Daily Devotion “Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover He is the Rock at the bottom." Tony Evans ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) A Time of Testing Day … [Read more...] about Day 3/16 – A Time of Testing
Obedience
Day 3/5 – Knowledge and Love
Daily Devotion “God does not want our help; He wants our obedience… Never try to do battle for God by compromising His commands.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A … [Read more...] about Day 3/5 – Knowledge and Love
Day 2/7 – The Profit of Obedience
Daily Devotion "Christians, you will "stand before the judgment bar of God and give an account for how you lived the life God gave you. He will remember every thought, motive, word, and deed in your life and you will be judged accordingly. Your … [Read more...] about Day 2/7 – The Profit of Obedience
Day 2/4 – All Things in Common
Daily Devotion "…obedience without struggle reveals little of your true submission to Christ. Only when you don't want to do it, but do it anyway, do you find your commitment (to Him) confirmed." Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 2/4 – All Things in Common
Day 1/18 – Justice, Mercy, and Consequences
Daily Devotion “You may feel that because your heart does not condemn you that God is well pleased with your life; your heart may not condemn you, but that does not mean you are acquitted.” ... “The standard of evaluation is not your feelings, … [Read more...] about Day 1/18 – Justice, Mercy, and Consequences
Day 1/15 – The Need for Forgiveness
Daily Devotion “As you approach the Throne of Grace, don't think in terms of what you want, but what best serves the interests of God. Your best will always flow from this.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 1/15 – The Need for Forgiveness
Day 1/14 – The Law of The Harvest
“You can either discipline yourself, or you can let Christ do it for you. If you do it, He does not need to do it. You discipline yourself by keeping your heart tender and teachable before the Lord, and by keeping His commandments. … [Read more...] about Day 1/14 – The Law of The Harvest
Day 1/9 – Learning Obedience
Daily Devotion “When you fail to discipline yourself, you not only invite the discipline of Christ, but you bring confusion into your life. For when He chastises you, you cannot distinguish between His discipline and the general flow of … [Read more...] about Day 1/9 – Learning Obedience
Day 1/8 – A Heart For Obedience
Daily Devotion “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, … [Read more...] about Day 1/8 – A Heart For Obedience
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 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 11/24 – 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
Day 10/1 – Trying to Help God
Daily Devotion "When you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is insignificant in your life." Rick Warren ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Trying to Help God Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 10/1 – Trying to Help God
Day 9/14 – The Value of Self-discipline
Daily Devotion "If you want that splendid power in Prayer, you must remain in loving, living, lasting, conscious, practical, abiding union with the Lord Jesus Christ." Charles Spurgeon ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 9/14 – The Value of Self-discipline
Day 9/10 – Esther’s Submission
Daily Devotion “Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of.” Charles Spurgeon ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Esther's Submission Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 9/10 – Esther’s Submission
Day 9/9 – Do Good to the Undeserving
Daily Devotion "Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in … [Read more...] about Day 9/9 – Do Good to the Undeserving