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Devotions for Tuesday 20th July

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Rescue us and restore us, merciful Saviour!

     When we feel oppressed, Lord Jesus,

          bring peace to our souls and free us from evil.

     When we feel disheartened, Lord Jesus,

          bring joy to our souls, and lift our spirits.

     When we feel let down, Lord Jesus,

          bring love to our souls and restore our lives.  AMEN

Life is never perfect, but it can be wonderful,

 When true godliness is put into action!

When days of trouble at work are transformed

 Through good, hard and honest work;

When distress and pain is changed in an instant

 By meeting someone dearly loved;

When personal difficulties are properly resolved

 Through frank and open discussion;

When misunderstandings at church are overcome

 Through care, understanding and love;

When illness of the mind, spirit or body is healed

 After prayer that is loving and sensitive;

Life is never perfect; but one day, it will be,

 When the Lord completes all things in Glory!

Prayer ideas

Pray for those you see during your day.  You do not know them, but do not let this be a barrier to your prayers.

On-going prayers

Today's selected Bible study - Philippians 1:27-30

Select your Bible study for today:

  Use the recommended WEEKDAY study

                                                                                         choose from a range of possible options                 (a third option will appear in due course)

                Philippians 1:27-30                             

Select your own Bible study from the following books of the Bible
Today's selected Bible study - Philippians 1:27-30
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
select a book from the Bible to do a brief Bible study including discipleship notes
Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
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
Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!

Paul tells the church at Philippi to stand firm and united in the Gospel despite the troubles they experience at the hands of their enemies.  God is surely at work amongst His people when their witness brings opposition!