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Calling Down Grace Instead of Fire

He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Isa. 43:2

When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?” Luke 9:54

Lord Jesus, on this last day of September, we are grateful to know you rule the world with your truth and grace. Perpetually praying for us; powerfully executing sovereignty over nations, nanoseconds, and naysayers; graciously meeting us with your burden-bearing love.

When we feel like “weak reeds” or “flickering candles,” you don’t judge us, you welcome us. You don’t roll your eyes; you open your arms with kindness.

When we want to “turn over tables” or “call down fire,” you understand our disgust, then hand us towels and basins, and bid us start washing feet again.

Jesus, we bring you our conflicted hearts, spinning heads, turning stomachs, and twitching muscles. We’ve never lamented more deeply the state of our Dis-United States. We’ve never longed more intensely for the fullness of your Kingdom. How long, Oh Lord?

We’ve never been more aware of our own need for the work of your Spirit, the power of the Gospel, and the sufficiency of your grace. Jesus, keep us humble, hopeful, and heart-centered for challenges ahead. So very Amen we pray, in your kind and trust-worthy name.

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