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Isn't it true that all of us are "Walking It Out" day by day with the Lord? We are in this journey together—perhaps in different stages and circumstances, but certainly not alone. Let us help each other by lifting one another up and being encouraged to continue on this marvelous journey. In the end, this journey will lead us to the face of God.

"Walking It Out" is a Sunday school class offered at Praise Assembly in Springfield, Missouri, and taught by Doug and Nancy Thomas. We are glad you came to visit us here at this site and hope that you find something helpful in your own faith as you are "Walking It Out."

Sunday, October 11, 2009

"Be"

In Ephesians 6:10-11, Paul bids us to "be" strong in the Lord. Note that this is something we should "be," not something we should "do." This is a state of existence..."being" strong.

There are many do's and dont's in a Christian's walk of life. "Being" is different. It's who you are. It's a matter of your inner state...your spiritual state.

Ephesians 4:22-24 tells us to take off the old self and put on the new. The new self is "created like God in true righteousness." This is part of that state of "being." We are new. We are to be strong.

Prayer Requests

  • Brent Darr: Pray that I get more hours at my job. It's a contract cleaning business, and they lost a contract. I'm down to 8 hours a week. Pray for another building to open or another job entirely.
  • Lisa Adams: I would like prayer for strength in my Christian life and guidance. I'm not sure what God's plan for me is yet, but I am there whatever it is. I need grace also from God to help me through trials.
  • Theresa Myers: Pray for Ricky Cappadona, for God's will to be done. He still has no answers regarding his last pet scan.
  • Theresa Myers: Continue to pray for my grandparents, Frank & Leora, that things will go well at home with his dementia.
  • Theresa Myers: Please pray for my mom, Susan Weiss, that she will realize the need to seek the Lord and seek help for depression and anxiety.
  • Sharon Macklin: Please pray for my sister Gloria Makey. She has a bad sore on her tongue that could be cancer. The doctor may have to remove part of her tongue. It is very painful. Pray that God is able to completely heal with no surgery.
  • Tom: Pray that Zander's dad does what's best for him and has the strength to make it through the obstacles ahead.
  • Pray for Mike Laughlin, whose 16-year-old son was killed in a car accident.