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“This Far and No More in Jesus’ Name!” - Morning by Morning, March 17, 2025

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“This far you may come, but no farther” (Job 38:11).

 

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Morning by Morning, March 17, 2025 - “This Far and No More in Jesus’ Name!”

 

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I look to You and call upon You, as I begin my day centered in You, with my heart and mind and all my life hidden and secure in You (Colossians 3:1-4). ...

 

“This far you may come, but no farther” (Job 38:11).

 

All our community in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, Texas are praying against the destruction from an outbreak of brushfire burning across our county. Many friends and families have been evacuated along with their livestock. So far, nearly 10,000 acres have been consumed, with ranch houses and pastures. 

 

Yet, by the mercy and grace of God, no lives have been lost. And though the fires continue to burn, the outer boundaries appear to be contained to hold back further advancement. We pray for complete containment and ultimately extinguishment. 

 

As You spoke to the oceans to set their boundaries, Lord speak to this fire to set its boundary: “This far you may come, but no farther.” 

 

That is our prayer in agreement with Your Word, Lord. “This far and no more, in Jesus’ name!” 

 

We pray for all who are affected, that You would comfort them and steady them, that You would move on behalf of them to bring restoration and peace. We thank You for such a display across our community of loving kindness and neighborly goodness, as friends and neighbors, churches throughout our community, relentless firefighters and first responders all join together to help and to pray. 

 

That’s one way You have already redeemed what many have endured—the unity of Spirit and the spirit of community that fills our hearts with thanksgiving to You for all the neighborly love expressed.

 

Lord, continue to still the winds and quench the flames. And we pray You continue to declare and declare through the words and prayers of Your people, “This far and no more!” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.