Give 'Till It Hurts

Advent Praycation 2012

Giving is a joy especially during this time of the year. Giving until it hurts or until you max out your credit cards is not a joy. Every year so many of us promise ourselves we will not overdo, overspend, or overeat. Yet, by the time the advertising messages, sales, smells of baking pies, cakes, roasting turkey and Christmas carols get through with us it is not a joy to our world.

During this Advent season prepare yourselves to give what’s priceless and never on sale.

“The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving.”

Psalm 37:21

Lord, our soon coming King, you have given us the gift of eternal life through your son Jesus Christ. Now, may the spirit of generosity overcome us and lead us to give our all to you today.

Empower us to speak your word into the lives of those around us;
Give wise counsel when asked;
Give a kind word ; 

Give  comfort to those who are suffering; 

Give of our time to causes that need our input and influence; 

Give our love without seeking reciprocity, 

and give our treasure to under gird your work.

Direct us Lord in all of our giving. Help us to give unselfishly and grow beyond self-serving lifestyles. Help us to give what money cannot buy love, acceptance, forgiveness, peace and understanding.

In Jesus name, increase our eagerness to give ourselves to you..again! Amen.

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Live to Give

"The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving."Psalm 37:21

Lord, may the spirit of generosity overcome us and lead us to give ourselves, our souls and bodies as a reasonable sacrifice today. It's time to give our all to you today.

Empower us to speak your word into the lives of those around us; to give wise counsel when asked; to give a kind word and comfort to those who are suffering; to give of our time to causes that need our input and influence; to give our love without seeking reciprocity and to give our treasure to undergird your work. Help us to give unselfishly and grow beyond self-serving lifestyles.

In Jesus name, increase our eagerness to give ourselves to you! Amen.

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THE LENTEN JOURNEY: YEA THO' I WALK

Ask God to give your opportunities to be a blessing to someone else today. You are already blessed, now be a blessing!

The Joy of Giving

"The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving." Psalm 37:21

Lord, our soon coming King, you have given us the gift of eternal life through your son Jesus Christ. Now, may the spirit of generosity overcome us and lead us to give our all today. Empower us to speak your word into the lives of those around us; to give wise counsel when asked; to give a kind word and comfort to those who are suffering; to give of our time to causes that need our input and influence; to give our love without seeking reciprocity and to give our treasure to undergird your work. Help us to give unselfishly and grow beyond self-serving lifestyles.

In Jesus name, increase our eagerness to give ourselves to you! Amen.

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ADVENT

The season of seeking is an excellent time to increase your Bible reading time in spiritual preparation for the birth of Christ and His coming back again. On the left side of this blog is a section that contains Scripture readings for all four weeks of the season of Advent. Turn aside from your regular activities to read a verse daily or once a week. Pray that God will open your mind and heart to the truth and power of the Word.

For more information about the season of Advent, scroll down to an explanation on this prayer blog.

Give Us This Day

O gracious and Holy Father,

Give us wisdom to perceive you,

Intelligence to understand you,

Diligence to wait for you,

Eyes to behold you,

A heart to meditate upon you

A life to proclaim you,

Through the power of the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen

David Adams

Living In Two Kingdoms