{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63c8aa2e6bb05b0010d12f57/65fb958a3c6a620017bb8637?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lent 2024 Day 37: The Source of Our Strength","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63c8aa2e6bb05b0010d12f57/1710986564989-4b8c56612e79351cb14855e508dc40b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>“Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.”</em></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ephesians 6:13 (NRSV)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When we are faced with challenges, we must remember where our strength lies.&nbsp;Our Lord provides us with protection from dangers seen and unseen. &nbsp;So we must continually speak with Him.&nbsp;Time with our heavenly father will strengthen our faith so that when the challenges come, we are prepared and do not crumble under their weight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let us pray:</p><p><strong><em>Heavenly Father, we come to you asking for your guidance and protection as we go forward.&nbsp;We pray that you will order our steps and shield us from harm and danger.&nbsp;&nbsp;I ask that You will always have Your hedge of protection around us as we navigate our day-to-day living. &nbsp;This we pray, in Jesus’ name, Amen.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>","author_name":"Memorial Presbyterian Church"}