A COMMON UNITY-MATTHEW23:10-Human society lends itself to sharp ...

[elizabeth5]

A COMMON UNITY-MATTHEW23:10-Human society lends itself to sharp distinctions, such as those between rich and poor, leaders and followers, the organized and unorganized. These conditions are frequently exploited by the enterprising, the politically ambitious, and those greedy for material gain. Even in religious circles, there are echelons of power and forms of protocol. CHRIST is here criticizing the Pharisees for their hypocritical and shallow religion. In what they did, they were far removed from the covenant ideal, which was that of a spiritual fellowship embracing all brothers and sisters, no one was to be exploited or demeaned, and the stranger and alien could even be integrated into community life. CHRIST'S LORDSHIP enables us to respect all people and enjoy fellowship with them.

TODAY'S THOUGHT: THAT THY LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS JOHN15:12-13

 

[LjC]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[FaithIsComing]

I ask that the Lord, our God

 

[Abbyamy]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[CARLA]

Most Holy God in Heaven, please look down from your throne of grace and have pity on us, it said's in your word your grace and love for us is great, that you alone are the author of our fate, and if we follow the path that you have laid out for us before we were born, all will go well for our soul, so show us the path Father so that we may always be in your will, Father we cling to the belief that you alone are the answer to our wants and needs, we leave our problems at your feet, Father give us the strength to leave them there and not try to do your job for you, we are weak but you are strong, you are our rock that we run to when the world closes in on us, hide us in the shadow of your mighty wings, where there is healing, we give our all to you Lord, our troubles and our needs, restore us, and heal us in your name Jesus, we pray, Amen.

 

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

Holy God and loving Father, I consciously place my fears, worries, anxieties, and burdens in your hands. I know that I have so little power to change the outcome of these events and I trust that you will work what is pleasing to you, and best for me, out of these situations. Forgive me for my anxious thoughts and for letting my own worry become an idol that robs you of my full trust. Strengthen and empower me to trust you more by the power and presence of your Spirit. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen

 

[caldoug]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[tina1]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hearme]

I have prayed for this in Jesus name. Amen.

 

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