PROCLAIM CHRIST

Sometimes we can be so busy with our lives that we forget the purpose behind them.  Exodus 9:16 "But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."  "from generation to generation."

We love You, Lord, and we thank You for all You do and help us lay our flesh to rest. Lord, our flesh naturally puts itself first and does everything it can to honor itself; please give us the strength and courage to stand on Your Word and do Your will.  Lord, strengthen our faith as we study Your Word; communicate with You daily through prayer, worship, praise, and spreading the Good News.  Lord, You programmed us with Your moral code; before we were born, Father, fill us with the Holy Spirit, so we will have the power to use Your wisdom and knowledge daily.  Lord, help us teach our children and their children who You are so we do not lose them to darkness.  Father, engrave Your moral code in the hearts of our children; so the Word will evaluate every opportunity, thought, invitation, and deed in our children, through Your will not theirs.  Thank You for opening Your Kingdom to Your unworthy servants,  help us show mercy to others, as You have demonstrated to us.  Lord, teach us self-denial and remove all pride so we can be used to lift up others and build up Your Kingdom. Lord, thank You for all Your blessings, and help us understand too much is given; much is required.  Lord, touch the hearts of all people who contact our children with kindness, gentleness, and compassion.  Father, keep them covered in the Blood, from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet.  Father, draw us back to You; we are crying out, save our children, and Your world, from walking in darkness, as You have saved us.  Father, forgive us for falling short of Your mercy, grace, and favor, and forgive us for dropping the ball, with passing Your Word to the next generation, as we should.   Father, continue working in and through us as we serve Your purpose, and live in Your plan for our life, in Jesus name, Amen

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