“This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭9:8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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All,
This stands out because Paul says, “but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.” There are many promises in the Bible that give me great peace in times of trouble. During times of anguish, it is very comforting to read Phil 4:6-7, Romans 8:28, 1 Thes 5:16-18 and John 10:10. Jesus loves us and will transform us if we want Him to. Please pray that we and our friends celebrate the coming of Jesus in our hearts today. Please pray for your unbelieving friend to receive the love of Christ today.