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For as many [of you] as were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union and communion with Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah] have put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. There is [now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is not male and female; for you are allContinue reading “DAY 10: Community Unity and Racial Healing”

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ,Continue reading “DAY 9: Persecuted Christians”

SCRIPTURE: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. – Psalm 127:3-5Continue reading “DAY 8: Children”

Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate. – Matthew 19:5-6   Jesus emphasizes God’s original purpose for marriage. It wasContinue reading “DAY 7: Marriages”

I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”Continue reading “DAY 6: Praise of God”

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5 Love and forgiveness are deeply intertwined, each serving as a balm for the wounds that can arise in close relationships. True love is often expressed through the willingness to forgive, seeing past mistakes, and nurturing growth instead ofContinue reading “DAY 5: Love & Forgiveness”

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Have you ever felt like you were in the middle of a battle? Jesus told us to expect opposition and troubles in this world,Continue reading “DAY 4: Peace in our Nation and World”

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18 (ESV) In the latter part of James Chapter 3, it refers to wisdom from above.Continue reading “DAY 3: Peace in our Community”

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:6 When God’s people have a sense of spiritual dryness or emptiness, it is right for them to pray that he will revive them, both individually and as a group. We must have a desire to do God’s will—to accomplish hisContinue reading “DAY 2: Revival”

SCRIPTURE: You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. – Deuteronomy 6:7 The family is God’s social building block. Or, to think of it another way, the familyContinue reading “DAY 1: Families”