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pray the character of God

 


The Bible overflows with the character of God, and as I have shared recently, these verses lead us to pray Scripture back to God.  We learn about God, how He works and even how He loves and cares for us, His children.


Take a few minutes to read through some verses of the Bible and note the things you learn.  Mark what sticks out.  I am constantly amazed and grateful and encouraged by the greatness of our God.


Psalm 3:3  NLT  

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.


Psalm 5:7  NLT 

Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.


Psalm 7:17  NLT  

I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.


Psalm 8:1  NLT  

O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.


Philippians 1:29  NLT  

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. 


Philippians 2:9-11  NLT  

Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


There is so much more.  Those are just a few of the verses that remind us of who our God is and how He acts.


Take some time as the weekend begins to pray.  Pray Scripture and see how God shows up.  Enjoy His presence because He is worthy and we are needy!


See you at church this weekend!


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