A Guide to Fervent Prayer by A.W. Pink-Contents

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Forgive - Sunday, July 22, 2012 | Daily Word

Forgive - Sunday, July 22, 2012 | Daily Word

Forgive

I FORGIVE AS I GROW IN LOVE AND COMPASSION.

As part of its growth, the locust sheds its old skin, releasing it to enter a new phase of life. In the same way, some of my old beliefs may limit me, like a skin grown too tight. If I believe others have kept me from God’s good, it may be time to release these old beliefs and forgive.

The spirit of God fills me with unconditional love as I let go of thoughts of anger or hurt which no longer serve me. God loves me, protects me and provides for my every need. Nothing can change this eternal love.

I accept the grace of forgiveness and forgive myself and all others. I grow in love and compassion as I move forward on my spiritual journey.

Neither is new wine put into old wineskins; … but new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.—Matthew 9:17

Comfort - Saturday, July 21, 2012 | Daily Word

Comfort - Saturday, July 21, 2012 | Daily Word

Comfort

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR YOUR ABIDING LOVE.

When change happens suddenly or dramatically, I remind myself that I am never alone—the love of God is with me and within me. While the circumstances of life are transitory, God’s love is eternal and enduring.

As I give myself time to adapt to changes in the outer world, I enter into a holy time of inner reflection. I feel the strength and love of God supporting me. I experience God’s love in the midst of challenging circumstances. God is my source of strength, peace and wisdom.

Through times of change and all of life, I am comforted and sustained by the love of God within.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change.–Psalm 46:2

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Our Daily Bread

Abide With Me

July 21, 2012 — by Bill Crowder

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Read: Hebrews 13:1-8

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Hebrews 13:5

Bible in a Year:
Ecclesiastes 1-3

One of the highlights of English football (soccer) each year is the final match of the annual FA Cup Final. For more than a hundred years, the day has been marked by excitement, festivity, and competition. But what fascinates me is how the game begins. It starts with the singing of the traditional hymn “Abide With Me.”

At first that struck me as odd. What does that hymn have to do with football? As I thought about it, though, I realized that for the follower of Christ it has everything to do with sports, shopping, working, going to school, or anything else we do. Since there is no corner of our lives that should not be affected by the presence of God, the longing that He would abide with us is actually the most reasonable thing we could desire. Of course, the presence of our heavenly Father is not something we need to plead for—it is promised to us. In Hebrews 13:5, we read, “For [God] Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

Not only is God’s presence the key to our contentment, but it is also the promise that can give us wisdom, peace, comfort, and strength—no matter where we are or what we are doing.

Thank You, Lord, for walking with us every day.
You are our guardian, friend, and guide.
May we sense Your loving presence and always
know that You are close by our side. Amen.

Our greatest privilege is to enjoy Christ’s presence.

Christian Living - Mass Violence and The Answer

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Mass Violence and The Answer  by Dr.James A. Lee 12/31/69 Free to Share As I began my daily devotion , I was struck by a mass killing at a movie theater. Nearly 71 people were shot and 12 died, as a result of a killer gone off. What are we to do or think as Christians today? It is always disheartening to learn of people being hurt or killed by weapons. There were mainly young-people with so much ahead of them but for not. The real question is why did this happen? The notion that everything is fine and safe today is so miss-leading. People are so afraid to go outside. The Christian is a rare person in a world of utter confusion. We need to step up our prayer game. God is listening to the faithful. We pray for peace. We pray for all the families involved. God bless them all. The only answer to these and many other conflicts is the day in which Jesus returns to set all thins right. We continue to pray for all that Jesus did on the cross for the sins of the world. Have Mercy on us all.

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World Peace - Friday, July 20, 2012 | Daily Word

World Peace - Friday, July 20, 2012 | Daily Word

World Peace

I AFFIRM PEACE ON PLANET EARTH.

What a beautiful, diverse planet this is! From dense rainforest to neatly mown lawns; from microscopic insects to enormous mammals; from deep-swimming sea life to high-flying birds—each exemplifies the creative energy of God.

Divine creativity is also within me and within all humanity, and I celebrate each unique contribution. Just as diverse wildlife co-exists naturally, so can human beings from all walks of life. I affirm balance and peace on planet Earth as we celebrate our diversity.

When differences arise, I look for what I might learn from others. I honor our diversity, knowing God is the underlying energy out of which all creation arises.

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.—Psalm 24:1

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Blunders To Wonders

July 20, 2012 — by Julie Ackerman Link

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Read: John 21:15-19

Turn us back to You, O Lord, and we will be restored. —Lamentations 5:21

Bible in a Year:
Proverbs 29-31

Artist James Hubbell says, “Mistakes are gifts.” Whenever he’s working on a project and something goes wrong, he doesn’t start over. He looks for a way to use the mistake to make something better. None of us can avoid making blunders, and all of us have favorite ways of dealing with them. We may try to hide them or to correct them or to apologize for them.

We do that with our sin sometimes too. But God doesn’t throw us away and start over. He redeems us and makes us better.

The apostle Peter tended to do and say whatever seemed best at the moment. He has been referred to as an “impetuous blunderer.” In his fear after Jesus was arrested, Peter claimed three times that he didn’t know Jesus! Yet later, on the basis of Peter’s three declarations of love, Jesus turned Peter’s humiliating denial into a wonderful occasion of restoration (John 21). Despite Peter’s flawed past, Jesus restored him to ministry with these words: “Feed My sheep” (v.17).

If you have made a “blunder” so big that it seems irreversible, the most important matter is whether you love Jesus. When we love Him, Jesus can turn our most serious blunders into awesome wonders.

Lord, I’m so human and make foolish mistakes.
And worse yet, I willfully sin against You.
Please forgive me, change me, restore me,
and use me for Your name’s sake. Amen.

God can change our blunders into wonders