One Year Bible: March 11th, 24: The Upside Down Kingdom: Paul's Story of Elevation

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TODAY'S EPISODE:

Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible podcast, where today we embark on a reflection of the paradoxical nature of God's work in our lives. This is April 11th, and I'm your host, Hunter. In this episode, we delve into the story of Paul—an apostle who learned that true elevation comes not from status, but through humility and trials. As Paul was literally lowered in a basket to escape danger, he found that God was, in fact, elevating him to become the person he was meant to be. In an upside-down world, it's in moments of vulnerability and hardship that we’re often closest to God. Join me in discovering how God does his deepest work in our 'lowering' and how we should embrace these experiences to feel His strength and love more profoundly. Let's challenge the notion that power and elevation come from status, and learn to see God in every step of our descent, for it is there that His presence is most potent, and His purposes are faithfully fulfilled.

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.

Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen

And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.

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