Journey With Prayer | Shining Brightly in a Dark and Lost World

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This is Journey with Prayer, a contemplated prayer

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journey corresponding to our episode, Leading Differently

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Together Evangelist with Ellen Graf Martin.

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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has

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come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in

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Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria

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and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1 8

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from the ESV. Heavenly

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father, with hearts overflowing with gratitude,

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we thank you for the power of the holy spirit

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enabling us to be your witnesses across the earth.

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We marvel at the abundance of grace that you've

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woven through our lives, each thread a

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testament to your enduring faithfulness.

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And, Lord, as we contemplate the whisper of your love

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resounding through creation, embolden us

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to share your good news with gentleness and humility.

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May our words carry the weight of truth and our

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actions reflect the humility and the compassion of

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Jesus. In a culture and society

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where division can run deep, guide us to

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build bridges that connect, fostering understanding

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and creating spaces in heartfelt encounters with you.

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So we lift our eyes to you, god of all comfort and god

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of hope. As we embark on this journey of evangelism,

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we humbly ask for your guidance and your strength.

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Help us to be instruments of your light, shining brightly in

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a world that often feels dark and lost.

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You give us the wisdom to engage in simple deeds and

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honest conversations that reflect your love and grace.

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And may our actions and words bring solace and strength

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to those who are searching for meaning and purpose in their

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lives. And, Lord, we pray for transformation

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of our own hearts. Set ablaze within us

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your refining fire that we might be purified and made

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more like you. Teach us to listen attentively

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to your gentle nudges and to walk in step with

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the rhythms of your grace.

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And as we step out in faith, may we become

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vivid reflections

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testament to your goodness and your mercy, drawing

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others closer to you with each interaction. In

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the powerful name of Jesus, our cornerstone in hope, we

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pray. Amen.

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So as you go through your week, I wanna encourage you, take the time to

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first reflect. Reflect on how the Holy Spirit empowers

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you in your daily life to be a witness of God's grace.

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What aspects of your personal testimony can you share with others

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to encourage and inspire their journeys? And

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so engage. Engage with someone this week in

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meaningful conversation. Seek to understand their

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story and share an aspect of your own

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finally, pray. And here's 3 ways that you can pray.

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1, pray for the courage and wisdom to discern opportunities to

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share your faith in a way that is sensitive and responsive to the

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needs and circumstances of those around you.

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Number 2, pray for the global church, that believers

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everywhere may be united in spirit and purpose as they

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proclaim the gospel and serve their communities. And

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number 3, pray for your personal transformation.

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That God would work within you to grow a heart that reflects his love,

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patience, and humility, especially as you interact and

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engage with others. You can check the show notes

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for these references, prayers, and scriptures, or to find

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out more information about our podcast and connect with us, head over to

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journey with care dotca. I'm Johan.

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Thanks for praying with me today.