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Gratitude for Me Prompts Prayer for Others

My adventure today is coming to the coffee shop. It is noticeably empty today due to it being summer, so it is a good time to blog. Something I have been reflecting on this week are reasons to be grateful while living with chronic illness. One issue I am grateful for is also a reason…

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My adventure today is coming to the coffee shop. It is noticeably empty today due to it being summer, so it is a good time to blog. Something I have been reflecting on this week are reasons to be grateful while living with chronic illness. One issue I am grateful for is also a reason to pray for others.

As hard as it is at times to live with chronic illness, that kind of suffering greatly pales in comparison to what my brothers and sisters in Christ experience in other countries where they are persecuted for their faith.

So while I am grateful for being born in and living in the USA where I am free to worship Jesus and be a Christian, at the same time I am concerned for those who face death, jail, persecution in places like Iran, China. Nigeria and other countries.

My prayer for them is to feel Jesus with them, for their safety and protection, and for God to provide.

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

9 responses to “Gratitude for Me Prompts Prayer for Others”

  1. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Such a great point. We do have a lot to be grateful for. And when we remember that, it’s a good opportunity to pray for others who don’t have the same. 🙏🏻

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    1. jesusluvsall Avatar
      jesusluvsall

      Amen

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  2. alimw2013 Avatar
    alimw2013

    Lifting up a prayer for you and your health and joining you in prayer over those living in countries that face persecution etc.

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    1. jesusluvsall Avatar
      jesusluvsall

      Thank you for praying little sister!!!
      How is the Wild Kingdom of animals there?

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      1. alimw2013 Avatar
        alimw2013

        Lol they are well!! Maybe not enjoying the higher temps but they’re well nevertheless.

  3. Patty hesaidwhatks Avatar
    Patty hesaidwhatks

    What a great way to look at gratitude! Making it a reminder to pray for those who are struggling and persecuted is something I hadn’t thought of. It makes me realize how selfish I am with my gratitude, in a sense. Thank you, Matt.

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    1. jesusluvsall Avatar
      jesusluvsall

      Thank you Patty. Blessings

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  4. Nancy Ruegg Avatar
    Nancy Ruegg

    Oh yes, I too pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, living in desperation. I often pray Psalm 35:1, 4, and 10, asking God to contend with those who contend with his people, and fight against those who fight against believers in Christ. May those who seek the lives of Christians be disgraced and put to shame. For who is like our Lord? He rescues the poor from those too strong for them. AMEN.

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    1. jesusluvsall Avatar
      jesusluvsall

      Amen Nancy.
      I also pray for those who persecute to have a Saul on the Damascus road experience

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