Acts 9 v 1-19 Paul's Conversion
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Paul has one of the most amazing conversions in the Bible, maybe even in history. He turns from his life of persecuting the church, seeking to destroy all who say they serve Jesus, to a life dedicated to his service.
Our own conversion, though maybe not as extreme, is still as equally profound. People are known to say, "I wish my conversion was as impressive as theirs". This is deeply wrong, belittling what Jesus has done for each one of us.
Take time today to think back over your Christian life. Your discovery of Jesus and his love for you, the good times and the tough times, the times of doubt and the times of certainty. Remember anew the joy of your salvation, the gift of his Holy Spirit in you, and the journey we are all on to meeting him face to face one day in Heaven.
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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