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Real Value of Persistent Prayer

December 13, 2011 by Fritz

“The real value of persistent prayer is not so much that we get what we want as that we become the person we should be.”

— Yancey, Philip (2008-09-02). Prayer (Kindle Locations 3319-3320). Zondervan. Kindle Edition.

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Who’s Carrying Whom?

December 9, 2011 by Fritz

“Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden … Hearken unto me … even to your old age I am he … I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. — Isaiah 46:1-4

“Bel” and “Nebo” were names of ancient deities. God, through the prophet Isaiah, tells his people an important difference between himself and the others — the maker carries what is made.

It’s a good test for authenticity. Are you carrying your “faith” through life, trying to keep it from harm, or is your “faith” carrying you?

— fritz

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My Privilege

December 7, 2011 by Fritz

… God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. — Acts 3:26b

Turning from sin and self-centeredness is a blessing to me not God. Prayer is my privilege.

God allows me (us) to enjoy Him, to worship Him, to do the right and moral thing — not because it makes His life easier but because it benefits me (us).

What a blessing to enjoy Him, to bask in His love, to walk in His fellowship, to know His people, to do things that have lasting value, to have an eternal home.

— fritz

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