Category Archives: Prayer

Sword of the Spirit – Simon the Leper #1423

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1423 “Simon the Leper” Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper… – Matthew 26:6-13 This devotional text could be subtitled: “From Shame to Honor” The traditional focus of commentary on … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Wholeness #1422

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1422 “Wholeness” If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Anchor of the Soul #1420

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1420 “Anchor of the Soul” We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Power for Living #1419

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1419 “Power for Living” I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth… You know him, for he dwells with you and will … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Sufficient #1418

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1418 “Sufficient” But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” … – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Our heavenly Father says that His grace is sufficient for … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Keep On Keeping On #1410

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1410 “Keep On Keeping On” Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross… Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Avodah #1406

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1406 “Avodah” The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. – Genesis 2:15 Six days you shall labor and do all your work; but … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Poison Fruit #1405

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1405 “Poison Fruit” Beware lest there be among you a man or woman or clan or tribe whose heart is turning away today from the Lord our God to go and serve the gods of those … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Blessed Man #1403

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1403 “Blessed Man” Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. – Jeremiah 17:7 Do you trust God? Most of us will answer this question in the affirmative, ‘Of course, … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Wrestle #1397

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1397 “Wrestle” For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate…For I have the desire to do what is right, but … Continue reading →

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