James
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From James, servant of God and of the Lord
Jesus Christ. You will always have difficulties and things
going wrong. Blessed are people who stand firm when trials come. They have proved themselves, and will win the prize of eternal life which the Lord has promised to those who love him Jesus, please give me patience and praise when life gets tough |
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Be quick to listen, and slow to speak, and
even slower to get angry. Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in your heart and can save your soul Do what the word tells you. Don't just listen to it. Actively put God's word into practice in your life Jesus, help me put your word into practice in my life each day |
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Don't go thinking you're "religious" while your tongue is out of control. That's the wrong idea of religion Genuine religion, in the eyes of God our Father is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows, and staying clear of bad values Jesus, help me control my tongue |
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Don't try to combine faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord, with the making of distinctions between classes of people Suppose two men come into your prayer meeting, one beautifully dressed and with a gold ring; the other poor and in shabby clothes If you welcome the rich man, and look down on the poor man, you are making a big mistake It was those who are poor according to the world that God chose to be rich in faith So, never make distinctions between classes of
people. There will be judgment without mercy for people who have not been merciful. But merciful people need have no fear of judgment Jesus, help me treat everyone equally and fairly. No favorites |
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Suppose someone is lacking clothes and food, and you say "I wish you well" and do nothing to help them. What good is that? Faith without good deeds is useless Jesus, please help me put my faith into action by good deeds |
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When a bit is put into a horse's mouth, the whole animal is under control. A tiny rudder can control a big ship In the same way, if you can control your
tongue, The tongue is a whole wicked world in itself.
It is so hard to control. Jesus, please help me control my tongue! |
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Wherever you find jealousy and ambition, you find disharmony and evil practices On the other hand, wisdom from heaven is
good and peaceful and kindly and considerate. It is full of compassion,
and does good. Jesus, give me wisdom. Make me peaceful |
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Turn towards God. Turn away from the Devil, Clean your hearts and minds. Be sorry for your
sins. Do not slander one another. Who are you to give a verdict on your neighbor? Jesus, help me understand "the time to judge others is never" |
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You don't know what will happen tomorrow. You are no more than a mist that is here for a little while, then disappears What you should say is: "If it's the Lord's will, tomorrow I'm going to another town for a year" Jesus, help me to remember to say to people: "God willing, I will see you next month" or "Please God, I will see you next month", rather than just "I'll see you next month" |
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Are you rich and powerful? Then start weeping for the miseries that are coming your way Your wealth is rotting, your clothes are being
eaten by moths. You cheated your workers. You lived a life of luxury You condemned and killed the innocent Jesus, give uncaring rich and powerful people |
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If someone is sick, send for the elders of the
church. They must anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and pray
over him. Confess your sins to one another, and pray for
one another, The heartfelt prayer of a good person is very
powerful. Elijah prayed Jesus, please help sick people have the
opportunity |
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