Thank You for Jonathan, who made that covenant with the son of Jesse even when it cost him his father's…Thank You for Jonathan, who made that covenant with the son of Jesse even when it cost him his father's favor. Saul called it conspiracy; You saw faithfulness. Thank You for friends who keep their word when staying silent would be safer.
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Why did Jonah thank God from inside the belly of a fish?
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Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God." Notice…Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God." Notice the order. Before the title, before the calling, he is a servant. If someone stripped away your role, your reputation, your usefulness, would belonging to Jesus still be enough of a name for you?
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Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Paul writes this from a prison…Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Paul writes this from a prison cell. He has no comfort to hand out, yet he gives away grace and peace freely. Notice the order. Grace comes first, then peace. You will not find rest until you stop earning and start receiving. What are you still trying to pay for?
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Father, forgive the ways I've nudged others away from what you asked of them, and the times I'd rather not…Father, forgive the ways I've nudged others away from what you asked of them, and the times I'd rather not hear a hard word from you. Keep me from silencing truth because it stings. Give me ears that welcome correction and hands that help others stay faithful.
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