Daily Devotion “Our Lord makes an audacious claim: If we will seek His interests He will assume responsibility for providing for our daily needs. The reason He promises to provide is found in His desire that we seek His kingdom and … [Read more...] about Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
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Day 12/9 – Repentance and Forgiveness
Daily Devotion “The world says, the more you have the more blessed you are. God says, the more you have the more accountable you are. You can understand why the world thinks this way; they don't think of eternal accountability, measuring … [Read more...] about Day 12/9 – Repentance and Forgiveness
Day 12/8 – Calling God Stingy
Daily Devotion “…the commandments of God are never whimsical or arbitrary but designed for our best. God is not in heaven thinking, I wonder how I can make life miserable for these creatures of Mine. Instead, He is thinking, What are some … [Read more...] about Day 12/8 – Calling God Stingy
Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Daily Devotion “Our Lord always lived by principle, never by circumstance. As His disciples, how do we live? By circumstance or by principle?” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter … [Read more...] about Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Daily Devotion “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7” … “The older I get, the more I’m learning that prayer is not a monologue. It’s a dialogue. I’m … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Daily Devotion “Discipleship is our opportunity to tap the infinite resources of God. It is our chance to give our lives to significance rather than mediocrity. In discipleship, we are not doing God a favor; He is doing us a favor. It is vital … [Read more...] about Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Daily Devotion “As a gardener, He (God) has one interest–that the branches bear lots of fruit. If He doesn’t find any, Jesus says He takes that branch away. And every branch that bears fruit He prunes to bring more fruit. God takes whatever … [Read more...] about Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Daily Devotion “When you live acting like your daily needs are your responsibility, you offend your Heavenly Father as surely as you would be offended if your child questioned your ability to provide.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt … [Read more...] about Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Day 12/2 – Shame
Daily Devotion Understanding “…the importance of a cost/results ratio… If it cost me $5.00 to make a product and I sold it for $4.50, I would soon be out of business. As I mused over this concept, I thought how much the benefits of being a … [Read more...] about Day 12/2 – Shame
Day 12/1 – Stricter Judgment
Daily Devotion “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation ...” Philippians 2:12 “In addition to having a mind submitted to the will of the Father, … [Read more...] about Day 12/1 – Stricter Judgment
Day 11/30 – The Need for Judgment
Daily Devotion “God asks that you steward your most precious resource, time, so that you live wisely in light of eternity.” Walter Henrichsen ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter Henrichsen The Need for Judgment Day … [Read more...] about Day 11/30 – The Need for Judgment
Day 11/29 – Dependence and Discipline
Daily Devotion "Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more." Luke 12:48 —— “The world says, the more you have the more blessed you are. God says, the more you have … [Read more...] about Day 11/29 – Dependence and Discipline
Day 11/28 – Two Kinds of Law
Daily Devotion Psalm 100 - Thanksgiving 1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we … [Read more...] about Day 11/28 – Two Kinds of Law
Day 11/27 – Law and Request III
Daily Devotion “Where is your line across which you refuse to go? You do well to draw it before your time of testing.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter Henrichsen Law and Request … [Read more...] about Day 11/27 – Law and Request III
Day 11/26 – Law and Request II
Daily Devotion “Whether single or married, widowed or divorced — be content wherever God has you. And whatever your position, make Jesus your Passion.” Jon Courson ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 11/26 – Law and Request II
Day 11/25 – Law and Request
Daily Devotion “The babe in Christ may come to erroneous conclusions as he begins his quest to know God and His Word, but in time he will come right. Such errors are self¬ correcting with maturity. You may remember convictions you held earlier … [Read more...] about Day 11/25 – Law and Request
Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Daily Devotion “You do not gather to worship so that you can feel good, or sense that you are close to God. All such emotion must remain ancillary to the objective of acknowledging the goodness and greatness of God. You can never consider … [Read more...] about Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart