Col 2:6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
Col 2:7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
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1Th 3:12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,
1Th 3:13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Thank You Lord for this new day.
I pray we will walk uprightly before you, ever growing in our faith.
I ask to walk by the Spirit and to bring forth the Fruit of your Holy Spirit, today.
I thank you for this Abundant Life.
I ask that by your Mighty Power, you would sweep over our souls today, and help us be ever aware of your Saving and Keeping us.
I pray to be pleasing in your sight.
Revive us Lord, and help us to stand, unswerving, immovable in your Grace and Strength to the Glory of Your Name.
Let the Church rise up in your Power today.
I ask this in Jesus' Name.
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O Spirit of the living God, Thou light and fire divine,
Descend upon Thy church once more, and make it truly Thine.
Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and peace;
Till Christ shall dwell in human hearts, and sin and sorrow cease.
Blow, wind of God! With wisdom blow until our minds are free
From mists of errors, clouds of doubt, which blind our eyes to Thee.
Burn, winged fire! Inspire our lips with flaming love and zeal,
To preach to all Thy great good news, God’s glorious common weal.
Teach us to utter living words of truth which all may hear,
The language all may understand when love speaks loud and clear;
Till every age and race and clime shall blend their creeds in one,
And earth shall form one family by whom Thy will is done.
So shall we know the power of Christ Who came this world to save;
So shall we rise with Him to life which soars beyond the grave;
And earth shall win true holiness, which makes Thy children whole;
Still, perfected by Thee, we reach creation’s glorious goal!