THE 29th OF DECEMBER
BY PRAYING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, WE STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:20-21
The apostle Jude presents himself as a bond-servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, even if he was half-brother with the Lord also. Jude and James did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God until He was crucified and resurrected. But once they realized the truth, they became totally sold out to the Lord.
It is up to us to pay attention to what we believe and think about. Our beliefs and thoughts dictate how we feel, what we talk about and how we act. The best way to handle it all correctly is by following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When we pray in the Holy Spirit, it is not our mind that leads the prayer, but the Spirit of God, who uses an earthly language, or tongues. By daily reminding ourselves how much God loves and values us, we can understand God’s love more and more and stop doubting it when we have to go through hard times.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You Father God for the amazing love and mercy You have for me. Thank You for the Holy Spirit and His wonderful gifts. Please fill me with Your presence and help me to allow the Holy Spirit to pray through me, because His prayer is perfect, according to Your will and receives the best answer. Please help me remind myself everyday of how much You love me so that I may remain in Your love and never doubt that I have value in Your eyes. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen
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