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Mark 6:54
   Once again the crowd assembles quickly, recognizing Jesus right away.

2 Chronicles 9:1-12:16

James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us! Knowing that you care for us makes a real difference to us. We know you are God, but to know that you are good is just as important. Your holiness and righteousness are a constant blessing to our lives. Though you show us our sin, you comfort our hearts as no one else can. Thank you for that! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from cancer.

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Mark 6:53
   As you will remember, the disciples had not yet made it across the lake. So, here they finish the journey to Genesaret.

2 Chronicles 6:1-8:18

James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Heavenly Father, we must make time with you our most important activity. Every moment that we spend in your presence is infinitely worth it. You are always communicating to us about your will for our lives. It is not you who fails to speak, but we who fail to listen. Can we ever overestimate the value of quality time with you? Knowing you is worth more than all else we might spend our life upon. Thank you for your blessings on our meetings with you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for those who need rain out west. Pray for a family with special needs.

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Mark 6:52
   We have a tendency in our sinfulness not to be very observant. Now, it is not that these men were overly sinful, but that they were as we, imperfect. Humans have that propensity for complacency. It causes us, by our yielding to it, to be very dull, to act like the beasts, to become fixtures rather than workers.
   The disciples had not taken time to consider what they had seen that day, but had instead moved on to the next thing so to speak. Their sensitivity to what had been revealed to them was overcome by their thoughts about the next set of circumstances. This is a problem for many of us. We either become too reflective and stagnate ourselves, or we do not reflect upon things enough and miss life while we live it. A proper balance is what is needed.

2 Chronicles 1:1-5:14

James 2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing yourself to us. May we never miss out on the truth that you are revealing to us because of complacency. Help us to have that proper balance that we need. It is great to be able to see your truth and recognize the things that you’re trying to teach us. The better we know you, the more that we will understand what you have done and how great you are. Rather than wasting our time questioning what you’re going to do because of a lack of understanding, we’d like to be involved in the work which you are active in. We know that you love us, and that what you want is best for us. To be involved in your service is a great joy. Your glory is boundless, your grace limitless! Thank you for your wonderful mercy! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a young man who is sick.

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Mark 6:51
Jesus had revealed his glorious power to these men in a very obvious way, and yet they failed to recognize his deity in its fullness. They were slow to understand what they were seeing. This water walking miracle really got their attention.

1 Chronicles 27:1-29:30

James 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Heavenly Father, how can we forget your power? Yet, almost every day we fail to remember all that you have done. Your world stands as a testimony to your greatness, and yet we don’t seem to think you deserve a few moments of our time. You are awesome in your power, wonderful in your mercy, and limitless in your wisdom. Thank you for allowing us to know you Great and Mighty God! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man with a weak immune system.

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Mark 6:50
   Make sure you don’t miss the attitude of Christ. His words here may seem to be just passing talk. But, in reality they reflect the overall tone of the Christ. We are told by him not to fear. We are told by the apostles not to fear. We are told by good ministers today not to fear. Fear is not to be a condition of the Christian. Beyond this, the good cheer he speaks of is also not an empty encouragement. It is to be a burning reality in our hearts. Though trials will come, we are to be of good cheer. Like Christ himself, we are to go through the dark valleys and come out with a smile on the other side.

1 Chronicles 24:1-26:32

James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the joys of family and friends. It is so great to be able to share kinship in Christ with those who are also my family by birth. Your plan is so good! You know the best blessings. If I were to try to plan my life without you, I would miss out on so much. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a missionary family in Kenya.

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Mark 6:49
   Apparently there was not a thought in their mind that this could be the Lord. You know, it’s easy to rush to judgment on the disciples. But, would any of us have done better. Would we have instantly realized that it was the Lord walking on the water?

1 Chronicles 17:1-20:8

James 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

Heavenly Father, we remember the pleasant sound of your voice. Though not audible, it is no less real to us because it comes in a different way, through your Word. In the pages of the Scriptures we find hope, peace, love, and truth. It is so good to know that the virtues of Christ are there for our learning. We can see the truth of Who you are, Lord. We can spend time soaking in your wisdom from the pages of holy writ. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from cancer.

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Mark 6:48
   He would have passed them. He wasn’t going to stop. He wanted to let them respond instead of forcing a response. Their faith was still growing, for they had already forgotten about the miracle of the loaves and were focused on the wind.

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:43

James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

Heavenly Father, thank you for being faithful! We often feel we are taking a risk when we trust you, but really it is the safest thing to do. Your guidance will lead us to the path for our feet. We can’t go wrong when we depend upon your Sovereign care. Great is your faithfulness! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man with cancer.

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Mark 6:47
   They had not gotten over but were about in the middle. He was at a great vantage point and could see them.

1 Chronicles 12:1-14:17

James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Heavenly Father, thank you for always being there. No matter where we are, you are there. No matter what trials we might face, you are there. No matter what the future holds, you are there. You are present everywhere we may go. You are always available to your children. Thank you for your wonderful presence! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman who is not feeling well.

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Mark 6:46
   As busy as Jesus always was, he found time to pray. It was a priority for him. No matter how long of a day he may have had, he wanted that prayer time. It needs to be that important to us as well.

1 Chronicles 9:1-11:47

James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Heavenly Father, I will sing to you with thanksgiving! I will praise your name for my heart is full of your promises. I will bring the glory and honor to you alone, for you are alone worthy of it all. Day to day I will praise you and say that you are my Comforter and Shield. You are the Reward, and the Light of our eyes. You bring joy to our lives and are so precious to us. May we live to bring glory to your marvelous name! Thank you for everything, you are the giver of all that is good. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a family that just lost a loved one.

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Mark 6:45
   Notice here it says he constrained them. He had to get them to do it. They were unwilling to leave his side. They wanted him to be with them. And now, though Jesus is to be with us every step of the way, we so often act as if we would like to do without him!

1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40

James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the presence of the Christ. Having the Lord Jesus in our lives is so important! He is a blessing every day in every way. He makes a difference and brings us joy. For to serve the Master is a joy beyond compare. May we never seek to do without him. All praise to Christ! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who is not well.

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