Transforming Us into His Likeness

February 4, 2014
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Transforming Us into His Likeness
Kindly Pray for the Prayer Point at the end
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Today’s Scripture
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“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” – (Hebrews 11:1).
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Thoughts for Today
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Throughout God’s Word we discover promise after promise of how He desires to care for us and look after us. God wants the best for our lives and nothing less. However, along life’s journey, our faith might sometimes be shaken. If suddenly everything in our lives begins to take a turn for the worse, we wonder, “Is this really in God’s plan for me?”
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If we are walking closely with the Lord and life deals us a blow that knocks us down, that does not mean we need to abandon our faith. In fact, those are the days when we need to turn to Him even more. It does not necessarily mean we are doing something wrong or that God is unhappy with us; rather, we should approach such circumstances as an opportunity for the Lord to do the amazing through our lives for His glory.
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God is most interested in transforming us into His likeness. And if we allow Him to do so, He will use every event and circumstance—no matter how difficult or easy—to achieve that transformation in our hearts. Our belief that God is who He says He is, and that He will do what He promises to do, opens the gateway for Him to work through us in incredible ways.
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Just as unbelief can cause us to miss out on seeing God work the impossible in our lives, devout faith and belief that He will do as He has promised allows us to see Him do the impossible. Instead of a destination of disappointment and defeat, our destination is one where God works His changing power in our lives, demonstrating His love and glorifying His name.
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Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, help me to remain steadfast in my faith in You today. When I face difficulties, help me to turn to You rather than away from You. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen.”
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Have a Blessed Tuesday 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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AFGHANISTAN, SOUTH ASIA
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In Kabul, the Taliban carried out a suicide attack on a NATO convoy. Three NATO troops died and around seven civilians were injured. According to the Kabul police, “A suicide car bomber using a Toyota Corolla targeted a foreign military convoy in Kabul’s 9th precinct, wounded more than seven civilians, and destroyed a foreign military vehicle.” Last year, 151 NATO troops died in Afghanistan. Pray for peace in Afghanistan. Pray for an end to the Taliban’s influence and power in this South Asian country. Pray for Afghan Believers to courageously share their faith despite the Taliban’s presence (The Bible, Deuteronomy 31:6).
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KUWAIT, ARABIAN PENINSULA
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Kuwaiti media reported last week that Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah, a senior member of the ruling family, was preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Because of this reshuffle, all ministers of the Kuwaiti government submitted their resignations to the prime minister.
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Pray for the government of Kuwait, where the parliament was dissolved six times since 2006.
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Pray for wisdom for the Emir, Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in governing his country and helping move it to where it needs to be, as the current system is inefficient.
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Pray for the Christians and all the Christian Churches.
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BANGLADESH, SOUTH ASIA
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Due to political strife, Bangladesh Believers are living in “utter fear.” The government is not protecting religious minorities from communal forces. Consequently, according to the Bangladesh Adivasi Forum, “The communal forces are attacking the minorities, burning their houses, and destroying their temples and properties. The attacks are a part of a conspiracy to drive minorities out of the country.”
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Pray for an end to political unrest in Bangladesh.
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Pray for the government to protect religious minorities from violence by the communal forces.
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Ask the Lord to surround the Bangladeshi Church with a hedge of protection.
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JAPAN, EAST ASIA
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After Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe infuriated China by visiting a war shrine honoring 14 “Class A war criminals,” the Chinese government accused him of attempting to “restore Japan’s status as an aggressive military power” which China said it will not allow. Chinese Ambassador to London Liu Xiaoming says, “Japan risks a serious threat to global peace by rekindling the militaristic spirit that helped cause the Second World War.” Critics fear the increasing tension between Japan and China could result in “a major military conflict.”
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Pray for harmony and understanding between these two Asian nations.
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Pray for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to use wisdom and diplomacy in dealing with Japan’s neighbors.
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Pray for Japanese leaders to hear and positively respond to the Gospel.