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Romans 9:16- NIV
It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
As I read this passage, it took me back to a dark moment in my life that God turned into a miracle. It was late winter of 2004, I became extremely sick and was hospitalized for 10 days. My symptoms were out of control and there were no answers. But God! He allowed my doctor’s eyes to open beyond her norm. My doctor was determined to learn the root cause of my infection. While she was meditating and staring at my x-ray, she told me that out of the corner of her eyes she saw something on my x-ray which
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Romans 9:16- NIV
It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
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Romans 6:12-14-NIV
Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
Do you ever find yourself using this statement? Everyone sins. You are correct! We are all sinners. If we were not sinners, then we would not need a Savior. Therefore, Jesus
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Romans 6:12-14-NIV
Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
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Romans 12: 9-21--NIV
Romans chapter 12 reflection prayer
Father God, I come before you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. I pray you will clothe us with Jesus as we awake this morning and go about this day. Please open our eyes to see things through your purpose. Lord Jesus, we are asking that you show us how to use our gifts to inspire others to walk toward your throne of reconciliation. We pray that our thoughts will be continuously transformed to your will, not ours. Give us discernment to test every thought and decision that comes our way so that we will speak your Holy truth. Father,
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Romans 12: 9-21--NIV
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay
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Romans 12:21-NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Romans 12:21-NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
I was in line at Costco waiting to do gas when a person came from the other lane, cut me off and took my spot. At that moment, many thoughts came through my mind. Believe me, my initial thoughts were not Holy! I can hear the spirit saying, recognize Satan when you see him manifesting before you! The person is not your enemy, Satan is. The different scriptures that rang through my ears where Jesus telling me: “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth” –Mathew 5:8 and “Blessed it are the peace maker for they will
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