Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart Jeremiah 15:16
Those believers who are united in marriage in God's will must be able to have true fellowship between themselves. After the Lord raised Lazarus from the dead, they had food together. "There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him" (John 12:2).
Food on the table speaks of spiritual food. Just as physical food is necessary for good health, we require spiritual food for our souls. That food can be received by having fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. For that purpose, husband and wife should begin their day upon their knees with the Word of God before having breakfast, and pray, "Lord, we long for spiritual and heavenly food. We want to hear your voice. Please speak to both of us". With such a desire they should read their Bible systematically and regularly from Genesis to Revelation. Then God's Word becomes their daily spiritual food. When we have food with our friends, we enjoy it more because it becomes more tasty in fellowship. Thus by reading the Word of God regularly both morning and evening and asking the Lord for His guidance, they will receive spiritual food.
These days we find very few Christian homes having regular family prayers. As a result there are quarrels in many homes. In the beginning they quarrel once a week and that too secretly, but afterwards they quarrel everyday and even before other people. Their children also become stubborn, rebellious and wayward because they do not have family prayers in their homes. So, they should not neglect family prayers. They should share their spiritual experiences whenever possible and try to help each other to overcome any human weakness and shortcoming with love and longsuffering.
Dear Father God,
So many things seem to be impossible.
Sometimes I wonder how I will make it through each day and how will I survive.
But, when I stop looking at my problems and I look to You and Your promises, I am calmed by You and by Your Holy Spirit.
Please help me to believe, as Jesus taught...Everything is possible for one who believes.
Mark 9:23
You are in control and I trust You in all things...
And we know that all things work together for good
to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
Thank You for Your promises and for the hope that I receive from the knowledge that You are here with me, as Jesus taught...
I will not leave you orphans;
I will come to you.
John 14:18
Thank You that You are here for me.
Thank You that You are leading me by Your Holy Spirit.
In the glorious name of Jesus I pray,
Amen.
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Repent, and let every one of you
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
for the remission of sins;
and you shall receive
the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
The Holy Spirit is a Gift to you. Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper” (John 14:16). The Holy Spirit was given to enter into the heart of every Christian. Rather than giving you just forgiveness or eternal life or access into Heaven, the Father gave you a Person of the Godhead. The Gift is the Holy Spirit. When this Gift enters your heart, He brings the spiritual riches of Heaven into your life. You have the Gift; now unwrap the present and take Him out of the box. When you receive an earthly gift from a friend, you either try it on or see how it works. Do the same with your Gift of the Holy Spirit. Welcome Him to see how He works.
Holy Spirit, I don’t seek spiritual things; I seek You. I don’t seek spiritual power or blessings. I need You in my life. I receive You as a free gift.
The Holy Spirit is the Helper whom Jesus promised (John 15:26). He helps the Father carry out His will on Earth. He helps Jesus by delivering eternal life to all who believe in Him. He is the Gift to help every believer. Will you open this Gift and try Him out?
Holy Spirit, come into my heart and help me live for You. I don’t have spiritual power. So come, my Gift; I receive You freely. Amen.
Go Deeper: Acts 2:38-42
The Holy Spirit is the Father’s gift to you.
Dear Father God,
I want to KNOW You.
You are great and You do great things.
I want to spend more time with You.
Help me to make time to sit before Your throne in quiet places.
Let me read Your Word, The Bible, in order to know You more intimately,
I want to tune my ear to hear Your voice so that I know when I am to turn to the right or to the left.
Your ears shall hear a word behind you,
saying, “This is the way, walk in it,”
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left.
Isaiah 30:21
I trust You to guide me in all things.
Thank you for Your gift of the Holy Spirit, my ever-present help.
In Jesus' name I come before You in prayer,
Amen.
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For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
Psalm 36:9
When you’ve been on a long, hot walk, what you want is water. Sometimes the heat gets to be too much, and you’re in danger of a heat stroke. You need some cool water on your tongue and something wet on the back of your neck. If you’re in really bad condition, you stick your whole head in the water. When you need water to keep from fainting, Jesus is your Fountain of Life who will give you a new presence of mind and a new focus. Do you need to cool down your anger, frustration or bitterness?
Lord, I need some cool water before I leave home, because it’s pretty hot out there. And when I get home at the end of the day, I’ll need more water to refresh my life for the evening duties.
Sometimes at work you need a drink of water to refresh your work habits. Sometimes you need a drink of water in the middle of the night because you wake up and your mouth is dry and you can’t sleep. Sometimes a drink of water makes you think better, play better, talk better or perform better. For whatever you need, pause to drink of Jesus. Just as water energizes the body, so the renewed presence of Jesus revitalizes your life. Remember, Jesus, the Fountain of Life, called Himself “a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14).
Jesus, I come to drink of You. Ah, water is good when you’re thirsty. I’ll keep coming back, because I need You daily. Amen.
Reading: Psalm 36
Jesus is a Fountain of water to refresh your life.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Please help me to learn the lessons You desire for me, in this challenging season of my life.
Thank You for being my Fountain of Life.
You are my Oasis that I can look to for refreshment in Your presence.
You are my hope and I know You will be with me as I travel through these difficult days.
You will be with me through to the end of my life's journey...
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust
under the shadow of Your wings.
They are abundantly satisfied
with the fullness of Your house,
And You give them drink
from the river of Your pleasures.
For with You is the fountain of life;
In Your light we see light.
Oh, continue Your lovingkindness
to those who know You,
And Your righteousness
to the upright in heart.
Psalm 36:7-10
Please help me to draw others to a saving knowledge and commitment to You—the Fountain of Life—that they may have new life and life everlasting.
In Jesus' refreshing name I pray.
Amen.
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Now I saw heaven opened,
and behold, a white horse.
And He who sat on him was called
Faithful and True,
and in righteousness
He judges and makes war.
Revelation 19:11
Jesus is called Faithful and True. These names were not given to Him until the end of the book of Revelation. When John saw the second coming of Jesus in power, he called Him Faithful and True. This compound name reflects His character. He is faithful to do all He promised, and Jesus promised, “I will come again” (John 14:3). Jesus is true and consistent to all that is established in the universe. Jesus’ second coming is the appropriate climax to all He did since creation. Jesus will be Faithful and True throughout the great tribulation in Revelation, so He’ll be Faithful and True in your hour of trial. Right to the end, He’ll be the same, regardless of circumstances, regardless of pressures, regardless of others’ disappointments; Jesus will prove Himself to be Faithful and True.
Lord, how long will my troubles last? The Evil One is strong, and it’s been so long. It’s easy to get my eyes on tribulation and not on You. Help me look beyond my problem to see Your victorious triumph. How long?
Jesus will always be Faithful and True to the plan He established when He created all things. He will allow sin to run its course, and He will allow the Evil One to do His work. But then He’ll return, just as He promised, to judge sin and evildoers and to reward those who obey Him.
Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness to keep Your word and for being truthful about the reality of sin. Because I have trusted You for salvation, I will continue to trust You today. Amen.
Go Deeper: Revelation 19:11-21
Jesus will be Faithful and True to the end.
Dear Lord God,
You are unchanging.
And You are all knowing.
You are faithful and true, the rock upon which I stand.
Thank You for Your rock-solid foundation for my life, my Lord Jesus Christ...
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine,
and does them, I will liken him to a wise man
who built his house on the rock..
Matthew 7:24
Please help me to...
…be content with what [I] have,
because God has said,
“Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
In You, I find all that I need...
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
Please make this known to my heart and help me to trust You completely.
I desire to be satisfied in You and You alone.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we beheld His glory,
the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,
full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
Jesus is the Only Begotten of the Father, which means He comes from the Father and is the unique personification of the Father. Jesus’ being begotten of the Father means that He is the expression of the Father. John 1:14 emphasizes Jesus’ characteristic of being “the Word,” which means that the message and meaning of the Word reflects the Father. When the Father wants to make an utterance to the world, He does it through Jesus, the Word.
Lord Jesus, I come asking You to teach me what the Father in Heaven is like. I want to love the Father more than ever, but I must know Him better to love Him better.
Jesus is the Only Begotten of the Father, which means that He is just like the Father. If you want to see what the Father is like, look at Jesus in the Scriptures. If you want to know how the Father relates to you, look at how Jesus related to people. If you want to approach the Father, go to Him through His Son. To know the Father better, know Jesus.
Lord Jesus, I look to You to see the Father. I know that the Father is loving, because I see how You loved people. I know the Father is powerful, because I see Your awesome power in creating the universe and in transforming individuals. I know the Father is kind and gentle, because You are patient with me and forgiving toward me. Amen.
Go Deeper: John 1:14-28
To better know the Father, learn about Jesus.
Dear Lord God,
Your perfect love for me "keeps no record of wrongs."
1 Corinthians 13:5
You have cleansed me of all my sins even though I am so undeserving.
Thank You for Your forgiveness.
In You I have new life!
Search my heart and show me the people that I need to forgive.
Please help me to release all bitterness and resentment that I have built up and help me to live as Jesus taught...
Judge not, and you shall not be judged.
Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Luke 6:37
Thank You for Your unending love and forgiveness.
I want to be more like You Jesus.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Therefore know that the LORD your God,
He is God, the faithful God
who keeps covenant and mercy
for a thousand generations
with those who love Him
and keep His commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:9
The Lord is El Emunah, the Faithful God of the Future. Some people make gods with their hands and worship them. But idols are not able to do anything that God can do. They can’t think, feel or act. But the Lord in Heaven knows all about you, thinks of you and loves you. The Lord has promised to guide you, protect you and work all things together for His own good (Romans 8:28). Because the Father is the Faithful God, He will keep His promises. The Lord is El Emunah, the Faithful God of the past. He was faithful to bless His people when they kept past covenants, and He was faithful to punish them when they disobeyed His commandments. You can see His faithfulness when He judged His people, and you can see His faithfulness when He forgave them of their sins. As the Father has been faithful to Israel, so He will be faithful to you. Because of His mercies, we are not destroyed. His compassion is new every morning. Great is His faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). The Lord is El Emunah, the Faithful God of the present. Your present is grounded in God’s past; because He has faithfully kept His word in the past, He will be faithful to you today.
Lord, forgive me when I doubt Your Word and don’t believe Your promises. Thank You for Your reminder that You are El Emunah—the Faithful God. Help me to walk confidently today and to serve You faithfully. Amen.
Go Deeper: Deuteronomy 7
You can trust God today because He was faithful in the past.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your Word, The Holy Bible, and for how it always points towards Your love for me and others.
I ask that You would release my mind from all distractions and fears today so that I can focus on Jesus and those around me.
I lift up those struggling with depression, anxiety and other fearful emotions.
I ask that You would fill their hearts with Your peace, strength and courage and that You would release each person from all negative emotions.
Please surround them with a loving community and minister to them through Your Holy Spirit...
The Lord himself goes before you
and will be with you;
he will never leave you
nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Thank You for being the God who goes before me, especially in my times of struggle and fear.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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For there is one God and one Mediator
between God and men,
the Man Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:5
Jesus was human because He was born of the virgin Mary. He is the Man Christ Jesus; therefore He understands your desires and dreams, and He knows the weaknesses of the human body. He knows what it means to be tired; He suffered on Calvary until He lost consciousness. You do not have any natural human weakness that Jesus doesn’t understand. Therefore, the Man Christ Jesus can intercede to the Father for you. He can ask for help for your weaknesses. Because Jesus is a man, He can be your Mediator.
Christ Jesus, I come to You as my Mediator. You know my weaknesses and You understand my failures; ask the Father to give me strength to stand against temptation. You understand my dreams and ambitions; help me reach my life goals.
Jesus is the Man Christ Jesus. When the title “Christ” appears before the human name “Jesus,” it emphasizes His work on the cross as our Redeemer. When the name “Jesus” appears first, it emphasizes the man who died on the cross. So in today’s verse, the Man Christ Jesus stands at the right hand of the Father as your Intercessor and Mediator (Hebrews 7:24-25). He is pleading with the Father to forgive your sins. Confess all your sins now and ask for forgiveness, because the Man Christ Jesus is interceding to the Father for you.
Christ Jesus, I come asking for forgiveness of sins. Be my Mediator with the Father for me. Cleanse me and make me usable to serve You this day. Amen.
Go Deeper: 1 Timothy 1:1-7
The Man Christ Jesus is your effective Mediator to the Father.
Dear God,
You are the one who provides all of my needs...
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
Thank You for all of the blessings You have given to me and to my family.
I now ask for Your favor as I enter into this next season.
Please release Your love and compassions into my home, my workplace and into all of my endeavors...
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love
we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23
Please show me what is next.
Please guide me by Your Word and by Your Spirit to trust You with what is next...
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Thank You Lord God for Your unending grace as I look to You for what is ahead.
I trust in You and in Your Holy name.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
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And He commanded us to preach to the people,
and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God
to be judge of the living and the dead.
Acts 10:42
Jesus is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. This means that He is the Judge of believers and nonbelievers, those who are living and those already dead. Those who believe in Jesus are saved (they have eternal life); and those who don’t believe in Him are dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1). Jesus will judge believers to give them their rewards, and He will judge the unsaved to determine their punishment (Revelation 20:11-12). Jesus is the Judge of all people; none can escape His scrutiny. Because you believe in Him, your sins have been forgiven. Jesus will not punish you in judgment, but you will have to give an account of your faithfulness and works (1 Corinthians 3:12-17).
Lord, thank You for eternal life. Help me to serve You faithfully so that I can look forward to seeing You, not to receive Your anger, but to receive Your rewards.
Jesus is the Judge of the Living and the Dead; no one can escape His judgment throne. Some think that only those living when He returns will be judged. No, Jesus will raise all the dead to appear before Him with the living. He is the Judge of all souls in the universe; no one will be exempt. Plead His mercy today, so you won’t meet His anger in the future.
Lord, I know You have judged my sins on the cross; in appreciation I worship You. I know You will judge all unsaved people, so in gratitude I thank You for salvation. I know all people will appear before You; I am not perfect, so I will be judged. My only plea is Your righteousness. Amen.
Go Deeper: Acts 10:34-43
Jesus will judge all people, both saved and unsaved.
Dear Lord Jesus,
You came to set us free from darkness, pain and our sins.
Today I lift up the men, women and children around the world who are enslaved in any way.
Lord, help each one to find freedom and justice.
I ask that You break the chains of those who are forced into slavery and human trafficking.
In the book of Luke, Jesus read from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah...
He has sent me to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.
Luke 4:17-19
You have come to set the all people free.
Please use me to speak hope to the hopeless and to stand for the freedom of those in slavery.
I pray for those who have been set free, please provide a safe and loving home and community for them.
Please cover each person with Your love and surround them with people who will bring healing to them.
Lord Jesus, You have the power to heal all wounds.
I pray that this year will be a year of freedom, restoration and salvation.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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The grass withers, the flower fades,
because the breath of the LORD blows upon it;
surely the people are grass.
Isaiah 40:7
The Holy Spirit is the Breath of the Lord; He breathes life into all living things. It is the Breath of the Lord that determines how long each thing shall live. This means that it is the Spirit’s breath that determines when things will die. Originally, He breathed a life cycle into every kind of tree, plant and grass. And through intermediate forces—wind, cold and nature’s forces—it is the Spirit’s breath that determines when each dies. The Spirit has breathed a life cycle of 70 years into the normal human body; and by reason of strength, some live into their 80s or beyond (Psalm 90:10). The Spirit knows the length of the days of your life, but you’ll not know which is the last day. So live this day to its fullest potential; live for God.
Holy Spirit, I accept each day You give, and I will live each one as though it is my last. I’ll live this day to the fullest. May I glorify You throughout this day.
The Holy Spirit is the Breath of the Lord, so He gives you the Lord’s life. Since the Lord lives forever, He gives eternal life to those who believe in Christ. Since the Lord is holy, He helps you live a holy life. Since the Lord is righteous, He gives you the Spirit to do the right things.
Holy Spirit, breathe on me. Renew Your life in me so that I’ll rise up to shake off the chains that keep me from doing Your will. Amen.
Go Deeper: Isaiah 40:1-11
The Holy Spirit gives life to all living things.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I pray for children in my community and for children all around the world.
The pressures and stresses that have been brought on by social media alone are strong.
Please intervene in these children’s lives and hearts so that they may come to know Your love.
May their identity be grounded in You.
May they know that their worth comes from You.
I lift up the children that are victims of bullying or are under the immense pressure to “fit in.”
Let Your Holy Spirit watch over them and protect their hearts.
Please help me to be an encouragement to the children in my life.
I pray for a generation of children that will grow into strong followers of Jesus and who will work towards making the world a place full of God’s grace and love.
Please help each child to grow as Jesus did...
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible,
to God who alone is wise,
be honor and glory
forever and ever. Amen
1 Timothy 1:17
Jesus is the King Eternal. Just as an earthly king rules his kingdom through his laws, so Jesus rules the universe by His laws. Jesus controls the natural world through natural laws, and He allows earthly rulers to control the social and political life of people through their judicial laws. Jesus recognizes earthly judicial laws and calls on all people to obey them (Romans 13:1-7). Jesus controls the spiritual world through spiritual laws; it is through these laws that He wants to direct your life.
Lord, be my King; I want You to direct my life. Come sit upon the throne of my heart to rule it.
Jesus is the King Eternal. He has always ruled the universe. Look at one of His natural laws, such as the law of gravity; break this law and you’ll suffer the consequences. Because He allows the Evil One to act contrary to His spiritual laws does not mean that Jesus is not in control. He wants all people to serve Him out of love, not coercion. Those who choose to follow Jesus will be rewarded. Those who reject His rule will be punished. Today, Jesus is Lord of those who yield to Him; but in the future “every knee should bow, . . . every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:10-11). Will you recognize Him today?
Lord Jesus, I bow to worship You as my King. I accept Your rule upon this earth and will serve You gladly. Amen.
Go Deeper: Romans 13:1-7
Dear Lord Jesus,
You have overcome death.
I desire Your life and holy presence to fill me today...
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,
in view of God’s mercy,
to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,
holy and pleasing to God…
do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:1-2
Please transform me and fill me with Your Holy Spirit.
Please renew my mind and my heart for this next season of my life.
I praise You Lord!
You have overcome the world and I shall not fear.
Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins and for conquering death so that I may live.
It is true!
The Lord has risen...
Luke 24:34
He has risen indeed.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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For no other foundation can anyone lay
than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11
Some people ask, “WWJD?” (What Would Jesus Do?). There is no other foundation on which anyone can build a life than on the example of Jesus’ life. There is no other foundation for salvation than Jesus’ death. Now He stands in Heaven at the right hand of the Father as your Intercessor. He pleads forgiveness for your sins and asks for help for you to resist temptations. Jesus is the Foundation upon which you now relate to God the Father. Will you build your life upon Him?
Jesus, I build my life upon Your teaching, for no one else gives me truth. I stake my salvation upon Your death, for You are the only forgiveness of sin. I live my life in the power of Your indwelling, for You are my only protection against evil.
Jesus is the Foundation Which Is Laid. He has done everything for you that needs to be done. When He cried, “It is finished,” on the cross (John 19:30), He completed salvation for you and for all who call upon His name. Salvation has been completed, and the Foundation is now laid. Your responsibility is to build your Christian life on that solid Foundation. You can trust Him, for the Foundation is trustworthy.
Jesus, I will look beyond my doubts and fears. I will stand securely upon the Foundation Which Is Laid; I rest securely in You. I will look to You as my example; I will live for You as my Lord. Amen.
Go Deeper: 1 Corinthians 3
Jesus is the foundation for a successful life.
Dear Lord Jesus,
You have given me new life.
I have been crucified with Christ.
It is no longer I who live,
but Christ who lives in me.
Galatians 2:20
Thank You for the scars on Your hands, Your feet and Your side for they are a reminder of how You suffered for my sins.
I praise Your name today and everyday.
I desire to be filled with Your Holy Spirit.
Thank You for all that You accomplished on the cross.
There is no place I would rather be than in Your presence.
To God be all the glory.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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If we receive the witness of men,
the witness of God is greater;
for this is the witness of God
which He has testified of His Son.
1 John 5:9
The Witness of God was the words the Father spoke at the baptism of Jesus: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17; 17:5). The Father wanted everyone to know that He sent Jesus into the world and that He approved what Jesus did. But the Jewish leaders wouldn’t believe that it was the Father who had spoken. They rejected His witness. Today, the Father speaks in many ways, including through the Scriptures. But many people won’t believe His witness any more now than the Jewish leaders did while Jesus was on Earth. Yet, the Witness of God is still true; the Father is pleased with all Jesus was and accomplished.
Jesus, because I am pleased with all You’ve done for me, I worship You. I cry, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Revelation 5:12).
The Father has witnessed to Jesus. Are you willing to do the same thing? Will you witness to those around you about Jesus? The Bible commands, “You shall be witnesses to Me [Jesus]” (Acts 1:8). Just as some did not believe what the Father had spoken, so some will not listen to you. But you must witness about Jesus anyway, because the message about Him is true. Witnesses tell what they have seen, heard and experienced. That’s what you must do; tell others how Jesus has changed your life.
Jesus, I will witness for You today. I will tell people how You saved me and how You constantly guide me. Without You, I would not have a life worth living. Amen.
Go Deeper: 1 John 5:1-13
You should witness to others about Jesus.
Dear Lamb of God,
Thank You for taking on the form of a servant and bearing my sin upon the cross.
Lord Jesus, please remind me each day of the sacrifice You made for me, I love You with all that I am...
Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ "
Matthew 22:37
I am in awe of You, my God who loves me so.
Today I joyfully proclaim...
Behold, the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the world.
John 1:29
It is through You that I am saved.
In You, I am loved, and I am known.
I want to share Your love with everyone that I meet.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
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Therefore purge out the old leaven,
that you may be a new lump,
since you truly are unleavened.
For indeed Christ, our Passover,
was sacrificed for us.
1 Corinthians 5:7
Jesus is our Passover. Once each year, Jewish families celebrated their deliverance from Egypt by eating a special Passover meal and by sacrificing a lamb to make atonement for the sins of the family. The father would place his hands on the head of the lamb to confess the sins of the family members. That was symbolic of transferring the family sins to the lamb; then the blood of the lamb was shed, a prototype of Jesus’ becoming the Lamb of God to take away our sin. Jesus became the fulfillment of the Passover. The lamb had to be perfect, without blemish, which is a picture of the perfect life of Jesus. Because Jesus did not sin, He was qualified to take away the sin of the world. (John 1:29; 1 Peter 2:22).
Jesus, You are my Passover Lamb; You became sin for me (2 Corinthians 5:21), and Your blood is the basis for my forgiveness. Jesus, I praise You for Your sacrificial death. Thank You for dying for me and for the world.
Jesus is your Passover. Just as each Jewish family looked back in gratitude for deliverance from the death angel that passed over their home, you should look back in gratitude that judgment has passed over you. Then you should look forward to the return of Jesus to take you home to live with Him. His future coming is just as sure as His past sacrificial death. You can have faith in both of them.
Lord, I look back and remember Your death, and I look forward, waiting for Your return. Amen.
Go Deeper: Exodus 12:1-13
The benefits of Passover are ours because of Jesus.
Dear God of Wonders,
You are the God who does wonders;
You have declared Your strength
among the peoples.
Psalm 77:1
Thank You for Your beautiful creation.
As I take time today to read Your Word, I ask that You Free me from all worry and fear.
I no longer want to go through my days alone and in my own strength.
Please help me to seek You, Your strength, Your wisdom and Your guidance in all that I do.
Lord, I lay down my worries and I ask that You help me to trust You fully.
As Your Word declares...
…now we are children of God,
and what we will be has not yet been made known.
But we know that when Christ appears,
we shall be like him,
for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:2
Thank You for being the beacon of light to guide me throughout my day.
You are my hope.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Jesus said to her,
"I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in Me,
though he may die, he shall live."
John 11:25
Jesus is your Resurrection, which means that He gave new life to you when you were saved. You can know that Jesus gave this eternal life to you when He came out of the grave, because He said, “I am the resurrection.” Now you are raised in Jesus; you will live forever. Your old body may die at your death (if the Rapture doesn’t come first), but your soul goes to live with God. At the Rapture, your soul will be rejoined to your new glorious body. One day you’ll have a new body like Christ’s.
Lord of the resurrection, thank You for saving me. Thank You for the promise of raising me in the future.
When Jesus died, your sin died with Him. When Jesus arose from the dead, you were in Him, rising from the dead. Jesus is the Resurrection. Now you are in Him, and He is in you (John 14:20). You are seated in the heavenlies (Ephesians 2:6). So let your life on Earth reflect your new heavenly position. Because Jesus is the Resurrection, His life-giving power can indwell you and give you new desires to live a godly life. Because Jesus is the Resurrection, you can be strengthened in your inner person by His indwelling presence (Ephesians 3:16). Because of Jesus’ resurrection, He can give you spiritual victory today.
Lord, I marvel at Your resurrection and worship You for what you’ve done for me. I claim Your resurrection power to help me live for You this day. Help me overcome my problems and be victorious today. Amen.
Go Deeper: John 11:1-44
You can be victorious because of Jesus’ resurrection.
Dear Lord God,
You are my loving and forgiving Father in Heaven.
Thank You for giving me Your unconditional love that...
…always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Today my prayer is for people who have wandered away from You, as described in the parables that Jesus told about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost Son found in Luke 15.
Whether for reasons of anger, fear, selfish ambition or doubt—I pray that their eyes will be opened to Your love, acceptance and forgiveness and that they will turn back to You.
I ask that You would give me the strength to overcome the temptations in my life that pull me away from You.
Let us all hear Your "welcome home" through these powerful words spoken by Jesus about the return of the prodigal to his father, as a promise of what our Heavenly Father will say to us as we return to You...
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry."
Luke 15:22-24
Lord, thank You for Your love, mercy and grace, please let them wash over me today.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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For unto us a Child is born,
unto us a Son is given;
and the government will be
upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called . . .
Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the Prince of Peace. A prince is one who anticipates becoming a king who will rule sovereignly. One day Jesus will be the King of kings (Revelation 19:16). But now Jesus is the Prince of Peace who can secure your inner “peace with God” (Romans 5:1). Jesus is the Prince of Peace because He “made peace through the blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:20). Jesus is the Prince of Peace who can take away your fears and give you inner confidence. He can meet the deepest needs of the human heart because He is Peace and He gives peace. He is “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). He can guard your hearts and minds so that you won’t lose the peace you now have in Him.
Lord, take away the strife in my life. Come fill my life with Your presence and let Your peace flood my thinking. I claim peace and contentment for this day.
There are wars and rumors of wars among nations and strife among people because each person is ruled by selfish interest. One day Jesus will rule all people, and they will want to please Him, not themselves. The Prince of Peace will bring what the angels promised at His birth: “On earth peace, goodwill toward men” (Luke 2:14).
Lord, I pray that Your kingdom will come and that You will rule on Earth, as You now rule in Heaven. But until that day comes, may Your peace control my life and work. Amen.
Go Deeper: Isaiah 11
We have peace when Jesus rules our hearts.
Dear Lord God,
Thank You for all the blessings You have poured over me.
I begin this new day with a grateful heart.
I pray for those who are lacking necessities: food, clothes, clean water, shelter...
I lift up each individual who has lost their home to natural disasters, wars or other circumstances.
I pray for those who do not have access to clean water and food.
Lord, my heart breaks for the many who will go to bed cold and hungry tonight.
Please use me, my church and my community to do what we can in order to serve those in need...
May the God of hope fill [them]
with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit
[they] may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
Lord, under Your love and care no one is unseen or unloved.
Thank You for You love that extends to every corner of my community and to the ends of the earth.
In Jesus' hope-filled name I pray,
Amen.
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And I told them of the hand of my God
which had been good upon me . . . .
So they said, "Let us rise up and build."
Then they set their hands to this good work.
Nehemiah 2:18
The Holy Spirit is the Hand of God. Just as a person can give you a hand when you need help, so the Holy Spirit can give you a hand. Let Him be the Hand of God that helps you today. He is nearby; all you need to do is ask for His help. But the Holy Spirit can’t help you unless you want Him to; ask for Him, and allow Him to work in your life.
Holy Spirit, I need Your hand in my life. I need Your help today. Come help me now.
The Hand of God works for you in two ways. First, the Holy Spirit works directly in your life. When you pray for money, for a solution or for a healing, the Hand of God may give it directly to you. But the Holy Spirit also works indirectly, when people don’t realize He’s working. Did you notice in Nehemiah 2:18 that the Holy Spirit’s hand was upon the work of building the wall in Jerusalem? The Holy Spirit worked when the people “set their hands to do this good work.” God’s hands work through your hands. Look at your hands and consider what your hands can do for God today. Yield your hands so that the Holy Spirit can work through you this day.
Holy Spirit, I yield my hands to You. I will work as hard as I can to accomplish Your will. I will use all my intellect and energy to complete all the jobs that I have to do today. Come use my hands as Your hands. Amen.
Go Deeper: Nehemiah 1 and Nehemiah 2
The Holy Spirit can work directly or indirectly in your life.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for creating me and for opening Your arms wide whenever I come to You.
Please, forgive me for the sins that I need to be forgiven for, I confess them to You now...
Have mercy upon me, O God,
According to Your lovingkindness;
According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,
Blot out my transgressions.
Psalm 51:1
Please help me to repent, to turn away from my sins and to turn fully towards You.
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
Please help me to develop a stronger and deeper relationship with You, my Lord, so that I may...
…grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and forever.
2 Peter 3:18
Father, I ask for Your Holy Spirit to fall afresh on me today.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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The parents brought in [to the Temple]
the Child Jesus...
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit,
filled with wisdom;
and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 2:27-40
Jesus did not enter the world as a spirit; nor did He appear instantly, as an angel may appear. Jesus was supernaturally conceived of a virgin and was born nine months later. His development followed the growth pattern of other children: “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom” (Luke 2:40). His parents had to teach Him to walk and talk and develop motor skills. His parents brought the Child Jesus to the Temple to dedicate Him. Then at age 12, Jesus was brought into the Temple for His bar mitzvah and became a “son of the law.” The parents of the Child Jesus raised Him according to the Scriptures, just as parents should raise children today. Jesus, the Son of God, was “born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5).
Lord Jesus, I marvel that You became a child and grew according to the growth pattern of children. I praise You for becoming flesh to redeem us who were under the Law.
God the Father sent the Son to become a child who would grow into manhood. God the Holy Spirit guided Jesus as an adult: “Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. . . . Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee” (Luke 4:1-14). Both the Father and the Holy Spirit were active in bringing Jesus to maturity.
Lord Jesus, You gave me a role model to follow; give me power to follow Your example. You died for my sins; I worship You for salvation. Amen.
Go Deeper: Luke 2:25-35
The Child Jesus was like us so that He could redeem us.
Dear Lord God,
Today I pray for the Christians and churches that are being persecuted around the world.
My prayer is that they will remain steadfast in their faith and that they will know Your love, peace and joy of the Lord.
I pray for them from Your Word...
We are hard pressed on every side,
but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair;
persecuted, but not abandoned;
struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9.
Lord, I ask for Your protection from any who are trying to strike them down.
I pray that my persecuted brothers and sisters will walk humbly beside You in their identification with Christ’s suffering.
Let their strong faith and trust in You be a witness to many and draw others to You.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
even so must the Son of Man be lifted up.
John 3:14
The Serpent in the Wilderness was a sign of the people’s sin. It was a brass sculpture of a snake that was placed on a pole so all could see. Israel rebelled by speaking against God and Moses. The people were complaining, “There is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread” (Numbers 21:5). Of all their sin, perhaps ingratitude was the worst, for the Lord had given them manna—bread from Heaven—and Israel called it “worthless bread.” “So the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died” (Numbers 21:6). It was after the serpents began killing the people that they repented for their sin. God instructed Moses to make a brass serpent and put it on a pole. “Everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live” (Numbers 21:8), He declared. The snake was a sign of their sin, and looking at the serpent was an outward evidence of repentance. When Jesus was lifted up on the cross, Jesus became our sin (2 Corinthians 5:21). Just as Israel was saved from physical death when they looked upon the sign of their sin, so our looking upon Jesus is our looking on the sign of our sin.
Jesus, I thank You for becoming my sin in Your death for me. Thank You that the poison of my sin does not destroy me as it did the unbelieving Israelites in the wilderness. I look and live. Amen.
Go Deeper: Numbers 21:1-9
Dear Desire of All Nations,
As You declared...
'...and I will shake all nations,
and they shall come to the
Desire of All Nations,
and I will fill this temple with glory,’
says the Lord of hosts.
Haggai 2:7
As You shake the nations today, I lift up all of my brothers and sisters in Christ, whom You have called to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).
Please place a shield of protection around each of us.
Please go before us each day preparing our way.
May Your Holy Spirit to guide us in our work of evangelism and making disciples.
I pray that our lives would be fruitful and that we would build Your unshakeable foundation of the Kingdom of God on the testimony of Jesus.
How glorious it will be when...
All the earth shall worship You
And sing praises to You;
They shall sing praises to Your name.
Psalm 66:4
I pray that more and more people and nations will come to know that You are the true God and savior.
Please help me to do my part in my own family and community.
I praise You God. I am in awe of Your majesty.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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To all who are in Rome,
beloved of God, called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:7
God Our Father is your Heavenly Father—He is the One who knows you personally and cares for you. When Paul used the phrase “God Our Father,” he was telling his readers that God was not like the idols in the temples of false religions. He was not callous and brittle; He had the warmth of a father. Just as an earthly father has emotional feelings for his children, the heavenly Father has deeper feelings because He has pure emotions of love and He desires to do good things for His children. You can never love Him with the same depth of feeling because you are finite and your heavenly Father is infinite.
O God My Father, I love You with all my heart, with all my soul and with all my mind (Matthew 22:37). I worship You in Your greatness and praise You for Your personal care for me.
He is both God and your Father. Being a Father makes Him no less God than being the all-powerful Creator makes Him less personal. He is both Creator God and your personal Father. He is a Father who protects His children from evil. Will you let Him be your Protector today? He is a Father who provides for the needs of His children. Will you accept His provision today? He is a Father who instructs and guides. Will you listen to His direction today?
O God My Father, I have many needs; give me this day my daily bread. I will study Your Word; teach me Your desires. Amen.
Go Deeper: Romans 1:1-12
Dear Father God,
Thank You for being my everything.
Each day when I wake up, I choose to follow You.
Show me what it means to live each moment of each day for You.
Please allow me to have the discipline to seek Your presence and to learn from Your Word every day.
In the book of Job, Elihu declares...
Let us discern for ourselves what is right;
let us learn together what is good.
Job 34:4
Lord, I ask You to give to me Your divine wisdom and a deep understanding of Your Word, that I may be able to discern what is right and good.
I will follow You for all the days of my life.
Thank You for You unending love that surrounds and guides me today.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Looking unto Jesus,
the author and finisher of our faith,
who for the joy that was set before Him
endured the cross, despising the shame,
and has sat down at the right hand
of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
Jesus is the Finisher of Our Faith. If you are good at beginning new projects, but you are a poor finisher, look to Jesus, the Finisher of Our Faith. He completed salvation. The blood of Jesus completely forgave your sins; you now stand forgiven before God. Jesus finished everything you need for spiritual growth, but you must take advantage of His completed work. All the power you need to live the Christian life He supplied through the cross. Every advantage of eternal life is supplied to you through the sacrifice of His life for you. All the spiritual riches of the heaven are now available to you.
Jesus, thank You for finishing the work of salvation.
Jesus is the Finisher of Our Faith; there’s nothing more He needs to do for you to go to Heaven. When He cried, “It is finished” (John 19:30), the plan of salvation was complete. The work of Messiah that was predicted in the Old Testament was ended. The task of satisfying God’s wrath was done. He finished what was assigned to Him; there is nothing you can do to add to His work. But you must come boldly to His throne of grace to get help to live the Christian life (Hebrews 4:16). You must run with patience the race that is set before you (Hebrews 12:1). He has finished His task; will you finish yours?
Jesus, You finished Your task, now help me finish my task. You have provided a completed plan of salvation; help me to take advantage of spiritual power that is mine in the Cross. Amen.
Go Deeper: Mark 15:7-24
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are God, our Protector and our Healer.
I pray for all the nations and peoples that are in the midst of war, struggling to recover from brokenness and trying to rebuild after disasters.
Homes have been destroyed, businesses have failed and lives have been lost.
When I see destruction I can feel hopelessness.
In these moments, I look to Your Word for guidance.
'Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,'
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
Lord, You are with us in the midst of our suffering and brokenness.
Your love for us will never be shaken and Your covenant of peace will remain.
Lord, I pray for all grieving nations and peoples, that Your love and peace will come to them...and that they will come to know that You are the one true God and Savior.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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So also Christ did not glorify Himself
to become High Priest,
but it was He who said to Him:
"You are My Son, today I have begotten You."
Hebrews 5:5
There were many priests in the Old Testament assigned to small groups of people. Each priest was responsible to sacrifice for those under his care. Over all the priests was the high priest, who was responsible to sacrifice for the entire nation. On the Day of Atonement, the high priest offered a sacrifice for the whole nation. Jesus is our High Priest who sacrificed for the sins of the world (1 John 2:1-2). Human priests had to sacrifice first for their sins, before they could sacrifice for the nation. But Jesus was without sin. “We have a great High Priest who . . . was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:14-15). So Jesus, the perfect High Priest, offered the perfect sacrifice for your sins.
Lord Jesus, I come to You for forgiveness. Thank You for the perfect sacrifice for my sins.
Every time an Israelite sinned, he or she had to come back to sacrifice again because each sacrifice only took care of past sins. But the sacrifice of Jesus, our High Priest, is different. He doesn’t have to make continual sacrifices for us (Hebrews 9:24-25); Jesus died once “to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself ” (Hebrews 9:26). Now “He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).
Lord Jesus, You are my High Priest who has taken away all my sins forever. Now You live in Heaven for me. Amen.
Go Deeper: Hebrews 5:5-10
Dear Lord Jesus,
You are greater and higher than all leaders and rulers today...
And He (Jesus) has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:6
You have authority over all leaders, nations and governments.
I pray for the leaders of my city, state, nation—and of every nation, that each leader would seek You and find You.
Let Your Holy Spirit speak to them, lead them and guide them.
Please let us, Your people, shine Your light and speak Your love, peace and truth to all people and to all leaders.
First and foremost, I am a citizen of Your kingdom.
I pray that Your hand of grace, mercy and blessing would be over my nation and that Your mantle of protection would cover my family, community and nation.
Thank You Lord Jesus.
In Your all powerful name I pray,
Amen.
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Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary,
and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon?
And are not His sisters here with us?
Mark 6:3
Jesus is the Son of Mary, born as a human baby; yet Mary was a virgin. Jesus was born sinless, without a sin nature. He lived His entire life without sin (2 Corinthians 5:21), so He could be the unblemished, Lamb of God for the sins of the world. Jesus, the Son of Mary, came to His own people—the Israelites—but they did not receive Him (John 1:11). Even some members of His family were blinded to who He was (John 7:5). When Jesus preached to the people of His hometown Nazareth, “they were offended at Him” (Mark 6:3). What is your response to Jesus? Will you be His disciple; will you live for Him?
Jesus, I believe You were 100 percent human, born of Mary; and You are 100 percent God. Thank You for becoming human so You could understand me. I worship You, and I will follow Your example and strive to live a godly life.
Jesus, the Son of Mary, grew as a child and had favor with God and man (Luke 2:52) Mary taught Him lessons that a mother teaches her child. Now He wants you to grow to please God as He did. “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him” (Luke 2:40).
Jesus, I want You to live in my heart (Galatians 2:20), to strengthen me, so I can please the Father. Amen.
Go Deeper: Mark 6:1-6
The human Jesus is your example of how to live.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for calling me to be Your disciple.
Thank You for adopting me into Your family.
Thank You that I can live free from fear as Your child...
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
I look back on how Your love has transformed me.
My heart breaks for those who do not know Your love.
My desire is to be bold and confident in my faith, so that I may share Your good news with those who need to hear of Your love.
I pray that I will be able to recognize Your prompting when You direct me to approach others, that You will lead me in what words to speak, as Jesus promised...
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.
Luke 12:12
I ask for Your divine discernment in reaching out to those who need to hear who You are and what You did for each of us.
I do not want to have a faith that is strictly my own, but one that shines brightly for Your glory.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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I am . . . the Lord who is
and who was and who is to come,
the Almighty.
Revelation 1:8
Jesus is the Lord Who Is, Who Was and Who Is to Come. He is eternal, without beginning and without end. This description reflects Jesus’ preexistence. He lived before being born as a baby in Bethlehem. From eternity past to eternity future, Jesus is the eternal God. You can trust Him with your life, for He has always existed; He knows all about you; He knows your trouble; and He knows your need.
Lord, I know You helped people in Bible times, because You lived back then; help me today. I believe You are eternal.
Jesus will not change the way He relates to His own. The writer of Hebrews declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He will do for you—and all believers—what He has done in the past. He can’t change His nature, and He will not change His mind. Jesus can be to you today what He has always been in the past. Moses said, “From everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (Psalm 90:2). Before time began, He was eternal God; after time on Earth is finished, He will still be God. You can trust His promises and His care.
Lord, I am blinded by my self-absorption; help me fully see Your love and care. I am human and frail; help me look beyond my doubts to clearly see Your presence in my life. When I only see my needs, help me to see Your eternal nature and to worship You. Amen.
Go Deeper: Matthew 17:14-21
Jesus can help you today as He helped people in Bible times.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the Almighty God.
Thank You for creating me and for Loving me.
Today I am grateful for my body, which You have given to me.
...you are the temple of God
and that the Spirit of God dwells in you...
1 Corinthians 3:16
I pray for Your blessing, health and agility.
May I be a good steward of my physical body, taking care and respect for Your creation of me.
I lift up those who are suffering from illnesses and wounds, please give them faith for Your healing and restoration for them...
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for
and assurance about what we do not see
Hebrews 11:1
I have complete faith in You Lord.
Please increase my faith in You.
I have faith that You heal, faith that You restore and faith that You will deliver us from pain and suffering.
Thank You for Your healing and Your blessings for today.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Reflecting on the Names and Nature of God
I will be like the dew to Israel.
Hosea 14:5
The Holy Spirit is Dew who can refresh your spirit with His presence today. Feel Him! He is Dew, coming gently to leave refreshment, even when you can’t see with your physical eyes. Do you feel the spiritual moisture? He is Dew who leaves your spiritual face damp when it’s not raining. Experience Him! He is Dew, coming silently, invisibly and softly; let His presence work in your life.
Lord, be Dew to refresh me when I’m tired. The unsaved don’t understand spirituality, nor do they believe in You. Be Dew to moisten my arid soul, to refresh my spirit this day.
The Holy Spirit is Dew to reinvigorate your vision; open up your soul to see more things from God. He is Dew to reignite those who are about to give up the battle; let Him re-equip you for spiritual warfare. He is Dew to reinvigorate those who quit working. He can reenlist you this day. He is Dew, like the early morning dampness that makes the grass and plants grow, even when there’s no rain. Let Him be Dew who gives you new purpose in life.
Lord, sometimes I feel like I can’t go forward; I want to give up. My spirit needs a new start; I need refreshment in my life. Come let me feel Your refreshing moisture in my soul. I worship and praise You for the fresh challenge of this new day. Come, Dew, let me live anew. Amen.
Go Deeper: Hosea 14
The Holy Spirit refreshes our hearts like morning dew.
Dear Father God,
You are a merciful God.
As I go through my days, I see many acts of kindness and love, such as a mother smiling as she looks at the little baby in her arms or someone taking the time to help and encourage a struggling person.
In these moments I am reminded of Your goodness.
But I am also a witness to injustice in my life and the injustice that fills the world.
I pray now as Jesus taught us...
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
This is my prayer for my home, for my community and for the world.
Lord, we need more of You and Your Kingdom today.
And, we look forward to the day when...
...God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
But until that day comes, please send Your Holy Spirit to bring comfort, justice, hope, grace, mercy and love into this world through me and the people of Your Kingdom.
In Jesus' Holy name I pray,
Amen.
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These things says He who is holy,
He who is true,
"He who has the key of David,
He who opens and no one shuts,
and shuts and no one opens."
Revelation 3:7
Jesus is the One Who Has the Key of David. It was given to Him by His heavenly Father. It was given to Him by His heavenly Father. The key gives Jesus the authority to determine who will enter the Kingdom. He alone determines who will be given access to the Father, for Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Jesus is the One Who Has the Key of David whereby all shall be saved. Now you must share this key—the message—with others. “I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it” (Revelation 3:8). You have an open door to share the message of salvation with those you know. Jesus said, “I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown” (Revelation 3:11). Don’t let the door of witnessing shut.
Lord, I need wisdom to grasp all the opportunities I have to serve You. I need Your wisdom to know what to say, and I need Your courage to help me speak to others about salvation.
Jesus is the One who can open and shut the door of opportunity. When He opens up an opportunity to witness, you must take that opportunity, or that door may be shut to you in the future.
Jesus, You have the key. I ask You to help me use my opportunities so that others may believe. Don’t let me lose my chance to witness for You. Amen.
Go Deeper: Acts 8
Jesus opens doors for you to witness to others.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I thank You for my home and my community.
May Your presence would be powerfully known surrounding us.
I lift up my family, friends and neighbors in prayer.
You know their hearts and I ask that those who do not know You will hear You knocking at the door of their hearts.
Thank You for how You protect and provide for me and my family.
Please help me to glorify You in my interactions with others.
Please give me a heart to bless those around me, building them up in truth and blessing.
I also lift up those who are struggling in any way, please provide for them and give them Your hope and confidence to trust You and to turn to You.
I join with Christians around the world to ask for You to stop the spread of sickness and viruses that are taking the lives of precious people in China, in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa and the World.
Please protect each person that You have created and bring an end to these plagues, as we claim your promise...
No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.
Psalm 91:10
I pray this in the all-powerful name of Jesus,
Amen.
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Behold! The Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:29
On the banks of the Jordan River, John the Baptist announced to the world, “Behold! The Lamb of God.” For hundreds of years, thousands of faithful Israelites sacrificed millions of lambs—all looking forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would forgive their sins. Because Jesus was the Lamb of God, all the drudgery of sacrifice finally came to an end. Now, every new day should be exciting because Jesus, the Lamb of God, has taken away the sin of the world—including all of yesterday’s mistakes. He has taken away your sins because you believed in Him. Today is a new opportunity to serve the Lord. Thank God for the Lamb who has taken away your sins.
O Lamb of God, forgive me for the willful sins I do, and look deeply to see my repentance. Purge me of the ignorant sins that I don’t realize I do.
Learn to worship the Lamb. Learn to do on Earth what you’ll do in Heaven. Worship should be your passion now, since you will worship once you arrive in Heaven. When you get to Heaven, you will join many others who are worshiping “Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Revelation 5:13). In Heaven you will cry out with others, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain” (Revelation 5:12).
Jesus, Lamb of God, at Your name I join every knee bowing and every tongue confessing that You, Jesus Christ, are Lord (Philippians 2:10-11). Amen.
Go Deeper: Revelation 5:6-12
Jesus is worthy of our worship.
Dear Father God,
Thank You for Your Word, The Bible, and for the guidance and truth it speaks into my life.
I want to know You more with each day, setting aside time to read my Bible and to let Your words rest upon my lips, in my mind and in my heart...
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
I want to be more like You Lord.
Please mold my heart to be more selfless and loving.
I pray that I will be slow to speak and quick to listen...
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:
Everyone should be quick to listen,
slow to speak and slow to become angry,
because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19-20
Help me to develop the spiritual fruit of patience, so generously nurtured by Your Holy Spirit.
Please forgive me for the many times that I have fallen short of Your perfect ways.
Each day I will continue to choose You and to seek Your ways over mine.
Thank You Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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Paul, an apostle
(not from men nor through man,
but through Jesus Christ
and God the Father
who raised Him from the dead).
Galatians 1:1
God the Father is equal in nature to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Because God is three Persons—the Trinity—each Person is separate from the others, yet God has one nature. Each Person in the Godhead is all wise, all-powerful and equally present everywhere. Each Person is totally holy, completely loving and innately good. So, you must worship each Person of the Godhead with all your heart. “God the Father” is a title of relationship to His beloved Son and to the Holy Spirit. Just as there is a loving relationship between the members of the Godhead, so you can have a loving relationship with others who belong to God. When you were born again, you became a child of God; you became a member of God’s family. Now you shall love others as the Father loves you.
Father, I praise You for Your powerful acts of creation and Your love for me. Jesus, thank You for dying for my sins. Holy Spirit, I am grateful for Your transforming power in my conversion.
“God the Father” is a favorite name used by Paul. His readers were mostly idol worshipers before conversion, so they believed in a deity. But they didn’t know God as their Father until Paul taught them who He was. Paul exhorted them to know God the Father in a personal relationship.
O God my Father, You are first among equals in the Trinity. You are first in my life without equal. I exalt You to the throne of my life. Let me know You better. Amen.
Go Deeper: Galatians 1:1-12
God is the Father whom you can know intimately.
Dear Lord God,
Today is a fresh new start from You.
Thank You for Your unending mercy and new beginnings...
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation;
old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Lord I need Your help to focus on You and on others today.
Time is so precious, yet I find myself looking through my phone, consumed with social media, with TV and many other diversions that pull me away from time that could be spent with You and with others.
I pray that I will live more intentionally with You and for You today.
I want to choose time with a friend or eating dinner with my family over meaningless distractions.
You created me to live in community and I want to start investing more deeply in my family, my friends and my community.
Thank You for all that You have blessed me with.
I want to be a better steward of my time today.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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My little children, these things I write to you,
so that you may not sin.
And if anyone sins,
we have an Advocate with the Father,
Jesus Christ the righteous.
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins,
and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
1 John 2:1-2
Jesus is the Propitiation—His title that means “full satisfaction.” Idol worshipers use the word “propitiation” when offering sacrifices to their idols to appease their supposed wrath. Jesus is your Propitiation—the full satisfaction—to satisfy God’s punishment of your sins.
Lord, thank You for paying the price to satisfy my sin debt. But You paid not just for my sin; You died for the whole world.
Jesus is your Propitiation, meaning your sins are fully forgiven. “He [God] loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10). Now when the Lord looks at you, He doesn’t see your sin; He sees the ledger marked “Paid in full.” Because Jesus has satisfied your debt, you are now free in Christ. The word “propitiation” is also translated “mercy seat,” which is the lid on the Ark of the Covenant. The mercy seat was the place of propitiation—satisfaction—where the blood was sprinkled for forgiveness. The mercy seat also was the place where the presence of God came to rest in the Tabernacle. God does not have a throne on Earth; He sits on the mercy seat. Because blood is sprinkled there, it is a seat of mercy. Now, because of propitiation, Jesus can come to you, and His presence can abide with you.
Lord, thank You for forgiving all my sin debt and satisfying the indictments against me. Help me enjoy Your forgiveness; I need Your presence in my life this day. Come. Amen.
Go Deeper: 1 John 2:1-11
Jesus has satisfied every debt you owe because of sin.
Dear Lord Jesus,
There are challenging relationships and conflicts that I am struggling with.
I have let some of these issues grow into resentment and bitterness and my heart has become hard in these areas.
I look to you, how you gave your life on the cross, forgiving me of my sins.
Thank you Lord, for your ultimate and perfect sacrifice.
Please forgive me for my unwillingness to forgive others.
I ask that you would soften my heart towards those who have wronged me.
I desire to live as you lived, fully led by your Holy Spirit.
Let me live as You instruct in your Word...
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,
brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Lord, I want to be more like you.
Please help me to live by Your Word and to follow Your example.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
John 15:1
Jesus is the True Vine. In the Old Testament, Israel was called God’s vine, but the nation was an unfaithful vine (Isaiah 5:1-7). In contrast, Jesus is the True Vine. Israel was disobedient to the Father, but Jesus was true to the Father’s mission for Him. Jesus was truthful in character and speech. On the night before He was arrested, He said, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1). Just as a vine gives life and energy through its fruit, so Jesus gives eternal life to those who believe Him. Just as a vine gives satisfying drink, so Jesus gives joy and contentment to those who follow Him. Just as a vine gives shade to the weary traveler, so Jesus gives shelter from the burning sun of opposition and trouble. What do you need from Jesus?
Lord Jesus, You are true. You have kept every promise concerning forgiveness, eternal life, happiness and protection. You are the True Vine who keeps Your word.
Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5). Looking at a vine, you can’t tell which is the original stem and which is a branch.This is what Jesus meant when He said, “You in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). We must stay connected to Him because “the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine” (John 15:4).
Lord Jesus, You are the Vine; let Your energy flow through me. You are the Source of Life; let Your fruitfulness grow through me. You are the Vine; I am the branches. Amen.
Go Deeper: Isaiah 5:1-7; John 15:1-7
You must be attached to the Vine to get life and fruit.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your ways are higher than my ways...
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9
I come to You this morning with peace in my heart and my mind, knowing that You go before me...
‘I will go before you
And make the crooked places straight..
Isaiah 45:2
You go before me in my workplace and with my family.
I know You are with me in my pain and in my most joyous moments.
Thank You Lord for going before me and for walking with me throughout my life.
I shall not fear because I know You are with me every step of the way.
I pray now for those who do not know Your presence, love and grace.
Let my life be a living testimony that shines Your light, encouraging others to embrace the love of Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen.
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As I was passing through
and considering the object of your worship,
I even found an altar with the inscription:
TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.
God is the Unknown God. He is the real God, who is the prototype of all false gods, which are crafted by those who don’t know the real God. Just as there is a real object from which imitations are made, so God is the real One whom the world doesn’t know, yet they make imitations of Him. He is not like the false gods of gold or silver or stone, carved with human hands. The world doesn’t know the God of Heaven—the Unknown God—but He is everywhere present at the same time.
Lord, I know You, even though the world does not recognize You. I know You in salvation, and I know You in fellowship. I want to make You known to others.
The world may think that God doesn’t exist and that He’s unknown, but it is still accountable to Him because He created “the world and everything in it” (Acts 17:24). We are all offspring of God, and we live and move and have our being in Him (Acts 17:28). We are all responsible to seek God because He is not far from any of us (Acts 17:27). It is our task to let the world see God in us.
Lord, I will not let anything substitute for You, nor will I worship anything in Your place. I will make room for You at the center of my life. I will worship You only. Amen.
Go Deeper: Acts 17:16-34
The real God of Heaven is the prototype of all false gods.
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Dear Lord God,
Thank You for Your gift of Christian covenant marriage, as Jesus taught...
"But from the beginning of the creation,
God ‘made them male and female.’
‘For this reason a man shall leave
his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh’;
so then they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
let not man separate.”
I pray for all of the marriages around me, that they will put You first, above all else.
That they will be an example to everyone about the love Christ has for His Church.
Please help husbands to love their wives.
Please help wives to love their husbands.
May they lift each other up with Your Word and truth that they may flourish into the godly couples You intended them to be.
Lord, I also pray for broken marriages, and ones struggling to hang on, that You would bring healing, reconciliation and restoration to them.
And, thank You for rescuing, loving and saving sinners and those who fail, like me.
I pray this in Jesus' name,
Amen.
In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
John 1:1
Jesus is called the Word because He expressed the true idea of the Father, just as a written word represents the ideas of an author. Jesus is also called the Word because He is the One who communicated the Father’s desires to the people, just as a written word communicates an author’s intent. Jesus is also the Word because He interprets the Father to the world, just as a human author interprets a theme to readers. Words are symbols of meaning, and Jesus is the symbol that showed the world what God was like in the flesh.
Jesus, I look to You to show me what God is like. I will study the Word of God to better understand God and know what He expects of me.
Jesus was the powerful Word who lived in the flesh. Jesus’ spoken words were also powerful, for His words raised the dead, calmed the storms and comforted the hurting. And the written Word of Christ is just as powerful as His spoken words. The written Word can save, heal, cast out demons and become the basis for answered prayer (Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 4:12). Jesus elevated His words to a supernatural level when He said, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). Peter agreed with Him: “You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68).
Lord, I love Your Word, because You tell me about the Father. I love Your words because they are spirit and life. Amen.
Go Deeper: John 1:1-14
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Dear Father God,
Thank You for this beautiful new day.
I come to You and humbly ask that You will create in me a clean heart, and forgive me of my sins and failures.
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
Psalm 51:10-12
Please breathe new life into me. I want to experience the joy that Your salvation brings.May You be glorified. Let my life may be a testimony to others, that they may see Your mercy and be drawn to You.
I ask for a clean heart.
Thank You, O wonderful Father God.
In the name of Jesus, my Lord and Savior, I pray,
Amen.