Luke 8
We are called to love God before anything else (see Exodus 20, Matthew 22:34-40). We are called to read and study the Bible, to pray, to serve, etc. We need each other - brothers and sisters in Christ - to do this...to support, encourage, and hold each accountable in our efforts - because it is difficult.
Therefore, while we might have earthly family - it those who help us in our walk who are most important - regardless of whether they are blood family or not.
Those who help us put God's word into practice - who help us walk the walk - are out mothers, brothers, etc.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has provided me with brothers and sisters in Christ who support me, encourage me, pray with me and for me, and hold me accountable. Iron does indeed sharpen iron. Thank You for providing me with such "iron" and people in my life. I am blessed. Yet I am undeserving. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses for Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” v21
We are called to love God before anything else (see Exodus 20, Matthew 22:34-40). We are called to read and study the Bible, to pray, to serve, etc. We need each other - brothers and sisters in Christ - to do this...to support, encourage, and hold each accountable in our efforts - because it is difficult.
Therefore, while we might have earthly family - it those who help us in our walk who are most important - regardless of whether they are blood family or not.
Those who help us put God's word into practice - who help us walk the walk - are out mothers, brothers, etc.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has provided me with brothers and sisters in Christ who support me, encourage me, pray with me and for me, and hold me accountable. Iron does indeed sharpen iron. Thank You for providing me with such "iron" and people in my life. I am blessed. Yet I am undeserving. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses for Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
