If my people would listen to me, says the Lord,
Then they would know that I answer their prayers.
If my people would return to me, says the Lord,
Then they would find that I have always loved them.
If my people would read my Word, says the Lord,
Then they would not suffer any lack of knowledge.
If my people would love their neighbours, says the Lord,
Then they would find their own lives would be enriched.
If my people would do what I say, says the Lord,
Then they would discover that I am faithful to my word.
If my people would pursue the truth, says the Lord,
Then they would find themselves with me, in my Kingdom.
Life is a challenge for everyone, says the Lord,
And there is peace for those who respond to my call.


Proverbs 1:1-7
The book of Proverbs begins with a forthright statement about the meaning of wisdom. It is addressed to the young, and also to all who seek the Lord, for whom, ‘the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge ...’ (1:7)
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Mark 10:1-12
Jesus is forced to answer questions from the Pharisees about marriage, and he does so by quoting the laws of Moses, but goes one stage further ...

Devotions - Friday 9th of December

We praise You, Almighty Lord, for You take situations which seem unimportant, or perhaps impossible or unsustainable, and You make great things out of them. We praise You for the work of Your Holy Spirit, who sees more than we can see, who understands more than we understand, and who is stronger than any strength we can muster. For great things are done when the Holy Spirit does within us those things You want, Lord God, even if we do not perceive them! AMEN
AMEN

Consider praying under these four headings, and pray as you feel led. The ideas below may help.
General theme for the week: BUILDING
1. For self
Within you life there are a number of ‘small things’ that will grow as you live by faith. Pray about them ...
2. For friends and family
Pray that seeds will be sown within your family that grow spiritual fruits of a hundredfold and more ...
3. For the church and its work
In your church there is an enormous and untapped potential for good. Why is this so? Pray that this will be unleashed to the praise of His Name ...
4. For community, country and world (the ‘news’)
Pray for the young people in your country who need to be envisioned and encouraged to do great things
