Nonconformity means – Standing firm in Our Faith

January 10, 2014
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Nonconformity means – Standing firm in Our Faith
Kindly Pray for the Prayer Point at the end
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Today’s Scripture
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“May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones” – (1 Thessalonians 3:13).
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Thoughts for Today
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Paul tells us not to conform to the ways of this world (Romans 12:2).However, many times our beliefs and morals are challenged to a point beyond anything we have known. It is so easy to get caught up in a quest for more money, freedom, and material possessions.
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What does nonconformity mean in today’s world? It means standing firm in our faith; no matter what the cost. 2 Timothy 3:12 reminds us, “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
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Throughout the Bible, those who followed Jesus Christ endured much persecution and hardship from those who despised the Lord and His followers. But the saints of God never gave up.
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Though it ultimately cost them their lives, their physical death meant being in the presence of God. Jesus said, “Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it” (Luke 17:33).
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Even in the midst of persecution, the godly will move forward, grow upward, and receive victory. When you feel overwhelmed by life’s temptations, turn to the Lord. His strength will protect you so that you will be able to continue on the path He has ordained for you.
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Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, please help me to remember that persecution for faith in you is to be expected. Your Word tells me that I will have trouble in this world, but that there is strength in the fact that you have overcome this world. May my eyes be fixed on the eternal life I have in you and may I be intentional about sharing you, Jesus, with others, no matter the cost. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen.”
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Have a Blessed Friday and God Bless you.
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In His Service,
Daily Dose Devotionals Team
“Encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13)
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Will you Pray for this
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Kindly Pray for the Prayer Point
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THAILAND, SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Suthep Thaugsuban, former deputy prime minister, is promising supporters that he will overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. In recent weeks, he led anti-government protests around six government ministries. Thaugsuban told the media, “We like peaceful methods. But if we don’t succeed, then I am prepared to die on the battlefield.”
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Pray for peace in Thailand.
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Pray that the protests will not turn violent.
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Pray for the safety and growth of the Thai Church
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NIGER, WEST AFRICA
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Authorities arrested a man suspected of planning two terrorist attacks in Niamey. Marou Amadou, Justice Minister, says, “If these attacks had been carried out it would have been dramatic.” In response, the government increased security around the targeted areas.
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Praise God the Nigerian government thwarted the terror attack!
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Pray for an end to terrorism in Niger and surrounding African nations.
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Ask the Lord to shield Believers in Niger from violence and harm.
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Pray for the Gospel to spread throughout Niger
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KYRGYZSTAN, CENTRAL ASIA
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Although bride kidnapping is illegal in Kyrgyzstan, the government turns a blind eye to the ethnic practice, commonly referred to as ala kachuu (“grab and run”). Approximately forty percent of Kyrgyz women are snatched off the street and forced to marry a stranger. The majority of these women agree to the marriage in order to avoid disgrace. According to Newsweek, “Bride kidnapping is frighteningly common, and – although some kidnappings do create happy couples – marriages resulting from such incidents are also thought to cause significantly higher rates of domestic abuse, divorce, and suicide.”
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Pray for an end to nonconsensual marriage in Kyrgyzstan.
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Pray for the government to crack down on bride kidnapping and prosecute those responsible.
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Ask the Lord to protect Kyrgyz women from forced marriage and rape .
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IRAN, MIDDLE EAST
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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of seven people and injured thirty. According to Aljazeera, “The quake’s epicenter was near Borazjan, around 60 kilometers from Bushehr, where Iran has its nuclear reactor.” Iran sits over numerous fault lines. Previously, neighboring countries expressed concern over the possibility of a major earthquake causing damage to the reactor, potentially releasing radioactive material.
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Pray for seismic activity to cease in Iran.
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Pray for the government to strengthen its reactor and prevent a toxic meltdown.
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Pray for the Gospel to spread in Iran .
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