Throughout the Bible the number 40 seems to have a special spiritual significance. When the flood came in Noah’s day, it rained 40 days and nights. Israel wandered in the desert and ate heaven-sent manna for 40 years. Moses fasted and prayed in Jehovah’s presence for 40 days and nights. Israel’s spies explored the PromisedContinue reading “Why 40 Days?”
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Why Pray?
“Imagine yourself in a dark room. Windows closed. Curtains drawn. Shutters shut. In the darkness it’s hard to believe there’s daylight beyond the drapes. So you grope and try to feel your way across the floor. You take a step, disoriented and unsure where you’re headed. Progress is slow and the journey painful. Stubbed toes,Continue reading “Why Pray?”
Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. -II Chronicles 7:14 OBSERVATION: We thank God today for the privilege of living in this land ofContinue reading “Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8”
Day 25 – Tuesday, Oct. 25
“Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” -John 14:23, NIV OBSERVATION: I firmly believe that there is nothing we can do that would make God love us less; there is nothing we can do thatContinue reading “Day 25 – Tuesday, Oct. 25”
Day 23 – Sunday, Oct. 23
And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14 OBSERVATION: God loves us more than we love ourselves. By the Word becoming flesh, Jesus raises our fallen human nature to the bounds ofContinue reading “Day 23 – Sunday, Oct. 23”
Day 22 – Saturday, Oct. 22
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”
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”
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