Jesus prayed that His disciples would live in unity. In His last hours on the earth, this was foremost in His thoughts (John 17). His greatest desire was that His individual disciples would function as “one”, that they would get along and work together and partner together for the single interest of God’s glory. Getting…

Here’s a prayer for our families echoing Jesus prayer from John’s Gospel, chapter 17: Jesus’ prayed: “You have granted [me] authority over all people that I might give eternal life to all those who have given [me]. This is eternal life: that they may know you…” Father, I have tried always to reveal You to…

“Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father…” James 1:16 “My family, dear God, is far from perfect. But they are still your gift to me. I am thankful that they gave me life and sustenance. No, they are not all I long them to be; but then again, I myself are not…

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…” James 1:17. “I am grateful, Father God and I say so. I choose to notice gifts I often overlook, and I say today, ‘thank you!’ I am grateful for sleep in a warm bed, under a secure roof, without fear of violence…

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