Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Luke 18:1
Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:5-8
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Eph. 6:18
I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. As a prince hast thou power with God and with men. Gen. 32:26, 28
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. Col. 4:2
[Jesus] went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12
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Reading from Daily Light.
It’s good to meditate on prayer.
Who is our greatest example in this?
Of course, the LORD Jesus, Who frequently came apart to commune with His Father.
May I do likewise, may I daily grow more like Jesus.
Link https://youtu.be/tfOJ9rxQgaI
Hymn - More About Jesus
1 More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of his saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
2 More about Jesus let me learn,
More of his holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain]
3 More about Jesus in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing his voice in ev'ry line,
Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain]
4 More about Jesus on his throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More if His kingdom's sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of peace. [Refrain]
Words by
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt: Songs from a Bed of Pain
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Reading from Daily Light.
It’s good to meditate on prayer.
Who is our greatest example in this?
Of course, the LORD Jesus, Who frequently came apart to commune with His Father.
May I do likewise, may I daily grow more like Jesus.
Hymn - More About Jesus
1 More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of his saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
2 More about Jesus let me learn,
More of his holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain]
3 More about Jesus in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing his voice in ev'ry line,
Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain]
4 More about Jesus on his throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More if His kingdom's sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of peace. [Refrain]
Words by
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt: Songs from a Bed of Pain
Can there be a purpose in a crippling ailment?
Eliza Hewitt may have wondered that. Eliza was born on June 28, 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Educated in the local school system, she graduated as valedictorian of the Girl's Normal School that she attended. She became a teacher in the public schools of her city.
But then came misery. Her career screeched to a halt when she was forced to bed with a painful spinal problem. (Full post here - it's said her debilitating condition was caused by a wreckless student striking her with a piece of slate, an individual student's portable blackboard.)
Eliza Hewitt may have wondered that. Eliza was born on June 28, 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Educated in the local school system, she graduated as valedictorian of the Girl's Normal School that she attended. She became a teacher in the public schools of her city.
But then came misery. Her career screeched to a halt when she was forced to bed with a painful spinal problem. (Full post here - it's said her debilitating condition was caused by a wreckless student striking her with a piece of slate, an individual student's portable blackboard.)
Lying in bed, she could have been bitter. Instead, she studied English literature and began to sing and write:-
"Sing the wondrous love of Jesus; sing his mercy and his grace.
In the mansions bright and blessed he'll prepare for us a place."
"Sing the wondrous love of Jesus; sing his mercy and his grace.
In the mansions bright and blessed he'll prepare for us a place."
We remember Eliza Hewitt today because of those hymns. Had she never been bed-ridden, she might not have written them.
Among the best known are, "When We All Get to Heaven" "Sunshine in My Soul," "Will there be any Stars in My Crown?" and "More About Jesus Would I Know."
Again the Lord had a higher wiser purpose in pain in this young life.
May this bless you as it has me.
Sending prayer hugs, 🙏🤗
Shaz in Oz.xAmong the best known are, "When We All Get to Heaven" "Sunshine in My Soul," "Will there be any Stars in My Crown?" and "More About Jesus Would I Know."
Again the Lord had a higher wiser purpose in pain in this young life.
May this bless you as it has me.
Sending prayer hugs, 🙏🤗
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