daily prayer

Great morning! How are we faithing? Being reacquainted with people from our past who know us in detail makes it hard for us to preach about what Jesus has done for us in our lives. On the other hand when they see the difference they know something is real because of the change. What we believe effects how we live which in turn effects others perception of our life. I know some of us are intimidated by certain people and in this case we are talking about the past, but we must remember who we draw our strength from. Our savior wont leave us. We may turn for a short time but he remains constant. Peter denied Jesus 3 times in one evening and that's a guy who walked and talked with Jesus. So don't consider yourself worthless when you drop the proverbial ball. Better people have too. The reassurance that Jesus gives is what we hold onto. Knowing that our forgiveness is indeed complete, beginning to end, is what our confidence is built on. Failures are learning tools and not chastismental things to beat us down. The Word is for our edification and a practical principle is that fed sheep follow, beat down sheep look for an escape. Jesus is our shepherd and does not beat us down but lifts us up so we can prosper in his presence. Will things get tough? Sometimes. Will we dip deep in sorrow? Sometimes, but remember this;

John 10:22-30
Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade. The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."
Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
NIV

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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for you long suffering love for us. Thank you that you never give up on us. Lord, open the scriptures to us. Forgive our failures and thank you for that forgiveness. Lord, let us know your presence and let us be keenly aware of your work in our lives. Help us recognise you hand and the work it does. Lord we lift those who are hurting to you. We lift those lost people we encounter, let them see you in us. Thank you for sound minds to see truth,in Jesus name, amen