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All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

Scripture: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your forgiveness and mercy. We know that we turn to our own selfish ways and stray from You. We thank you andContinue reading “All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray”

Rest in His Presence

Scripture: And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for Your leadership which guides us to victory. May we have peace and rest in your loving presence. Amen Application: When we face difficulties and challenges, as Moses was in this instance,Continue reading “Rest in His Presence”

Wealth & Poverty

Scripture: Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. Proverbs 22:16 Prayer: Lord, thank you for the incredible blessings that you have given to us. May we seek to be rich in good deeds, and generous with worldly treasure that holds no value inContinue reading “Wealth & Poverty”

Turn and Live

Scripture: For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live. Ezekiel 18:32 Prayer: Lord, we know that you take no pleasure in our physical death and suffering in this world. We thank you for Your Son Jesus who suffered and died, that we may live. Amen Application:Continue reading “Turn and Live”

To Whom Will You Liken Me?

Scripture: To whom will you liken me and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be alike? Isaiah 46:5 Prayer: Lord, there is none like You. May we not attempt to replace You with false idols and men of this world. We thank you for your incomparable glory, grace and mercy. Amen Application:Continue reading “To Whom Will You Liken Me?”

Inheritance

Scripture: An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. Proverbs 20:21 Prayer: Lord, You have given us an immeasurable inheritance through Your Son Jesus. May we be patient and intentional, building firmly upon the foundation He has set. Amen. Application: Even though we didn’t earn it, Jesus freely grantedContinue reading “Inheritance”

The Word of Truth

Scripture: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Prayer: Lord, use us as Your workers, may we present ourselves in ways that honor You and bring You glory. May we be unashamed andContinue reading “The Word of Truth”

A New Creation

Scripture: Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your mercy and forgiveness. That through the blood of Jesus we have become new. May our old selves fall away as we grow closerContinue reading “A New Creation”

So It Is

Scripture: The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your Holy Spirit which lives in us. Let us feel itContinue reading “So It Is”

Through Love Serve One Another

Scripture: For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for the glorious freedom you have granted to us through your Son Jesus. We pray that we do not use this freedomContinue reading “Through Love Serve One Another”