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Tuesday, August 5th: Scripture – Genesis 15:2-3
2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” Prayer Focus: Abram responds to God’s new promise that…
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Monday, August 4th: Scripture – Genesis 15:1
1 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” Prayer Focus: Last week’s devotions on Hosea 11 were about discovering God’s heart as one of faithfulness and love. How might we respond to God’s amazing love for…
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Sunday, August 3rd: Scripture – Hosea 11:10-11
10 They shall go after the Lord, who roars like a lion;when he roars, his children shall come trembling from the west. 11 They shall come trembling like birds from Egypt and like doves from the land of Assyria, and I will return them to their homes, says the Lord. Prayer Focus: At the roar…
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Saturday, August 2nd: Scripture – Hosea 11:9
9 I will not execute my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim,for I am God and no mortal, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath. Prayer Focus: God’s anger is justifiable, but God pledges to not execute it. God pledges not to destroy God’s people. God pledges…
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Friday, August 1st: Scripture – Hosea 11:8
8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel?How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim?My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Prayer Focus: Despite the people’s persistent rebellion and sin, God’s heart cannot give them up. God’s…
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Thursday, July 31st: Scripture – Hosea 11:5-7
5 They shall return to the land of Egypt,\ and Assyria shall be their king, because they have refused to return to me. 6 The sword rages in their cities; it consumes their oracle priests and devours because of their schemes. 7 My people are bent on turning away from me. To the Most High…
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Wednesday, July 30th: Scripture – Hosea 11:3-4
3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk; I took them up in my arms, but they did not know that I healed them. 4 I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love.I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them…
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Tuesday, July 29th: Scripture – Hosea 11:2
2 The more I called them, the more they went from me;they kept sacrificing to the Baals and offering incense to idols. Prayer Focus: Have you ever known a toddler who decided it would be a great idea to run away from you in the midst of a busy place. The more you called, the…
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Monday, July 28: Scripture – Hosea 11:1
1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. Prayer Focus: This week we begin to turn in a new direction and will consider a passage from the prophet Hosea. Hosea is the first book in the collection of scripture known as the Minor Prophets. They are…
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Sunday, July 27th: Scripture – Psalm 8:9
9 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Prayer Focus: We return to the opening lines of the psalm in the final verse, a reminder of the majesty of God. As this series comes to an end, consider how you have been tending your soul this summer and this…