Scriptures Ephesians 1:6-16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Prayer Focus Praise God for his salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Devotional Thought The good news for all humankind is that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. When we put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he gives us eternal life and a… Read More »
Worshiping God as a Lifestyle
Scriptures Nehemiah 9:5-6; Psalm 145 Prayer Focus Worship God because he is great and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Devotional Thought To worship is to adore, serve, and devote oneself completely to God. God is worthy of our worship (Revelation 4:11). He is wonderful, awesome, and great. He deserves both our reverence and… Read More »
Celebrating a New Year (2024)
Scriptures Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-24; Revelation 21:5 Prayer Focus Ask God to reveal himself to you in new, fresh, and powerful ways in 2024. Devotional Thought The start of each new year is a great time for prayer and self-reflection. Who do you want to become this year? What are your spiritual goals, and do… Read More »
Self-Examination: Being Honest with God and Ourselves
Today we will explore the spiritual discipline of self-examination. Self-examination is the study of one’s own behaviors and motivations. Regular and intentional self-examination is an important aspect of the healthy Christian life. The spiritual discipline was modeled by King David (e.g., see Psalm 139: 23-24). The Apostle Paul on several occasions also encouraged Christians to… Read More »
The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude
Today we explore the spiritual discipline of gratitude. 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 draw us closer to God and is one of the essential marks of Christian maturity. In… Read More »
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