Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. -Hebrews 13:16 OBSERVATION: Christians often speak of “doing good” in the world. We are willing to give a homeless man a meal or provide school supplies to a child. We are willing to “do good” asContinue reading “Day 20 – Thur., Oct. 20 (Day of Fasting)”
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Day 16 – Sunday, October 16
“My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (CEB) OBSERVATION: When things are going our way, when life’s challenges seem manageable enough, and the clouds of worry are few and far between, it’s easy to think of the goodness of God. The challenge comes when difficulties arise,Continue reading “Day 16 – Sunday, October 16”
Day 14, Friday Oct. 14
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 OBSERVATION: We are thankful that God watches over us, but we are also aware that He has set in place governing bodies to carry out His will in the person of police officers, firemen andContinue reading “Day 14, Friday Oct. 14”
Day 13, Thursday Oct. 13
“Our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” -II Chronicles 20:12 (NLT) OBSERVATION: Just as Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, realized his nation was powerless against a vast army, soContinue reading “Day 13, Thursday Oct. 13”
Day 12 – Wednesday, Oct. 12
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work,Continue reading “Day 12 – Wednesday, Oct. 12”
Day 11: Tuesday, Oct. 11
“[If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 OBSERVATION: For many years, we who follow Christ have prayed to God to heal our land.Continue reading “Day 11: Tuesday, Oct. 11”
Day 10: Mon. October 10
“If anyone obeys His Word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in Him: Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.” I John 2:5, 6 OBSERVATION: To walk in the way of love, how can we do this? As believers we can’t walkContinue reading “Day 10: Mon. October 10”
Day 9 – Sunday, Oct. 9
“Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of theContinue reading “Day 9 – Sunday, Oct. 9”
Day 8: Sat. October 8
“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.” -I John 3:21-22 OBSERVATION: If you have been frustrated because you don’t see answers to your prayers, ask God if it is because ofContinue reading “Day 8: Sat. October 8”
Day 7: Friday, Oct. 7
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened…” -Ephesians 1: 17-18a (NIV) OBSERVATION: We note that our knowledge of God can increase;Continue reading “Day 7: Friday, Oct. 7”
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