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Devotions for Tuesday 13th July

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Lord Jesus Christ, each day is Your precious gift:

May we not live as if this was just another ‘normal’ day,

But as if You might use it for the great things of Your glory!

May we not stand back from doing what is right for others and ourselves,

But boldly confess our sins and present ourselves for Your service!

You are worthy of all our praise, Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN

Prayer ideas

Today, focus your thoughts on a friends and pray especially for him or her.  If possible, make contact by phone or social networking in order to share your care and concern

On-going prayers

Select your Bible study for today:

  Use the recommended WEEKDAY study

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                Philippians 1:3-8                             

Select your own Bible study from the following books of the Bible
Today's selected Bible study - Philippians 1:3-8
Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
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Bible studies from Gen 25-36, the life story of Jacob, the devious youngster who became the father of many tribes and the forefather 'ISRAEL'
Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
Bible studies from Matthew 26-28 - the Passion of Christ
Bible studies from Luke 1-6, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Galatians, Paul's letter to some Christians who needed to know the difference between Christians and Jews
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter of encouragement to churches around Ephesus
Bible studies from Romans 1-8 - Paul's great explanation of Christian faith
Bible studies from Exodus - from leaving Egypt to the giving of the Law
Bible studies from Amos - the first prophet to speak out against the sins of Israel
select a book from the Bible to do a complete Bible study, including translation notes, 'going deeper', and application, as well as discipleship notes

These verses say much about Paul’s relationship with the Philippians.  He prayed for his friends there and clearly trusted their ability to proclaim the Gospel.

All that I must do for You, Lord Jesus,

Is held within the call to be ‘obedient’.

But once this word was just a chain around my neck;

I struggled with its harsh repression,

Its imposition on my life, demanding more.

I struggled with an image of myself,

As sold in servitude and seared with sin

My wants did not portray a human being,

Just the advertising bill-boards of the day!

But You have looked into my heart,

And I have looked at yours;

Nothing now can be the same,

For You have changed the wandering soul within

And I have learned to love myself again!

Real life has now been found within this human breast!

Now I live content to be obedient,

because You love me unconditionally, no less:

and where I failed to find my liberty myself,

By trusting in Your Word I am set free!