Scripture
Judges 6:12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, "The Lord is with you mighty warrior."
Observation
God saw Gideon as he could/would be, not as who he was at the time. Not only seeing him as a mighty warrior but assuring him that the Lord would be with him to achieve that place.
Application
It is good to know that God sees what we can be and is wanting to aid us in getting there. I have a destiny that is only attainable through God's help. It is bigger than I can imagine. How amazing is that!
Prayer
Thank you God for seeing what I can be and not dwelling on what I was or am. Holy Spirit help me to allow you to work through me to get where the Father wants me to be. Amen
March 28, 2010
Scripture
Psalm 41:12 In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
Observation
David is saying that as he keeps his integrity that God will not only uphold him but keep him close also. A lack of integrity would presume that the opposite would happen.
Application
Being honest and truthful means being close to God's character. Many times as God was handing down the law He said to use just scales. As I am honest in the little things He will lift me up.
Prayer
Father, please give me the strength to keep my integrity throughout my entire life. May I be an example of your character to those around me. Amen
Psalm 41:12 In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
Observation
David is saying that as he keeps his integrity that God will not only uphold him but keep him close also. A lack of integrity would presume that the opposite would happen.
Application
Being honest and truthful means being close to God's character. Many times as God was handing down the law He said to use just scales. As I am honest in the little things He will lift me up.
Prayer
Father, please give me the strength to keep my integrity throughout my entire life. May I be an example of your character to those around me. Amen
March 27, 2010
Scripture
Judges 2:10, 3:2
After that whole generation had been gathered to there fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done for Israel.
(He did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience)
Observation
The group of people who had witnessed the power of God so greatly failed to teach their children about it. They did not pass down a legacy of God's power. God needed to teach them Himself by causing them to also be in need of Him.
Application
It is so important for me to continue to teach my children and grand children about the wonders of God. Make sure that they have the opportunity to experience God's power for themselves. Even by allowing them to go through their own hard times. This is how we all learn to trust in God.
Prayer
God, I ask that you keep my descendants as your disciples. Help me to teach them your ways and allow you to show your power to them. Let them grow to be mighty men and women of valor. Amen
Judges 2:10, 3:2
After that whole generation had been gathered to there fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done for Israel.
(He did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience)
Observation
The group of people who had witnessed the power of God so greatly failed to teach their children about it. They did not pass down a legacy of God's power. God needed to teach them Himself by causing them to also be in need of Him.
Application
It is so important for me to continue to teach my children and grand children about the wonders of God. Make sure that they have the opportunity to experience God's power for themselves. Even by allowing them to go through their own hard times. This is how we all learn to trust in God.
Prayer
God, I ask that you keep my descendants as your disciples. Help me to teach them your ways and allow you to show your power to them. Let them grow to be mighty men and women of valor. Amen
March 26, 2010
Scripture
Joshua 24:15 ...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
Observation
This is Joshua's declaration about him and his family. Joshua lived up to this statement throughout his life. By making this statement "it" was out there for all to hold him accountable to it.
Application
As a man/father/husband I have the responsibility to serve God not only for myself but also my family. I need to make these type of bold statements to put the challenge out there for myself. I must lead for the sake of my family. God will stay true to His promises as I do this.
Prayer
Father, I do declare that as for me and my household we will serve you. Help me to never forget this statement. Amen.
Joshua 24:15 ...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
Observation
This is Joshua's declaration about him and his family. Joshua lived up to this statement throughout his life. By making this statement "it" was out there for all to hold him accountable to it.
Application
As a man/father/husband I have the responsibility to serve God not only for myself but also my family. I need to make these type of bold statements to put the challenge out there for myself. I must lead for the sake of my family. God will stay true to His promises as I do this.
Prayer
Father, I do declare that as for me and my household we will serve you. Help me to never forget this statement. Amen.
March 16, 2010
Scripture
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.
Observation
If I am patient and continue to pray He will hear and listen. It doesn't say that He will concede to what I want but that He will listen.
Application
I really don't need God to do what I want, but only to listen and do what is best. To hear my heart about an issue. To understand how I feel and then to minister according to His will. Whether I like it or not to know that He will do what is best for the KINGDOM.
Prayer
Father, your will be done here as it is in heaven. Thank you for listening to my prayers, for understanding my heart and for knowing what is best for me and your kingdom. Amen
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.
Observation
If I am patient and continue to pray He will hear and listen. It doesn't say that He will concede to what I want but that He will listen.
Application
I really don't need God to do what I want, but only to listen and do what is best. To hear my heart about an issue. To understand how I feel and then to minister according to His will. Whether I like it or not to know that He will do what is best for the KINGDOM.
Prayer
Father, your will be done here as it is in heaven. Thank you for listening to my prayers, for understanding my heart and for knowing what is best for me and your kingdom. Amen
March 10, 2010
Scripture
Deut. 14:22 You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.
Observation
God tells us to tithe on all of our increase. We can never out give God. He blessed the Israelites abundantly when they were faithful in their tithe.
Application
I need to remember that every increase, not just my salary, is from God above. To honor God and obey His word is my part. Blessing me is His part. If I uphold my end I have no fear the He will uphold His end.
Prayer
Thank you once again for all that you have provided me with God. I do promise to give back to you the portion you have asked for and to use Godly wisdom with how I use the rest. Amen
Deut. 14:22 You shall truly tithe all the increase of your grain that the field produces year by year.
Observation
God tells us to tithe on all of our increase. We can never out give God. He blessed the Israelites abundantly when they were faithful in their tithe.
Application
I need to remember that every increase, not just my salary, is from God above. To honor God and obey His word is my part. Blessing me is His part. If I uphold my end I have no fear the He will uphold His end.
Prayer
Thank you once again for all that you have provided me with God. I do promise to give back to you the portion you have asked for and to use Godly wisdom with how I use the rest. Amen
March 9, 2010
Scripture
Deut. 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?
Observation
God spells it out exactly how we can please Him. Fear Him, walk in His ways, love Him and to serve Him with all of our heart and soul.
Application
I continually ask God how I can please Him. This verse lays it out very simply. If I make all of my decisions with these parameters in mind everything will fall into place because He will be in control.
Prayer
May I always love and fear you Lord, know and walk in your ways. May I always be a servant of yours to the people around me that you are ministering to. Amen
Deut. 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?
Observation
God spells it out exactly how we can please Him. Fear Him, walk in His ways, love Him and to serve Him with all of our heart and soul.
Application
I continually ask God how I can please Him. This verse lays it out very simply. If I make all of my decisions with these parameters in mind everything will fall into place because He will be in control.
Prayer
May I always love and fear you Lord, know and walk in your ways. May I always be a servant of yours to the people around me that you are ministering to. Amen
March 8, 2010
Scripture
Deut. 7:18 you shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.
Observation
If we will remember what God has done for us in the past we will have no cause to fear what lays ahead.
Application
For me, fear comes from the UNKNOWN. If I look back at what God has done for me already it helps me KNOW that He will take care of my future.
Prayer
Thank you Father for all the blessings you have given me. Help me always remember them and to tell my children and grandchildren of your ways. Amen
Deut. 7:18 you shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.
Observation
If we will remember what God has done for us in the past we will have no cause to fear what lays ahead.
Application
For me, fear comes from the UNKNOWN. If I look back at what God has done for me already it helps me KNOW that He will take care of my future.
Prayer
Thank you Father for all the blessings you have given me. Help me always remember them and to tell my children and grandchildren of your ways. Amen
March 3, 2010
Scripture
Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out.
Observation
We may hide sin from everyone around us but never from God. There is always a cost to sin. (Romans 6:23)
Application
God is not looking to discipline us but to reward us for righteousness. If I walk into sin voluntarily He will discipline me because He loves me and wants to see me succeed as a follower of Christ.
Prayer
God forgive me of any sin in my life. I do want to live a life pleasing to you. Holy Spirit help to stay away from sin and run toward righteousness. Amen
Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out.
Observation
We may hide sin from everyone around us but never from God. There is always a cost to sin. (Romans 6:23)
Application
God is not looking to discipline us but to reward us for righteousness. If I walk into sin voluntarily He will discipline me because He loves me and wants to see me succeed as a follower of Christ.
Prayer
God forgive me of any sin in my life. I do want to live a life pleasing to you. Holy Spirit help to stay away from sin and run toward righteousness. Amen
March 1, 2010
Scripture
Mark 8:35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the Gospel's will save it.
Observation
If you follow Christ your life becomes His. When we concede our life to God we will actually be saving it for eternity.
Application
This is not a very good witnessing tool but yet so true. As I try to have control of my life the worse things turn out but as I give control to God He has my true best interest in mind. Even if it isn't the bed of roses that I think it should be it is comforting to know that it is God's problem not mine.
Prayer
Thank you God for taking care of me and my family. Help me turn control over to you even more. Let me rest in your promises and know that you are looking toward eternity for me. Amen
Mark 8:35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the Gospel's will save it.
Observation
If you follow Christ your life becomes His. When we concede our life to God we will actually be saving it for eternity.
Application
This is not a very good witnessing tool but yet so true. As I try to have control of my life the worse things turn out but as I give control to God He has my true best interest in mind. Even if it isn't the bed of roses that I think it should be it is comforting to know that it is God's problem not mine.
Prayer
Thank you God for taking care of me and my family. Help me turn control over to you even more. Let me rest in your promises and know that you are looking toward eternity for me. Amen
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