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Speaker 1 (00:16):
Are your prayers backed by the love you show to others?
You've tuned in just at the right time. In this
powerful episode of Victorious through Christ, we explore the vital
connection between prayer and our daily actions, discover how embodying
God's love can transform not only your family dynamics, but
also your spiritual journey. Now, let's join doctor Erica Seaborn
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for faith and Action Aligning Prayer with Love.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Greetings, I'm doctor eric Is Seaborn and welcome to the
Victorious through Christ podcast. Today, we're diving deep into a
topic that resonates with many of us, the importance of
aligning our prayers with our actions, particularly within our families
and communities. As Christians, we often find ourselves in situations
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where we feel the need to pray fervently for help, healing,
or guidance. However, it's crucial to remember that our actions
must reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ if
we truly want to be victorious in our faith and
an effective wetness to others. You know, the Bible teaches
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us that prayer is powerful. James Chapter five, verse sixteen
reminds us the prayer of a righteous person is powerful
and effective. But what does it mean to be righteous? Righteousness?
This isn't just about our relationship with God. It also
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encompasses how we treat others. Let's consider First John chapter four,
verse twenty, which states whoever claims to love God yet
hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever
does not love their brother and sister whom they have
seen cannot love God whom they have not seen. That
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scripture underscores that our love for God should manifest in
our love for others, including family members, regardless of biological ties. Now,
many families struggle with favoritism and unequal treatment, and this
can create a hostile environment, especially when children feel less
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value than others, and it's vital to recognize that God
calls us to love and respect everyone equally. In Colossians
chapter three, Versus twenty three through twenty four, we read
whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for human masters. That
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means that our actions, whether in our homes or communities,
should reflect our commitment to God's teachings. And treating others
with kindness and fairness not only honors our relationships, but
it also glorifies God, and it's essential to merge our
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prayers with a lifestyle that reflects our faith. When we
pray for unity, healing, or love, we must actively seek
to embody those qualities in our daily lives. The Latians
Chapter five, verses twenty two through twenty three speaks of
the fruit of the spirit love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
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and self control. If we want to see those fruits
flourish in our lives and our families, we must cultivate
them through our interactions with others. Ultimately, our prayers can
be powerful, but they should be complimented by our actions
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as we strive to live out our faith. Let's remember
to treat every member of our families, including those who
were marriaged in or blended in through marriages or adoption,
with love and respect. But doing so, we can create
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a supportive environment that reflects Jesus Christ's love for us
and his grace and his mercy. Thank you for joining
me today on Victorious through Christ, and let's commit to
not only praying fervently, but also living faithfully, embodying the
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love of Jesus Christ and all of our relationships until
the next time, Stay blessed and victorious in Christ on purpose,
and feel free to share this podcast with others if
this has helped you, and join me the next time.
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God bless you the morn and life arise and see.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
With Fay in the high.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
Confinally faith, no walting too high. I need to know
with every symphoma I'm drunker, I know through here of
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