Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

10 Days of Prayer - Day 8

Day 8 Wednesday, November 2nd - Fears about the debt load, future growth, and other challenges
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. - Philippians 4:6-8

Thank God for the great opportunities that present themselves to our congregation in this time of the Stewardship Key Leader program. Thank God for the exciting times that stand before us. Thank God that we are committed to meeting these opportunities as we are led by God's Spirit. Acknowledge before God that change can challenge even those who are committed to it. Ask for the calming power of God's presence, and for God's guidance to lead us to that which is God's will for us.

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