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Worship With Testimony…

Recently, I was facing a common temptation that has typically won in my life. When this temptation rears its head, I’m usually not strong enough to resist. I felt weak, but at the same time I didn’t want to give in. I was sitting alone and God simply said in my spirit, “Say out loud what is going on.” I felt silly; I felt like I was a kid running to my parents telling them that someone was picking on me, but that is exactly what God wanted me to do and say. I simply said, “Lord, the enemy is trying to get me to do (insert temptation here), but I don’t want to do it. Please help me.” In that every instant, the Holy Spirit lead me to find some worship music on my phone. I started playing it and the atmosphere began to change. It felt so good not to give in. Prayer doesn’t have to be formal or eloquent, it just has to be effective.

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James 5:16

King James Version

¹⁶ Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Ephesians 6:10-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

Put On All the Armor That God Supplies

¹⁰ Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength. ¹¹ Put on all the armor that God supplies. In this way you can take a stand against the devil’s strategies. ¹² This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world. ¹³ For this reason, take up all the armor that God supplies. Then you will be able to take a stand during these evil days.^[a] Once you have overcome all obstacles, you will be able to stand your ground.

¹⁴ So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate. ¹⁵ Put on your shoes so that you are ready to spread the Good News that gives peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Also take salvation as your helmet and God’s word as the sword that the Spirit supplies.

¹⁸ Pray in the Spirit ^[b] in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people.

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Father God,

Thank you for hearing our prayers and for providing a way of escape, when we cry out to you. Thank you for reminding us that you, Lord, are always with us. All we have to do is cry out to you. Continue to mature us in our faith and in our spirit. We welcome you into the driver’s seat. We lift these prayers to you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

Rev. Marcia Davis

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Hebrews 12:28-29

English Standard Version

²⁸ Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, ²⁹ for our God is a consuming fire.

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Precious Lord,

We come to you this morning with thankful and grateful hearts. You didn’t have to wake any of us up this morning, but those who were assigned to wake up, you allowed it to be so. May we use this day to glorify the Kingdom of God. May we use this day to share the love of Christ. May we use this day to speak life and love into each and every sentient being we encounter. Bring peace into our heart, our land, and our government. In the matchless and powerful name of Jesus we do pray, Amen and Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

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Ephesians 3:14-21

New King James Version

Appreciation of the Mystery

¹⁴ For this reason I bow my knees to the Father ^[a]of our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁵ from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, ¹⁶ that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, ¹⁷ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— ¹⁹ to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

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Dear Precious Lord,

We know that you are able to do anything but fail. Even though we will never be able to comprehend your thoughts, as they are so much higher than ours, we still trust you and we know that you won’t fail. We lift up our prayers to you and we say let your will be done, according to the will of heaven. Bring our heart, mind, and will in unison with yours, in the matchless and holy name of Jesus, we lift this prayer to you. Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Special Note: I love my husband Anthony’s heart for God. He knows the power and authority of calling on the name of Jesus. Anthony also says the same phrase that Jesus did, whenever he senses confusion, chaos, or unrest. He will simply say, “Peace be still.” The atmosphere obeys Anthony, not because he is special, but because the atmosphere knows under whose authority he is speaking.

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Mark 4:37-39

New King James Version

³⁷ And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. ³⁸ But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

³⁹ Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

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To the Lover of our Soul,

Lord Jesus, thank you for showing, teaching and reminding us of the authority and power we have in your name. We were created in your image. In scripture, you often remind us that the same authority you have we also have, because we are family and we are connected. May we use our spiritual muscles more each day. May we take control of the atmosphere, like you taught us. May we remember that as long as we pray, according to YOUR WILL, whatever we pray for shall be done. Mature us and grow us up. In your name we pray, Jesus, Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

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Psalm 73:23-26

New International Version

²³ Yet I am always with you;
    you hold me by my right hand.
²⁴ You guide me with your counsel,
    and afterward you will take me into glory.
²⁵ Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
²⁶ My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart
    and my portion forever.

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Precious Father,

At every turn, you are right there with us. Some days it may feel like you are a thousand miles away, but you have shown us that you are always right there with us. Forgive us for doubting you. The pain, fear, and the unknown sometime causes us to look away from your presence. It is never you that has moved away, it is always US. You loved us so much that you gave the world your most precious gift, Jesus Christ our Redeemer. It is in His name we pray, Amen. Rev.

Marcia Davis

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Isaiah 41:10-13

New International Version

¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

¹¹ “All who rage against you
    will surely be ashamed and disgraced;
those who oppose you
    will be as nothing and perish.
¹² Though you search for your enemies,
    you will not find them.
Those who wage war against you
    will be as nothing at all.
¹³ For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help you.

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Beloved Father,

We thank you for being with us, even in the dark places and during our valley experiences. Most people avoid going through hard and difficult times, because it is not easy. Valley experiences ushers us to call out to you, Lord. The problem is that most people let go of your hand, once the trouble is over and they are out of the valley. May we never let go of your hand. May we learn and understand that there is no safer place than when we are with you. Hold us close, in Jesus name. Amen Rev.

Marcia Davis

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The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy universal church
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.

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Father Jehovah,

Thank you for being our portion and our supply. We praise your faithfulness for always being our shield and our defense. We believe in you. We believe in our Redeemer, Brother, Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ our Lord. We lift these prayers to you in His precious name. Amen.

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2 Kings 6:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵ When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.

¹⁶ “Don’t be afraid,”^(A) the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more^(B) than those who are with them.”

¹⁷ And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots^(C) of fire all around Elisha.

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Holy Father, Thank you for always going before us, in battle. When fear and doubt try to overcome us, we know that you are our shield and sword. Help us to always remember that you know our end from the very beginning. Open our eyes, so that we can see that there are more for us than there are against us. We trust your will and way. Help us to be in perfect cadence with your will in heaven, so that we may live in harmony and obedience to You. We pray this prayer in the name of our Lord, Redeemer, Brother and Friend, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

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Psalm 150

The Message

150 ^1-6 Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy house of worship,
    praise him under the open skies;
Praise him for his acts of power,
    praise him for his magnificent greatness;
Praise with a blast on the trumpet,
    praise by strumming soft strings;
Praise him with castanets and dance,
    praise him with banjo and flute;
Praise him with cymbals and a big bass drum,
    praise him with fiddles and mandolin.
Let every living, breathing creature praise God!
    Hallelujah!

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Precious Father,

We pour out our praises on you this morning, just because of who you are. Lord Jesus, you have a love for us that surpasses anything we can imagine or comprehend. May we fully take in the magnitude of your awesome majesty. All of creation cries out to you now with a roaring Hallelujah. Hear our prayer of praise to you. May our praises be a sweet offering rising up to you. In Jesus name. Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

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Psalm 147:7-11

The Message

^7-11 Sing to God a thanksgiving hymn,
    play music on your instruments to God,
Who fills the sky with clouds,
    preparing rain for the earth,
Then turning the mountains green with grass,
    feeding both cattle and crows.
He’s not impressed with horsepower;
    the size of our muscles means little to him.
Those who fear God get God’s attention;
    they can depend on his strength.

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Heavenly Father,

We bless your holy name and pour out our praises on you and to you. You are worthy of All the glory, honor and praises we have to give and so much more. Great are you Lord. There is none like you. You are the beginning and ending of everything. All of creation bows before you and we cry out a Great Hallelujah. In Jesus name. Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis