Those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! -2 Corinthians 5:17 OBSERVATION: When we accept Christ we are brand-new people on the inside: Our soul is new, the Holy Spirit gives us a new life, and we are changed.Continue reading “Day 22 – Saturday, Oct. 22”
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Day 20 – Thur., Oct. 20 (Day of Fasting)
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)”
Day 19 – Wednesday, Oct. 19
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 OBSERVATION: Many look at Jesus as just a “good man” and He was. Even in His day, people sought Him just for the power he possessed and for the physical benefits HeContinue reading “Day 19 – Wednesday, Oct. 19”
Day 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 18
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NKJV) OBSERVATION: When was the last time you prayed forContinue reading “Day 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 18”
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”
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