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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Courage to Stand

June 8, 2013

It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being in Christ’s family and being called by
his wonderful name!
–1 Peter 4:16 (TLB)

A great problem in America is that we have an anemic and watered-down Christianity that has produced an anemic, watered-down, and spineless Christian who is not willing to stand up and be counted on every issue. We must have a virile, dynamic, aggressive Christian who lives Christ seven days a week, who is ready to die, if necessary, for his faith. We need Christians who are ethical, honest, gracious, bold, strong, and devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer for the day

I realize how spineless and pampered my Christian walk is. Give me Your courage, Lord Jesus, to follow You more devotedly.

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26 Comments

Anomous says 6.12.2013, 09:06 a.m.

Thankyou

says 6.8.2013, 11:25 a.m.

Amen! Example: if we as Christians wouldHave always spoken boldly about marriage And stand up for God s plan on marriageWe would not be in the crisis we are nowWhere state by state "holy matrimony" is Being made a mockery. God, help us.

says 6.8.2013, 04:38 a.m.

Talking the talk is relatively easy. Walking the walk however takes a sincere and prayerful effort each day. Every decision we make is being scrutinized by the yet, unsaved. What kind of "Ambassador" will they see?? Lord please guide my actions.

says 6.8.2013, 03:40 a.m.

Dear lordGod Yaweh,Thank you for the fellowship of the Holy Spirit granted to me with all the churches of thee lord God on the earth regarding all the false God Hindu Chinese African idols so personnaly, so that your daughter is loved by your lord.

Annie says 7.1.2012, 10:17 a.m.

I have no doubt, Lord, You called me for Your Kingdom to serve You. It is my responsibility to stand firm and help and encourage the needy at any time and bring them out of the pit and put them on the top of the mountian as You did for me.

karen says 6.9.2012, 01:26 a.m.

Remember that your example speaks volumes as you speak up for Christ. Help me cleanse my tongue and mind so my example is as strong as my words.

lc says 6.8.2012, 6:24 p.m.

This message helps me to remember who i am in Christ and my responsibilities to Him and society. Amen

Avelino says 6.8.2012, 10:23 a.m.

Thank you for your daily devotion, which uplifts me in my spiritual walk with Christ.

roy says 6.8.2012, 09:24 a.m.

amen

Genny says 6.8.2012, 09:13 a.m.

Thank you for this devotion. Most of the Christians I know do not understand why Ephesians tells us to equip ourselves. Prabhu is correct and the only way to achieve maturity and growth is to immerse yourself in Christ 24/7.

Ramona says 6.8.2012, 09:11 a.m.

Billy Graham has been a mainstay of my childhood memories and will forever be in my heart as one of Gods Chosen Few who has never faltered in truth or faith God gave us thru Billy, a fine example of Christianity. Many thanks! Love and prayers for you

Daniel says 6.8.2012, 08:52 a.m.

Apostle Paul did it. So can I. So can we. All for the glory of God and our savior Jesus Christ!

Dave says 6.8.2012, 08:42 a.m.

This is so true. Everyone is afraid to speak out. I am naturally a quiet person but I have been praying to God to give me a voice to speak out on moral issues. The Holy Spirit is helping me.

Joe says 6.8.2012, 08:34 a.m.

Amen Ritu.

Sue says 6.8.2012, 06:56 a.m.

Praise God for this daily devotion. I pray that everyone in the world will find the courage to find God and that all of us in the world will be able to reach out to others with no problems to Follow God and the path of righteousness.

Prossy says 6.8.2012, 05:44 a.m.

To live for Him each day, not when the mood counts or when we feel like but each day, each moment...that is my prayer for my life.Thank you so much for this message

Gerry says 6.8.2012, 05:41 a.m.

I pray for the courage to stand firm when adversity challenges . May your Holy Spirit guide me with words of encouragement for those who need to hear. Help me defend your Holy Name and Principles, Please.

Cheri says 6.8.2012, 01:45 a.m.

Help me Lord to be a strong witness for thy kingdom and to live out Your will for my life.

steven says 6.7.2012, 2:08 p.m.

So Great challenge for me !!!(even though i am from Asia )But i thank God for BGEA !Cause more and more what i realized is what i really need to do for my Lord !I know i can't do it but i can do with Christ !

Patsy says 6.8.2011, 8:09 p.m.

Billy Graham is and will always be a positive force of God's love. His time on earth is getting short, but his time in heaven is forever. He is greatly loved for his witness to us. Let us all take to our hearts God's unending love and ask every day what can I do in Christ's name.

Arineitwe says 6.8.2011, 6:41 p.m.

Thank you for the great work of Billy Graham ministries. Your ministry has changed my life. Thank you

Ritu says 6.8.2011, 11:49 a.m.

This is our reasonable duty.

Sue says 6.8.2011, 06:32 a.m.

All of us need to have the courage to follow Christ and lead others to Him. It's not an easy job to do but we need to look ahead of time and see where we are headed. Follow the path of righteousness.

Prabhu says 6.7.2011, 11:57 p.m.

Yea. It's easy to say, but it is very difficult to face the reality. when difficulty comes it's hard to stand for Christ. I think it needs maturity and growth in Christ.

Ed says 6.7.2011, 7:38 p.m.

You are right about everything you wrote in your devotion as far as you went. Our Lord Jesus in 1 Jn: if you love me yo will keep my Commandments! His commandments are not multiple choice! They are just as binding today as they were the day He wrote them in the tablets of stone on Mt Sinai! If only those who are called by His name kept His Commandments would keep them all!!!

Pako says 6.2.2011, 4:22 p.m.

Its not only in America, I come from Botswana and stay in Capetown but thats the probleme that exist in the whole Christian community,lets look up for Him to give us these quaities and believe He will grant them to us.

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