Encourage One Another
Romans 1:8-17 (NIV) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed —a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Have I talked to you lately about the importance of reading God’s Word out loud. You see, faith will actually grow at the hearing God’s Word. I believe that just like any parent, God loves to hear His children speak His words back to Him. It is a way to show you are listening, and it is a way to honor God.
Do you want to live by faith? Then stay in the Word daily, luxuriating in the presence of God. Put God first in all of your relationships and in all of your endeavors.
Additionally, there are many prayers we can pray out loud. Why would this be necessary? Sometimes we are at a loss to know how to pray for a specific need. Just pray a prayer found in the Word out loud, substituting yours or a loved one’s name. You may be surprised how effective this is.
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May we be aware as we search out God’s Word the impact it will make in our lives and the lives of those around us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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