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Good morning brothers and sisters
1 Corinthians 13:1-3~ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth ... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
1 Corinthians 13:1-3~ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
How much has been written about the meaning of love? Paul explains what love is in this passage: not just a word, not just a feeling, an ACTION. All of the good deeds and actions that he explains are nothing without love behind them. If your actions are done out of selfishness rather than with love, you will gain nothing. Think about this the next time you do something really good for someone: was there truly love behind it?
Prayer: My heart overflows with love for you, perfect and wondrous God. I feel blessed every moment to have you in my life, knowing that all of your actions are done with love for me and all people. I know that I do not deserve it. I know that I have sinned. Forgive me for my weakness, and I pray with all my heart that you reinforce my love and faith in you, as well as my love and faith in other people. I believe in you Father. I pray that you believe in me. Amen.
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Good night brothers and sisters
Proverbs 16:18~ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before the fall. It is a well-known saying, but do we give it much thought? It was pride that first brought sin into the world, and pride that drives every selfish decision we make when we seek to be God’s of our own lives. Even as Christians, if we forget that we are acting in God’s power and try to use our own strength, we will be reminded swiftly of our limits and... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Proverbs 16:18~ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before the fall. It is a well-known saying, but do we give it much thought? It was pride that first brought sin into the world, and pride that drives every selfish decision we make when we seek to be God’s of our own lives. Even as Christians, if we forget that we are acting in God’s power and try to use our own strength, we will be reminded swiftly of our limits and our need to rely on Him.
Prayer: Father, thank You for saving me from my prideful and destructive ways. Your power and Your grace are all that I need. Please guard my heart against pride so that all that I do may be for Your glory, not my own. Teach me to lean on Your wisdom and Your power so that I may remain in step with Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Ephesians 5:15~ See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Living quickly doesn't mean you have to live dangerously. It means living with holy abandon to honor God and with holy passion to make every moment count for righteousness. That means we have to be careful about the choices we make and use our time wisely as we live a different kind of life than the people around us because we follow Jesus.
Prayer: God, give me wisdom so I can cho... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Ephesians 5:15~ See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Living quickly doesn't mean you have to live dangerously. It means living with holy abandon to honor God and with holy passion to make every moment count for righteousness. That means we have to be careful about the choices we make and use our time wisely as we live a different kind of life than the people around us because we follow Jesus.
Prayer: God, give me wisdom so I can choose and use my time in a way that honors You today and every day. Protect me from the deceiving ways of the evil one and help me use the time You give me each day in a holy and useful way. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Ephesians 3:20~ Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Sometimes we assume that God won’t have us do anything significant and that He’ll leave the major work for the really talented people. But God’s power is limitless, and when He appoints, He equips us by the power of His Spirit, especially if we think we are not capable. For ultimately, it is God working through us that a... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Ephesians 3:20~ Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Sometimes we assume that God won’t have us do anything significant and that He’ll leave the major work for the really talented people. But God’s power is limitless, and when He appoints, He equips us by the power of His Spirit, especially if we think we are not capable. For ultimately, it is God working through us that accomplishes what He desires for us so that His glory is revealed in our lives.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for making me a part of Your kingdom. I feel inadequate to do the things that You have called me to do. So I trust in Your power to carry me through the work that is before me. Strengthen me and use me for Your kingdom’s sake, so that Your glory may be made known in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
James 1:2-3~ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. When it comes to a test of faith, this quote rings true. Challenges can be met with excitement or anxiety. Life can always be viewed as a gift, although it can be very difficult to think of it like this when times are tough. With practice, devotion, and faith, it gets easier wi... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
James 1:2-3~ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. When it comes to a test of faith, this quote rings true. Challenges can be met with excitement or anxiety. Life can always be viewed as a gift, although it can be very difficult to think of it like this when times are tough. With practice, devotion, and faith, it gets easier with each challenge overcome.
Prayer: O Heavenly Father, give me the strength and resolve to face life's difficulties with a faithful heart. I ask that you strengthen my devotion to you with each hurdle that I pass, knowing that it was you that helped me over. When the path seems too challenging to continue, help remind me that the righteous path is one that leads to heaven. For your glory, I ask these things in your holy name. Amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Zechariah 3:2~ And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
The name ‘Satan’ means ‘accuser.’ He is the one that points the finger at us, charging us with every sin and shortcoming that lies behind us. But we have a powerful advocate in God, who speaks in our defense. He proclaims us innocent by His actions that rescued us from the fire. And Satan ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Zechariah 3:2~ And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
The name ‘Satan’ means ‘accuser.’ He is the one that points the finger at us, charging us with every sin and shortcoming that lies behind us. But we have a powerful advocate in God, who speaks in our defense. He proclaims us innocent by His actions that rescued us from the fire. And Satan is silenced. He has no further argument because God’s forgiveness is complete and absolute.
Prayer: God, thank You for sending Jesus to save me from my sins and snatch me from the fire. I rejoice in the forgiveness and mercy that You have poured out on me. Still, the accuser whispers doubt and tries to turn me back toward my sin. Be my vindication, Lord, and silence my enemy, so that I may move forward in Your righteousness knowing that I am Yours. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Mark 4:26-32~ And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
30And he said, Whereunto shall we li... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Mark 4:26-32~ And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
30And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: 32but when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
Amen
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Matthew 6:19~ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Greed is perhaps the deadliest and most tempting of sins. With more money and more possessions, we can better take care of ourselves and our families. At what point is it enough? At what ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Matthew 6:19~ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Greed is perhaps the deadliest and most tempting of sins. With more money and more possessions, we can better take care of ourselves and our families. At what point is it enough? At what point does it go from being a good thing to being a sin? Worldly possessions will fade, as will our bodies. Our time spent on Earth should be spent pursuing good so that we can live beside God in heaven. It is only then will we understand what true treasure really is.
Prayer: My awesome God, I thank you for even giving me the opportunity to know and understand the richness and beauty of heaven. Assist me in my pursuit of good and help me be generous rather than greedy, as your son was for all of humanity. I pray that I can be a humble servant of yours by giving the treasure of my life in service to your name. Amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
John 1:18~ No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
It is through Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus Christ made us one with God again when He cleansed us of our sins and justified us and made us righteous. We have been reconciled to the Father, because of our Lord, Jesus Christ. With salvation, we adopted the spirit of adoption, the Holy Spirit, which has enabled us to cal... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
John 1:18~ No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
It is through Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus Christ made us one with God again when He cleansed us of our sins and justified us and made us righteous. We have been reconciled to the Father, because of our Lord, Jesus Christ. With salvation, we adopted the spirit of adoption, the Holy Spirit, which has enabled us to call God, Father. This gift is eternal; never to end, and never to change.
Prayer: Thank you, loving Father, that I have faith in Jesus. I know that my future is with you, even if I die today or before Jesus comes back. This is because my future is tied to Jesus' victory over death. Thank you for giving me a place to live with you as my final destination. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
John 6:51~ I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Bread is a staple food, a fundamental part of our nourishment. We thank God for our daily bread that sustains us each day. It is no wonder that Jesus uses this metaphor to describe His own impact on us. Jesus is the one that sustains our life by providing the ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
John 6:51~ I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Bread is a staple food, a fundamental part of our nourishment. We thank God for our daily bread that sustains us each day. It is no wonder that Jesus uses this metaphor to describe His own impact on us. Jesus is the one that sustains our life by providing the nourishment we need, through His word and His Spirit. And we must take Him in daily, not just sometimes, so that our souls may be nourished and strengthened each day.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are my daily portion. In You, I find all the nourishment that my soul needs. As I come to You, feed me through Your word and fill me with Your Spirit so that my hunger may be satisfied. Grow me and strengthen me more each day, so that I may serve You in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
2 Corinthians 4:17~ For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
The persecution, mockery, beatings, isolation, and attacks we may face for being advocates of the gospel, will never gain any comparison to the glory of what is to come on the day of the Resurrection, where we will receive new glorious bodies, free from infirmities and sin. Persecution neither adds nor removes to our eternal... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
2 Corinthians 4:17~ For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
The persecution, mockery, beatings, isolation, and attacks we may face for being advocates of the gospel, will never gain any comparison to the glory of what is to come on the day of the Resurrection, where we will receive new glorious bodies, free from infirmities and sin. Persecution neither adds nor removes to our eternal security in Christ. Our salvation remains our priority and we should strive to proclaim it, defend it, and be proud of it no matter what.
Prayer: Dear God, I would like to use this moment to declare my faith in you and my resolve to abide in you no matter what. I am aware of what may come my way because I choose to align myself with you. Whatever my earthly body endures on this earth, as a result of being a Christian, I count it worth it when I think of the glory that is to come. I thank you, Lord, that I can be a partaker of this glorious future. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Psalms 37:37~ Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
All of us need good role models. As Christians, we are wise to look to those who walk with the Lord and learn from them. The reckless and the proud invite trouble and discord on themselves and those around them. But the Godly will be evidenced by their results. Where we see peace and goodwill flourish, that is where we find faithful Christian role models to observe and... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Psalms 37:37~ Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
All of us need good role models. As Christians, we are wise to look to those who walk with the Lord and learn from them. The reckless and the proud invite trouble and discord on themselves and those around them. But the Godly will be evidenced by their results. Where we see peace and goodwill flourish, that is where we find faithful Christian role models to observe and learn from.
Prayer: God, as I grow in my faith, teach me to keep an eye on those who would lead me well. Give me wisdom to see the foolishness of poor choices that lead to destruction. Bring people into my life who walk with You and know Your peace so that I may learn from them and be better prepared to serve You more faithfully. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
