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Devotions for Wednesday 21st July

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God Almighty, You have come to earth in Jesus Christ to reveal the mysteries of Your glory, Your love and Your Redeeming power.  Our minds cannot take this in, our feelings cannot encompass it and our thoughts can barely grasp such wonders.  Yet by a miracle of grace, You respond to every effort of ours to reach out to Your truth and glory, and You take hold of us and clasp us to Your breast in divine embrace!  We praise You, Lord God; Alleluia!

Jesus, Your kindness touches every part of our being.

You inspire us to have the courage to forgive others;

You faithfully assure us of Your presence in the future;

You lift us up when we fall, and continue to care for us;

You are concerned about our welfare as Your disciples;

You empower us to stand firm and persist through trials;

You comfort us with Your kindness when others reject us;

You sustain our joy with a great abundance of generosity;

You protect our souls when we encounter trouble and strife;

You are with us in Spirit and power as we strive to do our best.

Jesus, Your kindness touches every part of our being.  Thank You.

Prayer ideas

Think back over recent events and offer to the Lord your feelings about things that have gone wrong.  Seek His wisdom and help.

On-going prayers

Today's selected Bible study - Philippians 2:1-4

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                Philippians 2:1-4                             

Select your own Bible study from the following books of the Bible
Today's selected Bible study - Philippians 2:1-4
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 delivers a direct challenge to the Philippian church.  He asks to them to prove to him that they are united in faith, and living a life of service just as Jesus did.