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A reflection on thou Christian Faith (one of several)
Reflections for the day
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.
John 20:29
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
“Praying in faith is not an inner conviction that God will act according to our desires if only we believe hard enough. It involves believing that God will always respond to our prayers in accord with his nature, his purposes, and his promises.”
-Alvin VanderGriend
A reflection on thou Christian Faith (one of several)
Heavenly Father,
It is at this time of Easter that we reflect carefully upon how faith should play an important part in the life of a Christian. We are able to see in a way that is clear that for some there is a difficulty in a life, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that a difficulty in a life can be described as one where there is a lack of faith. We are able to see in a way that is clear that faith is the basis of what is hoped for, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that faith is a confidence in what is unseen. We are able to see in a way that is clear that what is unseen can be described as one that is beyond a sight, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that what is visible, and what is invisible, often relates to things other than faith.
Heavenly Father, we ask thou to guide all Mankind in a daily life, and we ask thou to help many to focus on what relates to thou life of thou which is eternal.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that there are many examples of a faith in thou in thou Scriptures, and we acknowledge that many acts were carried out in thou name of faith. We are able to see in a way that is clear that to have a faith there is a need to be obedient to thou, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that to have a faith in thou there is a need to be patient with thou, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that to have a faith in thou there is a need to be disciplined in all that is said, and in all that is done, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that thou nature of faith in thou is one that requires all to believe, and requires all to rejoice, in advance of a realisation of a faith in thou.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that at a time in the future many will desire to be thou obedient servant but will fall short in thou expectation, and we acknowledge that at a time in the future many will desire to lay down a life for thou but will be reluctant at times, and we acknowledge that at a time in the future many will desire to be ready to do thou will but will at times be rebellious.
Heavenly Father, we hope and we pray that all will be able to put aside a worry, and we hope and we pray that all will be able to put aside a concern that relates to the present, and relates to what is seen, and we hope and we pray that all will be able to place a trust and a faith in thou.
Heavenly Father, it is at this time we acknowledge that for some a life is what is described as full of uncertainty, and that much of this uncertainty is due to what is described as the present economic climate. Heavenly Father, we ask thou to place a number of opportunities before the Government, and we ask thou to place a number of opportunities before a council, so the many who are unable to cope with a finance can be supported in a way that is fitting. We hope and we pray that many will make the right choices, and we hope and we pray that many will turn to thou always.
Heavenly Father, we uphold to thouself, Our Heavenly Father, all that hath been spake, in thou name of thouself, Our Heavenly Father, who together with thou Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and thou Holy Spirit, reigns on most high as the Governor, and as the Advocate, for all Mankind, now and always, for evermore.
Amen.
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A reflection on the sin of materialism
Reflections for the day
Luke 16:13-15
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.
You cry over spilled champagne! Your complaints are not over the lack of necessities, but the abundance of benefits. You bellyache over the frills, not the basics. Over benefits not essentials. The source of your problem is your blessing. –Unknown
Any so-called material thing that you want is merely a symbol: you want it not for itself, but because it will content your spirit for the moment. –Mark Twain
A reflection on the sin of materialism
Heavenly Father,
We are able to see in a way that is clear that Mankind lives in your world which is a world that has been, and is, tainted by materialism. We are able to see in a way that is clear that materialism takes on a number of forms and the forms that it takes on can, and does, affect all. We are able to see in a way that is clear that much of what happens in a daily life is affected by a materialistic thought. We are able to see in a way that is clear that many thoughts are ones that can be, and are ones that are, affected by what is seen, and affected by what is heard in the media.
Heavenly Father, it is at this time during Lent we reflect upon the nature of materialism, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that this was a concern for your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, when a time was spent in the Wilderness. We are able to see in a way that is clear that during a time in the Wilderness that Satan tempted your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, with a thought which was one related to a materialistic thought of your world, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, rejected a temptation that was placed before your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that your people of your world of this day have an expectation, and we acknowledge that an expectation is one to do with a possession that is worldly. We acknowledge there is a difficulty for your children to take what can be described as a step back from all that is worldly and deny a need for a possessions that is worldly. We are able to see in a way that is clear that your children need a guidance and we are able to see in a way that is clear that a guidance is one that is often difficult to administer. We are able to see in a way that is clear that many of your children are led astray, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that many of your children are misguided.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that there are times when a value of a possession is demeaned, and we are able to see in a way that is clear there are occasions when there is a purchase of goods which is unnecessary. We are able to see in a way that is clear that on an occasion this occurs when a brand that is new, and when a brand is marketed as new, and as exciting, is perceived, and is discerned by your children.
Heavenly Father, we hope and we pray that Mankind can reflect carefully upon a purchase, and we hope and we pray that Mankind can see that a possession that is worldly is meaningless in the Kingdom of Heaven. We hope and we pray that Mankind will see the error of a way, and we hope and we pray that Mankind will make the changes necessary in a life so that Mankind is able to have a life that is eternal with you.
Heavenly Father, it is at this time we are concerned with a number of changes that have been made by a budget, and it is at this time we are concerned that a number of changes will mean a downturn in the economy. We hope and we pray that the Government of this country is able to see a way forward in a way that is clear, and we hope and we pray that the Government will enable all to live a life that is one that can be described as one that is economically viable.
Heavenly Father, we are able to see in a way that is clear that it is a desire of yourself for Mankind to turn to you always, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that it is a desire of yourself for Mankind to put aside a worry, and for Mankind to put aside a concern, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that it is a desire of yourself for Mankind to be prudent in a spending, and we are able to see in a way that is clear that it is a desire of yourself for Mankind to put you first in all that is thought, and in all that is said, and in all that is done.
Heavenly Father, we uphold to yourself, Our Heavenly Father, all that has been said in the name of yourself, Our Heavenly Father, and in the name of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, who together with your Holy Spirit, reigns on most high as the most supreme, and as the most absolute power, and being, now and always, for evermore.
Amen.
A reflection on debt
Reflections for the day
Philippians 4:19
And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:34
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Prayer covers the whole of man’s life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may deem it, which, if it affects our real interest or happiness, we may not lay before God and be sure of sympathy. His nature is such that our often coming does not tire him. The whole burden of the whole life of every man may be rolled on to God and not weary him, though it has wearied the man.
A reflection on debt
Heavenly Father,
We are able to see that the economic situation we are faced with in this country is one that can be described as tenuous. We are able to see that for many of us our financial situations are ones that can be described as difficult. We are able to see that for some of us the economic situation has meant a loss of jobs, and we are able to see that for some of us it has meant a loss of our homes. We are able to see that for many of us we are faced with a working life that will be longer, we are able to see that for many of us we are faced with a salary that may be reduced, and we are able to see that for many of us we are faced with a pension plan that will be less than what we have hoped for.
Heavenly Father, we are able to see that many of us now have feelings that can be described as less than content. We are able to see that for some of us we have feelings that can be described as a depressed state, and we are able to see that some of us are in what can be described as a state of worry.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that you know all, and we acknowledge that you see all, and we acknowledge that you know and see all our worries and concerns.
Heavenly Father, you are a compassionate Father and you are a loving Father, and you are Our Heavenly Farther who is ever present, and you are Our Heavenly Father who is here for us to bring all our worries and concerns to you.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that your Scriptures teach us much about the nature of Man and we acknowledge that there are many situations in your Scriptures where Man has been filled with despair. We are able to see that many of the Psalms reflect upon the anguish of Man, and we are able to see that the Psalms teach us to call out to you from a place of pain, and to trust that you love us and can help us.
Heavenly Father, it is at this time that our Government is preparing a budget, and it is at this time there are many concerns by Man about the nature of this budget. Heavenly Father, we ask that you will place opportunities before our Government to reflect carefully on ways in which the burden of debt can be eased for all.
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that some of us are less than wise in handling money, and we acknowledge that for some of us this means a debt is incurred which is difficult to be addressed. We ask you to guide us to be prudent with our spending, and we ask you to assist us with managing a budget that is personal.
Heavenly Father, we hope and we pray that Mankind will turn to you, and we hope and we pray that Mankind can reflect upon the error of a way, and we hope and we pray that this will mean a change of direction for Mankind, in terms of being responsible for expenditure, both in a public manner and in a way that is personal.
Heavenly Father, we uphold to you now all that has been said in the name of yourself, Our Heavenly Father, and in the name of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, who together with your Holy Spirit reigns on most high and is the Governor of all who live in this world, and is Our Heavenly Father who can help all to see a way forward clearly if a faith, and if a trust, and if a belief, is placed in the unseen, now and always, for evermore.
Amen.
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