God Made Man: Discovering Your PurposeSample

"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Matthew 5:11

Dear Lord,

I pray that we look at each other as our brother's keeper. I know the line is attributed to Cain when he killed Abel, but there are many references in Your word to one brother looking out after the other. I love Matthew 25:35 

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me"

Father, I know following you isn't for wimps. You called us to be men and to expect tough times because we love You. You said we will be persecuted for Your name’s sake, but that we would be blessed. 

Dear Father, I pray a blessing for these brothers because they have taken a stand for You, and they have stood among one another as their brother's friend and keeper.

In the precious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen

Manly Challenge

Write out about how you feel you handle money and finances. Are you financially secure? If not, what do you need to change in your behavior?