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Rawrr! Prayer is good, right? But what happens when someone makes it against the law to pray?!?! Find out in this great episode!Prayer is talking to GodDaniel would continuously talk to God through prayer. Even when he was threatened to be thrown into the lion's den, Daniel would continue to pray to God.Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.– Colossians 4:2Daniel 2, Daniel 6Daniel and the Lion's DenDaniel was a very good, faithful man, who always obeyed God. He would pray to God consistently, three times a day. Daniel had a very close relationship to God due to how often he would talk to God through prayer and because of his unshakable faith. God also gave Daniel an incredible gift—Daniel was able to interpret dreams. This gift led Daniel to successfully interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The king then gave Daniel a high up position in the kingdom and gave him many gifts. Because Daniel was so smart, other wise men in the kingdom were very jealous. Their jealousy led them to convince King Darius to make a new law—that the people were only allowed to pray to the king. If people chose not to obey this law, they would be thrown in the lion's den. These jealous men knew that Daniel would never obey this law since he would pray to God several times a day.Daniel continued to pray in his room, even when he had heard about this new law. After the jealous men saw him do this, they told King Darius. This made King very upset because he cared for Daniel and tried to get him out of trouble, but knew there was no way around it. Before throwing him in the den, King Darius told Daniel “Your God, to whom you are so loyal, is going to get you out of this.” The next morning, King Darius went to check on Daniel and heard Daniel say “My God sent his angel to shut the lion's mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have wronged you, Your majesty.” Daniel had not been harmed! They both knew that Daniel was protected because he had completely trusted God and had faith in Him. Daniel had a great amount of love for the Lord. Daniel also had a deep and personal connection to God because he would intentionally talk to God all the time through prayer. Regardless of the situation he was facing, he would make time to pray. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in our daily routine, that we neglect to prioritize our quiet time with God. But the truth is, God wants to hear from us—He wants us to talk to Him because of His love for each and every one of us.I can talk to God. Questions to think about:1. Why did Daniel continue to pray, even when he knew his life would be threatened?2. Why did Daniel have such a close relationship with God?3. How can I remember to talk to God on a daily basis?

Topical Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville “And He Gave Evangelists…” (2) Introduction: What would you say are the top four greatest needs in God's kingdom today? I'm sure we could all come up with good answers to that question. I will give you my top four: The first is obvious: Christians who are passionate about knowing God, loving God, and loving lost souls.  Moms and Dads who raise their children to pursue the one true God and bring all other pursuits in service to him. Elders who equip and shepherd the flock, not “exercise authority of them” (Matthew 20:25, 1 Peter 5:1-4). Evangelists who actually “do the work of an evangelist” as outlined by Paul in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Paul told us that these last two needs, along with the apostles and prophets, were gifts Christ gave to the church for the equipping of the saints, to bring them to maturity in order to cause the growth of the body (Ephesians 4:11-16). These lessons are about gaining a better understanding of  the need for evangelists in God's kingdom and what we can do to encourage a desire to do this work.  Recap from the First Lesson When we study Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, we cannot miss the challenge and the extensive nature of the work. Just as God set aside the tribe of Levi to spend their lives teaching Israel, so he gave “evangelists, shepherds and teachers” to the church to equip and grow the body. The failure of the Levites to fulfill their purpose led to the failure of the whole nation to live up to God's purpose. Today, God did not appoint a whole tribe, he appointed individuals who give their lives to bring the gospel message both to equip Christians and to spearhead reaching lost souls. But the shortage of evangelists is becoming more and more apparent.  Paul's Overview of the Work: 1 Timothy 4:6-16  Vs. 6: “…trained in the words of faith…”  7-8: “…train yourself for godliness”  11: “Command and teach these things.”  12: “Set the believers an example…”  13: “Devote yourself to the public reading of the Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching”  14: “Do not neglect the gift…” 15: “Practice these things, immerse yourself in in them…”  16: “Keep close watch…Persist in this…” Conclusion: These are not things that can be done by men who hold a secular job.  Why Not Be Content with the Men Preaching? “Preaching” is not “doing the work of an evangelist”  It was not God's design (Ephesian 4:11-12) Who will go out at night to teach the lost? Who will teach the lost in the daytime? Who will train and equip the church to do their part in evangelism efforts? Who will train more men to be evangelists? The Result: whole churches are being trained to neglect the lost and be content with the “99” (Matt. 18)  What Keeps Men from Preaching? First, the increasing wealthiness of our culture, which is enticing to young, college age men. The possibilities of living a comfortable and prosperous life are all around them. In conjunction with the above, relying on a church for wages feels uncomfortable and unstable to a man who plans to be married and raise a family. This is especially true when these same young men have repeatedly witnessed churches discharge a preacher every few years. (Of course that is not exclusive to preaching!) Relying on churches for support to work at a church that is not self-supporting. I have had preachers tell me they could never do what I have done and be in a church where they needed outside support. “How can I be confident that the support won't be dropped on a moment's notice?”  Second, preaching is often not a draw to younger men when they consider the whole church can become their “boss and critic.” Further, they have often seen preachers mistreated. Talk to any older preacher—their greatest trial will have come from their own brethren. Therefore, there are many who have decided to work a secular career job while utilizing opportunities to “preach a sermon” as the need arises. That certainly shouldn't be considered wrong, but it does contribute to the lack of evangelists. Third, preaching is not a “job,” it is a passion. Paul said it well in 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, “For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship.”  I trained one man who had wanted to preach from the time he was 14 years old. He went to FC and majored in Bible (not a good idea), and then asked to train with me. I had known him from childhood, and therefore accepted him. After six months I said to him, “I think you would be happier doing something else. What do you think?” He agreed, and went back to school for a secular job. The problem wasn't that he couldn't preach a sermon. It was that it wasn't his passion. Frankly, he hadn't even learned what it meant to love God with all his heart. Too many young men see preaching as a job. Another young man possibly could have become a good evangelist, but he submitted to his wife's insistence that his working hours be only 9 to 5.  Which brings up another hindrance: wives must be passionate about their husband's work.  Fourth, embedded in preaching are hardships and choices we would rather not make: There is a very interesting “American culture” problem that has seriously affected preachers and potential preachers. When a preacher is looking for a church, it is natural to do “background checks” on the church and how they have treated former preachers. We certainly do not want to go to a place where the elders or members are abusive. On the other hand, if you were a preacher, would you want to go to a church like Corinth? No, no! Paul sent Titus to “churches” on the island of Crete who were, “…always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons.” Paul basically said, “Titus, I want you to go a fix that!” Oh my. Consider “the Law of the Lid”  How many churches today are in the category of needing good elders and a good evangelist to “put in order the things that are wanting?” There is certainly a great need, but who wants to do that!!! The first place I preached, there was one faithful member, a lady named Bernice. I was told by elders that I would be foolish to go there. “It's a retirement community and no one is interested in the gospel. And besides, over the past seven years, 50 men have gone out there and preached sermons, to no avail.” But in the first three years we baptized 60 people, and one of the same elders then said to me, “Well, it must just be fertile ground.” For seven years, Bernice could not get a preacher to go and live there and do the hard thing (not just go preach and sermon and go home). Fifth, parents rarely prepare their sons to consider preaching or talk to them about the importance of the work in God's kingdom. I'm not suggesting that parents badger their sons to preach; that is not appropriate. Instead, I would recommend two approaches: Instill in your boys and girls our identity as disciples of Christ. Instill God's love for all people and his desire for them to be saved. And help them feel the weight of our responsibilities as Jesus' disciples — Jesus appointed us, only us, to bring the saving gospel to the world. If we don't do it, no one else will! (Parable of Lost Things & our identity as the Offspring of Abraham) Prepare them, and not just your sons, but also your daughters.  How to answer commonly asked questions using the scripture (Why does worship matter? Salvation, etc. Teach them to open their mouths and explain biblical texts! That is done far better by parents than it is in our Sunday/Wednesday classes. Teach them to give a speech, not a biblical speech, just a speech. [story of Dad and the speech of Spartacus to the Gladiators]  Sixth, a lack of training and mentoring.  In other words, how many churches and preachers are intent on obeying 2 Timothy 2:2 or followed the pattern of training that we see Paul doing?  Erik, Brent, Andy, and I have all turned down young men who desired to preach because they didn't understand the extent of the work. “I didn't know I'd have to work this hard.” “I don't like you telling me what I'm doing wrong in my preaching. I just want encouragement.”  In many cases, there are those who can preach a sermon, but the work described in Ephesians 4:11-16 and the “pastoral epistles” is not being done, and therefore understandably intimidating. Why shouldn't it be? It is often not seen/practiced among evangelists, shepherds and teachers. I personally cannot count the number of young preachers who have come out of one–two year programs, moved to a church, but haven't the slightest idea what to do other than “preach.” What about reaching the lost? What about engaging the church in the effort? What about moving the church to maturity? What about equipping the saints?  The need for patience on the part of the elders and the members, and humility to learn on the part of the preacher. Berry Kercheville The post Ephesians 4:11-16 And He Gave Evangelists… (2) appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

January 18, 2026 - Kyle Rye - Devote - Prayer Refresh by Buford Church of Christ

Send us a textRegarding resolutions we make at New Year's, the data isn't great.  25% of people default on their plans in the first week.  By the end of the first month, 64% percent are no longer keeping their resolutions.  And the data is clear:  on average resolutions only last about 4 months...it's hard to keep our promises to ourselves.  But as we think about spiritual goals each year, what is the best way to achieve them?  Today's "Let's Talk About It..." episode considers the question, "What if we stopped calling them 'resolutions' and made them 'commitments'?"  This subtle change in wording helps us to think of anything we do (spiritually-speaking) as something we want to commit to...not just for a season, but for life.  Reading the Bible, being in prayer, fasting, going to church...these are all things we don't just do for awhile and then quit.  They are things we keep going after.  We can modify and tweak as we go.  And we need accountability along the way.  But we stay committed and that commitment sees us through beyond just a few months!

January 11, 2026 - Kyle Rye - Devote - Prayer Hindrances by Buford Church of Christ

Every creature is inclined towards activity. A squirrel is going to climb trees; there's no stopping it. Humans are designed for good works, and what we do reveals who we worship. Listen to Michael Urch's exhortation to devote yourself to good works for more.

January 4, 2025 - Kyle Rye - Devote - Introducing Prayer by Buford Church of Christ

Read OnlineWhen the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Luke 2:22–24Forty days after a firstborn male was born, the law of Moses required that the mother participate in a purification ritual and that the parents were to “redeem” the child by offering a ritual sacrifice. As faithful Jews, Mary and Joseph took these obligations seriously. When they entered the Temple, they were met by a holy man named Simeon, who was among the faithful Jews “awaiting the consolation of Israel.”From its founding, the Kingdom of Israel had endured many troubled times. The last time the Kingdom of Israel had been united was under the reign of King David and his son Solomon in the tenth century B.C. After Solomon's death, the kingdom split into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. The Northern Kingdom was captured by the Assyrians in 722 B.C., and the Southern Kingdom was conquered by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., leading to the destruction of the First Temple and the exile of many Jews to Babylon for about seventy years. In the centuries that followed, Greek culture was imposed upon the region after the conquest of Alexander the Great, and the Romans finally captured Judah in 63 BC, maintaining control beyond the birth of Christ.This history of oppression and division created various responses among the Jewish people. Many prophets had foretold the coming of the Messiah, the one who would bring consolation to Israel. Some Jews expected the Messiah to be a political leader who would reunite and restore the Kingdom. Others were indifferent to the prophecies. But a faithful remnant, like Simeon, awaited the Messiah who would bring about a profound spiritual renewal.Simeon was not a Pharisee, Sadducee, or scribe, but an ordinary devout Jew filled with the Holy Spirit. It was the Holy Spirit Who revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Messiah. On the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple, Simeon, inspired by the Holy Spirit, came to the Temple and recognized the Christ Child. He took Jesus in his arms and rejoiced, saying, “Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled…”We should all strive to be like Simeon. Like the people of Israel and Judah, we are living in a world where God's Kingdom is often divided or overshadowed by immorality, wars, divisions, and a lack of faith. We might be tempted to address these challenges in various ways, but the best way is to become part of the faithful remnant who, like Simeon, trust in God's promises and eagerly anticipate His transforming action in our lives and in the world. Reflect today on the state of the world. In some places, the Kingdom of God is vibrant and alive; in others, it seems distant or absent. No matter where you find yourself, turn your gaze to the all-powerful Messiah, Who is capable of renewing His Kingdom on Earth as we await its fullness at the end of time. Devote yourself to His mission, and allow the Holy Spirit to inspire you to be an active participant in bringing about the reign of God. My Lord and Messiah, as I see the challenges and divisions in the world around me, help me to trust in Your promises. May I, like Simeon, be filled with faith and hope as I await Your Kingdom. Inspire me to be an instrument of Your grace, helping to build Your Kingdom here on Earth. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Janmad, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

December 28, 2025 - Kyle Rye - Learn to Devote by Buford Church of Christ

Colossians 4:2 DEVOTE yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (NIV) Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, FAITHFUL in prayer. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray continually, (NIV) Luke 18:1 Always pray and never give up. (NIV) 1. KEEP CIRCLING FOR SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH Acts 1:14 They all joined together CONSTANTLY IN PRAYER, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (NIV) Luke 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ASK HIM!” (NIV) 2. KEEP CIRCLING TO BREAKTHROUGH OBSTACLES Joshua 6:1-5 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.” (NIV) 4 QUICK LESSONS ON HOW TO CIRCLE OBSTACLES FOR A BREAKTHROUGH   2A. SECURELY SHUT DOES NOT STOP GOD  2B. SEE WHAT GOD SEES Joshua 6:2 “Then the Lord said to Joshua, “SEE, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.” (NIV) 2C. SEEING LEADS TO A FAITH THAT DOES NOT STOP 2D. SPEAK TO THE OBSTACLE  Mark 11:22–24 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone SAYS TO THIS MOUNTAIN, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they SAY will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (NIV) 3. KEEP CIRCLING FOR FAMILY BREAKTHROUGH  Luke 1:6-7 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. 7 But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both VERY OLD. (NIV) Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah; YOUR PRAYER HAS BEEN HEARD. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. (NIV)

This is the audio from the November 21, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV) This week's prayer emphasis will be about our need to pray with joy!  I suppose it may seem a bit […]

This is the audio from the November 20, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV) This week's prayer emphasis will be about our need to pray with joy!  I suppose it may seem a bit […]

This is the audio from the November 19, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV) This week's prayer emphasis will be about our need to pray with joy!  I suppose it may seem a bit […]

This is the audio from the November 18, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV) This week's prayer emphasis will be about our need to pray with joy!  I suppose it may seem a bit […]

This is the audio from the November 17, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV) This week's prayer emphasis will be about our need to pray with joy!  I suppose it may seem a bit […]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:You ever have one of those mornings where your alarm goes off and before your feet even hit the floor, your brain's already sprinting a marathon? That was me — deep in my wake-up-and-grind era. I thought hustle meant purpose. That the more I did, the more I mattered. But here's the truth: busyness isn't purpose — it's a distraction from alignment.In this episode, we're redefining success from the inside out. You'll learn how to stop running on hustle fumes and start operating on peace fuel. We're getting real about what it means to live and lead from alignment — emotionally, spiritually, and energetically — so your peace isn't sacrificed for your productivity.Friend, this one's a heart check and a blueprint all in one. If you've been feeling stretched thin, restless, or like you're constantly doing but not becoming, this is your permission slip to slow down and sync up. Peace is not a pause in progress — it's the foundation that sustains it.

Rawrr! Prayer is good, right? But what happens when someone makes it against the law to pray?!?! Find out in this great episode!Prayer is talking to GodDaniel would continuously talk to God through prayer. Even when he was threatened to be thrown into the lion's den, Daniel would continue to pray to God.Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.– Colossians 4:2Daniel 2, Daniel 6Daniel and the Lion's DenDaniel was a very good, faithful man, who always obeyed God. He would pray to God consistently, three times a day. Daniel had a very close relationship to God due to how often he would talk to God through prayer and because of his unshakable faith. God also gave Daniel an incredible gift—Daniel was able to interpret dreams. This gift led Daniel to successfully interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The king then gave Daniel a high up position in the kingdom and gave him many gifts. Because Daniel was so smart, other wise men in the kingdom were very jealous. Their jealousy led them to convince King Darius to make a new law—that the people were only allowed to pray to the king. If people chose not to obey this law, they would be thrown in the lion's den. These jealous men knew that Daniel would never obey this law since he would pray to God several times a day.Daniel continued to pray in his room, even when he had heard about this new law. After the jealous men saw him do this, they told King Darius. This made King very upset because he cared for Daniel and tried to get him out of trouble, but knew there was no way around it. Before throwing him in the den, King Darius told Daniel “Your God, to whom you are so loyal, is going to get you out of this.” The next morning, King Darius went to check on Daniel and heard Daniel say “My God sent his angel to shut the lion's mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have wronged you, Your majesty.” Daniel had not been harmed! They both knew that Daniel was protected because he had completely trusted God and had faith in Him. Daniel had a great amount of love for the Lord. Daniel also had a deep and personal connection to God because he would intentionally talk to God all the time through prayer. Regardless of the situation he was facing, he would make time to pray. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in our daily routine, that we neglect to prioritize our quiet time with God. But the truth is, God wants to hear from us—He wants us to talk to Him because of His love for each and every one of us.I can talk to God. Questions to think about:1. Why did Daniel continue to pray, even when he knew his life would be threatened?2. Why did Daniel have such a close relationship with God?3. How can I remember to talk to God on a daily basis?

1 Timothy 2:1-7 NIV1. PRAY WITH BOLDNESS1 Timothy 2:3-4 - "This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."God wants ALL people to be savedYour prayers matter more than you thinkDon't apologize for praying big prayersGod's will is for everyone to know HimFree will/predestination debates Who's your one and prayer event"If it's worth praying about, it's worth praying boldly about.""Never pray small prayers to a big God."Luke 11:9 - "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."Jesus taught us to keep asking, keep seeking, keep knockingLuke 18:1-8 - The Parable of the Persistent WidowDon't give up on people God hasn't given up onColossians 4:2 - "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."Breakthrough often comes right before we want to quit"The devil's favorite time to attack is right before your breakthrough.""Quitting on prayer is quitting on people."1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray continually""Persistent prayer proves you really believe.""Monica's 30-Year Prayer"In the 4th century, there was a mother named Monica who had a son living a wild, rebellious life. He was brilliant but arrogant, involved in a cult-like religious group, living with a woman he wasn't married to, and wanted nothing to do with Christianity.For 30 years, Monica prayed for her son. Every single day. Through tears. Through disappointment. When he moved to another city to get away from her nagging, she prayed. When he seemed to get worse instead of better, she prayed. Friends told her to give up. But she wouldn't quit.One day, a bishop saw her weeping and praying again. He said, "Woman, go your way. It is not possible that the son of so many tears should perish."That son's name was Augustine. He became one of the greatest Christian leaders in history—St. Augustine of Hippo. His writings have influenced Christianity for 1,600 years.Application: "Don't you dare give up on your 'one.' Monica prayed for 30 years. How long have you been praying? 30 days? 30 weeks? Keep going. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think."2 Peter 3:9 - "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise... not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."Pray for softened hearts, not just changed circumstancesPray for divine appointments and conversationsPray for Christians to cross their pathActs 16:14 - "The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message"Pray that spiritual blindness would be lifted (lead to next bullet point)2 Corinthians 4:4 - Pray that "the god of this age" won't blind their mindsColossians 4:3-4 - "Pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message""Pray for the harvest, not just the weather."Ezekiel 36:26 - "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.""Random prayers get random results.""Aim your prayers like arrows, not shotguns."Mark 11:24 - "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."Believe God is working even when you can't see it2. PRAY WITH PERSISTENCE 3. PRAY WITH PURPOSE4. PRAY WITH EXPECTATION

At Bethany, We are God's People who are: Gathered! Connected! Sent!We want to connect with you through this Podcast! Leave us a comment! Tell us where you are at! Leave a Review to help our audience grow!--October 19, 2025 -- Pr. Kevin Krizer -- "Sent...Send!" -- 2Tim.3:14-4:514 However, continue in what you have learned and found to be true. You know who your teachers were. 15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God's approval. 17 They equip God's servants so that they are completely prepared to do good things. 4 I solemnly call on you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead. I do this because Christ Jesus will come to rule the world. 2 Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach. 3 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. 4 People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths. 5 But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.http://www.bethanylutheran.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/Bethany.Long.Beach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/BethanyLutheranLongBeach

Paul leaves Timothy behind in Ephesus to help a struggling church get back on track. One of the many issues is widows. Who is supposed to be taking care of the widows and what constitutes a widow that can be helped? Are their stipulations? What does Paul have to say about the younger widows? What about the widow who decides she isn't going to be devoted to God and just wants to liver her life the way she sees fit? We dive into all of this and more in this podcast!

Welcome to the Grace Coach Podcast! Mike and Kevin share their insights from the Book of Colossians as they dive into Chapter 4.  Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. 10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. 17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” 18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.  

Jaclyn's Memoir, Spiritual Smackdown: From Victim to Goddess, is officially out in the world! Drop into this conversation between Jaclyn and Haley Bowler-Cooke, the author of Unfuckwithable, for deep insight into what it feels like to bring your pure magic to the world.  Words carry a frequency. An energy meant to be felt.  This is a podcast full of chronicles, experiences, transmissions meant to be heard, not written. Go deeper: Jaclyn's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn_shaw_/⁠⁠⁠ Jaclyn's Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://jaclynshaw.ca/ Haley's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/uplift_lifestyle/?hl=en Haley's Website:  https://upliftlifestyle.ca/ Haley's book - Unfuckwithable:  https://upliftlifestyle.ca/bestseller-unfuckwithable

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Colossians 4:2 says – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”It's not a suggestion—it's a calling. We are commanded to pray.Knowing about God isn't the same as knowing God.Prayer is what transforms knowledge about God into a relationship with God.John 17:3 – “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”Prayer is the catalyst that turns information into intimacy.James 4:8 says – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”I believe it is impossible to have a strong relationship with God without prayer.Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”Prayer is not just about talking to God; it is just as much — or even more — about listening to Him.Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”That is how to be rooted in prayer: just as roots are always attached to the soil, prayer is how we stay connected to God.If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask what you want, and I will give you what you want, because I wanted you to want it.Prayer has the power to break strongholds, shift circumstances, and release God's will on earth.James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”Our father knows what we need, but there is power in asking him.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Colossians 4:2 says – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”It's not a suggestion—it's a calling. We are commanded to pray.Knowing about God isn't the same as knowing God.Prayer is what transforms knowledge about God into a relationship with God.John 17:3 – “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”Prayer is the catalyst that turns information into intimacy.James 4:8 says – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”I believe it is impossible to have a strong relationship with God without prayer.Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”Prayer is not just about talking to God; it is just as much — or even more — about listening to Him.Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”That is how to be rooted in prayer: just as roots are always attached to the soil, prayer is how we stay connected to God.If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask what you want, and I will give you what you want, because I wanted you to want it.Prayer has the power to break strongholds, shift circumstances, and release God's will on earth.James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”Our father knows what we need, but there is power in asking him.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

This week in our Devote series, Pastor Marcus unpacks a profound truth from Jesus' teaching: our hearts inevitably follow our treasure. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, he illuminates how the ancient practice of tithing isn't about money—it's about positioning God first in our lives. Drawing on Abraham's example and God's promises in Malachi, Pastor Marcus demonstrates how giving the first 10% isn't just a religious duty, but a transformative path to experiencing God's blessings and finding true financial peace. Ready to discover the freedom that comes from putting God first in your finances? Don't miss this life-changing message about aligning your treasure with your heart.________________________________Esta semana en nuestra serie Devote, el Pastor Marcus desglosa una profunda verdad de las enseñanzas de Jesús: nuestros corazones inevitablemente siguen a nuestro tesoro. A través de historias personales y sabiduría bíblica, ilumina cómo la antigua práctica del diezmo no se trata de dinero—se trata de posicionar a Dios primero en nuestras vidas. Tomando el ejemplo de Abraham y las promesas de Dios en Malaquías, el Pastor Marcus demuestra cómo dar el primer 10% no es solo un deber religioso, sino un camino transformador para experimentar las bendiciones de Dios y encontrar verdadera paz financiera. ¿Listo para descubrir la libertad que proviene de poner a Dios primero en tus finanzas? No te pierdas este mensaje que cambia vidas sobre alinear tu tesoro con tu

How can we make a lasting impact? We have been called to be lights in a dark world, ambassadors for Christ and now we're called to be salt.Matthew 5:13 tells us, "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot."How can we be salt to the world?The apostle Paul gives us a great recipe for this in Colossians 4:2, 5-6:"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful... Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." >>Watch on YouTube

In Acts 2, the church is born and thousands are added in a single day. It paints a picture of believers who gathered faithfully, prayed constantly, and lived with glad and sincere hearts. This message calls us to be a community rooted in Jesus and empowered by the Spirit, so that God can use our devotion to impact the world around us.

Welcome back to Day 7 of the Millionaire Self Series! In this transmission, we'll dive deep into a sticky topic for many entrepreneurs: sales in the DMs. If the thought of pitching your offers online feels awkward, robotic, or downright icky, this episode is here to reframe the way you approach sales.I will reveal why your Millionaire Self never pushes links or convinces people to buy. Instead, she shows you how to turn your DMs into a sacred ceremony of devotion, intimacy, and trust—a space where high-ticket, heart-led sales naturally unfold.You'll learn my powerful DEVOTE method, a step-by-step framework that makes selling feel like service and connection, not pressure. By the end of this episode, you'll see that selling isn't about closing—it's about deeply understanding the person in front of you. If you've ever felt resistance to selling or struggled to convert your community into clients, this episode will shift the way you view sales forever.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 – The Resistance Around Sales03:48 – Why Traditional Selling Doesn't Work07:35 – Sales as a Sacred Practice12:20 – The Psychology of High-Ticket Sales17:04 – Introducing the DEVOTE Method22:10 – Step 1: Discern24:00 – Step 2: Empathize28:05 – Step 3: Validate31:18 – Step 4: Offer36:42 – Step 5: Trust39:08 – Step 6: EnrollPS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business is officially starting September 29th! It's not too late to join. If you're ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, DM me “UNLEASH” at @iammelissaruiz to apply. Let's build the empire that matches your soul.

It's about time we share a really big part of our journeys. Chelsea opens up about her wrestle with mental health (bipolar mania) and Nick shares about the anxiety waves hes faced in the past.Download the free devotional app "Devote" here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167We will see you all next week!- Nick and Chels

Andrew is joined by his longtime friend and former co-host Eric (Conscious Dominance → now DSRX) for a candid, high-signal conversation about what long-term devotion actually looks like in a D/s relationship. They trace the arc from weekly podcasting accountability to the deeper craft of polarity: owning your desires, simplifying your life so love can lead, and learning to read and steer feminine energy without shrinking it. Eric shares what changed after a serious shoulder injury, why downsizing their home unlocked leadership and focus, and how a Dominant's inner alignment turns a partner's “no” into a clean “not now”—or an eventual full-body yes. If you've ever wondered how to build a relationship that's both peaceful and wildly alive, this one's for you. ⸻ In this episode we cover • Devotion vs. obligation: why gripping to commitments isn't devotion—and how real devotion stays alive over years, not months. • The Dominant's inner work: how reactivity is often avoidance of vulnerability, and why befriending it creates true power. • “Her no mirrors your no to yourself”: reading rejection as a reflection of your own unclean energy, shame, or self-abandonment. • Chaos & order: letting feminine energy get bigger (not smaller) while providing structure, direction, and safety. • Simplify to lead: downsizing, removing mental load, and making the main thing the main thing. • Accountability & craft: weekly creation (100+ episodes), the “compound effect,” and treating relationship like a practiced craft. • Embodied peace: moving from a reactive life to dynamic peace—aliveness with acceptance, not flat-line neutrality. • Eric's updates: healing from injury, becoming ambidextrous (literally and energetically), launching DSRX with Rachel, balancing coaching, construction, and content. ⸻ Memorable lines • “If I'm willing to see what I need to see, I can be better than I am.” • “Most ‘nos' are mirrors—showing you where you haven't said yes to yourself.” • “You don't need hours of meditation to meet your edges. Devote yourself to one woman and let that mirror do its job.” • “Don't make her chaos smaller—make it freer and lead it.” • “Simplify your life so love can lead. Then steer.” ⸻ ABOUT DSRX DSRX is a raw exploration of regenerative relating—where conscious leadership, holistic surrender, and intimate practice live inside our long-term love story. The podcast, hosted by Eric from Aerosha, dives into the lived practice (with his bride, Rachael) of building relationships on unyielding self-trust and shared depth instead of default. Evolving beyond traditional D/s, DSRX names a new terrain: Devotion and Service that honors the Rx cycles of rapture, rupture, and repair. Where recalibration and integration become essential medicine for deepening intimacy, erotic connection, and organic power exchange. Each week, you'll find tactical tools and honest stories about the challenges of leadership, the dynamics of expression, and the necessity of hosting presence—widening the aperture into desire, artistry, and the many paradoxes of polarity. Join our Newsletter for episode updates + resources [https://www.aerosha.art/dsrx-mailinglist] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dsrx_studio] ⸻ About Eric For 20+ years, Eric has moved between roles as an artist, teacher, father, builder, and coach. His 1:1 work guides men through self-renovation, emotional alchemy, relational polarity, and the craft of hosting intimacy with integrity. Book a Free Consult [https://aerosha.as.me/dsrx] ⸻ About Rachael As an artist, writer, dancer, and founder of AEROSHA (2008), Rachael is known for mentorship and movement offerings that guide the body into a receptive state of everyday ecstasy, erotic artistry, and embodied presence. Learn more about Aerosha [https://www.aerosha.museum/recent] Resources & Next Steps If you're ready to go deeper, explore our courses and offerings: • Rapture — a journey into devotional D/s and erotic embodiment. https://infinitedevotion.com/rapture • Becoming a Dominant Man — Andrew's path for men ready to lead with clarity and integrity. https://infinitedevotion.com/becoming-a-dominant-man • Structuring Your D/s Dynamic — build a relationship structure that actually works for you. https://infinitedevotion.com/structuring-your-ds-dynamic • OnlyFans. Take a look inside our bedroom. https://onlyfans.com/dawnofdesire ⸻ Stay Connected • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. • Join our email list for updates and new episodes: https://infinitedevotion.com • Follow us on Instagram: @_infinitedevotion.

Pranidhana is the practice of devotion—shifting from parenting through personal identity to parenting as an instrument of the Divine. This path unfolds through satsang (inspiration), lower seva (service with struggle), sadhana (inner work), and finally, Higher seva (selfless service). Santosha, invites us to smile – arising when our actions are offered with sincerity and trust, leading to a calm, joyful presence in parenting. Together, these practices invite us to parent with less control and more allowance.Interested in registering for our live, virtual course with Vivekji and other guides? Visit http://bit.ly/cmn-2025.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting Culture community, a space for seekers striving to be better in their caregiving responsibilities through the practice of self-development. You can always catch up on the previous episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more! Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Rawrr! Prayer is good, right? But what happens when someone makes it against the law to pray?!?! Find out in this great episode!Prayer is talking to GodDaniel would continuously talk to God through prayer. Even when he was threatened to be thrown into the lion's den, Daniel would continue to pray to God.Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.– Colossians 4:2Daniel 2, Daniel 6Daniel and the Lion's DenDaniel was a very good, faithful man, who always obeyed God. He would pray to God consistently, three times a day. Daniel had a very close relationship to God due to how often he would talk to God through prayer and because of his unshakable faith. God also gave Daniel an incredible gift—Daniel was able to interpret dreams. This gift led Daniel to successfully interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The king then gave Daniel a high up position in the kingdom and gave him many gifts. Because Daniel was so smart, other wise men in the kingdom were very jealous. Their jealousy led them to convince King Darius to make a new law—that the people were only allowed to pray to the king. If people chose not to obey this law, they would be thrown in the lion's den. These jealous men knew that Daniel would never obey this law since he would pray to God several times a day.Daniel continued to pray in his room, even when he had heard about this new law. After the jealous men saw him do this, they told King Darius. This made King very upset because he cared for Daniel and tried to get him out of trouble, but knew there was no way around it. Before throwing him in the den, King Darius told Daniel “Your God, to whom you are so loyal, is going to get you out of this.” The next morning, King Darius went to check on Daniel and heard Daniel say “My God sent his angel to shut the lion's mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have wronged you, Your majesty.” Daniel had not been harmed! They both knew that Daniel was protected because he had completely trusted God and had faith in Him. Daniel had a great amount of love for the Lord. Daniel also had a deep and personal connection to God because he would intentionally talk to God all the time through prayer. Regardless of the situation he was facing, he would make time to pray. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in our daily routine, that we neglect to prioritize our quiet time with God. But the truth is, God wants to hear from us—He wants us to talk to Him because of His love for each and every one of us.I can talk to God. Questions to think about:1. Why did Daniel continue to pray, even when he knew his life would be threatened?2. Why did Daniel have such a close relationship with God?3. How can I remember to talk to God on a daily basis?

So much came up in this episode! Fitness, communication professionally and personally, and thoughts on changing overtime in marriage. For those single, dating, and engaged.. lean in! And those married, you may relate a lot. Download the free devotional app "Devote" here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167We will see you all next week! Nick and Chels

We've already arrived at throwing monkeys.   Theme: Struttin' by Louie Zong   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Blip Stream"  by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In the debut episode of their Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado preview the season for the pivotal wide receiver group. Can transfers Trebor Pena, Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson make the impact this team sorely lacked from the position last season, in falling short against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl? Or could they be the next in a long line of disappointments for coach James Franklin, from Dante Cephas, to Malik McClain to Julian Fleming? And how will home-grown options including Liam Clifford, Tyseer Denmark and Koby Howard develop with Drew Allar behind center? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

What an honor to sit down with our once banker, now friend, Latoya Matthews. Latoya has a powerful story of redemption of Saying yes to God and walking with Him after over a decade of shame and regret with the abortion she had of her first baby. We chat through her childhood, mindsets, and her healing journey with God.If you want to follow Latoya on IG, here is her link: https://www.instagram.com/thelatoyamathews/?hl=enTo download the free devotional app called Devote, click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167

We have so much to share with you today! It has truly been FOREVER. But we are so back!! And with a new name. "As We Are" because in the space of creating content with God, we felt that showing up as we are is what He asks us to do. He does the changing. We do the showing up!Download the free devotional app "Devote" here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devote-bible-study/id6738973167We will see you all next Wednesday!- Nick and Chels

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In this episode, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Mitchell Conway to explore a quote from Henry David Thoreau: “It's not a man's duty as a matter of course, to devote himself to the eradication of any, even the most enormous wrong, but it is his duty at least to wash his hands of it.” Mitchell shares his diverse experiences in education, emphasizing the importance of philosophy in teaching across various age groups. The discussion explores the role of age in philosophical discourse, the transformative potential of education, and the significance of the Teach Different Method. Together they unpack Thoreau's views on civil disobedience, reflecting on the ethical responsibilities individuals hold in the face of injustice.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - Mitch's Background in Philosophy and Education 02:14 - The Role of Philosophy in Education 04:55 - Philosophy for All Ages 07:19 - The Misconception of Youth and Philosophy 10:24 - The Importance of Open-Mindedness 13:18 - The Teach Different Method Explained 16:22 - Thoreau's Quote on Civil Disobedience 18:54 - Interpreting Thoreau's Message 22:02 - Real-World Applications of Thoreau's Ideas 24:45 - The Duty to Act Against Injustice 27:49 - The Complexity of Ethical Obligations 30:57 - Conclusion and Reflections on Responsibility 41:12 - Thoreau's Moral Duty and Civil Disobedience 43:42 - The Complexity of Ethical Obligations 44:43 - Criteria for Opposing Injustice 46:17 - Exploring Civil Disobedience 48:57 - Philosophy Walk on Civil Disobedience 49:44 - The Role of Education in Philosophy 51:07 - Teach Different Outro  Image Source: National Portrait Gallery, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons   

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Integrity is a sought-after virtue. While we want to be known as people of integrity, we must admit that we have things hidden in our hearts that we don't want people to know. King David wanted to be a man of integrity, and in Psalm 101, he wrote about his desire to walk faithfully with God. The psalm gives us practical ideas on how we can both walk in integrity and devote ourselves to the Lord.

What would you say you're devoted to these days? Would it be entertainment or work and money… or maybe you're family? But how many of us would actually say we're devoted to prayer? In chapter four verse two we read, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” It's a rather brief statement, but it's packed with helpful instruction for our daily walk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Rawrr! Prayer is good, right? But what happens when someone makes it against the law to pray?!?! Find out in this great episode!Prayer is talking to GodDaniel would continuously talk to God through prayer. Even when he was threatened to be thrown into the lion's den, Daniel would continue to pray to God.Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.– Colossians 4:2Daniel 2, Daniel 6Daniel and the Lion's DenDaniel was a very good, faithful man, who always obeyed God. He would pray to God consistently, three times a day. Daniel had a very close relationship to God due to how often he would talk to God through prayer and because of his unshakable faith. God also gave Daniel an incredible gift—Daniel was able to interpret dreams. This gift led Daniel to successfully interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The king then gave Daniel a high up position in the kingdom and gave him many gifts. Because Daniel was so smart, other wise men in the kingdom were very jealous. Their jealousy led them to convince King Darius to make a new law—that the people were only allowed to pray to the king. If people chose not to obey this law, they would be thrown in the lion's den. These jealous men knew that Daniel would never obey this law since he would pray to God several times a day.Daniel continued to pray in his room, even when he had heard about this new law. After the jealous men saw him do this, they told King Darius. This made King very upset because he cared for Daniel and tried to get him out of trouble, but knew there was no way around it. Before throwing him in the den, King Darius told Daniel “Your God, to whom you are so loyal, is going to get you out of this.” The next morning, King Darius went to check on Daniel and heard Daniel say “My God sent his angel to shut the lion's mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have wronged you, Your majesty.” Daniel had not been harmed! They both knew that Daniel was protected because he had completely trusted God and had faith in Him. Daniel had a great amount of love for the Lord. Daniel also had a deep and personal connection to God because he would intentionally talk to God all the time through prayer. Regardless of the situation he was facing, he would make time to pray. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in our daily routine, that we neglect to prioritize our quiet time with God. But the truth is, God wants to hear from us—He wants us to talk to Him because of His love for each and every one of us.I can talk to God. Questions to think about:1. Why did Daniel continue to pray, even when he knew his life would be threatened?2. Why did Daniel have such a close relationship with God?3. How can I remember to talk to God on a daily basis?

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.- Col. 4:2 (NLT) In this episode you'll find three simple ideas for praying with an aleart mind and thankful heart. harvestministryteams.com/friday

Send us a textWelcome to Week 2 of the Soul Care Challenge!This week, we're centering ourselves in prayer — not just as a routine, but as a relationship. Learn how prayer becomes a soul anchor and how to create rhythms of talking with God, not just to Him.Anchor verse: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2