christianity – For This Purpose: Scripture, Prayer & Application

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”

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”

Worthy of His Calling

Scripture: 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to theContinue reading “Worthy of His Calling”

Overcome the World

Scripture: I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Prayer: Lord, we are so grateful for your strength and overwhelming power. We thank You for granting us peace through Your promises. MayContinue reading “Overcome the World”

The Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness

Scripture: For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 Prayer: That we would embrace spiritual disciplines to draw ourselves closer to God daily, even when they are inconvenient or uncomfortable. That we would beContinue reading “The Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness”

Attitude & Sunday Scaries

Scripture: I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by myContinue reading “Attitude & Sunday Scaries”

Reflection & Transformation

Scripture: And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Prayer: That we would be aware of the ways that God is transforming our livesContinue reading “Reflection & Transformation”