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\"The
\n‘Pruner in the Pruned’ (photo: Irene Bom)
\n <\/p>\n

\nThe Gift booklet<\/strong><\/a>
\n12-part series of readings and
\nprayer poems on the Holy Spirit\n<\/div>\n
\nOn writing prayer poems<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n2 Timothy 1:13-14<\/strong> (NIV)
\nPaul writes, \u2018What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you \u2013 guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.\u2019\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Reflection<\/h4>\n

Spirit who lives in me,
\nhelp me guard the good deposit treasure
\nentrusted to me.
\nHelp me keep going strong.<\/p>\n

I am a potential joy and crown
\nto those invested in me,
\nif I keep the faith
\nand pass it on.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t do it without you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

by Irene Bom<\/p>\n\n

Related Scriptures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Philippians 4:1<\/a>
\n1 Corinthians 16:13<\/a>
\n2 Timothy 1:12<\/a><\/p>\n

All related Scriptures<\/a> (in one go)
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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