2Samuel 18; 2Corinthians 11; Ezekiel 25; Psalm 73

prayer arising:

O God, the authority of Your message in me lies with my life lived. The words that I say only have authority through me as Your word shapes my life. Forgive me when my mouth lays claim to heaven while my tongue takes possession of the earth. Do not let me be like a 'super-apostle' who enslaves, exploits, pushes forward, slaps in the face and betrays Your children. Let me feel the weakness of others and inwardly burn with the sins of others. For you condemn those who glory, in the malice of their heart, in seeing others falling under the weight of their sins.

In Christ, let me be pure in heart through Your Spirit. Do not let jealousies distract me. It is good to be near You, Jesus. You are the strength of my heart for ever.

Amen.