Scripture: And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for inspiring and encouraging us, for giving us hope and for Your incredible patience, forgiveness and mercy. May we pour into our communities and build up ourContinue reading “Be Patient With Them All”
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We Must Pay Much Closer Attention
Scripture: Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your wisdom and knowledge. May we have eyes to see, ears to listen, and the courage to obey that which You have revealed to us. Amen Application: InContinue reading “We Must Pay Much Closer Attention”
The Kingdom of Heaven is At Hand
Scripture: And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Matthew 10:7 Prayer: Lord, we thank You for bringing the kingdom of heaven here to us on earth through Your Son Jesus. May we live our lives boldly, proclaiming as we go, and living to share the kingdom with all thatContinue reading “The Kingdom of Heaven is At Hand”
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”
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”
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”
True & Righteous Altogether
Scripture: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. Psalms 19:7-9 Prayer: Lord, you areContinue reading “True & Righteous Altogether”
Heart Wholly True
Scripture: Let your heart therefore be wholly true to the Lord our God, walking in his statutes and keeping his commandments, as at this day. 1 Kings 8:61 Prayer: Lord, let our hearts be completely committed to you, whole and true. May we have the strength and perseverance to walk in Your statues and keep Your commandments.Continue reading “Heart Wholly True”
Fasting & Prayer
Scripture: So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty. Ezra 8:23 Prayer: Lord, we thank you for hearing our prayers and for your loving mercy. May we fast and pray to You without ceasing, that our thoughts would stay focused on you always. Amen Application: Fasting can beContinue reading “Fasting & Prayer”
Great and Hidden Things
Scripture: Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 Prayer: Lord, we call out to you and know that you will guide us and lead us. We are thankful for those hidden things that you have revealed to us. WeContinue reading “Great and Hidden Things”
For This Purpose: Scripture, Prayer & Application 