Scriptures James 1:1-8; Galatians 6:9; 1 Peter 1:6-7 Prayer Focus Ask God for wisdom and faith to face trials and discover his will. Devotional Thought Wisdom is the ability to choose the right goals and the correct path to achieve those goals. Faith is an unwavering trust in God that causes us to believe and… Read More »
The Beauty and Power of Consecration
A consecration is a short season in which the people of God dedicate themselves to seeking him in special and focused ways. I invite you to learn more about consecration by watching this sermon. I also want to encourage you to visit this devotional site each day for a word of inspiration. Be sure to… Read More »
Trust God
Scriptures Psalm 56; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 12:2 Prayer Focus Pray that God will help you trust him in all things. Devotional Thought God is good, and nothing can separate us from his love. God reveals his trustworthiness throughout the Bible and in our individual lives as we seek him. As we study God’s Word and… Read More »
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
Scriptures Romans 12:1-2; John 8:31-32; 1 John 5:14-15 Prayer Focus Commit to holy living, following God’s Word, and doing his will. Devotional Thought In order to please God, each of us must present ourselves to him as a living and holy sacrifice. This act of worshipful surrender requires us to commit ourselves to a daily… Read More »
A Prayer for Your Local Congregation
Below is a short prayer that you and the members of your local congregation can pray on a daily basis. May God richly bless your place of worship and use your congregation to do great things for his glory. Heavenly Father, We honor and praise your holy name and thank you for your grace and… Read More »
The Importance of Church Attendance
Scripture Hebrews 10:24-25 Prayer Focus Pray that our congregation will commit to corporate worship and fellowship. Devotional Thought It is important to worship God with other believers. God loves it when his people honor him with one mind and voice. Also, in group settings, Christians can love, encourage, and serve one another. Our spiritual growth… Read More »
Repentance as a Regular Spiritual Practice
Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer Focus Turn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional Thought True repentance is a radical change in both thinking and action rather than simply an “I’m sorry!” It requires us to agree with God’s assessment of things and conform ourselves to… Read More »
A Recommitment to Prayer (Video Teachings)
Scriptures 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20 Prayer Focus Recommit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ and to prayer. Devotional Thought Prayer is a conversation between you and God. Through prayer you can contact God and receive his many provisions. The real purpose of prayer, however, is not to inform God about your needs… Read More »
Thanksgiving as an Expression of Worship
Scriptures Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer Focus Express gratitude to God for what he has already done for you and others. Devotional Thought Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for his presence with us and gracious activity within the world. Gratitude is an important worship activity. A life of gratitude will… Read More »
Your Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1 – 3)
A small donation to the ministry will help us spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is… Read More »
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