Teaching

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Paul (Acts 9:3–6. Describe their calling and how it affected their personal lives.)

 

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Paul, formerly known as Saul, had a dramatic calling that significantly transformed his personal life. Initially, Saul was a zealous persecutor of the early church, driven by his religious fervor to arrest and even consent to the death of Christians. However, on his way to Damascus to continue his persecution, Saul had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.

In Acts 9:3-6 WEB, we read:

As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him. He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? He said, Who are you, Lord? The Lord said, I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do.

This encounter left Saul temporarily blinded, and he was led to Damascus where he fasted and prayed for three days. During this time, the Lord sent a disciple named Ananias to restore Saul's sight and fill him with the Holy Spirit. From this point forward, Saul, now known as Paul, dedicated his life to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, the very message he once sought to destroy.

Paul's calling had a profound impact on his personal life. He went from being a respected Pharisee to being a humble servant of Christ, enduring numerous hardships, imprisonments, and beatings for the sake of the gospel. His life was marked by a relentless pursuit to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, establishing churches, and writing epistles that would later become a significant portion of the New Testament.

Paul's story serves as a powerful reminder of God's transformative power and His ability to use even the most unlikely individuals for His purposes. Let us pray for those who, like Paul, may be currently opposed to the gospel, that they too may have a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the incredible transformation You brought into Paul's life. We pray for those who are currently opposed to the gospel, that they may have a similar encounter with You. Open their hearts to receive Your truth, and use them mightily for Your kingdom's sake. Help us to be faithful in sharing the gospel, even in the face of opposition, knowing that You can change the hardest of hearts. We ask all of this in Your precious name.

 

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We're amazed by ###'s story, aren't we? It's like a real-life drama of redemption. Imagine, from a persecutor to one of the most influential apostles, all because of a divine encounter on the road to Damascus. It's a testament to God's power to transform lives, even the most unlikely ones.

Let's remember ###'s journey when we think about our own. We might not have had such a dramatic start, but we're all called to share the good news, just like him. Let's pray for courage and boldness, that we too can be faithful in sharing the gospel, even when it's not easy.

Lord Jesus, thank You for ###'s story and the hope it brings. Help us to be more like him, willing to follow wherever You lead, even if it means leaving our comfort zones. Give us the strength to share Your love with those around us, especially with those who may not yet know You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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