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\"\"<\/p>\n

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A timely exhortation from James as we enter another Advent season.<\/div>\n

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Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord\u2019s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm<\/strong>, because the Lord\u2019s coming is near. Don\u2019t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!<\/strong><\/div>\n
James 5:7-9<\/a><\/div>\n

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A Psalm of Celebration<\/h3>\n

loosely inspired by Psalm 118<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Though we have known hardship and pain,
\nthough life has not always turned out as we had hoped,
\nwe will stand here and say:
\nGod\u2019s steadfast love endures for ever!<\/p>\n

Though life becomes more complex,
\nthe deepest questions remain unanswered,
\nand the mystery of faith deepens, we will say:
\nGod\u2019s steadfast love endures for ever!<\/p>\n

And though the pain of the world
\noften seems more than we can bear or address,
\nwe will stand firm in our faith and say:
\nGod\u2019s steadfast love endures for ever!
\n <\/p>\n

~ written by Ann Siddall<\/strong>, posted on re:worship<\/a> <\/p>\n

This prayer also appears in an earlier blog post:<\/em>
\nTheme: Rejoice in the Lord always<\/a>  [prayer sheet<\/span>]<\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nimagine \u2026 no war \u2026<\/a>
\nIn the school of prayer with St Francis of Assisi<\/a>
\nMightier than the crashing waves<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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(James 3:18) - Sow some seeds (hardy ones like mercy and forgiveness) - Feed them with love. - Sprinkle them with truth. - Weed them every day.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/greenhouse.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/greenhouse.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/greenhouse.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/greenhouse.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":6273,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2018\/10\/23\/offer-your-bodies\/","url_meta":{"origin":14749,"position":5},"title":"Offer your bodies","author":"Irene Bom","date":"October 23, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"(Photo: Lindy Twaddle) \u00a0 \"I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God\u2019s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God \u2013 this is your true and proper worship.\" \u00a0 Romans 12:1 (NIV UK) \u00a0 A prayer O Living God, we who are\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/body_rituals.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/body_rituals.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/body_rituals.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/body_rituals.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/\" rel=\"category tag\">bible<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/\" rel=\"category tag\">prayer<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"  A timely exhortation from James as we enter another Advent season.   Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord\u2019s coming. 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