Making Intercession: 

Our prayer must not be self-centered. 

It must arise not only because we feel our own need as a burden we must lay upon God, but also because we are so bound up in love for our fellow men that we feel their need as acutely as our own. 

To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them. – John Calvin. 

Colossians 1:9

Colossians 1:9
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The person and work of Christ 9 We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

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Bold, Loving, Sensible: 

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7
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7 God's Spirit God's Spirit: Or “God”. doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.

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Friends, let His promises inspire you to live a bold, loving and sensible life – knowing that in every circumstance of life – He is there.

 

Cultivate Thankfulness: 

Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15
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15 Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

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…and cultivate thankfulness.

 

Making A Difference: 

Philippians 2:14

And one of the most important things for us as Christians is making a difference!

 

Nothing! Absolutely Nothing!: 

Romans 8:38-39

Romans 8:38-39
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38 I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love—not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future, 39 and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!

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Nothing, and no-one can rob us of the assurance we have in Jesus!

 

Looking Unto Jesus: 

Hebrews 12:1-3

Hebrews 12:1-3
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Follow the example of Jesus A large crowd of witnesses 12 1 Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. 2 We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side right side: See the note at . of God's throne! 3 So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

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Turn your focus away from the condition in which you find yourself, and in faith turn to the Saviour.

 

Relationship With God: 

Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. 

1 John 4:15

1 John 4:15
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15 God stays united with everyone who openly says that Jesus is the Son of God. That's how we stay united with God

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This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” 

Romans 8:15

Romans 8:15
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15 God's Spirit doesn't make us slaves who are afraid of him. Instead, we become his children and call him our Father. our Father: The Greek text uses the Aramaic word “Abba” , which shows the close relation between the children and their father. : . : ; .

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Bible Gateway – The Message.

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Heartfelt Love: 

Luke 7:47

Luke 7:47
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47 So I tell you that all her sins are forgiven, and that is why she has shown great love. But anyone who has been forgiven for only a little will show only a little love.”

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Such intense emotion, engendered from her heartfelt love.

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Ardent Love: 

Mark 14:3-9

Mark 14:3-9
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At Bethany 3 Jesus was eating in Bethany at the home of Simon, who once had leprosy, leprosy: In biblical times the word “leprosy” was used for many different skin diseases. when a woman came in with a very expensive bottle of sweet-smelling perfume. sweet-smelling perfume: The Greek text has “perfume made of pure spikenard”, a plant used to make perfume. After breaking it open, she poured the perfume on Jesus' head. : . 4 This made some of the guests angry, and they complained, “Why such a waste? 5 We could have sold this perfume for more than three hundred silver coins and given the money to the poor!” So they started saying cruel things to the woman. 6 But Jesus said: Leave her alone! Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing for me. 7 You will always have the poor with you. And whenever you want to, you can give to them. But you won't always have me here with you. : . 8 She has done all she could by pouring perfume on my body to prepare it for burial. 9 You may be sure that wherever the good news is told all over the world, people will remember what she has done. And they will tell others.

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Feelings of ardent, impassioned love.

 

Radical Life-change: 

God is kind, but He’s not soft. In kindness He takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change.1.

Romans 2:4

Romans 2:4
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4 You don't think much of God's wonderful goodness or of his patience and willingness to put up with you. Don't you know that the reason God is good to you is because he wants you to turn to him?

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However, only we can take the first step – to come back to the place where we had been before.

The decision is ours, and ours alone!

1 Bible Gateway – The Message.

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