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Monday, February 12, 2024 |
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Today God says:
"Pray without ceasing".
He promises me:
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you". (1 Thess. 5:16-18)
My response to the word:
Prayer is my lifeline. I will pray without ceasing throughout this day. Through the power of prayer I will be able to follow that which is good, to rejoice at all times, and to give thanks in everything. This is my Father's will for me, and He wants me to follow these principles because He knows it will be good for me.
My prayer:
Thank you, Father, for the practical advice your Word provides for me in matters of daily living. I will live according to those principles today. With your help, I will keep on keeping on through faith, rejoicing, incessant prayer, and thanksgiving.
Today's scriptures:
"Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God's people". (Eph. 6:18 GW) "Never stop praying". (1 Thess. 5:17 GW)
Quote for today:
Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer. (John Bunyan)
On this day:
"Scriptures are taken from the King James Bible or those marked (GW) are from the God's Word Translation, used with permission".
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On 12th February 1797, Franz Haydn's Austrian Hymn was first performed for the Emperor Francis II's fifth birthday. Today, Austrian Hymn is the most common melody to which we sing the popular hymn, "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken."
On 12th February 1691, Nicolas Herman died in France at age 76 years. From a very poor family he had joined the army, but aged 26 he entered a Carmelite monastery and took the name Brother Lawrence. He had a humble job in the kitchens until his health faded and he was given the job of sandle maker. Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. Soon after his death some of his writings were put together in a book, Practice of the Presence of God. This Christian classic has been in print for over 300 years.