29 Mar Glorify God (Jn 8:54) by Mark Houck
Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB). Leaders. Guest Authors.
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“If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing; it is my Father who glorifies Me of whom you say, ‘He is our God.'” ~ Jn 8:54 (full readings)
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Mark’s Reflections: In our work as pro-lifers, we are privileged at times to help save innocent pre-born lives. What a humbling and generous gift it is to be used by God for such a primordially important purpose. He doesn’t need us but He chooses to continually use us in the work of salvation. Whether it is through our prayers, sidewalk counseling, financial support, running marathons or volunteering our time the Lord truly glorifies us in this great work of life! Like with our spiritual father Abraham the Lord makes a covenant with each of us. If we honor and glorify Him through our efforts He will honor and glorify us. The Lord is pleased to come to our aid and offer us all that we need in our endeavors to serve Him in this life.
* Mark Houck is a husband, father of three children and co-founder of the lay apostolate, The King’s Men, www.thekingsmen.org. He states that being a good husband and father makes him a better disciple of Christ in God’s vineyard and vice versa.
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Faith Challenge: Decide today how you are going to give glory to God with your life. Firmly commit to make changes where needed.
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Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, AFA,Vatican, Project Rachel.
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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption,Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on ourwebsite. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day: Blessed Ludovico of Casoria.
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Faith Quote: “What most draws down graces from our dear Lord is gratitude, for if we thank Him for a gift, He is touched and hastens to give us ten more, and if we thank Him again with the same sincerity, what an incalculable multiplication of graces!” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
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Through Christ our Lord,
Mark
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will and His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (and families): Abortion (images) is #1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 and Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers and re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.