by Cathy Weymouth
Tuesday 11/9/10 Job 34; 1 Cor 4-6 - ROLE MODELS
S - 1 Cor 4: 14-16 MSG, 16 NIV, "I love you and want you to grow up well, not spoiled. There are a lot of people around who can't wait to tell you what you've done wrong, but there aren't many fathers willing to take the time and effort to help you grow up... I'm not, you know, asking you to do anything I'm not already doing myself. Therefore I urge you to imitate me."
O - Paul didn't just talk the talk, he walked the walk. He was encouraging the Corinthian church to follow his example because he had the heart of a father - hoping and praying for help them to grow up in genuine faith.
A - Let's be true role models - Let's live the talk. Nothing turns people off more than hypocrisy. Our best teaching style of the life of faith is our own life and how we walk in it. Let's remember that others are watching us, waiting to see how we will respond when stuff happens. Let's be powerful role models!
P - Father, help us be genuine, true, honest Believers because the world is watching. I pray that we not be fake or pretenders, but real people. Empower us to walk in faith - for the world to see the real Christian life. And draw others to You and help others to grow up in You because of our own walk. Use us Lord!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT
by Diana Kriesel
Monday, 11/8/10 – Job 33; 1 Corinthians 1-3 - “Spiritual Alignment”
S - 1 Corinthians 2:9 - "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
O – This quote is taken from lsaiah 64:4 and the words not only apply to the glory that we will know in a future world; but they also belong in our lives now. They express the amazing light, life, and liberty that God has prepared for those that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our new life in Christ takes to a realm that God has prepared for us as His children; where things we have never seen, heard of, or even conceived in our natural minds… The apostle Paul is telling the Corinthians that the only way to know these things is by the Spirit, who knows and reveals the deep things of God.
A – As children of God, we can know that our Father has prepared great things for us; greater things that we could ever imagine! This places a hunger in me to position my life, my heart, my spiritual eyes and ears – in a position of eager anticipation and expectation for my heavenly Father to ‘download’ the revelation of the Kingdom into my life. Imagine if we all position ourselves for all that He has prepared for us!
P – Father, I ask that you continually teach me how to align myself with Your Holy Spirit so that I am positioned for Your truth, your purposes, your surprises for my life and to work those things through my life into the world You have placed me in. Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening...
Monday, 11/8/10 – Job 33; 1 Corinthians 1-3 - “Spiritual Alignment”
S - 1 Corinthians 2:9 - "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
O – This quote is taken from lsaiah 64:4 and the words not only apply to the glory that we will know in a future world; but they also belong in our lives now. They express the amazing light, life, and liberty that God has prepared for those that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our new life in Christ takes to a realm that God has prepared for us as His children; where things we have never seen, heard of, or even conceived in our natural minds… The apostle Paul is telling the Corinthians that the only way to know these things is by the Spirit, who knows and reveals the deep things of God.
A – As children of God, we can know that our Father has prepared great things for us; greater things that we could ever imagine! This places a hunger in me to position my life, my heart, my spiritual eyes and ears – in a position of eager anticipation and expectation for my heavenly Father to ‘download’ the revelation of the Kingdom into my life. Imagine if we all position ourselves for all that He has prepared for us!
P – Father, I ask that you continually teach me how to align myself with Your Holy Spirit so that I am positioned for Your truth, your purposes, your surprises for my life and to work those things through my life into the world You have placed me in. Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening...
Saturday, November 6, 2010
What is your Harp tuned to?
S - Job 30:31 "My harp is tuned to mourning, and my flute to the sound of wailing."
O - Job has gone through terrible trauma: the loss of his family, possessions, health, prestige, and friends. He feels terribly hurt and wonders where God is in what he sees as a terrible injustice. Verse 27 says "The churning inside me never stops." There are people all around us who have been traumatized by life, whose harp and flute, their inward being and outward expression are constantly tuned to mourning. I think that eventually they have to let go of the unanswered question of "Why me?" and move in time to freedom by acceptance and forgiveness.
A - I want my harp tuned to gratitude and my flute to express joy.
P - Lord, I pray right now for anyone who is experiencing loss and grief, and who is tortured by unanswered questions. I know that "there is a time for everything" including "a time to mourn and a time to dance". I pray for your comfort, peace, strength in that time of mourning and pray that you give them hope that there is a place of healing, joy and restoration that you will lead them to.
O - Job has gone through terrible trauma: the loss of his family, possessions, health, prestige, and friends. He feels terribly hurt and wonders where God is in what he sees as a terrible injustice. Verse 27 says "The churning inside me never stops." There are people all around us who have been traumatized by life, whose harp and flute, their inward being and outward expression are constantly tuned to mourning. I think that eventually they have to let go of the unanswered question of "Why me?" and move in time to freedom by acceptance and forgiveness.
A - I want my harp tuned to gratitude and my flute to express joy.
P - Lord, I pray right now for anyone who is experiencing loss and grief, and who is tortured by unanswered questions. I know that "there is a time for everything" including "a time to mourn and a time to dance". I pray for your comfort, peace, strength in that time of mourning and pray that you give them hope that there is a place of healing, joy and restoration that you will lead them to.
Friday, November 5, 2010
“MAN’S APPROVAL?”
by Mary White
S--Galatians 2:16 “Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ.”
O--Paul was correcting Peter who was teaching Gentiles to follow Jewish laws.
A-- It is interesting to see that even a great Apostle like Peter could occasionally be lured to please men instead of God. Paul set him straight. Gal 1:10 says “…if I were still trying to please men I would not be a servant of Christ.” We please God when we accept His free gift of salvation by faith and realize that we cannot earn it.
P--God, thank you for taking upon Yourself all our sins that we might be set free. Help me want to please You more and not to seek the approval of man.
S--Galatians 2:16 “Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ.”
O--Paul was correcting Peter who was teaching Gentiles to follow Jewish laws.
A-- It is interesting to see that even a great Apostle like Peter could occasionally be lured to please men instead of God. Paul set him straight. Gal 1:10 says “…if I were still trying to please men I would not be a servant of Christ.” We please God when we accept His free gift of salvation by faith and realize that we cannot earn it.
P--God, thank you for taking upon Yourself all our sins that we might be set free. Help me want to please You more and not to seek the approval of man.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A BEAUTIFUL THING
by Vivian Bills
I am so in need of your presence
That I bow before you now
I pour my vial of worship over you
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - Job 25; Mark 13-14
S- Mark 14:6 "Leave her alone," said Jesus. "Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me."
O - Jesus is talking with his followers about the woman who anointed him with expensive perfume. They thought it was a waste.
A - It is never a waste to take time to worship the Lord. It's a beautiful thing. It's okay to take the time even if your children are clingy, your tummy is hungry, your spouse is waiting for you. It's okay for them to witness your devotion and for you to draw them with you as you worship. I remember my dad thinking tithing was a waste and foolishness so that pastors could run around in fancy cars. I asked him if he saw the clunker our assistant pastor tooled around in. But, to me, tithing is an act of worship. It's giving back to God only a small portion of the abundance He has given me. The perfume the woman poured on Jesus' head was only a small portion of the riches He had bestowed upon her. Salvation is everything.
P - May it be a pleasing fragrance
That I bring to you oh my LordI am so in need of your presence
That I bow before you now
I pour my vial of worship over you
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
STRANGE REQUESTS!
by Cathy Weymouth
Tuesday 11/2/10 Job 23.24; Mark 11,12 STRANGE REQUESTS!
S - Mark 11:5 "What are you doing, untying that colt?"
O - Jesus instructed two of his disciples to go ahead to a village, untie a virgin, unridden colt to bring to Him. He wanted to ride into Jerusalem. He even instructed them what to say if anyone asked what they were doing!
A - I loved Pastor Diana's story told at the retreat of giving away a purse to a cashier at Kohl's. The story spread like wildfire and I wonder how many possessions will be given away to others as a blessing because of her adventure? Sometimes the Lord asks us to do unexpected, maybe even strange things. I pray it doesn't stop us just because it's unusual. He will even give us the words to say if someone asks!
P - Father, I pray that we become obedient to the small and large instructions you give us! I pray others are blessed through our obedience. I pray that You touch the world through us.
Tuesday 11/2/10 Job 23.24; Mark 11,12 STRANGE REQUESTS!
S - Mark 11:5 "What are you doing, untying that colt?"
O - Jesus instructed two of his disciples to go ahead to a village, untie a virgin, unridden colt to bring to Him. He wanted to ride into Jerusalem. He even instructed them what to say if anyone asked what they were doing!
A - I loved Pastor Diana's story told at the retreat of giving away a purse to a cashier at Kohl's. The story spread like wildfire and I wonder how many possessions will be given away to others as a blessing because of her adventure? Sometimes the Lord asks us to do unexpected, maybe even strange things. I pray it doesn't stop us just because it's unusual. He will even give us the words to say if someone asks!
P - Father, I pray that we become obedient to the small and large instructions you give us! I pray others are blessed through our obedience. I pray that You touch the world through us.
Monday, November 1, 2010
OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD
by Diana Kriesel
Monday, 11/1/10 – Psalm 121; Mark 9,10 - “Our Help Comes From the Lord”
S – Psalm 121:1-2 – “I will lift up my eyes to the hills — from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.”
O – The psalmist declares that there is only One source of help: our help comes from God. This speaks of a confident, yet humble reliance on Him-the Creator of the universe who is also able to defend, protect and keep us.
A – God’s power to help us reaches to the remotest parts of creation, and the remotest parts of my life. Where, when, and how I need help is known by Him, and not only known by Him, but He IS my help. I just spent a weekend in the mountains with 84 women who know…that HE IS OUR HELP! No matter what we go through, we can know that He has purpose in each test, each trial, each circumstance, and He is there with us to not only help us IN the difficulty, but He also uses it to prepare us for what’s next.
P – Thank You Lord that no matter what we go through we can lift up our hearts and our eyes to You, our Source of help in time of need. Thank You for Your amazing love and faithfulness to our lives.
Monday, 11/1/10 – Psalm 121; Mark 9,10 - “Our Help Comes From the Lord”
S – Psalm 121:1-2 – “I will lift up my eyes to the hills — from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.”
O – The psalmist declares that there is only One source of help: our help comes from God. This speaks of a confident, yet humble reliance on Him-the Creator of the universe who is also able to defend, protect and keep us.
A – God’s power to help us reaches to the remotest parts of creation, and the remotest parts of my life. Where, when, and how I need help is known by Him, and not only known by Him, but He IS my help. I just spent a weekend in the mountains with 84 women who know…that HE IS OUR HELP! No matter what we go through, we can know that He has purpose in each test, each trial, each circumstance, and He is there with us to not only help us IN the difficulty, but He also uses it to prepare us for what’s next.
P – Thank You Lord that no matter what we go through we can lift up our hearts and our eyes to You, our Source of help in time of need. Thank You for Your amazing love and faithfulness to our lives.
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