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Application Points — Prayer

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All (1,000)⛪ LensLines™ (440)🎯 Application Points (302)🙏 Devotionals (102)🏛️ Historical Examples (72)⛪ Tradition Perspectives (40)🕊️ Prayers (26)🧘 spiritual discipline (9)📖 Stories & Illustrations (7)

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Gossip - Contemporary Example

Imagine for a moment a small, vibrant community where the air is thick with the aroma of freshly baked bread and laughter dances in the streets. Now picture a single dropped word, a careless whisper about a neighbor’s struggles, unfolding...

Proverbs 3:5-6Lutheran

Application Point

Making Uncategorized Real - Contemporary Example

Imagine, for a moment, the transformative power of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. This is the imagery Paul evokes in 2 Corinthians 5:17 when he speaks of being “a new creation.” The old has passed away, and behold, the...

2 Corinthians 5:17Pentecostal

Application Point

Living Out A Better Political Imagination - Contemporary Example

The content emphasizes the importance of developing a better political imagination through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to support justice initiatives and engage in meaningful conversations, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant community transformation and contribute to God's kingdom of justice and peace.

Luke 8:1-3Progressive/Social Justice

Application Point

Practical Steps for Vocation - Contemporary Example

Imagine, for a moment, a bustling café in your town, the kind filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation. Now envision a young woman at a table, her laptop open in front...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7Progressive/Social Justice

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Living Out Social Media & Faith - Contemporary Example

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed, where the noise of opinions and the allure of perfect lives can easily drown out the still, small voice of God. Proverbs 3:5-6 beckons us to trust in the Lord with all our...

Proverbs 3:5-6Traditional

Application Point

Practical Steps for Humiliation - Teaching Material

As we reflect on the powerful words of Proverbs 3:5-6, we find a profound invitation to lean into humility, which can feel counterintuitive in a world that often prizes self-promotion. Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, rushing river,...

Proverbs 3:5-6Progressive/Social Justice

Application Point

Real-World Resurrection - Illustration

As we reflect on the powerful message of resurrection, let’s turn to Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. This scripture invites us into a radical...

Proverbs 3:5-6Lutheran

Application Point

Applying Global Pandemic & Community - Teaching Material

In the midst of a global pandemic, Proverbs 3:5-6 beckons us to trust deeply in the Lord, leaning not on our own understanding but acknowledging Him in every facet of our lives. As we navigate this unprecedented season, let us...

Proverbs 3:5-6Anglican

Application Point

Living Out A Better Political Imagination - Teaching Material

The content emphasizes the importance of developing a better political imagination through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to support justice-oriented organizations and engage in meaningful conversations, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant community transformation and contribute to God's kingdom of justice and peace.

Luke 8:1-3Progressive/Social Justice

Application Point

Practical Folly - Teaching Material

As we reflect on the powerful promise of Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”—let's consider how this verse can transform our understanding of folly in our lives and communities. Picture a bustling marketplace, filled with...

Philippians 4:13Christocentric

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Living Out Doubt - Contemporary Example

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, churning sea, waves of doubt crashing against your faith with relentless force. In this tumultuous space, Micah 6:8 becomes our lifeline, asking us not only how to navigate our own uncertainties but...

Micah 6:8Eastern Orthodox

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Applying Compassion - Teaching Material

As we reflect on the transformative truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17, we are reminded that in Christ, we are not just improved versions of ourselves; we are new creations. This radical change calls us to reconsider how we embody compassion...

2 Corinthians 5:17Eastern Orthodox

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Practical Patience - Contemporary Example

Jeremiah 29:11 reassures us of God’s plans for our lives, promising hope and a future. Yet, when we find ourselves waiting—whether for a job, healing, or the restoration of a relationship—patience can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Imagine a gardener...

Jeremiah 29:11Missional

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Practical Technology & Human Connection - Illustration

Imagine a young mother, overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, scrolling through her phone while sitting at the dinner table with her family. The glow of the screen illuminates her face, but her children are left vying for her...

Romans 12:2Pentecostal

Application Point

Living Out Mental Health & Spirituality - Illustration

As we reflect on James 1:27, we encounter a profound challenge: to engage actively in caring for those who are vulnerable in our communities—those who may be struggling with mental health issues. The apostle's call to pure and undefiled religion...

James 1:27Progressive/Social Justice

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Putting Into Practice: Understanding - Teaching Material

As we reflect on John 14:6, where Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” we are reminded of the profound grace that undergirds our spiritual journey. Each of us yearns for guidance, especially when life seems...

John 14:6Reformed

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Prayer - Illustration

As we delve into Hebrews 11:1, which beautifully defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," we are invited to reflect on how this truth transforms our approach to prayer. Imagine a mother,...

Hebrews 11:1Reformed

Application Point

Applying Global Pandemic & Community - Contemporary Example

As we navigate the complexities of our times, especially in the wake of a global pandemic, we find ourselves in a unique moment to embody the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord with all...

Proverbs 3:5-6Anglican

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Living Out Technology & Human Connection - Contemporary Example

As we navigate the complex relationship between technology and human connection, let us turn to Romans 12:2, where Paul implores us not to conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds....

Romans 12:2Reformed

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Practical Grace - Illustration

Imagine standing in a bustling marketplace, filled with the vibrant colors of fresh produce and the chatter of neighbors. In this space, you feel the weight of your own imperfections—your failures echoing in your mind like distant thunder. Romans 3:23...

Romans 3:23Progressive/Social Justice

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Implementing Creation - Teaching Material

Imagine standing in the midst of a vibrant community garden, where the fruits of labor are not just vegetables but testimonies of hope. As we reflect on James 1:27, which calls us to care for “orphans and widows in their...

James 1:27Christocentric

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Real-World Technology & Human Connection - Teaching Material

As we reflect on James 1:27, which calls us to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep ourselves from being polluted by the world, I invite you to consider how technology intersects with our human connections....

James 1:27Progressive/Social Justice

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Making Prophecy Real - Contemporary Example

Imagine walking through a bustling marketplace, filled with vendors shouting about their wares, each trying to outdo the other. Among these voices, one stands out—a woman passionately proclaiming how her community banded together to rebuild a local playground, transforming a...

Titus 3:5Reformed

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Applying Education & Wisdom - Teaching Material

In Romans 12:2, we are called not to conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This profound scripture compels us to examine how we engage with education and wisdom in...

Romans 12:2Anabaptist

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