Scripture Reading:
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.
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Morning Reflection 1 Peter 2:18-25 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth”; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. |
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Consecration ● Praise God for the transformative power of your new birth in Christ; thank Him that you are able to overcome the world through faith.
● Dedicate yourself anew to the Lord and boldly declare victory over past sins.
● Ask God to grant you discernment to refute doubts and deceptions that weaken your faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
● Ask the Lord for renewed grace and faith to continue living as an overcomer in every aspect of your life.
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Guidance ● Bless the Lord for restoring you to Himself when you go astray.
● Ask for the Holy Spirit’s discernment to walk the path of righteousness.
● Ask the Lord to show you an example of the righteous life He wants you to live.
● Intercede for loved ones who have strayed from Christ; ask the Lord to bring them back to the faith.
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Protection ● Thank the Lord for His constant protection and deliverance from the snares of the world.
● Commit the peace and sanity of your home into God’s hands and confess that your home will not be broken by the adversary.
● Resist every oppression of the enemy fighting your family’s progress.
● Declare by faith that you overcome the enemy by the blood of the Lamb and the power of your testimony.
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Declaration In Christ, I am empowered to overcome sinfulness and ungodliness. My home is sanctified unto the Lord. By the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony, I walk in victory in Jesus’ name. Amen! |
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Global Missions ● Thank God for revealing Himself to the people of Iran amidst challenges; pray for the flourishing of the underground church; pray that peace will prevail in every war situation.
● Pray for the salvation of the Iraqi people; that they will seek Christ in the midst of social instability.
● Pray for a revival in Ireland; ask that the young generation will turn to the Lord.
● Pray for hearts to turn to God in Israel and for adherents of Judaism to experience true salvation in Christ; pray that there will be rest in the land from all conflict.
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Work and Career ● Praise God that you will experience His blessings in your career this Jesus year.
● Present your career challenges to the Lord; pray for wisdom to overcome them all.
● Ask for divine partnerships that will help propel you to the next level in your business and career.
● Ask God to bring an end to evil works in your community and replace them with godly ones that promote business and work.
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Jesus ● Praise God for His abundant grace which is sufficient to help you in times of need.
● Boldly declare that you are healed by the strips of Jesus.
● Pray that as you follow the steps of Jesus, you will grow in your knowledge of Him.
● Ask the Lord to use you to influence your family to follow in the steps of Jesus.
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Declaration Through God’s grace, nations will come to Him. Through wisdom and diligence, I will overcome challenges and difficulties and become what God has purposed for me in Jesus’name. Amen. |
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Scripture for Reflection John 13:12–17 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?” “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.” “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” “Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him.” “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” |
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Declaration Christ’s transforming power is at work in me. I have sufficient grace to follow in the steps of Jesus. My life will bring glory to my Lord and my God in Jesus’ name. Amen! |
