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Pray for the courage of the faithful

23 Peter and John left the council and returned to their group. They told him everything that had been said to them by the chief priests and the elders.
Acts 4:23

24 When the believers heard this, they prayed to God, saying, “Lord, it is you who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.
Acts 4:24

25 Our ancestors, David, were your servants. With the power of the Holy Spirit, he wrote: ‘Why are the nations shouting? Why are the nations plotting against God? This is all nonsense.
Acts 4:25

26 The kings of the earth prepared themselves for war, and all the rulers of the earth were gathered together against the Lord and his Christ.
Acts 4:26

27 Jesus is your holy servant, and you made him the Christ. But all this happened when Herod and Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles, and all the people of Israel gathered in Jerusalem against Jesus.
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28 These people, gathered together against Jesus, allowed all things to happen, which were foreordained by your power and wisdom.
Acts 4:28

29 And now, Lord, hear. What are they saying They are trying to scare us. O Lord. We are your servants. Help us to speak your message without fear.
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30 Make us fearless by showing us your power; Heal the sick, show signs; And with the power of his holy servant Jesus, perform mighty signs. ”
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31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. From then on, they continued to spread God’s message fearlessly.
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