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Panting for His Commands

Do you long for God’s word? Do you go after it with panting? Is your desire to understand and do God’s will so intense that you pant after his commands? May he fill you with such an intense desire to know Him and follow his commands. Continue reading

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Panting for His Commands

November 7 Panting for His Commands  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:129-136 | Ezekiel 16:43-17:24 | Hebrews 8:1-13 | Proverbs 27:7-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:129-136 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands (Psalm 119:131 NIV). The psalmist … Continue reading

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Panting

The psalmist describes an intense longing for God’s word and his commands. He describes it like this: “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.” Continue reading

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Love and Obedience (Dec 6)

John makes several connections repeatedly throughout his letters. He repeatedly connects love for God to our obedience—especially obedience to the two great commandments (to love God and to love our neighbor). “This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” 1 John 5:3. Continue reading

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