Recognize the work carefully and give God the credit

Turn it into a story about your own importance

Keep silent unless you can control how people react

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and tried to live apart from you. I turn from my sin and ask for your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I confess you as Lord, and I trust you to give me new life. Thank you for saving me. Amen.

Receive the Lord of Life

Lord, revive your Church with living faith in your victory over death. Where we have grown skeptical, dull, or silent, stir us again. Teach us to recognize your work and to speak of it with humility, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Awaken Your Church to Resurrection Power

Father, when grief feels heavy or death feels final, remind me that you raise the dead and that nothing is beyond your power. Give me steady hope, calm trust, and a heart anchored in your life-giving mercy, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hope When Death Feels Final

Begin by naming what you heard. Then ask God for discernment, humility, and courage to respond without cynicism or exaggeration.

Pray Before You React to Something Surprising

Pray through these themes: Jesus' victory over death; gratitude for God's power in unexpected places; humility that gives credit to God; hope that what seems impossible is not beyond him.

Thank God for Power at Work

Pray for: someone who needs to hear that God is alive and active; words that are careful and true; courage to speak to the right people; and a heart that points others to God, not to yourself.

Speak Wisely About What You Notice

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Matthew 14:2 — Audio GuideTAB

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