What would you do with an army of 48,000 angels? In Matthew 26, Jesus had access to exactly that — and he chose not to use it. Not because he was weak, but because he knew something greater was at stake.

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A Prayer to Lay Down our Defenses by Christie Thomas

This week's episode digs into the Garden of Gethsemane and what it looks like to hold real power… and lay it down anyway. It's one of the most countercultural things Jesus ever did, and it has everything to say about how we face our own moments of vulnerability.

Reference: Matthew 26:53

Prayer: Father, help my children to remember that the power of heaven is backing them up, so they can choose to work for reconciliation without fear.

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What would you do with an army of 48,000 angels? In Matthew 26, Jesus had access to exactly that &mdash; and he chose not to use it. Not because he was weak, but because he knew something greater was at stake.
LINKS: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Read with us in April!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://mpm.myflodesk.com/growingingentleness?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ_sXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5aWh3TVJmTThaZWIxQVJRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeG5p2Kn-UqhK9j1SeFwLYJZ6LGHsAIdnULkHZ2J9-DNyAVl2spYyAoHDQVZk_aem_eI42ZELxSjTb2BbFoOLLFg">Download the Growing in Gentleness</a> <a href="https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/">Connect with Christie Thomas</a> Follow Everyday Prayers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionprayingmoms/">@MillionPrayingMoms</a>
A Prayer to Lay Down our Defenses by Christie Thomas
This week's episode digs into the Garden of Gethsemane and what it looks like to hold real power&hellip; and lay it down anyway. It's one of the most countercultural things Jesus ever did, and it has everything to say about how we face our own moments of vulnerability.
Reference: Matthew 26:53
Prayer: Father, help my children to remember that the power of heaven is&nbsp;backing them up, so they can choose to work for reconciliation without fear.
Discover more Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us

Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms is the show that helps moms learn to pray God's Word for their families in the areas you need it most. We believe that prayer is not a last resort. It's our first and best response to the challenges of parenting, a partnership for the hearts of our children that God invites us into. Join author and speaker, Nicolet Bell, in collaboration with other trusted moms and authors, for daily prayers for your family rooted in Scripture. Over the last decade, we've helped thousands of moms make prayer a priority for their families. Our mission is to help you do the same.

Want more? Visit https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/.

Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms is the show that helps moms learn to pray God's Word for their families in the areas you need it most. We believe that prayer is not a last resort. It's our first and best response to the challenges of parenting, a partnership for the hearts of our children that God invites us into. Join author and speaker, Nicolet Bell, in collaboration with other trusted moms and authors, for daily prayers for your family rooted in Scripture. Over the last decade, we've helped thousands of moms make prayer a priority for their families. Our mission is to help you do the same.
Want more? Visit <a href="https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/">https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/</a>.

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A Prayer to Lay Down our Defenses

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The religious leaders were ready to throw stones. Jesus bent down and wrote in the dirt. Jesus didn't have to be gentle. But He chose it. 

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A Prayer to Show Gentleness to Others by Christie Thomas

When they finally walked away, it was just Jesus and the woman — face dirty with dust and tears, waiting for the punishment she thought she deserved.

Instead, he said: "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more."

And that gentleness? It changes people. Just like it changed her. This week, who in your life needs you to put down the stone and offer grace instead? 🕊️

Reference: John 2:15-17

Prayer: Jesus, forgive me for the times I’ve thought gentleness meant inaction as well as for the times I bulldozed my way through justice issues without being tempered by Your gentleness. Break my heart for the issues that break Your heart and help me to stand up for the vulnerable with the firm passion that You displayed on earth. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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The religious leaders were ready to throw stones. Jesus bent down and wrote in the dirt. Jesus didn't have to be gentle. But He chose it.&nbsp;
LINKS: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Read with us in April!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://mpm.myflodesk.com/growingingentleness?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ_sXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5aWh3TVJmTThaZWIxQVJRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeG5p2Kn-UqhK9j1SeFwLYJZ6LGHsAIdnULkHZ2J9-DNyAVl2spYyAoHDQVZk_aem_eI42ZELxSjTb2BbFoOLLFg">Download Growing in Gentleness</a> <a href="https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/">Connect with Christie Thomas</a> Follow Everyday Prayers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionprayingmoms/">@MillionPrayingMoms</a>
A Prayer to Show Gentleness to Others by Christie Thomas
When they finally walked away, it was just Jesus and the woman &mdash; face dirty with dust and tears, waiting for the punishment she thought she deserved.
Instead, he said: "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more."
And that gentleness? It changes people. Just like it changed her.&nbsp;This week, who in your life needs you to put down the stone and offer grace instead? 🕊️
Reference: John 2:15-17
Prayer: Jesus, forgive me for the times I&rsquo;ve thought gentleness meant inaction as well as for the times I bulldozed my way through justice issues without being tempered by Your gentleness. Break my heart for the issues that break Your heart and help me to stand up for the vulnerable with the firm passion that You displayed on earth. In Jesus&rsquo;s name, amen.
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A Prayer to Show Gentleness to Others

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Jesus got accused of working for the devil. David got pelted with rocks and curses while fleeing for his life. And neither of them fought back.How?

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A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism by Christie Thomas

They trusted themselves to the one who judges justly. In today's episode by Christie Thomas, we're talking about what it looks like to respond to criticism, insults, and rejection with genuine gentleness — and why it might be the most powerful thing you can do. The ending of my phone call story might surprise you.

Reference: 1 Peter 2:21-23

Prayer: Jesus, thank You for suffering for me and leaving an example so I can follow in Your steps. Please help me to keep my retorts and insults to myself and reshape my mind so I can completely trust myself to You, who judges justly. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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Jesus got accused of working for the devil. David got pelted with rocks and curses while fleeing for his life. And neither of them fought back.How?
LINKS: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Read with us in April!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://mpm.myflodesk.com/growingingentleness?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ_sXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5aWh3TVJmTThaZWIxQVJRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeG5p2Kn-UqhK9j1SeFwLYJZ6LGHsAIdnULkHZ2J9-DNyAVl2spYyAoHDQVZk_aem_eI42ZELxSjTb2BbFoOLLFg">Download Growing in Gentleness</a> <a href="https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/">Connect with Christie Thomas</a> Follow Everyday Prayers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionprayingmoms/">@MillionPrayingMoms</a>
A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism by Christie Thomas
They trusted themselves to the one who judges justly. In today's episode by Christie Thomas, we're talking about what it looks like to respond to criticism, insults, and rejection with genuine gentleness &mdash; and why it might be the most powerful thing you can do. The ending of my phone call story might surprise you.
Reference: 1 Peter 2:21-23
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for suffering for me and leaving an example so I can follow in Your steps. Please help me to keep my retorts and insults to myself and reshape my mind so I can completely trust myself to You, who judges justly. In Jesus&rsquo;s name, amen.
Discover more Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us

A Prayer for Gentleness in Criticism

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/3996739c-e4b9-477b-8f96-b434001db616/transcript

When my toddler was terrified by a stranger's dog at the park, I had to be forceful — and it made me think about Jesus flipping tables in the temple.


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A Prayer to Understand how Power and Gentleness Relate by Christie ThomasHere's what we miss about that story: Jesus took time to weave the whip before he acted. That's not a man out of control. That's a man who prepared, prayed, and then used exactly as much force as the moment required — no more, no less.Gentleness doesn't mean sitting quietly while injustice happens. This week we're talking about what it looks like to stand up for the vulnerable the way Jesus did. 
Reference: John 2:15-17Prayer: Jesus, forgive me for the times I’ve thought gentleness meant inaction as well as for the times I bulldozed my way through justice issues without being tempered by Your gentleness. Break my heart for the issues that break Your heart and help me to stand up for the vulnerable with the firm passion that You displayed on earth. In Jesus’s name, amen.
Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us

When my toddler was terrified by a stranger's dog at the park, I had to be forceful &mdash; and it made me think about Jesus flipping tables in the temple.
 LINKS:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/millionprayingmoms">Read with us in April!&nbsp;</a><a href="https://mpm.myflodesk.com/growingingentleness?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ_sXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5aWh3TVJmTThaZWIxQVJRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeG5p2Kn-UqhK9j1SeFwLYJZ6LGHsAIdnULkHZ2J9-DNyAVl2spYyAoHDQVZk_aem_eI42ZELxSjTb2BbFoOLLFg">Download Growing in Gentleness</a><a href="https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/">Connect with Christie Thomas</a>Follow Everyday Prayers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionprayingmoms/">@MillionPrayingMoms</a>
 A Prayer to Understand how Power and Gentleness Relate by Christie ThomasHere's what we miss about that story: Jesus took time to weave the whip before he acted. That's not a man out of control. That's a man who prepared, prayed, and then used exactly as much force as the moment required &mdash; no more, no less.Gentleness doesn't mean sitting quietly while injustice happens. This week we're talking about what it looks like to stand up for the vulnerable the way Jesus did. Reference: John 2:15-17Prayer: Jesus, forgive me for the times I&rsquo;ve thought gentleness meant inaction as well as for the times I bulldozed my way through justice issues without being tempered by Your gentleness. Break my heart for the issues that break Your heart and help me to stand up for the vulnerable with the firm passion that You displayed on earth. In Jesus&rsquo;s name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us

A Prayer to Understand how Power and Gentleness Relate

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