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ScripturesJames 1:1-8; Galatians 6:9; 1 Peter 1:6-7 Prayer FocusAsk God for wisdom and faith to face trials and discover his will. Devotional ThoughtWisdom 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 respond positively to
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
ScripturesPsalm 56; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 12:2 Prayer FocusPray that God will help you trust him in all things. Devotional ThoughtGod 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 walk with God
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
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
ScriptureHebrews 10:24-25 Prayer FocusPray that our congregation will commit to corporate worship and fellowship. Devotional ThoughtIt 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 and maturity require
Scriptures2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer FocusTurn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional ThoughtTrue 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 his holy and
Scriptures1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20 Prayer FocusRecommit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ and to prayer. Devotional ThoughtPrayer 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 and wants, but
ScripturesPhilippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer FocusExpress gratitude to God for what he has already done for you and others. Devotional ThoughtGratitude 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
ScripturesEphesians 1:6-16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Prayer FocusPraise God for his salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Devotional ThoughtThe 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 wonderful relationship with