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Too often man’s word is merely a clay pot broken with a stroke. On man’s word, hang only what it will bear. On your own resolve, depend not at all. On the promise of your God, hang time and eternity, this world and the next. Human frailty sends us searching for God’s divine dependability.

Prayer | As we break bread, we feel our need for you, our Father in heaven. Because you have given, we may now partake. Joyfully we return sincere thanks in Jesus’ name. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com http://www.prayforprovidence.com
This is the Bible's first promise. It exhilarates us on this, the year's first day. Cryptic and brief, it contains the entire gospel, and forecasts the triumph of God's grace. Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman. He was bruised terribly, but triumphed gloriously. By faith in him and obedience to him, we may share his victory. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Prayer | Fortify me, O God, body and soul, to run and win the race of life through the grace that is in Jesus Christ. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Prayer | Strengthen us, dear Lord, body and soul. Your strength and your promise to supply it, along with all other needs, vitalize us and equip us to fight the good fight. Through Christ, amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Prayer | Lord, you hear me always; now hear and see my grateful heart. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com This promise of God made to Israel belongs spiritually to all believers. Christians who let their light shine before men serve Christ’s saving purposes for the world. We may work or trade as others do, and yet we may be solely and wholly the ministering servants of God. Our chief occupation shall be to present the perpetual sacrifice of prayer, praise, and self-consecration to the living God.

Prayer | With the presentation of our thanks, we herein offer ourselves to you as living sacrifices, dear Lord. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Even if he knows the road, it is hard for a blind man to find his way. But a road which he has not known at all is quite out of the question for his unguided feet. We are by nature blind as to the way of salvation. How can we know the way of life except that Jesus anoint our eyes and enable us to see it? Without his touch, we would never have known, never have imagined that the way of the cross leads home.

Prayer | Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Amen.]]> www.prayforprovidence.com What a benediction is here set before the generous, kindhearted servants of God! To be blessed in all that we do is to be blessed indeed. This blessing will be partly in prosperity, partly in contentment, partly in achieving a sense of his favor, which is the best of all blessing. All this makes earthly life a joyous prelude to the life to come. God’s blessing is more than a fortune. It makes rich, and adds no sorrow.

Prayer | Heavenly Father, your sunshine and rain enrich the just and the unjust. We would imitate you, and thus confirm ourselves your children. Amen.]]> www.prayforprovidence.com Even if I were perfect, I would not try to live by my righteousness. I would rely on the good works of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Salvation is by faith. We are not saved by good works. The just live by faith, and demonstrate their faith by works of righteousness.

Prayer | Blessed Master, as you sat at the table with your disciples in Galilee, so be our host and break to us the Bread of Life. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com God gives and also takes away. Note, there will be taken away that which we think we have. That is, God will take away any illusion we may have. Pray that it be done before the final day. Let us never give ourselves the benefit of any doubt. In matters of religion, strive for certainty. Blessed are all who can say with Paul, "I know whom I have believed" (2 Timothy 1:12).

Prayer | Dear Lord, you satisfy our mouths with good things. Receive from our mouths sincere thanks for every good and perfect gift. Amen. ]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com Special shoes are necessary equipment for traveling rough ways and for trampling deadly foes. God will fit us with durable footwear, and we shall have protection proportionate to our difficulties. As for strength, it too shall be proportioned to the stress and burden of the day.

Prayer | Dear Lord, you know what things we need, even before we ask. All your gifts remind us of your unfailing love to us. Receive our thanks, in the name of Jesus. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com Not all at once, but by degrees shall we attain to holy knowledge. Our business is to persevere and learn little by little. And we should keep to our main topic -- not this particular doctrine or that, but the Lord himself: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is life eternal, Jesus said, to know God.

Prayer | Dear Lord, as you blessed with your sweet presence the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, we ask you to be our guest at this table. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Tiny birds seem to be all mouth when the mother comes to feed them. So let us take in grace at every door. Our human notions would lead us to ask small things because we are so undeserving. But, as a hymn says, "Thou art coming to a king, large petitions with thee bring. For his grace and power are such; none can ever ask too much" (J. Newton). Both asking and receiving, let us open wide our hearts to every means of grace.

Prayer | Sanctify, dear Lord, these gifts, so that inspired by them, we shall serve you in the world you so love. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Mercy may seem slow, but it is sure. The Lord, in unfailing wisdom, has appointed a time for the outgoing of his grace and power; and God's time is the best time. Too often, we are in a hurry. The prospects of his blessing and intervention excite us and hasten our longings. Be assured, the Lord will keep his appointments. He is never before his time, and never behind.

Prayer | Dear Lord, your mercy emboldens us to ask you to forgive our sins. Your grace allows us to ask, again, for daily bread. Through Christ we pray, amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
This is the Bible's first promise. It exhilarates us on this, the year's first day. Cryptic and brief, it contains the entire gospel, and forecasts the triumph of God's grace. Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman. He was bruised terribly, but triumphed gloriously. By faith in him and obedience to him, we may share his victory. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Prayer | Fortify me, O God, body and soul, to run and win the race of life through the grace that is in Jesus Christ. Amen.]]> http://www.prayforprovidence.com
Too often man's word is merely a clay pot broken with a stroke. On man's word, hang only what it will bear. On your own resolve, depend not at all. On the promise of your God, hang time and eternity, this world and the next. Human frailty sends us searching for God's divine dependability.

Prayer | As we break bread, we feel our need for you, our Father in heaven. Because you have given, we may now partake. Joyfully we return sincere thanks in Jesus’ name. Amen. ]]>