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The heart is not defeated

When it rests in the freedom of our Lord,

And the truth of eternal peace has been installed within.

The mind is not dismayed

When it is satisfied by the Word of God

Which reveals the truth about our history to all humanity.

The spirit is not downcast

When it is constantly renewed, refreshed,

By the liberating touch of the wondrous gift of the Spirit.

The body is never useless

When it is committed to its loving Lord

To do the glorious things for which it has been made.

The soul is never conquered

When it is secured in Christ’s salvation

And redeemed to take its place in God’s amazing world!

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Devotions - Thursday 29th of December

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Forgive me for rushing, dear Lord, for there is too much to do and I can never get everything done.  Bless me by Your Spirit, Lord God, for You can strengthen me for what lies ahead, and guide me through all life’s complexities.  Your support and presence is the most amazing blessing; how could I ever succeed without You?  Thank You, Lord God:

AMEN

Consider praying under these four headings, and pray as you feel led.  The ideas below may help.

General theme for the week: CHRISTMAS

1. For self

Ask the Lord to help you understand those things that have happened in your recent past, which trouble you.  Let the Lord guide you into His answers for your problems

2. For friends and family

Continue to bless your friends and family by looking ahead to what is happening and praying about things before they take place.  Se what a difference this can make!

3. For the church and its work

Thank God for the work done by your church and others, which change the lives of people for the better, whether spiritually or physically

4. For community, country and world (the ‘news’)

At this time of year, people commonly think of the New Year with a certain degree of fatalism.  Ask the Lord to show Himself in power within the world, even now.

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
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Isaiah 52:1-6

The Lord prepares His people for their deliverance by calling His people to prepare for new things.  Just as they were once called from Egypt they are now called to a greater act of faith and trust in God.

Matthew 2:7-12

Herod tries to get the Wise Men to do his dirty work and flush out anyone who might be a pretender to the throne.  But the Wise Men are more canny.  They pursue their calling and deny herod his desire.