Tag Archives: Service

Prayer For Healing, Strength and Comfort

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Dearest Heavenly Father; I know and not just believe that Your wisdom and knowledge reach higher than the heavens themselves, for they stretch out throughout our universe. It is so far beyond my feeble ability to comprehend and even understand … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer 9-8-2021

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I started following Brother Pat (Lion Among Wolves) on another Christian Facebook group and so fell in love with his daily devotionals and his very sincere and sensitive prayers. He has graciously given me permission to repost any … Continue reading →

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May We Be

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is from a young man in England whom I have started following. He does daily poetry and at least a prayer once a week. He is very eclectic in his writings which makes them a joy to … Continue reading →

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Prayer For Wisdom

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This was inspired by the daily Proverbs I am posting but in particular, Proverbs 4:7-13 and James 1:5. Dearest Heavenly Father; We come to You with open hands and an open heart and are humbled before You. We … Continue reading →

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Prayer To Let Our Light Shine

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This was inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5 verse 16. “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (NASB) … Continue reading →

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People – Used

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Exodus 22:22-23, “You shall not afflict any widow or orphan. If you afflict him at all, and if he does cry out to Me, I will surely hear his cry; . . .” Romans 12:15-16, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, … Continue reading →

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Prayer To Fight Worry

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Worry and anxiety are a form of fear. Your thoughts are focused on the problem(s) in front of you rather than the Problem-Solver Who has promised to take care of your every need. Most importantly, our Heavenly Father’s … Continue reading →

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A Different Type of Prayer

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This prayer may seem like it is based in sarcasm, but to many this is the perspective they are thinking of. When we DO pray for those that are around us and do so in the light of … Continue reading →

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Blessings To God and To Others

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Dear Heavenly Father; Blessings and honor Father are yours through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus. Father, how can we thank You enough for the amazing grace, mercy and unconditional love … Continue reading →

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In The Darkness . . . To The Light

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

IN THE DARKNESS . . . TO THE LIGHT God, Where Am I Going If I Don’t Need YOU? And When Am I Going to Seek What Is True? Why Do I Long to Just Satisfy Flesh? And Choose to … Continue reading →

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Pray Sincerely

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Intercession

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is adapted for today from a prayer found on the internet a long time ago as an example of intercessory prayer. Heavenly Father, God Who is Almighty, It saddens our hearts to see the great suffering of … Continue reading →

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Esteem — Yourself?

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of the articles I wrote and posted for my very first website in the mid 90s soon after I got my first computer. I know, I was a slow up and comer! I thought it … Continue reading →

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2 John, Verse 1-3

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Introduction In this short letter, the Beloved Apostle refers to himself as, the Elder. This could be how he referred himself to the churches he corresponded too or to individuals. This brings up a question, not of authenticity, but of … Continue reading →

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Rise Up, O God, and Judge The Earth

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I absolutely LOVE the Word of God! Those of you who know me, either personally or online know this to be true. Some of you online have known me for twenty plus years! I also love to encourage people, God’s … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I’ve been trying to visit a myriad of blogs I follow and I’ve noticed something, very similar to a theme, cropping up here and there. It isn’t so much what media calls, a trending, but it has come up enough … Continue reading →

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Some Spiritual Practicalities

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

I was looking through my notes on messages I have wanted to teach on and ran across this one that I actually meant to post some time ago. As with all things though, when you “try” to serve the Lord … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzle Unity – Redux

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Redux? Why did I choose that word? I don’t know, it just seemed fitting at the time. First, this is a message that I posted on another site some time ago and yet felt in the light of recent instances … Continue reading →

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One Body, Many Members

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Luke 4:16-21, “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Three Little Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The … Continue reading →

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