GOOD SHEPHERD

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  GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11-16  Devotional:- "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gave his life for the sheep”. (V. 11) Shepherds are one of the most caring people on earth. They value the lives of the sheep. They risk their life many times to save the life of the sheep. They follow the sheep wherever they go and lead them To green grass where they enjoy fresh food for their nourishment (Psalms 23:1-6). Their presence comforts and secures the sheep. They cannot tolerate the loss of any of them. So they watch over it so dearly. If anyone is missing, they take pains to look for it till they find it, and when it is found, they celebrate it (Luke 15:4-7). So also is the love of Jesus to you. He is your good shepherd. That is why He laid down His life for you. He died that you might live. He cares for you (I Peter 5:7). He cannot afford to see you in suffering. Whatever you are passing through now is for your glory (Romans 8:18). Everything shall turn to your testimony (Luke...

PRAYER FOR SHOW

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PRAYER FOR SHOW

Matthew 6:5-13
Devotional Verse:-"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward” (Vs. 5)
 

    Hypocritical people do many things for show off. People of the world today feel that you look odd when you are not showing off. So, what is right is becoming wrong and wrong is becoming right. But I want you to know that God is faithful to all who are faithful to Him.
 
    In today’s Scripture, Jesus tells us that we should not pray to prove that we are specially gifted in prayers. In doing this people will not receive any answer from God.  Standing in public places to show that one is good in prayers is absolutely wrong. Don’t do such to demonstrate the ability or the grace of God in your life. Jesus taught us that, if we are to pray, we should go to the secret of our rooms, pouring out our hearts to God. Don’t forget that prayer is relating with God and we must do it with all humility. 
 
    You really don’t need any formula for prayer as it is in some churches today. All you need to do is to simply open up your heart to God. Ask Him anything in faith and believe that He will answer you. Surely, He will be faithful to answer your prayers. Peace! 
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to understand the process of asking and receiving in prayers.

“SHOW OFF PRAYERS IS VAIN PRAYERS”.


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