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1. Morning devotion for today:
MD.i. MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY
FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026.
"ARE YOU 'STEPHENโ? (4)"
'โฆStephen, a man full of faithโฆโย Acts 6:5 NIV
ANOTHER QUALITY that opened the door to leadership in the church for Stephen was: faith. Oswald Chambers said, โFaith that is sure of God is the only kind of faith there is.โ When drought hit some farming communities, faith made a little girl take her umbrella to a prayer meeting called especially to pray for rain, while all the grown-ups wore sunglasses. Faith isnโt just what you say, itโs what you do. And itโs not just about what you can do, but what you can trust God to do. When it comes to faith, you must: 1) feed your faith. The Bible is faith food. โโฆFaith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of Godโ (Romans 10:17). Note the word โhearingโ. When you read Godโs Word out loud, it enters your spirit through both the eye-gate and ear-gate, doubling its impact. 2) protect your faith. When terrorists attack, they have more in mind than just blowing up a few buildings and killing some people. Their goal is to strike fear into your heart and cause you to capitulate. Jesus warned Peter that his faith was about to come under attack (Luke 22:31-32 NKJV). Itโs not just your finances or your health or your relationships that are under attack; itโs your faith! 3) Use your faith. Faith is like money; itโs the currency of Godโs kingdom. You must have it in order to do business with God. When Christ encountered someone who demonstrated real faith, He was ecstatic. And He always responded to them. So you must โexerciseโ your faith daily until it becomes your โreflex actionโ in any given situation.
Bible In A Year: Acts18-19; Matt 10:11-20; Ps 146; Pr0 16:4-5. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation
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MD.ii. [16/07, 9:11 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*OUR PEACE OFFERING* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```TEXT:LEVITICUS 3:10-13```
```KEY VERSE:``` _*"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD" (LEVITICUS 3:10, 11).*_
*The Hebrew word for "peace" _shalom,_ represents wholeness and right relationship with God, others, and creation. The peace offering, as a voluntary offering, signifies restored relationship with God. This type of offering is indicative of a voluntary expression of faith, thanksgiving, and gratitude.*
*Our passage today pertains to the detailed instructions given for the peace offerings. These offerings were important for maintaining a harmonious relationship between an individual and God. Specifically, the passage outlines which parts of the animal are to be removed and offered to the Lord. It also gives us the role of the priests in the exercise. The kidneys and the fat signify the best portions of the sacrifice, which were to be dedicated to God. This act of offering the choicest parts is a form of worship and reverence, recognising God's supreme authority and generosity.*
*From that context, it is clear that such offerings were to be made accurately and respectfully. The focal point of burning these parts was to create a "sweet savour unto the LORD," signifying that the offering was pleasing and acceptable to Him. The prescribed portions for the peace offerings highlight the significance of giving God the best, demonstrating the importance of sacrifice, and dedication in worship.*
*However while the Old Testament gives us the details of how to make acceptable blood sacrifices, Jesus Christ, in the New Testament, offered up Himself as the Lamb of God who took away our sins on the cross at Calvary. "For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us" (Ephesians 2:14). With Jesus as our peace, we need not kill any animal to make peace for our iniquities, but only embrace Him wholeheartedly. Praise the Lord.*
โ๐ฝ```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Any talk about peace that excludes the Prince of Peace is a piece of delusion.*_
```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 1-4*
Our Peace Offering
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*RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 237: PEACE! PERFECT PEACE!; GHS 40: WASH ME, O LAMB OF GOD; GHS 38: HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS; AND GHS 39: POWER IN THE BLOOD*
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYDY: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
โ๐ฝ๐ปโ ๐ฝ๐ฐ
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*REMAINING SPIRITUALLY RELEVANT* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```TEXT:1 TIMOTHY 4:12-16```
``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 TIMOTHY 4:12).*_
*To remain spiritually relevant is very important. Having been born again and backsliding eventually is a sad commentary. Most saints of old served God well and finished strong. Joshua, for example, was a young man who served God under Moses. He was hard working and faithful.*
*When Moses died, leadership responsibility was transferred to him, he served Israel well till he died at the age of 110. On his leadership impact, the Bible records this about him: "And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua..." (Joshua 24:31).*
*Joshua was spiritually relevant from his youth to old age and even after death. Being spiritually relevant is not about being popular in the Church. It means to be committed to God, and living an impactful life for His kingdom.*
*Beloved, maintain your spiritual experiences. Also, be devoted to God by having regular and meaningful quiet time, evangelising and reading, meditating and applying the word of God in your life. Moreover, maintain regular fellowship with the believers (Acts 2:42).*
```QUOTE:``` _*Be committed to God.*_
```CHALLENGE:``` _*Remain in the faith and impact lives for Christ.*_
๐ฝ๐ฝ ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, keep me spiritually relevant, in Jesus' name.*_
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
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๐ผ๐ผโโ๐ผโ๐ผโ๐ผโ
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*AVOIDABLE REGRET* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-12```
```Key Verse:``` _*"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death" (2 Corinthians 7:10).*_
Margaret, with a tone of regret, called her friend and said, *"If only I had done what I knew was right. If only I had listened to my parents..."* Continuing, she said, *"I wish I could go back and change some decisions I took."*
She thought about the sinful actions and choices she had made. She regretted not following the advice of her godly parents and living by God's word. Regret is a feeling of sadness about a wrong action or about a mistake made. It is a wish that things could have been different and better.
Nobody loves the feeling of regret, which many times is avoidable. Regret can come from missed opportunities. It might also arise from poor performance because of poor preparation. Regrets can arise from the pain of disobedience or from bad choices made.
*The most painful regret everyone must avoid is missing heaven. Surrender your heart totally to Jesus Christ. Achan, Judas Iscariot and Herod probably wished they had made different choices. Avoid eternal pain and regret. Choose to obey God and His word even if you are the only one.*
```rayer:``` _*Dear Lord, please help me to always choose to obey You.*_ ๐ฝ
``` Further Reading:``` *Ephesians 5:15-17*
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY โANNA*
FRIDAY, 17TH JULY, 2026.
*BRINGING CHRIST'S PEACE TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS*
*TEXT:* LEVITICUS 3:10-13.
10ย And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
11ย And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD.
12ย And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD.
13ย And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
*Timeless Truth:*_"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"_ (Ephesians 2:14).
*INTRODUCTION*
The world, with all its beauty and splendour, will not be a worthy place to live in when peace is absent. The same with families, communities and individuals. Where there is no peace, the world will not even be as habitable as the animal kingdom. A relationship that is void of peace will produce bitterness and wormwood rather than joy or happiness. Peace is multidimensional starting with an individual person's peace which is the most important and the first thing Jesus gives those who come to Him. Then there is peace between man and God which goes simultaneously with true personal and individual peace. Lastly, we talk of peace between fellow human beings. This is the main reason why Jesus, the Prince of peace, came to pay the ultimate price to reconcile man with God. This subject is therefore, very important to God and must be important to anyone that desires to walk with God and work for God. The text gives us some valuable information on this all important subject of peace.
*1. The Price of Peace*
a. The price of peace is not cheap as we could notice from what must be sacrificed in the peace offerings offered to God. Anyone who desires to enjoy peace on a platter of gold may be living in the fool's paradise. There is a price to pay. The two kidneys and the fat must be removed from the animal sacrifice and burn as an offering to God on the altar while the remaining animal can be eaten as they wanted. *"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away"*. Kidneys are vital organs in the body. When the kidneys are defective or dead, the person is as good as dead. This vital organ is what God demanded for Himself as His own portion of the peace offerings. The fat of the animal gives aroma to the meat and makes it pleasant to eat. Fat is one of the most precious parts of the animal. It is the energy repository of the animal. It is instructive enough that God also reserved the fat to Himself, indirectly showing that consuming too much of fat is not good for human health as shown by modern scientific discovery. *"And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD"*. The kidneys and the fat were burnt for God while the remaining belong to man.
b. God demands the best for Himself just as the kidneys and the fat are vital parts of the animal. Man, with due respect to God, must give God the best time or hours for fellowship with Him and for devotion with God. The best of man is the heart and so the heart should be given to God. Just as God asked for the kidneys, God is asking man, *"give me your heart"*. The best of man's possessions and treasures should be given to God. Just like the popular hymn says, *"Give of Your Best to the Master".*
*Question*
Do you give of your best to the Master in every area?
*2. The Personification of Peace*
a. Jesus is our peace offerings and that is the best the Father can give to us. God sacrificed His only begotten Son for the world that is totally void of true peace. Jesus offered Himself to the Lord for our peace. *"And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD"*. We also must be willing to offer our best that is possible and available for peace.
*"For he (Jesus) is our peace (offerings), who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"*. The wall of partition between the Jews and the Gentiles was broken down by Christ so that there would not be enmity between the Jews and the Gentiles any longer. Also, the enmity between God and sinners has been destroyed by the offering up of the living body of Christ. The sinful man can now repent and come into direct fellowship with God. *"Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace"*. This peace offering of Christ makes reconciliation with God an experiential reality. *"And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby"*. Jesus did not only yield His precious body as an offering for sin, His messages are centred on peace. *"And came and preached peace to you..."* (Ephesians 2:14-17).
b. Though the sacrifice is already done by Christ, man has his own part to play. The sinful man, through the priest, must *"lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about"*. The sinner must identify with the sacrifice for the transaction of peace to be perfected and effectual. In order to enjoy the peace of God, the sinner must identify with the sacrifice of Christ by accepting it by faith and petition His blood to produce peace in the heart and peace with God.
*Question*
Have you identified with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ by faith in Him?
*3. The Pathway to Peace*
a. The peace that God first gives is the peace with God which simultaneously results in the release of peace of Christ in the heart. Without peace of Christ in the heart, all other types of peace become elusive. *"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"*. The offended God forgives our sins and becomes our loving Father after repentance from sin through faith in the atoning sacrifice of peace offering of Christ. All efforts of man to bring peace to the world, families and relationships without first experiencing the peace of Christ in the heart will not yield a lasting and enduring peace.
b. Just as Jesus paid a heavy sacrifice for peace, believers in Christ must be willing to pay the price of humility, forgiveness, longsuffering and forbearance among others, so as to enjoy peace with our relations and neighbours. This peace must be pursued at all times because without it there is no heaven. It must also be preached and encouraged among people because *"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"* (Matthew 5:9). It is the possession of peace and grace to make peace with others that distinguishes a true child of God as genuine. No price is too high for peace. The problem of the nations is that the nations are being ruled by people who have not experienced the peace of God in their hearts.
*Prayer Points*
1.Give praises to Jesus Christ for paying the ultimate price for our peace .
2.Ask for the peace of God to reign supreme in your heart and to pay any scriptural and needful price to make peace with anyone that you are not at peace with you .
3.Promise God that you will be committed to the ministry of making peace between sinner and God and fellow man to fellow man. Ask for the grace and the heart to always give your best to the Master .
4.Pray for where you know that peace is lacking and that the peace of Christ will be embraced and allowed to reign .
*HYMN:* When peace like a river
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 1-4.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice. โค Philippians 4:4
We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and bring its power down to earth. โค Andrew Murray
O God, our Father, we thank You for this bright morning. We want to share in the joy thatโs all around us. All of Your creation praises You, and we want to join in that praiseโnot just with our lips, but with our hearts and lives. We want our lives to be like songs that bring joy to those around us. Help us live victoriously today, not letting our cares and trials get the best of us, but keeping Your praise in our hearts even in the darkest times and toughest challenges. Breathe Your Spirit into our souls this morning so that we can go out and live with cheerfulness all day. Donโt let the hard things discourage us or take the joy out of our hearts and the brightness out of our faces.
We thank You that Youโve promised to give us what we need. We know that while You are always with us, You come even closer to us when weโre in trouble; that while You always give us strength, You give us even more when weโre feeling weak. Come to us today in exactly the way we need.
Sometimes we get discouraged and frustrated. Keep us today from falling into these negative moods. Help us live among our neighbors in such a way that they see that we have God helping us. Keep us from worry and anxiety. Teach us to cast all our cares on Jesus, who cares for us. May we trust You so completely that no matter what happens, we can be happy and strong in You.
We pray for everyone in our home. Prepare us for all the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the day. Keep us safe from accidents and bring us back together again in the evening. We ask all these things, along with the forgiveness of our sins, in the Saviorโs precious name. Amen.
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1. Morning devotion for today:
MD.i. MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY
FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026.
"ARE YOU 'STEPHENโ? (4)"
'โฆStephen, a man full of faithโฆโย Acts 6:5 NIV
ANOTHER QUALITY that opened the door to leadership in the church for Stephen was: faith. Oswald Chambers said, โFaith that is sure of God is the only kind of faith there is.โ When drought hit some farming communities, faith made a little girl take her umbrella to a prayer meeting called especially to pray for rain, while all the grown-ups wore sunglasses. Faith isnโt just what you say, itโs what you do. And itโs not just about what you can do, but what you can trust God to do. When it comes to faith, you must: 1) feed your faith. The Bible is faith food. โโฆFaith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of Godโ (Romans 10:17). Note the word โhearingโ. When you read Godโs Word out loud, it enters your spirit through both the eye-gate and ear-gate, doubling its impact. 2) protect your faith. When terrorists attack, they have more in mind than just blowing up a few buildings and killing some people. Their goal is to strike fear into your heart and cause you to capitulate. Jesus warned Peter that his faith was about to come under attack (Luke 22:31-32 NKJV). Itโs not just your finances or your health or your relationships that are under attack; itโs your faith! 3) Use your faith. Faith is like money; itโs the currency of Godโs kingdom. You must have it in order to do business with God. When Christ encountered someone who demonstrated real faith, He was ecstatic. And He always responded to them. So you must โexerciseโ your faith daily until it becomes your โreflex actionโ in any given situation.
Bible In A Year: Acts18-19; Matt 10:11-20; Ps 146; Pr0 16:4-5. Courtesy: Grace So Amazing Foundation
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MD.ii. [16/07, 9:11 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*OUR PEACE OFFERING* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```TEXT:LEVITICUS 3:10-13```
```KEY VERSE:``` _*"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD" (LEVITICUS 3:10, 11).*_
*The Hebrew word for "peace" _shalom,_ represents wholeness and right relationship with God, others, and creation. The peace offering, as a voluntary offering, signifies restored relationship with God. This type of offering is indicative of a voluntary expression of faith, thanksgiving, and gratitude.*
*Our passage today pertains to the detailed instructions given for the peace offerings. These offerings were important for maintaining a harmonious relationship between an individual and God. Specifically, the passage outlines which parts of the animal are to be removed and offered to the Lord. It also gives us the role of the priests in the exercise. The kidneys and the fat signify the best portions of the sacrifice, which were to be dedicated to God. This act of offering the choicest parts is a form of worship and reverence, recognising God's supreme authority and generosity.*
*From that context, it is clear that such offerings were to be made accurately and respectfully. The focal point of burning these parts was to create a "sweet savour unto the LORD," signifying that the offering was pleasing and acceptable to Him. The prescribed portions for the peace offerings highlight the significance of giving God the best, demonstrating the importance of sacrifice, and dedication in worship.*
*However while the Old Testament gives us the details of how to make acceptable blood sacrifices, Jesus Christ, in the New Testament, offered up Himself as the Lamb of God who took away our sins on the cross at Calvary. "For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us" (Ephesians 2:14). With Jesus as our peace, we need not kill any animal to make peace for our iniquities, but only embrace Him wholeheartedly. Praise the Lord.*
โ๐ฝ```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Any talk about peace that excludes the Prince of Peace is a piece of delusion.*_
```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 1-4*
Our Peace Offering
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*RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 237: PEACE! PERFECT PEACE!; GHS 40: WASH ME, O LAMB OF GOD; GHS 38: HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS; AND GHS 39: POWER IN THE BLOOD*
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYDY: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
โ๐ฝ๐ปโ ๐ฝ๐ฐ
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*REMAINING SPIRITUALLY RELEVANT* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```TEXT:1 TIMOTHY 4:12-16```
``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 TIMOTHY 4:12).*_
*To remain spiritually relevant is very important. Having been born again and backsliding eventually is a sad commentary. Most saints of old served God well and finished strong. Joshua, for example, was a young man who served God under Moses. He was hard working and faithful.*
*When Moses died, leadership responsibility was transferred to him, he served Israel well till he died at the age of 110. On his leadership impact, the Bible records this about him: "And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua..." (Joshua 24:31).*
*Joshua was spiritually relevant from his youth to old age and even after death. Being spiritually relevant is not about being popular in the Church. It means to be committed to God, and living an impactful life for His kingdom.*
*Beloved, maintain your spiritual experiences. Also, be devoted to God by having regular and meaningful quiet time, evangelising and reading, meditating and applying the word of God in your life. Moreover, maintain regular fellowship with the believers (Acts 2:42).*
```QUOTE:``` _*Be committed to God.*_
```CHALLENGE:``` _*Remain in the faith and impact lives for Christ.*_
๐ฝ๐ฝ ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, keep me spiritually relevant, in Jesus' name.*_
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
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๐ผ๐ผโโ๐ผโ๐ผโ๐ผโ
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*AVOIDABLE REGRET* ๐ซต๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝโ๐ฝ๐ฝโ๐ฝ
```2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-12```
```Key Verse:``` _*"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death" (2 Corinthians 7:10).*_
Margaret, with a tone of regret, called her friend and said, *"If only I had done what I knew was right. If only I had listened to my parents..."* Continuing, she said, *"I wish I could go back and change some decisions I took."*
She thought about the sinful actions and choices she had made. She regretted not following the advice of her godly parents and living by God's word. Regret is a feeling of sadness about a wrong action or about a mistake made. It is a wish that things could have been different and better.
Nobody loves the feeling of regret, which many times is avoidable. Regret can come from missed opportunities. It might also arise from poor performance because of poor preparation. Regrets can arise from the pain of disobedience or from bad choices made.
*The most painful regret everyone must avoid is missing heaven. Surrender your heart totally to Jesus Christ. Achan, Judas Iscariot and Herod probably wished they had made different choices. Avoid eternal pain and regret. Choose to obey God and His word even if you are the only one.*
```rayer:``` _*Dear Lord, please help me to always choose to obey You.*_ ๐ฝ
``` Further Reading:``` *Ephesians 5:15-17*
Avoidable Regret
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY โANNA*
FRIDAY, 17TH JULY, 2026.
*BRINGING CHRIST'S PEACE TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS*
*TEXT:* LEVITICUS 3:10-13.
10ย And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
11ย And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD.
12ย And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD.
13ย And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
*Timeless Truth:*_"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"_ (Ephesians 2:14).
*INTRODUCTION*
The world, with all its beauty and splendour, will not be a worthy place to live in when peace is absent. The same with families, communities and individuals. Where there is no peace, the world will not even be as habitable as the animal kingdom. A relationship that is void of peace will produce bitterness and wormwood rather than joy or happiness. Peace is multidimensional starting with an individual person's peace which is the most important and the first thing Jesus gives those who come to Him. Then there is peace between man and God which goes simultaneously with true personal and individual peace. Lastly, we talk of peace between fellow human beings. This is the main reason why Jesus, the Prince of peace, came to pay the ultimate price to reconcile man with God. This subject is therefore, very important to God and must be important to anyone that desires to walk with God and work for God. The text gives us some valuable information on this all important subject of peace.
*1. The Price of Peace*
a. The price of peace is not cheap as we could notice from what must be sacrificed in the peace offerings offered to God. Anyone who desires to enjoy peace on a platter of gold may be living in the fool's paradise. There is a price to pay. The two kidneys and the fat must be removed from the animal sacrifice and burn as an offering to God on the altar while the remaining animal can be eaten as they wanted. *"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away"*. Kidneys are vital organs in the body. When the kidneys are defective or dead, the person is as good as dead. This vital organ is what God demanded for Himself as His own portion of the peace offerings. The fat of the animal gives aroma to the meat and makes it pleasant to eat. Fat is one of the most precious parts of the animal. It is the energy repository of the animal. It is instructive enough that God also reserved the fat to Himself, indirectly showing that consuming too much of fat is not good for human health as shown by modern scientific discovery. *"And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD"*. The kidneys and the fat were burnt for God while the remaining belong to man.
b. God demands the best for Himself just as the kidneys and the fat are vital parts of the animal. Man, with due respect to God, must give God the best time or hours for fellowship with Him and for devotion with God. The best of man is the heart and so the heart should be given to God. Just as God asked for the kidneys, God is asking man, *"give me your heart"*. The best of man's possessions and treasures should be given to God. Just like the popular hymn says, *"Give of Your Best to the Master".*
*Question*
Do you give of your best to the Master in every area?
*2. The Personification of Peace*
a. Jesus is our peace offerings and that is the best the Father can give to us. God sacrificed His only begotten Son for the world that is totally void of true peace. Jesus offered Himself to the Lord for our peace. *"And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD"*. We also must be willing to offer our best that is possible and available for peace.
*"For he (Jesus) is our peace (offerings), who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"*. The wall of partition between the Jews and the Gentiles was broken down by Christ so that there would not be enmity between the Jews and the Gentiles any longer. Also, the enmity between God and sinners has been destroyed by the offering up of the living body of Christ. The sinful man can now repent and come into direct fellowship with God. *"Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace"*. This peace offering of Christ makes reconciliation with God an experiential reality. *"And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby"*. Jesus did not only yield His precious body as an offering for sin, His messages are centred on peace. *"And came and preached peace to you..."* (Ephesians 2:14-17).
b. Though the sacrifice is already done by Christ, man has his own part to play. The sinful man, through the priest, must *"lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about"*. The sinner must identify with the sacrifice for the transaction of peace to be perfected and effectual. In order to enjoy the peace of God, the sinner must identify with the sacrifice of Christ by accepting it by faith and petition His blood to produce peace in the heart and peace with God.
*Question*
Have you identified with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ by faith in Him?
*3. The Pathway to Peace*
a. The peace that God first gives is the peace with God which simultaneously results in the release of peace of Christ in the heart. Without peace of Christ in the heart, all other types of peace become elusive. *"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"*. The offended God forgives our sins and becomes our loving Father after repentance from sin through faith in the atoning sacrifice of peace offering of Christ. All efforts of man to bring peace to the world, families and relationships without first experiencing the peace of Christ in the heart will not yield a lasting and enduring peace.
b. Just as Jesus paid a heavy sacrifice for peace, believers in Christ must be willing to pay the price of humility, forgiveness, longsuffering and forbearance among others, so as to enjoy peace with our relations and neighbours. This peace must be pursued at all times because without it there is no heaven. It must also be preached and encouraged among people because *"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"* (Matthew 5:9). It is the possession of peace and grace to make peace with others that distinguishes a true child of God as genuine. No price is too high for peace. The problem of the nations is that the nations are being ruled by people who have not experienced the peace of God in their hearts.
*Prayer Points*
1.Give praises to Jesus Christ for paying the ultimate price for our peace .
2.Ask for the peace of God to reign supreme in your heart and to pay any scriptural and needful price to make peace with anyone that you are not at peace with you .
3.Promise God that you will be committed to the ministry of making peace between sinner and God and fellow man to fellow man. Ask for the grace and the heart to always give your best to the Master .
4.Pray for where you know that peace is lacking and that the peace of Christ will be embraced and allowed to reign .
*HYMN:* When peace like a river
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 1-4.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice. โค Philippians 4:4
We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and bring its power down to earth. โค Andrew Murray
O God, our Father, we thank You for this bright morning. We want to share in the joy thatโs all around us. All of Your creation praises You, and we want to join in that praiseโnot just with our lips, but with our hearts and lives. We want our lives to be like songs that bring joy to those around us. Help us live victoriously today, not letting our cares and trials get the best of us, but keeping Your praise in our hearts even in the darkest times and toughest challenges. Breathe Your Spirit into our souls this morning so that we can go out and live with cheerfulness all day. Donโt let the hard things discourage us or take the joy out of our hearts and the brightness out of our faces.
We thank You that Youโve promised to give us what we need. We know that while You are always with us, You come even closer to us when weโre in trouble; that while You always give us strength, You give us even more when weโre feeling weak. Come to us today in exactly the way we need.
Sometimes we get discouraged and frustrated. Keep us today from falling into these negative moods. Help us live among our neighbors in such a way that they see that we have God helping us. Keep us from worry and anxiety. Teach us to cast all our cares on Jesus, who cares for us. May we trust You so completely that no matter what happens, we can be happy and strong in You.
We pray for everyone in our home. Prepare us for all the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the day. Keep us safe from accidents and bring us back together again in the evening. We ask all these things, along with the forgiveness of our sins, in the Saviorโs precious name. Amen.
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Good morning, brethren. The second post under Morning devotion every morning has 4 categories. Daily guides for Adult, Youth, Children, and Daily Manna devotionals. You can choose your group that suit you and use it. Thanks.
1. Morning devotion for today:
MD.i. ๐๐๐บ๐๐น๐ MORNING TEA
THE WORD FOR TODAY
FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026.
"ARE YOU 'STEPHENโ? (4)"
'โฆStephen, a man full of faithโฆโย Acts 6:5 NIV
ANOTHER QUALITY that opened the door to leadership in the church for Stephen was: faith. Oswald Chambers said, โFaith that is sure of God is the only kind of faith there is.โ When drought hit some farming communities, faith made a little girl take her umbrella to a prayer meeting called especially to pray for rain, while all the grown-ups wore sunglasses. Faith isnโt just what you say, itโs what you do. And itโs not just about what you can do, but what you can trust God to do. When it comes to faith, you must: 1) feed your faith. The Bible is faith food. โโฆFaith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of Godโ (Romans 10:17). Note the word โhearingโ. When you read Godโs Word out loud, it enters your spirit through both the eye-gate and ear-gate, doubling its impact. 2) protect your faith. When terrorists attack, they have more in mind than just blowing up a few buildings and killing some people. Their goal is to strike fear into your heart and cause you to capitulate. Jesus warned Peter that his faith was about to come under attack (Luke 22:31-32 NKJV). Itโs not just your finances or your health or your relationships that are under attack; itโs your faith! 3) Use your faith. Faith is like money; itโs the currency of Godโs kingdom. You must have it in order to do business with God. When Christ encountered someone who demonstrated real faith, He was ecstatic. And He always responded to them. So you must โexerciseโ your faith daily until it becomes your โreflex actionโ in any given situation.
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MD.ii. [16/07, 9:11 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DAILY โ๏ธANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS)
FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*OUR PEACE OFFERING* ๐๐๐๏ธ๐ซต๐ฝ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉธ๐ง๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ
๐๐```TEXT:LEVITICUS 3:10-13```๐๐
๐๐```KEY VERSE:``` _*"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD" (LEVITICUS 3:10, 11).*_
*The Hebrew word for "peace" _shalom,_ represents wholeness and right relationship with God, others, and creation. The peace offering, as a voluntary offering, signifies restored relationship with God. This type of offering is indicative of a voluntary expression of faith, thanksgiving, and gratitude.*
*Our passage today pertains to the detailed instructions given for the peace offerings. These offerings were important for maintaining a harmonious relationship between an individual and God. Specifically, the passage outlines which parts of the animal are to be removed and offered to the Lord. It also gives us the role of the priests in the exercise. The kidneys and the fat signify the best portions of the sacrifice, which were to be dedicated to God. This act of offering the choicest parts is a form of worship and reverence, recognising God's supreme authority and generosity.*
*From that context, it is clear that such offerings were to be made accurately and respectfully. The focal point of burning these parts was to create a "sweet savour unto the LORD," signifying that the offering was pleasing and acceptable to Him. The prescribed portions for the peace offerings highlight the significance of giving God the best, demonstrating the importance of sacrifice, and dedication in worship.*
*However while the Old Testament gives us the details of how to make acceptable blood sacrifices, Jesus Christ, in the New Testament, offered up Himself as the Lamb of God who took away our sins on the cross at Calvary. "For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us" (Ephesians 2:14). With Jesus as our peace, we need not kill any animal to make peace for our iniquities, but only embrace Him wholeheartedly. Praise the Lord.*
โ๐ฝ```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Any talk about peace that excludes the Prince of Peace is a piece of delusion.*_
๐๐```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *EXODUS 1-4*๐๐
Our Peace Offering
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*RECOMMENDED GOSPEL HYMNS AND SONGS - GHS 237: PEACE! PERFECT PEACE!; GHS 40: WASH ME, O LAMB OF GOD; GHS 38: HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS; AND GHS 39: POWER IN THE BLOOD*
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*HIGHER EVERYD๐
ฐ๏ธY: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_
โ๐ฝ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*REMAINING SPIRITUALLY RELEVANT* ๐๏ธ๐๐๐ซต๐ฝ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐จ๐ฝโ๐ป๐ง๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ฝ
๐๐```TEXT:1 TIMOTHY 4:12-16```๐๐
๐``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 TIMOTHY 4:12).*_
*To remain spiritually relevant is very important. Having been born again and backsliding eventually is a sad commentary. Most saints of old served God well and finished strong. Joshua, for example, was a young man who served God under Moses. He was hard working and faithful.*
*When Moses died, leadership responsibility was transferred to him, he served Israel well till he died at the age of 110. On his leadership impact, the Bible records this about him: "And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua..." (Joshua 24:31).*
*Joshua was spiritually relevant from his youth to old age and even after death. Being spiritually relevant is not about being popular in the Church. It means to be committed to God, and living an impactful life for His kingdom.*
*Beloved, maintain your spiritual experiences. Also, be devoted to God by having regular and meaningful quiet time, evangelising and reading, meditating and applying the word of God in your life. Moreover, maintain regular fellowship with the believers (Acts 2:42).*
๐ฌ ```QUOTE:``` _*Be committed to God.*_
๐ ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Remain in the faith and impact lives for Christ.*_
๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ ```PRAYER:``` _*Lord, keep me spiritually relevant, in Jesus' name.*_
Remaining Spiritually Relevant
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY```
_*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ6๏ธโฃ)*_
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
```FRIDAY 17TH JULY, 2026```
*AVOIDABLE REGRET* ๐๐๐๏ธ๐ซต๐ฝ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ง๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ
๐๐```2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-12```๐๐
๐๐๐๏ธ๐ป๐๐ผ๐๐๐ชด๐๐ป
๐๐ ```Key Verse:``` _*"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death" (2 Corinthians 7:10).*_
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Margaret, with a tone of regret, called her friend and said, *"If only I had done what I knew was right. If only I had listened to my parents..."* Continuing, she said, *"I wish I could go back and change some decisions I took."*
She thought about the sinful actions and choices she had made. She regretted not following the advice of her godly parents and living by God's word. Regret is a feeling of sadness about a wrong action or about a mistake made. It is a wish that things could have been different and better.
Nobody loves the feeling of regret, which many times is avoidable. Regret can come from missed opportunities. It might also arise from poor performance because of poor preparation. Regrets can arise from the pain of disobedience or from bad choices made.
*The most painful regret everyone must avoid is missing heaven. Surrender your heart totally to Jesus Christ. Achan, Judas Iscariot and Herod probably wished they had made different choices. Avoid eternal pain and regret. Choose to obey God and His word even if you are the only one.*
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
```๐
ฟ๏ธrayer:``` _*Dear Lord, please help me to always choose to obey You.*_ ๐๐ฝ
```๐ Further Reading:``` *Ephesians 5:15-17*
Avoidable Regret
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[16/07, 9:12 pm] Pastor Attah: *MEDITATIONS ON DAILY โANNA*
FRIDAY, 17TH JULY, 2026.
*BRINGING CHRIST'S PEACE TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS*
*TEXT:* LEVITICUS 3:10-13.
10ย And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
11ย And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD.
12ย And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD.
13ย And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about.
*Timeless Truth:*_"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"_ (Ephesians 2:14).
*INTRODUCTION*
The world, with all its beauty and splendour, will not be a worthy place to live in when peace is absent. The same with families, communities and individuals. Where there is no peace, the world will not even be as habitable as the animal kingdom. A relationship that is void of peace will produce bitterness and wormwood rather than joy or happiness. Peace is multidimensional starting with an individual person's peace which is the most important and the first thing Jesus gives those who come to Him. Then there is peace between man and God which goes simultaneously with true personal and individual peace. Lastly, we talk of peace between fellow human beings. This is the main reason why Jesus, the Prince of peace, came to pay the ultimate price to reconcile man with God. This subject is therefore, very important to God and must be important to anyone that desires to walk with God and work for God. The text gives us some valuable information on this all important subject of peace.
*1. The Price of Peace*
a. The price of peace is not cheap as we could notice from what must be sacrificed in the peace offerings offered to God. Anyone who desires to enjoy peace on a platter of gold may be living in the fool's paradise. There is a price to pay. The two kidneys and the fat must be removed from the animal sacrifice and burn as an offering to God on the altar while the remaining animal can be eaten as they wanted. *"And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away"*. Kidneys are vital organs in the body. When the kidneys are defective or dead, the person is as good as dead. This vital organ is what God demanded for Himself as His own portion of the peace offerings. The fat of the animal gives aroma to the meat and makes it pleasant to eat. Fat is one of the most precious parts of the animal. It is the energy repository of the animal. It is instructive enough that God also reserved the fat to Himself, indirectly showing that consuming too much of fat is not good for human health as shown by modern scientific discovery. *"And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto theย LORD"*. The kidneys and the fat were burnt for God while the remaining belong to man.
b. God demands the best for Himself just as the kidneys and the fat are vital parts of the animal. Man, with due respect to God, must give God the best time or hours for fellowship with Him and for devotion with God. The best of man is the heart and so the heart should be given to God. Just as God asked for the kidneys, God is asking man, *"give me your heart"*. The best of man's possessions and treasures should be given to God. Just like the popular hymn says, *"Give of Your Best to the Master".*
*Question*
Do you give of your best to the Master in every area?
*2. The Personification of Peace*
a. Jesus is our peace offerings and that is the best the Father can give to us. God sacrificed His only begotten Son for the world that is totally void of true peace. Jesus offered Himself to the Lord for our peace. *"And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before theย LORD"*. We also must be willing to offer our best that is possible and available for peace.
*"For he (Jesus) is our peace (offerings), who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"*. The wall of partition between the Jews and the Gentiles was broken down by Christ so that there would not be enmity between the Jews and the Gentiles any longer. Also, the enmity between God and sinners has been destroyed by the offering up of the living body of Christ. The sinful man can now repent and come into direct fellowship with God. *"Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace"*. This peace offering of Christ makes reconciliation with God an experiential reality. *"And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby"*. Jesus did not only yield His precious body as an offering for sin, His messages are centred on peace. *"And came and preached peace to you..."* (Ephesians 2:14-17).
b. Though the sacrifice is already done by Christ, man has his own part to play. The sinful man, through the priest, must *"lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about"*. The sinner must identify with the sacrifice for the transaction of peace to be perfected and effectual. In order to enjoy the peace of God, the sinner must identify with the sacrifice of Christ by accepting it by faith and petition His blood to produce peace in the heart and peace with God.
*Question*
Have you identified with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ by faith in Him?
*3. The Pathway to Peace*
a. The peace that God first gives is the peace with God which simultaneously results in the release of peace of Christ in the heart. Without peace of Christ in the heart, all other types of peace become elusive. *"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"*. The offended God forgives our sins and becomes our loving Father after repentance from sin through faith in the atoning sacrifice of peace offering of Christ. All efforts of man to bring peace to the world, families and relationships without first experiencing the peace of Christ in the heart will not yield a lasting and enduring peace.
b. Just as Jesus paid a heavy sacrifice for peace, believers in Christ must be willing to pay the price of humility, forgiveness, longsuffering and forbearance among others, so as to enjoy peace with our relations and neighbours. This peace must be pursued at all times because without it there is no heaven. It must also be preached and encouraged among people because *"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"* (Matthew 5:9). It is the possession of peace and grace to make peace with others that distinguishes a true child of God as genuine. No price is too high for peace. The problem of the nations is that the nations are being ruled by people who have not experienced the peace of God in their hearts.
*Prayer Points*
1.Give praises to Jesus Christ for paying the ultimate price for our peace ๐.
2.Ask for the peace of God to reign supreme in your heart and to pay any scriptural and needful price to make peace with anyone that you are not at peace with you ๐.
3.Promise God that you will be committed to the ministry of making peace between sinner and God and fellow man to fellow man. Ask for the grace and the heart to always give your best to the Master ๐.
4.Pray for where you know that peace is lacking and that the peace of Christ will be embraced and allowed to reign ๐.
*HYMN:* When peace like a river
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:* EXODUS 1-4.
2. Morning Prayer for today.
MP.i. Morning Prayer
Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice. โค Philippians 4:4
We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and bring its power down to earth. โค Andrew Murray
O God, our Father, we thank You for this bright morning. We want to share in the joy thatโs all around us. All of Your creation praises You, and we want to join in that praiseโnot just with our lips, but with our hearts and lives. We want our lives to be like songs that bring joy to those around us. Help us live victoriously today, not letting our cares and trials get the best of us, but keeping Your praise in our hearts even in the darkest times and toughest challenges. Breathe Your Spirit into our souls this morning so that we can go out and live with cheerfulness all day. Donโt let the hard things discourage us or take the joy out of our hearts and the brightness out of our faces.
We thank You that Youโve promised to give us what we need. We know that while You are always with us, You come even closer to us when weโre in trouble; that while You always give us strength, You give us even more when weโre feeling weak. Come to us today in exactly the way we need.
Sometimes we get discouraged and frustrated. Keep us today from falling into these negative moods. Help us live among our neighbors in such a way that they see that we have God helping us. Keep us from worry and anxiety. Teach us to cast all our cares on Jesus, who cares for us. May we trust You so completely that no matter what happens, we can be happy and strong in You.
We pray for everyone in our home. Prepare us for all the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the day. Keep us safe from accidents and bring us back together again in the evening. We ask all these things, along with the forgiveness of our sins, in the Saviorโs precious name. Amen.
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