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Prayer Tip--Learning New Languages

June 2, 2024
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Daily Scripture

1 Corinthians 9:19-22, NRSV

For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Daily Reflection & Prayer

Summertime is here and it is a great time to start walking! Walking is not only a good form of physical exercise, but it can be a great spiritual exercise as well. The next time you walk, consider prayer walking in your neighborhood. No advance preparation is required, and no words need to be spoken aloud. As you walk, you can silently pray for the neighbors you know as well as those you don’t know. God knows the circumstances of all you encounter on your walk and will provide for each family according to their needs.

Pray for healing for those who are sick, comfort for those who are grieving, jobs for those who need work and peace for homes where there is strife. When you spot toys in the yard or a basketball hoop in the driveway, pray for the children and youth who use those toys. Pray that God would help parents and guardians guide and direct the children in their care. Pray for protection from predators, gangs and addictions for these young people. As you walk and pray, consider using praise and worship songs and invite God’s light to permeate any darkness. Prayer walking in our neighborhoods is a great way to actively live out God’s commandment to love our neighbor(s) as ourselves!

Prayer

Dear God, I want to love my neighbors as I love myself. Hear my prayers for them and send your light to brighten all of their lives. Open doors for me to follow my prayers with actions that bless them whenever I have the chance. Amen.

GPS Insights

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Laurie Barnes

In June 2009, when the GPS was barely one year old, Rev. Laurie Barnes served as Pastor of Prayer Ministries at Resurrection. Her faithful prayer tip writing helped establish a strong foundation for where this ministry has gone in the 15 years since. And this reflection she wrote then reminds us of a good way to use the "language" of prayer to reach out to our neighbors every day.

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