rebeekah

Recently, we were really blessed by some dear friends. Below are some words and prayers for blessings we returned to them. (I've edited it a bit, removing their names.)

Blessed are you, for you fear the LORD; you walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. You, the wife, will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. You, the husband, are blessed, for you fear the LORD (Psalm 128.1-4).

Thank You, Father, that our friends have the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus. We give You thanks that their tongues confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of You, Father (Philippians 2.5-10).

Lord, we thank You for our friends, and that they have let their gentleness be evident to all. We pray that they would be encouraged because You are near, and that they would continue to not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present their requests to You. Thank You, God, for Your peace that transcends all understanding; may it continue to guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4.4-7).

We ask You, God, to fill our friends with the knowledge of Your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. We pray this in order that they may continue to live their lives worthy of You, Lord, and that they may please You in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in Your knowledge, God, and being strengthened with all power according to Your glorious might so that they may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully give thanks to You, Father, who has qualified them to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. For You have rescued them from the dominion of darkness and brought them into the kingdom of the Son You love, in whom they have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1.9-14).

Because Your love, Lord, is better than life, may their lips glorify you. May they praise You as long as they live, and in Your name may they lift up their hands. May their souls be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips may their mouths praise You (Psalm 63.3-5).

We thank You, God, every time we remember our dear friends (Philippians 1.3).

We always thank God for you, dear friends, and mention you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1.2-3).

all for now @ 10:54 AM