Ephesians
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Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. He chose us, in Christ, to be his adopted
children, This grace is his free gift to us in his
Beloved Son, Father, thank you for upgrading me |
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God the Father has let us know his sacred
plan: We Jews are special instruments in the
orchestra. And you non-Jews are also on the stage, All of us have been stamped with the Holy
Spirit. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thank you for the
gift of life |
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I never fail to remember you in my prayers May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of glory, May he enlighten your mind to hope for the
glorious life Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may I see you
more clearly, |
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God the Father raised Christ from death, and put him on the divine throne Christ is the C.E.O. of the universe, in charge of everything, from galaxies to governments. No one and nothing is exempt from his rule At the center of everything is the church. Jesus, help me understand how the church is the heart of the world, pumping your life and love to all parts of the world |
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God loved us so much, that when we were dead
through our sins, We are God's work of art, created in Christ Jesus to live a life of goodness, as God originally intended us to live Heavenly Father, help me live my life the way you want me to live it |
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You non-Jews were once without hope and
without God Christ is the peace between us. Jesus, break down barriers of misunderstanding |
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In God's Church you are not foreigners. You are citizens You are part of a building that has the
apostles and prophets You are being built into a house where God lives Jesus, be the foundation stone of my life |
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May he give you power through his Spirit May Christ live in your hearts through faith Planted in love and built on love, may you
continually focus Glory be to him whose power working in
us, Glory be to him from generation to generation
in the Church |
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I implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience If we live by the truth and in love, we shall become more and more like Christ We are parts of the Body of Christ. Christ is the head. Each part must do its bit to keep the Body healthy and growing in love Jesus, help me understand how the Church is your Body |
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Do not go back to living the aimless kind of life that many non-believers live Intellectually they are in the dark, because they have shut the door on God's grace They have a poor sense of right and wrong, and have abandoned themselves to reckless living Jesus, help people who are confused about the meaning of life |
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Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution, so that you can follow a way of life based on goodness and truth From now on, no more lies. Anyone who was a thief must stop stealing. Try to find a decent job Guard against foul talk. Avoid grudges. Don't lose your temper. Be friends with one another, and kind, Jesus, help me put these words into practice |
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Among you there must be not even a mention of promiscuity or impurity in any of its forms There must be no coarseness, or salacious talk
and jokes Jesus, help me control my mind and my tongue |
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Wake up from your sleep, rise from the dead, Be very careful about the sort of life you
live. Avoid drunkenness. Instead, be filled with the
Spirit. Jesus, make my heart sing right through the day |
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When men and women get married, they become
one body. Jesus, please help husbands and wives to love
each other |
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Slaves, respect your employers. Jesus, please help me treat everyone with
respect |
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To resist the Devil's tactics, put on God's armor: - the belt of truth Jesus, help me put on these six pieces of armor |
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Pray all the time, asking for what you need. Never tire of praying. Grace and eternal life to everyone who loves our Lord Jesus Christ Jesus, help me to put Paul's teaching into practice in my life |
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