Heavenly father
give us grace today to cope with unfairness.16 Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous,
that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
Heavenly father give us grace today to be alive and have a good conscience
18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous,
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that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
19 in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
20 who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah,
while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. …20 who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
Heavenly father, give us grace today to walk with Jesus the way of the cross.
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
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2 that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
3 For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries…Heavenly father give us grace today to have the mind of Christ so that we may do your will
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh,
arm yourselves also with the same mind;
for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
2 that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men,
but for the will of God.Heavenly father give us grace today to turn away from everything that has a deadening effect on us.
3 For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles,
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and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.
4 They think it is strange that you don’t run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming.
5 They will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6…Heavenly father give us grace today to pray today so that we may be self-controlled
7 But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.Heavenly father give us grace today to love others earnesly.
8 And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Heavenly father give us grace today to be hospitable to others
9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Heavenly father give us grace today to serve others in all that we do or say today.
10 As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God.
If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies,
that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,
to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.Heavenly father give us grace today to rejoice in all circumstances
12 Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
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13 But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
On their part he is…Heavenly father give us grace to do good today, particularly in our interaction with other people
15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other people’s matters.
Heavenly father give us grace today to entrust our souls to you, particularly when we find ourselves in trouble.
16 But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
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17 For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God.
If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don’t obey the Good News of God?
18 “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?”
19…Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to fulfil our own calling today willingly, humbly and faithfully1 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:
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2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
3 not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.…Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to subject ourselves to others, walking humbly under your mighty hand
5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder.
Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another;
for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to ……cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to be self controlled8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
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Give us grace today to be perfected, established, strengthened and settled in you.10 But may the God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
after you have suffered a little while,
perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.11 To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to stand in the grace you give us12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying
that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to be channels of love and peace to others14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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