SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) are speaking to you).
Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is a description of what the members of the body of Christ are to do with each other… encourage each other and build each other up.
APPLICATION:
To encourage one another we need to know what the wants and needs of each other are. This takes communication and acceptance. Listening is key to encouraging others.
PRAYER:
Lord, I give thanks for the ministry you have placed in my heart. Teach me to hear the ministry you have put in other people’s hearts so that I may encourage and support them.
YES:
I will listen to the wants and needs of others.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
5/29/09 Psalm 23
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for, Thou are with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. ( Psalm 23:4 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
These are those ancient comforting words often know as the Shepherd’s Psalm. It is full of comfort in times of trouble.
APPLICATION:
This verse is not “when” I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. But even though I walk through the valley. This means we are walking today in the valley. This life would be hard if we did not remember God was there with rod and staff to comfort us.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for your comfort and guidance. Teach me to follow your ways as I walk through this valley called life.
YES:
I will seek the guidance of the Lord.
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for, Thou are with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. ( Psalm 23:4 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
These are those ancient comforting words often know as the Shepherd’s Psalm. It is full of comfort in times of trouble.
APPLICATION:
This verse is not “when” I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. But even though I walk through the valley. This means we are walking today in the valley. This life would be hard if we did not remember God was there with rod and staff to comfort us.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for your comfort and guidance. Teach me to follow your ways as I walk through this valley called life.
YES:
I will seek the guidance of the Lord.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
5/28/09 Mark 1:9-11
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And it came about in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately coming up out of the water, He say the heavens opening and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him, and a voice came out of the heavens, “ Thou, art My beloved Son, in Thee I am well-pleased” (Mark 1:9-11 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is the description of the baptism of Jesus by His relative John. The divintity of Jesus is clearly described as God’s voice booms out of the heavens “This is my Son”.
APPLICATION:
We must remember the divinity of Jesus but never forget how He took our divinity. Jesus humbled himself even to the baptism of death so we would know not only our forgiveness but that we are called to live his teachings. We are called to love God and Love neighbor through word and action.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for taking my sin to the cross. Teach me to respond by always loving you and taking care of my neighbor in love.
YES:
I will praise the Lord.
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And it came about in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately coming up out of the water, He say the heavens opening and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him, and a voice came out of the heavens, “ Thou, art My beloved Son, in Thee I am well-pleased” (Mark 1:9-11 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is the description of the baptism of Jesus by His relative John. The divintity of Jesus is clearly described as God’s voice booms out of the heavens “This is my Son”.
APPLICATION:
We must remember the divinity of Jesus but never forget how He took our divinity. Jesus humbled himself even to the baptism of death so we would know not only our forgiveness but that we are called to live his teachings. We are called to love God and Love neighbor through word and action.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for taking my sin to the cross. Teach me to respond by always loving you and taking care of my neighbor in love.
YES:
I will praise the Lord.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
5/27/09 Exodus 2:11-15; 3:1-12
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you):
Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh. So that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt. (Exodus 3:10 NAS)
OBSERVATION
The first set of verses describe how Moses first observes and reacts to man’s inhumanity to man. The second describes the Moses encounter with God through the burning bush. God has seen the evidence of man’s inhumanity to man and send Moses (a man) to work for the good of God.
APPLICATION:
I am called to see the examples of man’s inhumanity to man in our world. But I am also called to hear God’s call to work for good in our world. I can find hope that as God states in verse 12, “Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be with you…” that I am not alone.
PRAYER:
Lord forgive us when we through action and word promote man’s inhumanity to man in this world. Open my ears to hear your call to help right the wrongs of my world through your love.
YES;
I will help the downtrodden.
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you):
Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh. So that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt. (Exodus 3:10 NAS)
OBSERVATION
The first set of verses describe how Moses first observes and reacts to man’s inhumanity to man. The second describes the Moses encounter with God through the burning bush. God has seen the evidence of man’s inhumanity to man and send Moses (a man) to work for the good of God.
APPLICATION:
I am called to see the examples of man’s inhumanity to man in our world. But I am also called to hear God’s call to work for good in our world. I can find hope that as God states in verse 12, “Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be with you…” that I am not alone.
PRAYER:
Lord forgive us when we through action and word promote man’s inhumanity to man in this world. Open my ears to hear your call to help right the wrongs of my world through your love.
YES;
I will help the downtrodden.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
5/26/09 Isaiah 58:6-12
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy you the desires of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will become like midday. (Isaiah 58: 10 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
The passage calls the reader to be in service. It reminds us that we are called by God to take care of the least among us.
APPLICATION:
There is great promise in the verse and passage. Not only are the needs of others attended unto but the care provider grows in faith and light of the Lord. As we give to others we grow in our desire to give to others. In the process the light of the LORD continues to grow brighter.
PRAYER:
Lord open eyes to the needy which surround me and teach me to use the talents you have given.
YES:
I will help a neighbor in need
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy you the desires of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will become like midday. (Isaiah 58: 10 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
The passage calls the reader to be in service. It reminds us that we are called by God to take care of the least among us.
APPLICATION:
There is great promise in the verse and passage. Not only are the needs of others attended unto but the care provider grows in faith and light of the Lord. As we give to others we grow in our desire to give to others. In the process the light of the LORD continues to grow brighter.
PRAYER:
Lord open eyes to the needy which surround me and teach me to use the talents you have given.
YES:
I will help a neighbor in need
Saturday, May 23, 2009
5/23/09 Luke 24:13-35
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speaks to you)
And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, (Luke 24:31a NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from the Emmaus Road passage. Jesus has died on the cross and risen from the grave. The disciples confused return to their homes. They do not recognize Jesus walking along with them. They tell the story of Jesus and after eating with Him, He is revealed.
APPLICATION:
Sometimes we walk along in life knowing the story of Jesus but not recognizing His powerful presence in our lives. However, we are more apt to know His presence when we share His story. It not only give hope to others but gives us life and vision to ourselves.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for your story in my life. Thank you that your death I have life and through your teaching I have life (today) with you. Use me to tell your story and truth to others.
YES:
I will share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
(Please share the verse(s) which speaks to you)
And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, (Luke 24:31a NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from the Emmaus Road passage. Jesus has died on the cross and risen from the grave. The disciples confused return to their homes. They do not recognize Jesus walking along with them. They tell the story of Jesus and after eating with Him, He is revealed.
APPLICATION:
Sometimes we walk along in life knowing the story of Jesus but not recognizing His powerful presence in our lives. However, we are more apt to know His presence when we share His story. It not only give hope to others but gives us life and vision to ourselves.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for your story in my life. Thank you that your death I have life and through your teaching I have life (today) with you. Use me to tell your story and truth to others.
YES:
I will share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Friday, May 22, 2009
5/22/09 1 Peter 1:13-16
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which is speaking to you)
Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1Peter 1:13 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Jesus is being revealed to us and will some glorius day be fully revealed to all. In the mean time we are to be ready to serve and work for his glorous cause, that being the call to love God and love neighbor.
APPLICATION:
We are called to love God and love neighbor. In the process of doing these Jesus is revealed. However we need to be ever ready to serve and do for the LOrd. Sometimes we are called to share God’s love with people do not necessarily like. Sometimes we are called to serve neighbors we don’t think deserve our help. To bad, that is what we are called to do. The Good News doing so reveals Christ to us and in us.
PRAYER
Lord forgive me when I have not loved you or my neighbor. Strengthen me to serve you by serving those around me.
YES
I will serve God by serving others.
(Please share the verse(s) which is speaking to you)
Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1Peter 1:13 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Jesus is being revealed to us and will some glorius day be fully revealed to all. In the mean time we are to be ready to serve and work for his glorous cause, that being the call to love God and love neighbor.
APPLICATION:
We are called to love God and love neighbor. In the process of doing these Jesus is revealed. However we need to be ever ready to serve and do for the LOrd. Sometimes we are called to share God’s love with people do not necessarily like. Sometimes we are called to serve neighbors we don’t think deserve our help. To bad, that is what we are called to do. The Good News doing so reveals Christ to us and in us.
PRAYER
Lord forgive me when I have not loved you or my neighbor. Strengthen me to serve you by serving those around me.
YES
I will serve God by serving others.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
5/21/09 James 2:14-26
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. (James 2:26 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This passage is often identified as the “faith without works is dead”. Works does not necessarily build faith. Works are a response to faith.
APPLICATION:
I am reminded of the power of doing. Faith is something we have to work on through prayer, Scripture study and experiences. For example, I am reminded how blessed I am but it is not a blessing unless I take care of the needs of someone else.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for loving me and giving me ways to share this love with others by words or deeds so others would know your love.
YES:
I will share my faith with others by word and deed
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. (James 2:26 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This passage is often identified as the “faith without works is dead”. Works does not necessarily build faith. Works are a response to faith.
APPLICATION:
I am reminded of the power of doing. Faith is something we have to work on through prayer, Scripture study and experiences. For example, I am reminded how blessed I am but it is not a blessing unless I take care of the needs of someone else.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for loving me and giving me ways to share this love with others by words or deeds so others would know your love.
YES:
I will share my faith with others by word and deed
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
5/20/09 Psalm 103:1-5
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, Bless His holy name (Psalm 103:1 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is a call to prayer and life. This psalm, like many, are attributed to the pen of David. David was a powerful man who could have thought his power came from himself. When David thought this he faltered. When David recognized where his strength came from and gave thanks to God he succeeded.
APPLICATION: I need to bless the Lord all that is within me. I don’t not need to look at the successes of life without seeing the hand of God.
PRAYER:
Lord, I am blessed beyond what I deserve. Your hand has ever been on my life.
YES:
I will bless the LORD
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, Bless His holy name (Psalm 103:1 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is a call to prayer and life. This psalm, like many, are attributed to the pen of David. David was a powerful man who could have thought his power came from himself. When David thought this he faltered. When David recognized where his strength came from and gave thanks to God he succeeded.
APPLICATION: I need to bless the Lord all that is within me. I don’t not need to look at the successes of life without seeing the hand of God.
PRAYER:
Lord, I am blessed beyond what I deserve. Your hand has ever been on my life.
YES:
I will bless the LORD
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
5/19/09 Deuteronomy 6:4-9
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Hear, O Isreal, The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from what is known as the Shema. This was a daily prayer of the ancient Hebrews. The prayer is also a call to live a holistic life with God.
APPLICATION:
Loving God with heart, soul and might is not easy. This is full time living with God. This means we are to love God with all we have all the time.
However there is good news here. Sometimes our heart may be sick or sad or our soul bruised. In these times loving God has to be done through actions (with our might). I understanding loving God with all might to mean loving God by doing acts of mercy.
God always will give us a way to show love.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for loving me and giving me ways to love you with everything I have.
YES
I will love the LOrd with all might heart, soul, and mind.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Hear, O Isreal, The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from what is known as the Shema. This was a daily prayer of the ancient Hebrews. The prayer is also a call to live a holistic life with God.
APPLICATION:
Loving God with heart, soul and might is not easy. This is full time living with God. This means we are to love God with all we have all the time.
However there is good news here. Sometimes our heart may be sick or sad or our soul bruised. In these times loving God has to be done through actions (with our might). I understanding loving God with all might to mean loving God by doing acts of mercy.
God always will give us a way to show love.
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for loving me and giving me ways to love you with everything I have.
YES
I will love the LOrd with all might heart, soul, and mind.
Monday, May 18, 2009
5/18/09 Psalm 104
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works. (Psalm 104:31 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
This is from a psalm that extols the glory and power of God’s creation. The psalm describes how God provides and protects. All of Creation is to proclaim God’s glory and power.
APPLICATION:
Sometimes it is hard to see God’s creative power and glory in the midst of humanities’ destruction of the planet. We must show our respect and thanksgiving that we have been given all we need in this life through the natural resources God so generously granted.
As individuals we must give glory by recycling, reducing and re-using the resources we have been given. We must also require this of all human institutions.
PRAYER:
Lord the heavens and all of creation speaks of your glory. Forgive us for our miss-use and abuse. Teach us to give glory by taking care of what you have given.
YES:
I will recycle, reduce and re-use (not as a political correctness statement) as a way of giving glory to God.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works. (Psalm 104:31 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
This is from a psalm that extols the glory and power of God’s creation. The psalm describes how God provides and protects. All of Creation is to proclaim God’s glory and power.
APPLICATION:
Sometimes it is hard to see God’s creative power and glory in the midst of humanities’ destruction of the planet. We must show our respect and thanksgiving that we have been given all we need in this life through the natural resources God so generously granted.
As individuals we must give glory by recycling, reducing and re-using the resources we have been given. We must also require this of all human institutions.
PRAYER:
Lord the heavens and all of creation speaks of your glory. Forgive us for our miss-use and abuse. Teach us to give glory by taking care of what you have given.
YES:
I will recycle, reduce and re-use (not as a political correctness statement) as a way of giving glory to God.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
5/16/09 1 John 1:1-10
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
We have a fellowship or relationship with God through Jesus Christ which gives life to our souls and breathes life into the community of Christ.
APPLICATION:
With Christ as my light I can walk with the Lord all may days. I am also able to live in harmony with my sisters and brothers even when times are tough. This light of Christ in my life not only lights my path but gives light to others.
PRAYER:
Lord you are my light. Please shine through me so that others do not see me at all. But they may see only you and gain fellowship with you.
YES:
I will let my light shine.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
We have a fellowship or relationship with God through Jesus Christ which gives life to our souls and breathes life into the community of Christ.
APPLICATION:
With Christ as my light I can walk with the Lord all may days. I am also able to live in harmony with my sisters and brothers even when times are tough. This light of Christ in my life not only lights my path but gives light to others.
PRAYER:
Lord you are my light. Please shine through me so that others do not see me at all. But they may see only you and gain fellowship with you.
YES:
I will let my light shine.
Friday, May 15, 2009
5/15/09 John 14:15-27
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful. (John 14:25 Holman) OBSERVATION:
This is from the mouth of Jesus. Jesus who is love and peace gives what we can not manufacture; peace and love.
APPLICATION:
Peace and love are hard commodities to come by. We might strive for world peace, family peace or even inner peace. But they won’t come until we know we have God, peace through Christ in our lives. We can not work for it; peace is given. We must accept peace and live.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for your peace. Teach me to accept this gift and use it to share it with others.
YES:
I will share God’s peace through Christ in a very world that does not know the peace of Christ.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful. (John 14:25 Holman) OBSERVATION:
This is from the mouth of Jesus. Jesus who is love and peace gives what we can not manufacture; peace and love.
APPLICATION:
Peace and love are hard commodities to come by. We might strive for world peace, family peace or even inner peace. But they won’t come until we know we have God, peace through Christ in our lives. We can not work for it; peace is given. We must accept peace and live.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for your peace. Teach me to accept this gift and use it to share it with others.
YES:
I will share God’s peace through Christ in a very world that does not know the peace of Christ.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
5/14/09 Isaiah 55:1-3
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Come everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! (Isaiah 55:1 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
The grammatical markings are not mistake. This passage is about joy!!! What a joy it must have been to hear that in a time of thirst and hunger God is providing.
APPLICATION:
Even today God is providing. For all who hunger and thirst for life all has been given through Christ, who paid the cost for us. Thanks be to GOD!!!!
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for taking care of me and this world. Lord, may I ever feast at your table and know your love.
YES:
I will share the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who hunger and thirst for good news.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Come everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! (Isaiah 55:1 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
The grammatical markings are not mistake. This passage is about joy!!! What a joy it must have been to hear that in a time of thirst and hunger God is providing.
APPLICATION:
Even today God is providing. For all who hunger and thirst for life all has been given through Christ, who paid the cost for us. Thanks be to GOD!!!!
PRAYER:
Lord thank you for taking care of me and this world. Lord, may I ever feast at your table and know your love.
YES:
I will share the Good News of Jesus Christ to those who hunger and thirst for good news.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
5/13/09 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Love is patient, love is kind Love does not envy; is not boastful, is not conceited does not act improperly; is not selfish, is not provoked, does not keep a record of wrongs; find no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in truth; bears all thing, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
This is from what is often called the Love chapter. It describes and personifies the gift of God’s gift of love.
APPLICATION:
Through love we can do things totally impossible on our own. Only through love can we forget when others have wronged us. We must strive to live in this love. When boastful or acting improperly we must remember are not living in love. When times are tough we must remember to live in love. I always read this passage remembering that God is love.
PRAYER:
Gracious loving Lord thank you for your abiding and life giving love. Let me live into it so I may share it.
YES:
I will share the love of God with others.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Love is patient, love is kind Love does not envy; is not boastful, is not conceited does not act improperly; is not selfish, is not provoked, does not keep a record of wrongs; find no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in truth; bears all thing, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Holman)
OBSERVATION:
This is from what is often called the Love chapter. It describes and personifies the gift of God’s gift of love.
APPLICATION:
Through love we can do things totally impossible on our own. Only through love can we forget when others have wronged us. We must strive to live in this love. When boastful or acting improperly we must remember are not living in love. When times are tough we must remember to live in love. I always read this passage remembering that God is love.
PRAYER:
Gracious loving Lord thank you for your abiding and life giving love. Let me live into it so I may share it.
YES:
I will share the love of God with others.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
5/12/09 Daniel 1 7-17
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. (Daniel 1:8 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Daniel had a choice. He could have eaten the finest food from the king’s table or eat what scripture and tradition taught.
APPLICATION:
We have temptations that are thrust upon us. We can choice the easy (or rich) ways of life. They may not seem to bad or too much against God. We might even ask would God disapprove. But we should always strive to be diligence to what Scripture teaches and tradition instructs.
PRAYER:
Lord teach me to seek you will when I have to make decisions on my own. Let me rely on your guidance and not mine.
YES:
I will see God’s will not mine.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. (Daniel 1:8 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Daniel had a choice. He could have eaten the finest food from the king’s table or eat what scripture and tradition taught.
APPLICATION:
We have temptations that are thrust upon us. We can choice the easy (or rich) ways of life. They may not seem to bad or too much against God. We might even ask would God disapprove. But we should always strive to be diligence to what Scripture teaches and tradition instructs.
PRAYER:
Lord teach me to seek you will when I have to make decisions on my own. Let me rely on your guidance and not mine.
YES:
I will see God’s will not mine.
Monday, May 11, 2009
5/11/09 Philippians 2:12-18
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Do all things without grumbling and or disputing; so that you may prove yourself blameless and innocent children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world (Philippians 2: 14-15 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
There is quite a bit of information and instruction here. There is the call to live a life with out grumbling and disputing which reminds we have a tendancy to lean toward those activities. This is also a reminder that the “world” is a place of evil influence and Christians are to live in a way that demonstrates the want and will of God.
APPLICATION:
We must always strive hard to live in Christian harmony with each other. This not only allows us to grow as Children of God but helps us show others God’s way and want for this world.
PRAYER:
Lord, help me to strive for harmony within the Christian family and show your love in the world.
YES:
I will strive to show God’s light in this world.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Do all things without grumbling and or disputing; so that you may prove yourself blameless and innocent children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world (Philippians 2: 14-15 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
There is quite a bit of information and instruction here. There is the call to live a life with out grumbling and disputing which reminds we have a tendancy to lean toward those activities. This is also a reminder that the “world” is a place of evil influence and Christians are to live in a way that demonstrates the want and will of God.
APPLICATION:
We must always strive hard to live in Christian harmony with each other. This not only allows us to grow as Children of God but helps us show others God’s way and want for this world.
PRAYER:
Lord, help me to strive for harmony within the Christian family and show your love in the world.
YES:
I will strive to show God’s light in this world.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
5/9/09 Mark 6:30-34
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31)
OBSERVATION:
Jesus and the disciples had been traveling and doing ministry for quite sometime. They were tired and in need of rest.
APPLICATION:
We run and rip trying to do all the right things. The week is filled by occupational obligations and the weekend is full of running. We need to hear this invitation to rest and be repaired in the Lord.
PRAYER:
Lord, slow me down. Lead me by your still waters so I may refreshed and repaired.
YES
I will rest in the Lord’s presence to day.
(Please share the verse(s) which are speaking to you)
And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31)
OBSERVATION:
Jesus and the disciples had been traveling and doing ministry for quite sometime. They were tired and in need of rest.
APPLICATION:
We run and rip trying to do all the right things. The week is filled by occupational obligations and the weekend is full of running. We need to hear this invitation to rest and be repaired in the Lord.
PRAYER:
Lord, slow me down. Lead me by your still waters so I may refreshed and repaired.
YES
I will rest in the Lord’s presence to day.
Friday, May 8, 2009
5/8/09 John 13:1-17
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet (John 13:14 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from John’s gospel description of the Last Supper. While John’s gospel does not give the description of the meal and its institution, the message of doing for others in humble service is described.
APPLICATION:
Jesus, my Lord and Savior humbled himself to the point of death on the Cross for me. I have learned the way and need of service to others through Jesus. Who am I to neglect my brothers and sisters in need.
PRAYER:
Lord, forgive me when speed and haste or selfish needs have prevented me to helping others. Teach me your ways so I can share your love.
YES:
I will help others during this day.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet (John 13:14 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from John’s gospel description of the Last Supper. While John’s gospel does not give the description of the meal and its institution, the message of doing for others in humble service is described.
APPLICATION:
Jesus, my Lord and Savior humbled himself to the point of death on the Cross for me. I have learned the way and need of service to others through Jesus. Who am I to neglect my brothers and sisters in need.
PRAYER:
Lord, forgive me when speed and haste or selfish needs have prevented me to helping others. Teach me your ways so I can share your love.
YES:
I will help others during this day.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
5/6/09 Galatians 6:1-5
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Bear one another’s burdens. And thus fulfill the law of Christ.
OBSERVATION:
This is another way to say love one another and to take care of each other.
APPLICATION:
Though we are called to take care of others, we must also take care of ourselves. Before we can carry another we must make sure we are strong enough. Searching the scriptures, prayer and self examination are key in taking care of ourselves.
PRAYER:
Lord let me find you in your Word, hear me when I pray and teach me ways I can grow stronger in you. So that I may take care of other in your name.
YES
I will help bear other’s burdens.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Bear one another’s burdens. And thus fulfill the law of Christ.
OBSERVATION:
This is another way to say love one another and to take care of each other.
APPLICATION:
Though we are called to take care of others, we must also take care of ourselves. Before we can carry another we must make sure we are strong enough. Searching the scriptures, prayer and self examination are key in taking care of ourselves.
PRAYER:
Lord let me find you in your Word, hear me when I pray and teach me ways I can grow stronger in you. So that I may take care of other in your name.
YES
I will help bear other’s burdens.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5/5/09 Matthew 6:9-13
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from the great Lord’s prayer. We often forget this was an instruction on how to pray. All that we need to know about prayer is in this prayer. The verse reminds us we can pray to God for anything…even our daily bread.
APPLICATION:
It is so important to pray this prayer every day. We need to exult God and give praise. We need God’s help to forgive others as we remember we have been forgiven. God will take care of us all we need to do is be in constant communication.
PRAYER:
Lord, hear my prayers and teach me to trust in your love.
YES:
I will be in constant communication.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
This is from the great Lord’s prayer. We often forget this was an instruction on how to pray. All that we need to know about prayer is in this prayer. The verse reminds us we can pray to God for anything…even our daily bread.
APPLICATION:
It is so important to pray this prayer every day. We need to exult God and give praise. We need God’s help to forgive others as we remember we have been forgiven. God will take care of us all we need to do is be in constant communication.
PRAYER:
Lord, hear my prayers and teach me to trust in your love.
YES:
I will be in constant communication.
Monday, May 4, 2009
5/4/09 Isaiah 49: 13-16
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me and the Lord has forgotten me.” Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.
OBSERVATION:
The people have felt as if God had abandoned them. But the Scripture reminds God will not forget or abandon.
APPLICATION:
It may at times feel like God has abandoned when the trials and tribulations of life assault us. But if we love our children unconditionally how much more will God love us and never leave us.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for always being my comfort and my rock. May I always know I can turn to you.
YES:
I will seek the refuge of the Lord.
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me and the Lord has forgotten me.” Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.
OBSERVATION:
The people have felt as if God had abandoned them. But the Scripture reminds God will not forget or abandon.
APPLICATION:
It may at times feel like God has abandoned when the trials and tribulations of life assault us. But if we love our children unconditionally how much more will God love us and never leave us.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for always being my comfort and my rock. May I always know I can turn to you.
YES:
I will seek the refuge of the Lord.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
5/2/09 John 21:19-21
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be with youl as the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 21:19 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Following the miracle of the resurrection, Jesus reassures His disciples that are receiving a peace they can not full understand (yet).
APPLICATION:
We have been given God’s peace through Jesus Christ. We should full accept and live into it. But we should also share it with others.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for your peace. Let me live into it with grace and thanksgiving.
YES:
I will share the Peace of Christ.
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(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be with youl as the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 21:19 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Following the miracle of the resurrection, Jesus reassures His disciples that are receiving a peace they can not full understand (yet).
APPLICATION:
We have been given God’s peace through Jesus Christ. We should full accept and live into it. But we should also share it with others.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank you for your peace. Let me live into it with grace and thanksgiving.
YES:
I will share the Peace of Christ.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
5/1/09 Ruth 2:1-13
SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord the God of Israel under whose wings you have come to see refuge. (Ruth 2:12 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Ruth is rewarded for taking care of others in a time of grief.
APPLICATION:
Actions matter. When our actions demonstrate love we reflect God’s love to others.
PRAYER:
LORd than you for letting me use action to show your love to others.
YES:
I will show others Love
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord the God of Israel under whose wings you have come to see refuge. (Ruth 2:12 NAS)
OBSERVATION:
Ruth is rewarded for taking care of others in a time of grief.
APPLICATION:
Actions matter. When our actions demonstrate love we reflect God’s love to others.
PRAYER:
LORd than you for letting me use action to show your love to others.
YES:
I will show others Love
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