"God, give me the conviction and courage to be like the heroes of Hebrews 11. Teach me not to hold onto those things in my church that are my personal preferences and style. Show me not only how to let go, but where to let go, so that I may heed Your commands more closely."
1. Hebrews 4: 15-16 NASB “For since we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Father God, we can approach Your throne with confidence knowing that Your great love for us and Your provision for our sins assures us of Your grace and mercy. How needy we are, but Your promises give us hope, mercy and blessing. Teach us how to appropriate such blessings so that You receive all honor and glory. Help us to share this Good News with those around us.
2. Hebrews 7: 25 NASB “Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Father, we are blessed beyond measure because not only has Christ Jesus paid the debt for our sins, but He makes intercession to You Father on our behalf. It is hard for us to comprehend Jesus living to make intercession for us. We realize our prayers of intercession for others are not with the same knowledge or understanding as Jesus, but we desire to be intercessors for others.
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