IN THE BALANCES THEY GO UP
Scripture: I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:14 NASB 1995 I wasted a lot of time and resources too concerned about what people think. I vested too much of my worth in the approval of others. Worse, I sought the approval of […]
FIREPROOF
Prayer: Father, You don’t promise that we won’t have to walk through the fire. In fact, Your Word says “When you walk through the fire.” You do promise that You will walk with us through the fire and we will not be consumed by it. Help me to remember Your promises when I feel the […]
LIVE FREE FROM FEAR
Prayer: Jesus, I thank You for eternal life and the freedom over the power of death that Your blood has purchased for me. Help me to say “no” when fear and sin knock at my door. In Your holy name. Amen Scripture: But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our […]
CONFRONT
Prayer: Dear Lord, I want to honor You in all my dealings this day. Please lead me to guard my tongue and emotions. I love You. Amen Scripture: If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. […]
WHO DO WE FEAR KNOWING THAT WE ARE CHRISTIANS?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, today would You strengthen and encourage us through Your Holy Spirit to be bold in our faith? Thank You. Amen Scripture: The disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! John 20:19 NLT How open are we about our […]
APPROACHABLE
Prayer: Oh Lord, help me be truly available to listen to my students and to listen to You. Please draw each one to know that You are in heaven and to accept Jesus as their Savior. Thank You. Amen Scripture: See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I […]
THE CRUCIBLE
Prayer: We ask You, Lord, for the courage we need to keep on doing the right thing. Please send us joy along our way and a song in our heart. We offer all our work up to You. Amen Scripture: Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Wasn’t it […]
FALSE PRETENSES
Prayer: Dear Lord, with grateful hearts we come before You at the start of this day knowing You will guide us. We ask You to forgive our sins and we will walk in Your peace. Thank You. Amen Scripture: I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 NLT […]
BURDEN SEEDS
Prayer: Jesus, remind us to plant burdens in Your hands and upon Your shoulders where they can bear good fruit. Amen Scriptures: …and the government will be on His shoulders. Isaiah 9:6 NIV Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders—He’ll carry your load, He’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin. Psalm […]
TEACHABLE
Prayer: Lord, we are grateful that You have sent the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth and to remind us what Jesus taught. We want to stay open to what You want to teach us this day. Amen Scripture: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: […]