THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING \”In that same hour He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that Thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well pleasing in Thy sight.\” —…
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Who Are Your Fellow Conspirators? For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them—Matthew 18:20 For many of us men, our default is go-it-alone. We prefer to work alone, make decisions alone, muscle through struggles alone, get credit for our accomplishments alone. Go-it-alone gives us control and allows us…
Proverbs 22:4 – The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord is riches, honor, and life. [See also Proverbs 21:21] Proverbs 21:21 – He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty finds life, righteousness, and honor. [See also Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6] So…
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’””