Daily Devotion “God calls you to invest in the lives of others. If you are a follower of Christ you are in the people business giving your life helping others to grow closer to the Savior. The only question facing you is how you go about … [Read more...] about Day 3/19 – More Blessed to Give Than Receive
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Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Daily Devotion "Although we are created in His image, we are creatures. He is the Creator. Our interests are tied to His interests. God's grace is seen in His allowing us this link; we profit from submission to His authority. The desire for … [Read more...] about Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Day 12/30 – Sin Separates
His Strength - Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) “...fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah … [Read more...] about Day 12/30 – Sin Separates
Day 12/28 – Wealth and Godliness
His Spirit - 1 Corinthians 3:16 (ESV) “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 +++ “When you live with unconfessed sin, refusing to make it right, not … [Read more...] about Day 12/28 – Wealth and Godliness
Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Assurance of Salvation - John 5:24 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My Word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” John … [Read more...] about Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Day 12/26 – Outside the Camp
Assurance of Salvation - 1 John 5:13 (ESV) “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 +++ “Don't focus on power, fame, or … [Read more...] about Day 12/26 – Outside the Camp
Day 12/24 – Repentance
Must Receive Christ - John 1:12 (ESV). “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God,” John 1:12 +++ “If you follow close to God, it is what others can gain from you … [Read more...] about Day 12/24 – Repentance
Day 12/19 – Living Wisely
Sin's Penalty - Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,” Hebrews 9:27 +++ “…Although many see tribulation as an indication that God has forsaken them, … [Read more...] about Day 12/19 – Living Wisely
Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Fellowship - Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing … [Read more...] about Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Prayer - Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) “...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all … [Read more...] about Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Prayer - John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 +++ “Our Lord makes an audacious claim: If we will seek His interests He … [Read more...] about Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Obedience to Christ - John 14:21 (ESV) “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John … [Read more...] about Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Obedience to Christ - Romans 12:1 (ESV) “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Christ the Center - Galatians 2:20 (ESV) “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave … [Read more...] about Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Christ the Center - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) “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 +++ “You will find it easier … [Read more...] about Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Be a Reproducer - II Timothy 2:2 NKJV “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” II Timothy 2:2 +++ “When you … [Read more...] about Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Guard my tongue - Psalms 141:3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3 “You do not gather to worship so that you can feel good, or … [Read more...] about Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart