Scripture

Judges 14

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Observation

How was Samson able to kill the lion barehanded so easily? What happened with his new wife?

Application

Do I cooperate with God to do His will, or does He have to use me in spite of myself?

Prayer

Dear Father, Thank You that You used Samson to accomplish Your purpose. How much better things would have gone for him if he had worked with you obediently and steadfastly! Help me to follow You and be sensitive to your leading, avoiding the pitfalls that Samson fell into. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Moy & Janeth Ortiz
• Doug & Pam Patchin
• Jared & Amanda Patchin (Alex, Luke)
• Keith Rast
• Andrea Rodriguez (Willie, Yulieta)

Ministry:

• Boise Rescue Mission

CLF:

• That we will be people who are devoted to giving to the Lord’s work and to anyone who has a need.

Community: Pray for Unity in the Body of Christ…

• that we would be united in our love for Jesus and each other
• that we would encourage and support each other
• that we would focus on Biblical principles in every arena of our lives
• that we would have a spirit of cooperation in outreach
• that Satan’s divisive strategies would be confounded

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. – Hebrews 13:8 (HCSB)