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This is the audio from the January 19, 2024 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
Romans 12:9-14 (NIV)
As we consider the immeasurably more that God wants to do in us and through us, we discover in God a love that is immeasurably more than the love this world offers. If God’s love abides in us, it is supposed to show in our words and actions so that others will see Jesus through us. How we live life doesn’t earn us favor with God, but it does reveal our love for God.
“Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:13 (NIV)
As you pray this week, ask God to help you grow in the way your love for Him is expressed. Pray for eyes that see the needs of others and for a loving heart that overflows with generosity. Pray for a sincere awareness of all that God has given you for the purpose of sharing with others. Pray for God’s help in overcoming all of your excuses that keep you from being hospitable.
You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.
In prayer,
Tom