Paul is in chains, about to ask Philemon for something costly, the freedom of a runaway slave. But he doesn't…Paul is in chains, about to ask Philemon for something costly, the freedom of a runaway slave. But he doesn't lead with the request. He leads with this: "I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers."
Philemon was already being named in the dark, long before he was needed. Who do you name like that, when nothing is wanted from them?
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Daily curiosity · Monday, September 28
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Why did the tax collector's short prayer beat the Pharisee's long one?
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Father, I know that place by the fire where it feels safer to say nothing than to say your name.…Father, I know that place by the fire where it feels safer to say nothing than to say your name. Forgive the times I've slipped toward the door instead of standing with you. Give me courage in small moments, and hold me when I fail.
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Father, I've let things slip in quietly, habits and loyalties I never meant to take on. Show me where I've…Father, I've let things slip in quietly, habits and loyalties I never meant to take on. Show me where I've blended in when you called me to belong to you. Give me courage to hear hard truth about myself, and grace to turn.
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