The following message is by pastor John Piper. More information from desiring God is available at

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D. D. desiring God. O.R G. The scripture text for today's message is found in Romans chapter 16

verses 25 through 27.

Roman 16 beginning at verse 25.

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ,

according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages, but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic

writings has been made known to all nations according to the command of the

Eternal God to bring about the

the obedience of faith to the only wise God

be glory forever more through Jesus Christ,

Amen.

Let's pray.

Father, I pray for teenage girls

and which Father, I pray for teenage girls and women.

I pray for little girls, dream about growing up and pray for boys and men that because of this service they will

all become very strong.

With the kind of strength that shows up when we need it most, which isn't when the world thinks we need it.

And so I don't pray for their strength. I pray for your strength.

Dying strength, suffering strength,

sacrificing strength, loving strength.

The strength that keeps on going when there is no more fuel, just the steadfast love of the Lord and mercies knew in the nick of time every morning through the gospel by your grace. So God make us a strong

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