Reading: Deuteronomy 25-27, Galatians 2, and Mark 14
Scripture: Mark 14:3, And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head.
Thoughts: In those days the flasks where sealed in a way that the only way to use any of the contents was to break it open and us it all, there was not a way to reseal it and keep some for later. Most of us today (including me) would try to keep some of this expensive stuff for ourselves. We have storage bags and containers that are reusable and resealable. We try to save all we can. When a flask is broken it does not just pour out it gets every where and nothing is held back. The Lord is pouring out upon us as a broken flask, it is going everywhere and getting into every bit of us. The best part of God’s broken flask is that it never runs out.
Prayer: Father I bask in your unending flow and outpouring into my life. I thank you for all you have done bringing me to this place. I thank you Lord for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day and the great love you have for us. I ask that you help me to share what you have given me and pour out as you pour out.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019 How dose your camp look???
Reading: Deuteronomy 23-24, Psalm 91, Galatians 1, and Mark 13
Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:14, Because the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp, to deliver you and to give up your enemies before you, therefore your camp must be holy, so that he may not see anything indecent among you and turn away from you.
Thoughts: Our lives here on earth are as sojourners and our bodies are but tents in a camp waiting for the day that we get called to come home. I know when I go camping I feel like I am on the verge of the term “glamping,” I want to camp somewhere that has bathrooms and maybe even showers. I like to be clean and have some of the amenities when I “rough it.” With that being the case I will still become gross and the dirty clothes will pile up and there are times where I don’t know how holy my camp was. Our tent and camp (our body) are to be kept Holy and not let the indecent things be seen. God knows our indecent things, He has known us before he knit us together in our mothers womb. I love that God loves us where we are and where he found us, but he loves us so much that he won’t leave us in the muck he found us in. His leading and convictions in our heart and soul will help lead us into a deeper and richer relationship with him and will bring the refiners fire to heat us so that the impurities and come to the surface and be skimmed off the top and tossed out.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your refining fire. Continue to heat me and remove the things you don’t want in my life until you see your image in me. I thank you that you love me so much that you didn’t leave me where I was. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you have for me each and every day. I ask you continue to pour into me and give me the boldness to share the light, love and peace that you have given me and to share it with Joy.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:14, Because the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp, to deliver you and to give up your enemies before you, therefore your camp must be holy, so that he may not see anything indecent among you and turn away from you.
Thoughts: Our lives here on earth are as sojourners and our bodies are but tents in a camp waiting for the day that we get called to come home. I know when I go camping I feel like I am on the verge of the term “glamping,” I want to camp somewhere that has bathrooms and maybe even showers. I like to be clean and have some of the amenities when I “rough it.” With that being the case I will still become gross and the dirty clothes will pile up and there are times where I don’t know how holy my camp was. Our tent and camp (our body) are to be kept Holy and not let the indecent things be seen. God knows our indecent things, He has known us before he knit us together in our mothers womb. I love that God loves us where we are and where he found us, but he loves us so much that he won’t leave us in the muck he found us in. His leading and convictions in our heart and soul will help lead us into a deeper and richer relationship with him and will bring the refiners fire to heat us so that the impurities and come to the surface and be skimmed off the top and tossed out.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your refining fire. Continue to heat me and remove the things you don’t want in my life until you see your image in me. I thank you that you love me so much that you didn’t leave me where I was. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you have for me each and every day. I ask you continue to pour into me and give me the boldness to share the light, love and peace that you have given me and to share it with Joy.
April 28, 2019 Rejoice and again I say rejoice!!!
Reading: Deuteronomy 21-22, Psalm 145, and 2 Corinthians 13
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Thoughts: We are called to live at peace. That Godly peace is not, not having wars and not fighting or having disagreements. My house has fights and disagreements (I have a 2 and a 4 year old) but the Lord gives us peace. As we press into God and his purpose there is a freedom, a freedom to touch others share the peace and joy that is not of this world.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your peace love and joy that you pour out on us each day. I accept it and share it. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day. I thank you for the people that you have brought into my life to pour into me and the ones that I get to pour into. I ask that you help us to walk in the peace that you have for us and in the freedom you have given share the joy found in you.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Thoughts: We are called to live at peace. That Godly peace is not, not having wars and not fighting or having disagreements. My house has fights and disagreements (I have a 2 and a 4 year old) but the Lord gives us peace. As we press into God and his purpose there is a freedom, a freedom to touch others share the peace and joy that is not of this world.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your peace love and joy that you pour out on us each day. I accept it and share it. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day. I thank you for the people that you have brought into my life to pour into me and the ones that I get to pour into. I ask that you help us to walk in the peace that you have for us and in the freedom you have given share the joy found in you.
April 27, 2019 God is not the God of the Dead!!!
Reading: Deuteronomy 18-20, 2 Corinthians 12, and Mark 12
Scripture: Mark 12:26-27, And as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are quite wrong."
Thoughts: So often if you have grown up in the church we have this tendency to revert to the stance of that is who God was or some other way of saying that same sort of thing. That reminder that God is not just sitting in heaven looking down on us or only worked through long dead people whom we never met. He will meet us where we are but his love is too great to leave us there.
Prayer: Father I love you and thank you that I can come into your presence and seek your face. I thank you for you provision and blessings that you pour out on us each day and the leading you have for us. I ask that you help us to continually seek you and place ourselves in a position to received all you have to pour out on us.
Scripture: Mark 12:26-27, And as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are quite wrong."
Thoughts: So often if you have grown up in the church we have this tendency to revert to the stance of that is who God was or some other way of saying that same sort of thing. That reminder that God is not just sitting in heaven looking down on us or only worked through long dead people whom we never met. He will meet us where we are but his love is too great to leave us there.
Prayer: Father I love you and thank you that I can come into your presence and seek your face. I thank you for you provision and blessings that you pour out on us each day and the leading you have for us. I ask that you help us to continually seek you and place ourselves in a position to received all you have to pour out on us.
Friday, April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019 In what shall I boast???
Reading: Deuteronomy 16-17, Psalm 2, 2 Corinthians 11, and Mark 11
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:30, If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
Thoughts: In todays world between being told to sell yourself in your interviews and resumes, we are also shown pictures of nothing but air-brushed size 2 models and movies stars. We are in essences being told that we are no good my the world from day one. Not only are we being told we are not good enough but that we have to make it look like we are. I am here to say just like Paul I only want to boast in the things that show my weakness. Through the grace of God, He gave me the focus and drive to finish my schooling and he gave me the story that turned into my book. If it was left up to me I would have never written anything and would only have a high school diploma (that I barely got).
Prayer: Father you are so amazing, I long for your presence. I thank you for all you do, your provisions and blessings that are poured out every day. I thank you that your grace and guidance have brought me out of the muck that that I was in. I ask that you continue to guide me and lead me in your ways. Be the light to my path and open my eyes to your guidance.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:30, If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
Thoughts: In todays world between being told to sell yourself in your interviews and resumes, we are also shown pictures of nothing but air-brushed size 2 models and movies stars. We are in essences being told that we are no good my the world from day one. Not only are we being told we are not good enough but that we have to make it look like we are. I am here to say just like Paul I only want to boast in the things that show my weakness. Through the grace of God, He gave me the focus and drive to finish my schooling and he gave me the story that turned into my book. If it was left up to me I would have never written anything and would only have a high school diploma (that I barely got).
Prayer: Father you are so amazing, I long for your presence. I thank you for all you do, your provisions and blessings that are poured out every day. I thank you that your grace and guidance have brought me out of the muck that that I was in. I ask that you continue to guide me and lead me in your ways. Be the light to my path and open my eyes to your guidance.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
April 25, 2019 Whom does it truly belong??
Reading: Deuteronomy 14-15, Psalm 88, and 2 Corinthians 10
Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:6, For the Lord your God will bless you, as he promised you, and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow, and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you.
Thoughts: In society today we are so encouraged to live on credit and always have the newest and the best. Society says to keep up with the Jones. This passage was written and spoken to the nation of Israel over two thousand years ago and today we are adopted into that family through the blood of Christ Jesus. In that we have that same promise and same blessings if we walk in it. About 8-10 years ago I was living life to the “full” by living like the world on credit. I would buy what I wanted and pay what I could and I had a snare around my neck, I was oppressed by the debt and my believed inability to get out. After coming back into relationship with God I found a church that taught the principles of God first life second in all things.
Start with paying your tithes and gifts to the Lord and do it as a worship and honor him with it and live on the rest. When I started this I also cut up my credit card. With in a couple years of doing what God said I was out of debt except for my house and school loans, I am working on those next. There are great tools out there to help you but walk in God’s promises of blessings and do not barrow.
Prayer: Father I love you and honor you, I thank you for the blessings and provisions you pour out on us each and every day. I thank you for teaching me about your blessings and how to live within them. I ask that your provisions flow upon all and open their eye to the truth on where it all comes from and whom it all belongs.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:6, For the Lord your God will bless you, as he promised you, and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow, and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you.
Thoughts: In society today we are so encouraged to live on credit and always have the newest and the best. Society says to keep up with the Jones. This passage was written and spoken to the nation of Israel over two thousand years ago and today we are adopted into that family through the blood of Christ Jesus. In that we have that same promise and same blessings if we walk in it. About 8-10 years ago I was living life to the “full” by living like the world on credit. I would buy what I wanted and pay what I could and I had a snare around my neck, I was oppressed by the debt and my believed inability to get out. After coming back into relationship with God I found a church that taught the principles of God first life second in all things.
Start with paying your tithes and gifts to the Lord and do it as a worship and honor him with it and live on the rest. When I started this I also cut up my credit card. With in a couple years of doing what God said I was out of debt except for my house and school loans, I am working on those next. There are great tools out there to help you but walk in God’s promises of blessings and do not barrow.
Prayer: Father I love you and honor you, I thank you for the blessings and provisions you pour out on us each and every day. I thank you for teaching me about your blessings and how to live within them. I ask that your provisions flow upon all and open their eye to the truth on where it all comes from and whom it all belongs.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019 A Friend that is as my own soul.
Reading: Deuteronomy 11-13 and 2 Corinthians 9
Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:6, If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods,' which neither you nor your fathers have known,
Thoughts: Growing up I was a bit of an outcast. I had a very bad temper, I was placed in modified classes for slow and disabled students, and I was very socially awkward. I didn’t have many friends let alone ones who shared my beliefs. I am Grateful for the Men who have become as my own soul. I can now see how if one of the men who have come into my life start going astray it could be easy to follow. I know that would never out and out say let us go this other way. But the evil one can lead us away without the obviousness of that phrase. Let us strive together toward the One True God.
Prayer: Father I thank you for the men you have brought into my life, I thank you for the opportunity to pour into them as much as I get from them. I thank you for the provisions you have for me and the blessings you pour out on your servant.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:6, If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, 'Let us go and serve other gods,' which neither you nor your fathers have known,
Thoughts: Growing up I was a bit of an outcast. I had a very bad temper, I was placed in modified classes for slow and disabled students, and I was very socially awkward. I didn’t have many friends let alone ones who shared my beliefs. I am Grateful for the Men who have become as my own soul. I can now see how if one of the men who have come into my life start going astray it could be easy to follow. I know that would never out and out say let us go this other way. But the evil one can lead us away without the obviousness of that phrase. Let us strive together toward the One True God.
Prayer: Father I thank you for the men you have brought into my life, I thank you for the opportunity to pour into them as much as I get from them. I thank you for the provisions you have for me and the blessings you pour out on your servant.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019 It changes Everything!!
Reading: Deuteronomy 9-10, Psalm 143, 2 Corinthians 8, and Mark 10
Scripture: Psalm 143:5-6, I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
Thoughts: I love how David put this. The reminder of where we were and where we have been brought to. God brought us into is family knowing all out junk and struggles but through the Word and Holy Spirit He calls us and encourages us to strive to be more like Him. He loves is too much to leave us where we were.
Prayer: Father I thank you that you loved me as I was but also love me enough to work on and in my life to create a new man. I thank you that you are not done with me yet. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day and the love and encouragement you give me.
Scripture: Psalm 143:5-6, I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
Thoughts: I love how David put this. The reminder of where we were and where we have been brought to. God brought us into is family knowing all out junk and struggles but through the Word and Holy Spirit He calls us and encourages us to strive to be more like Him. He loves is too much to leave us where we were.
Prayer: Father I thank you that you loved me as I was but also love me enough to work on and in my life to create a new man. I thank you that you are not done with me yet. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day and the love and encouragement you give me.
Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019 Where were you??
Reading: Deuteronomy 7-8, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 7, and Mark 9
Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:18-19, you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt, the great trials that your eyes saw, the signs, the wonders, the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which the Lord your God brought you out. So will the Lord your God do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.
Thoughts: In this day there was no one beside Joshua and Caleb who were over the age of 60, there would have been many among then who would have been children during their exodus out of Egypt. Going into the promised land I would have had some fear looking at the giants and fortified cities. God’s reminder of what He did in Egypt and His promise to do the same to their enemies as they go into the land. Just like Israel we need the reminder of where we were and how far we have come. The story of the muck and mire that God pulls us from is the most encouraging and humbling thing we have. What have you see God do?
Prayer: Father I thank you that you pulled me from the mess I put myself into. You brought me into your embrace and forgave this saint of the sin he dug into. I thank you for your love and forgiveness. I thank you for your provisions and blessings that you pour out on us each and every day. Guide me and direct me in all that you have for me today and every day.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:18-19, you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt, the great trials that your eyes saw, the signs, the wonders, the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which the Lord your God brought you out. So will the Lord your God do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.
Thoughts: In this day there was no one beside Joshua and Caleb who were over the age of 60, there would have been many among then who would have been children during their exodus out of Egypt. Going into the promised land I would have had some fear looking at the giants and fortified cities. God’s reminder of what He did in Egypt and His promise to do the same to their enemies as they go into the land. Just like Israel we need the reminder of where we were and how far we have come. The story of the muck and mire that God pulls us from is the most encouraging and humbling thing we have. What have you see God do?
Prayer: Father I thank you that you pulled me from the mess I put myself into. You brought me into your embrace and forgave this saint of the sin he dug into. I thank you for your love and forgiveness. I thank you for your provisions and blessings that you pour out on us each and every day. Guide me and direct me in all that you have for me today and every day.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019 Who's Covenant?
Reading: Deuteronomy 5-6, Psalm 64, 2 Corinthians 6, and Mark 8
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:2-3, The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. Not with our fathers did the Lord make this covenant, but with us, who are all of us here alive today.
Thoughts: Growing up in the church I have seen many people riding on the coat tails of the faith of their parents or grandparents. I’m a Christian because my grandpa was a preacher or my parents are Christian and I grew up going to church. God did set up covenants with each of them but that is not our covenant. God’s blessings can overflow into us from our parents and grandparents but we are not in that covenant. When we talk up to God the father ourselves through the Blood of Christ then we have the covenant. Our covenant is not our fathers covenant it is ours.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your covenant with me and that you will never forget or forsake that covenant. I thank you for you provision and blessings that you pour out on us each and every day. I ask that you help me to not forget or walk away from your covenant love and direction for my life. Thank you for your son.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:2-3, The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. Not with our fathers did the Lord make this covenant, but with us, who are all of us here alive today.
Thoughts: Growing up in the church I have seen many people riding on the coat tails of the faith of their parents or grandparents. I’m a Christian because my grandpa was a preacher or my parents are Christian and I grew up going to church. God did set up covenants with each of them but that is not our covenant. God’s blessings can overflow into us from our parents and grandparents but we are not in that covenant. When we talk up to God the father ourselves through the Blood of Christ then we have the covenant. Our covenant is not our fathers covenant it is ours.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your covenant with me and that you will never forget or forsake that covenant. I thank you for you provision and blessings that you pour out on us each and every day. I ask that you help me to not forget or walk away from your covenant love and direction for my life. Thank you for your son.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019 Camping Trip!!!!!
Reading: Deuteronomy 3-4 and 2 Corinthians 5
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Thoughts: We are told through scripture that we are sojourners and our citizenship is in heaven with the Father. My family enjoys going camping no matter if it is tent or going to the family cabin on the mountain. After a weekend or even a week of camping we start to long for the comforts and security of home. Paul here is talking about our earthy home being nothing more than a tent. God is building a mansion with all the emanates, all the things that we could ever dream of needing. Remember where our home is and store up your treasure there.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your love and guidance. You take care of us each and every day and I seek to walk in your ways. I thank you for you provisions and blessings that are poured out every day. I ask that you help us to seek our home and not focus on the campout we are in on earth.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Thoughts: We are told through scripture that we are sojourners and our citizenship is in heaven with the Father. My family enjoys going camping no matter if it is tent or going to the family cabin on the mountain. After a weekend or even a week of camping we start to long for the comforts and security of home. Paul here is talking about our earthy home being nothing more than a tent. God is building a mansion with all the emanates, all the things that we could ever dream of needing. Remember where our home is and store up your treasure there.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your love and guidance. You take care of us each and every day and I seek to walk in your ways. I thank you for you provisions and blessings that are poured out every day. I ask that you help us to seek our home and not focus on the campout we are in on earth.
April 19, 2019 It WILL come to pass!!!
Reading: Deuteronomy 1-2 and 2 Corinthians 4
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:10-11, The Lord your God has multiplied you, and behold, you are today as numerous as the stars of heaven. May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, as he has promised you!
Thoughts: The promises of the Lord are Yes and Amen, Abraham was told that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Here 400 plus years after Abraham was given the promise Moses is declaring that it has been fulfilled upon the first arrival to the promised land. God is faithful to fulfill his promises. Abraham first had to wait 25 years before he even saw the heir that he was promised. I know that I get anxious when I have not see got move in something after a few minutes. I had a story put on my heart about a year ago and through Godly encouragement it is about to be release. But that promise of being an author has taken a year or a little more to come to pass. In my discipleship I am growing deeper in love and close to God each day and I am working on choosing to stop being anxious.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all the things you have done for me. I thank you for the growth and deliverance that have happened and those that are to come. I thank you for your provisions and blessings in lives of me and my family. I ask you to open our eyes to the fulfilled promises and blessings to see your faithfulness.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:10-11, The Lord your God has multiplied you, and behold, you are today as numerous as the stars of heaven. May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, as he has promised you!
Thoughts: The promises of the Lord are Yes and Amen, Abraham was told that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Here 400 plus years after Abraham was given the promise Moses is declaring that it has been fulfilled upon the first arrival to the promised land. God is faithful to fulfill his promises. Abraham first had to wait 25 years before he even saw the heir that he was promised. I know that I get anxious when I have not see got move in something after a few minutes. I had a story put on my heart about a year ago and through Godly encouragement it is about to be release. But that promise of being an author has taken a year or a little more to come to pass. In my discipleship I am growing deeper in love and close to God each day and I am working on choosing to stop being anxious.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all the things you have done for me. I thank you for the growth and deliverance that have happened and those that are to come. I thank you for your provisions and blessings in lives of me and my family. I ask you to open our eyes to the fulfilled promises and blessings to see your faithfulness.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
April 18th, 2019 Go Get It!!!!
Reading: Numbers 34-36, 2 Corinthians 3
Scripture: Numbers 34:1-2, The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, "Command the people of Israel, and say to them, When you enter the land of Canaan (this is the land that shall fall to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan as defined by its borders),
Thoughts: How often do we hear God tell us to go claim something; a Job, a home, or even a ministry. When we hear that, “Go get it” do we walk in it or do we shuffle our feet, him and haw about is this really God’s will or is this me. Here I am 20 years out of high school directly out of high school I went to Bible college; I heard God say go to Bible college. I went thinking it would be easy and I would become a worship pastor or get into a band because in my eyes I was called to music. I drop out of college after that first year because I didn’t apply myself and I started looking toward worldly things. Today I have finished a BA in Leadership and Ministry, I teach weekly the 4-6 grade in my churches kids ministry and I lead a mens group monthly. I have seen visions of greater things that at this point still scare me. I am called to teach and I will teach whom ever the Lord places me before. If I had listened to God 20 years ago who knows where my ministry would be today.
Prayer: Father I thank you for the Love you pour out on us each day. I thank you for the blessings and provisions. I thank you for the place you have brought me into and ministries you have in store for me. I ask that you help me listen better and be willing to go when you say go.
Scripture: Numbers 34:1-2, The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, "Command the people of Israel, and say to them, When you enter the land of Canaan (this is the land that shall fall to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan as defined by its borders),
Thoughts: How often do we hear God tell us to go claim something; a Job, a home, or even a ministry. When we hear that, “Go get it” do we walk in it or do we shuffle our feet, him and haw about is this really God’s will or is this me. Here I am 20 years out of high school directly out of high school I went to Bible college; I heard God say go to Bible college. I went thinking it would be easy and I would become a worship pastor or get into a band because in my eyes I was called to music. I drop out of college after that first year because I didn’t apply myself and I started looking toward worldly things. Today I have finished a BA in Leadership and Ministry, I teach weekly the 4-6 grade in my churches kids ministry and I lead a mens group monthly. I have seen visions of greater things that at this point still scare me. I am called to teach and I will teach whom ever the Lord places me before. If I had listened to God 20 years ago who knows where my ministry would be today.
Prayer: Father I thank you for the Love you pour out on us each day. I thank you for the blessings and provisions. I thank you for the place you have brought me into and ministries you have in store for me. I ask that you help me listen better and be willing to go when you say go.
April 17, 2019 The Abundant Love
Reading: Numbers 33, Psalm 65, 2 Corinthians 2, and Mark 7
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:4, For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
Thoughts: I know that I have had times where I have spoke out about God or a situation but did it in the wrong way. There are churches and groups of people who go out in this way to hate on those different from them. We are called not to be like them, Christ’s Church is called to like Paul said in 2 Corinthians 2:4b, “… not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.” Love one another. 1 Peter 4:8-10, “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace”
Prayer: Father I thank you for your Love, I thank you for the protection you have placed around my family. I lift up those who have been hurt by the church and have turned away because of those in your church. I ask that you help each of us to come to know your love better and learn to pout it out just as Christ did on the cross.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:4, For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
Thoughts: I know that I have had times where I have spoke out about God or a situation but did it in the wrong way. There are churches and groups of people who go out in this way to hate on those different from them. We are called not to be like them, Christ’s Church is called to like Paul said in 2 Corinthians 2:4b, “… not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.” Love one another. 1 Peter 4:8-10, “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace”
Prayer: Father I thank you for your Love, I thank you for the protection you have placed around my family. I lift up those who have been hurt by the church and have turned away because of those in your church. I ask that you help each of us to come to know your love better and learn to pout it out just as Christ did on the cross.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019 Who comforts you???
Reading: Numbers 32, Psalm 74, and 2 Corinthians 1
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Thoughts: As we go through things; trial, tribulation, persecution, or just our daily humdrum, how much do we notice the blessings of the mercies and comfort that God pours out onto us through Jesus and funneled where it is needed by Holy Spirit? I know especially when I am walking through my normal day to day life that the mercies and comforts are probably the last thing I think about. I am grateful they are there and that I have the ability to pour them out on those around me. I am grateful for a Church that encourages us to be in the Word every day. Without hearing God’s voice each day through the Word I would never have recognized it when he speaks to me. In that speaking to me I see more clearly the mercies and comforts he has placed in my life and empowered me to share and pour his love into others.
Prayer: Father, I fall on my knees before you, humble and prostrate, Here I am send me. I Know there is missions before my family I ask open our eyes and ears to the where and when. I thank you for your mercies and comfort you pour out on us each day. I thank you for the provisions and blessings that you pour out and make all things work. Open our hearts to receive your blessings, comforts, mercies and provisions but also make us a colander so that as you pour into us we pass that on to others.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Thoughts: As we go through things; trial, tribulation, persecution, or just our daily humdrum, how much do we notice the blessings of the mercies and comfort that God pours out onto us through Jesus and funneled where it is needed by Holy Spirit? I know especially when I am walking through my normal day to day life that the mercies and comforts are probably the last thing I think about. I am grateful they are there and that I have the ability to pour them out on those around me. I am grateful for a Church that encourages us to be in the Word every day. Without hearing God’s voice each day through the Word I would never have recognized it when he speaks to me. In that speaking to me I see more clearly the mercies and comforts he has placed in my life and empowered me to share and pour his love into others.
Prayer: Father, I fall on my knees before you, humble and prostrate, Here I am send me. I Know there is missions before my family I ask open our eyes and ears to the where and when. I thank you for your mercies and comfort you pour out on us each day. I thank you for the provisions and blessings that you pour out and make all things work. Open our hearts to receive your blessings, comforts, mercies and provisions but also make us a colander so that as you pour into us we pass that on to others.
Monday, April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019 The war wages on!!!
Reading: Numbers 30-31 and 1 Corinthians 16
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
Thoughts: Spiritual warfare is all around us every day. It is easy to be blinded and dismiss it at times when we go about our daily lives. One such battle is around me now. A rally point has been set lines, have been drawn on both sides. Just as in the wilderness the evil one would come and speak using manipulated scripture and Jesus would use proper scripture to rebuke. After these go rounds Luke says that the devil left until an opportune time. Our war is in our words and our harts and words need to be filled with God’s word so that the Holy Spirit can call them to mind in the mist of that battle. But with in this war we also need to do it all in Love because God is love and that is what he calls us to.
Prayer: Father, I thank you for your love and your spirit. I thank you for the provisions and blessings. Lord I ask that you help us wage this war in your love and with your weapons. Nothing forged by the evil one can prevail against your armor. Lord we put on your full armor and take up your shield and sword to combat that schemes of the evil one. Give us the wisdom and guidance to use them to your advantage.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
Thoughts: Spiritual warfare is all around us every day. It is easy to be blinded and dismiss it at times when we go about our daily lives. One such battle is around me now. A rally point has been set lines, have been drawn on both sides. Just as in the wilderness the evil one would come and speak using manipulated scripture and Jesus would use proper scripture to rebuke. After these go rounds Luke says that the devil left until an opportune time. Our war is in our words and our harts and words need to be filled with God’s word so that the Holy Spirit can call them to mind in the mist of that battle. But with in this war we also need to do it all in Love because God is love and that is what he calls us to.
Prayer: Father, I thank you for your love and your spirit. I thank you for the provisions and blessings. Lord I ask that you help us wage this war in your love and with your weapons. Nothing forged by the evil one can prevail against your armor. Lord we put on your full armor and take up your shield and sword to combat that schemes of the evil one. Give us the wisdom and guidance to use them to your advantage.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
April 14 2019 O death, where is your sting?
Reading: Numbers 29 and 1 Corinthians 15
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 'When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"'
Thoughts: I don’t know how often I struggle with remembering that through Christ Jesus I was given an imperishable spirit and I am not my mortal body. God had forgiven and forgotten my sins. Not that I can go sin more but so that I can claim the victory over sin and death. Death was swallowed up by the victory poured over us in Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all that you top and all that you will do. I have seen your miraculous and the wondrous love and still struggle. I thank you for the growth you have done in me and that witch is to come. I thank you for the provision we have each day and the loving guidance that you share though your spirit. I ask that you continue to open my eyes and ears, and help me to discern your will in the mist of the noise in my life.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 'When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"'
Thoughts: I don’t know how often I struggle with remembering that through Christ Jesus I was given an imperishable spirit and I am not my mortal body. God had forgiven and forgotten my sins. Not that I can go sin more but so that I can claim the victory over sin and death. Death was swallowed up by the victory poured over us in Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all that you top and all that you will do. I have seen your miraculous and the wondrous love and still struggle. I thank you for the growth you have done in me and that witch is to come. I thank you for the provision we have each day and the loving guidance that you share though your spirit. I ask that you continue to open my eyes and ears, and help me to discern your will in the mist of the noise in my life.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
April 13 2019 Sacrifice this!!!!
Reading: Numbers 27-28 and 1 Corinthians 14
Scripture: Numbers 28:2, Command the people of Israel and say to them, 'My offering, my food for my food offerings, my pleasing aroma, you shall be careful to offer to me at its appointed time.'
Thoughts: Going through Numbers here and seeing all the offerings and sacrifices it reminded of the passage “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1. In number we are told of all the sacrifices Israel was called to do just as regular worship not including all the times for sin or uncleanness or special occasions. So when Paul told the church in Rome they would have known the history of the sacrifices or if from a pagan background would know about putting animals and things on a alter for a god. We are what God is looking for today. As a living sacrifice we are placing ourselves in the hands of the Father and saying I’m yours today. For me this is a daily thing. Being a living sacrifice I may place myself on that alter in the morning but throughout the day I will start crawling off.
Prayer: Father you are so wonderful. I thank you for drawing me to you and giving me the opportunities to touch others. You oh Lord are my rock and my strength. I thank you for your provision and blessings you pour out on us. I thang you for the opportunity to be that sacrifice. I ask that you help me overcome the things that draw me to want to clime off the alter.
Scripture: Numbers 28:2, Command the people of Israel and say to them, 'My offering, my food for my food offerings, my pleasing aroma, you shall be careful to offer to me at its appointed time.'
Thoughts: Going through Numbers here and seeing all the offerings and sacrifices it reminded of the passage “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1. In number we are told of all the sacrifices Israel was called to do just as regular worship not including all the times for sin or uncleanness or special occasions. So when Paul told the church in Rome they would have known the history of the sacrifices or if from a pagan background would know about putting animals and things on a alter for a god. We are what God is looking for today. As a living sacrifice we are placing ourselves in the hands of the Father and saying I’m yours today. For me this is a daily thing. Being a living sacrifice I may place myself on that alter in the morning but throughout the day I will start crawling off.
Prayer: Father you are so wonderful. I thank you for drawing me to you and giving me the opportunities to touch others. You oh Lord are my rock and my strength. I thank you for your provision and blessings you pour out on us. I thang you for the opportunity to be that sacrifice. I ask that you help me overcome the things that draw me to want to clime off the alter.
Friday, April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019 Are you Jealous?!?!
Reading: Numbers 25-26 and 1 Corinthians 13
Scripture: Numbers 25:11, Phinehas the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has turned back my wrath from the people of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy among them, so that I did not consume the people of Israel in my jealousy.
Thoughts: God is a jealous God and does not wish us to go chasing after other things. Money and Lust are just two of the common things that get us to start getting off track even just a little. That little off course here may result of hundreds of miles down the road. Phinehas was jealous for God to the point of killing two people who were in the middle of sinning against God and against Israel. With is jealousy he turned back the wrath of God. We are to be jealous as well, not to the point of murder but to speak out god’s love and speak life into the world around us.
Prayer: Father you are Jealous for me and for this world, I Thank you that you pursued me and called me. I thank you for your provisions and blessings each day. As Phineuas had your righteous jealousy, give use the boldness and jealousy to speak up for you and to be willing to have that target put on us for your glory. I ask for your steadfast loving kindness to fill us and strengthen us.
Scripture: Numbers 25:11, Phinehas the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has turned back my wrath from the people of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy among them, so that I did not consume the people of Israel in my jealousy.
Thoughts: God is a jealous God and does not wish us to go chasing after other things. Money and Lust are just two of the common things that get us to start getting off track even just a little. That little off course here may result of hundreds of miles down the road. Phinehas was jealous for God to the point of killing two people who were in the middle of sinning against God and against Israel. With is jealousy he turned back the wrath of God. We are to be jealous as well, not to the point of murder but to speak out god’s love and speak life into the world around us.
Prayer: Father you are Jealous for me and for this world, I Thank you that you pursued me and called me. I thank you for your provisions and blessings each day. As Phineuas had your righteous jealousy, give use the boldness and jealousy to speak up for you and to be willing to have that target put on us for your glory. I ask for your steadfast loving kindness to fill us and strengthen us.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
April 11th 2019 Who's word?!?!?!?
Reading: Numbers 23-24, 1 Corinthians 12, and Mark 6
Scripture: Numbers 24:12-13, And Balaam said to Balak, "Did I not tell your messengers whom you sent to me, 'If Balak should give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not be able to go beyond the word of the Lord, to do either good or bad of my own will. What the Lord speaks, that will I speak'?
Thoughts: One thing I have been struggling with is remembering and acting on things that I hear. I know God talks to me and I feel like I hear him most of the time, but I don’t know how often I have heard him and said, “Not now” or completely forget what he said just a few moments later. I know that just recently I was given a direction and in that direction know there are people that I need to speak to. To help me to have accountability in this I have been telling my wife on what I’m hearing. The best confirmation I get is when I tell her something and she laughs a little and says “I know” My wife seemed to see my calling better then me but I also know that I can’t be given a map because I would reroute myself around things that God know I or others need.
Prayer: Father your voice is honey to my soul and rejuvenates me daily. I thank you that you love me enough to listen and speak to me. I thank you for your provisions and blessings. I thank you for your answers and directions. I thank you for your voice and words that you give to me. I ask for your purpose for this day and this servant of yours.
Scripture: Numbers 24:12-13, And Balaam said to Balak, "Did I not tell your messengers whom you sent to me, 'If Balak should give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not be able to go beyond the word of the Lord, to do either good or bad of my own will. What the Lord speaks, that will I speak'?
Thoughts: One thing I have been struggling with is remembering and acting on things that I hear. I know God talks to me and I feel like I hear him most of the time, but I don’t know how often I have heard him and said, “Not now” or completely forget what he said just a few moments later. I know that just recently I was given a direction and in that direction know there are people that I need to speak to. To help me to have accountability in this I have been telling my wife on what I’m hearing. The best confirmation I get is when I tell her something and she laughs a little and says “I know” My wife seemed to see my calling better then me but I also know that I can’t be given a map because I would reroute myself around things that God know I or others need.
Prayer: Father your voice is honey to my soul and rejuvenates me daily. I thank you that you love me enough to listen and speak to me. I thank you for your provisions and blessings. I thank you for your answers and directions. I thank you for your voice and words that you give to me. I ask for your purpose for this day and this servant of yours.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
April 10th, 2019 How many times are you going to ask?!?!?!?
Reading: Numbers 22, Psalm 84, 1 Corinthians 11, and Mark 5
Scripture: Numbers 22:18-19, But Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, "Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the command of the Lord my God to do less or more. So you, too, please stay here tonight, that I may know what more the Lord will say to me."
Thoughts: I have started asking God for wisdom and direction in situations and with my life. But I have also seen in my life and with others that when we don’t get the answer we are looking for or an offer that greater but still a posed to what God has told us we go back to him. Just like Balaam we know what God said. We will say maybe God has changed his mind in the meantime. “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19 We need to listen to God the first time before he has the donkeys in our life start speaking up.
Prayer: Father Thank you for your answers, especially when I don’t agree with them. I know your answers are in love and for my good. I thank you for all that you do. I thank you for your provisions and blessing you pour out on us each day. I thank you got your directions and calling on my life. I ask that you help me to listen better and not ask every time something changes but I still see that your previous answer apples.
Scripture: Numbers 22:18-19, But Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, "Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the command of the Lord my God to do less or more. So you, too, please stay here tonight, that I may know what more the Lord will say to me."
Thoughts: I have started asking God for wisdom and direction in situations and with my life. But I have also seen in my life and with others that when we don’t get the answer we are looking for or an offer that greater but still a posed to what God has told us we go back to him. Just like Balaam we know what God said. We will say maybe God has changed his mind in the meantime. “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19 We need to listen to God the first time before he has the donkeys in our life start speaking up.
Prayer: Father Thank you for your answers, especially when I don’t agree with them. I know your answers are in love and for my good. I thank you for all that you do. I thank you for your provisions and blessing you pour out on us each day. I thank you got your directions and calling on my life. I ask that you help me to listen better and not ask every time something changes but I still see that your previous answer apples.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
April 9th, 2019 You can't take it with you.
Reading: Numbers 21, Psalm 49, and 1 Corinthians 10
Scripture: Psalm 49:7-10, Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, that he should live on forever and never see the pit. For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
Thoughts: As we come to Easter, the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection and the sacrifice and gift that he poured out on the cross. Here in Psalm the psalmist was talking about the regular sacrifices they would have to give to cover their sins and how we could never pay the ransom that the evil one is holding over us. Without that ransom being paid we are stuck going to Hell and spending eternity separated from God. I have had time where I have fallen into both categories as fool and wise, and humanity has 100% mortality rate we are all going to die, we are going to no longer be counted as citizens of the country we live in, just as Abraham Lincoln is no longer counted a part of the population of the United States. Not only can we not redeem ourselves or others we can’t take it with us when we go. We are to use what we have been given to do the works of the Lord and bless those around us as we have been bless.
Prayer: Father Thank You for all you do for us and the provisions and blessings you give us to share with other. I thank you for the directions and light to my path that you give. Help me to be a blessing to others and share what you have given to me.
Scripture: Psalm 49:7-10, Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, that he should live on forever and never see the pit. For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
Thoughts: As we come to Easter, the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection and the sacrifice and gift that he poured out on the cross. Here in Psalm the psalmist was talking about the regular sacrifices they would have to give to cover their sins and how we could never pay the ransom that the evil one is holding over us. Without that ransom being paid we are stuck going to Hell and spending eternity separated from God. I have had time where I have fallen into both categories as fool and wise, and humanity has 100% mortality rate we are all going to die, we are going to no longer be counted as citizens of the country we live in, just as Abraham Lincoln is no longer counted a part of the population of the United States. Not only can we not redeem ourselves or others we can’t take it with us when we go. We are to use what we have been given to do the works of the Lord and bless those around us as we have been bless.
Prayer: Father Thank You for all you do for us and the provisions and blessings you give us to share with other. I thank you for the directions and light to my path that you give. Help me to be a blessing to others and share what you have given to me.
Monday, April 8, 2019
April 8th, 2019 Servant to all
Reading: Numbers 19-20, Psalm 47, 1 Corinthians 9, and Mark 4
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-19, What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
Thoughts: I am called to teach, over the years I doubted myself and din’t think a was any good in a scholarly sense. I was not the greatest of students in high school and dropped out of college that I went to strait out of high school. I struggled with my reading and my writing. Here I am nearly 20 years later with a BA and a calling that is being lived out in teaching 10-12 year olds in children's ministry. I know that because of this calling not only am I held to I higher standard just as those who preach are, I am also needing to make full use of my right in the Gospel. I am planting seeds of God’s love into the lives of each of these children. I may never see what comes of the things I have the poured out into these kids but I know that God’s work does not begin and end with me I am but a cog in his great machine.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your love and guidance. Thank you for your continual provision and blessings that are poured our upon thus house. I thank you for placing this calling upon my life. I know this is where you have for me now help me to know the next step and the next part so that I may continue to walk in your will. Help me to walk our your plan and seek you.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-19, What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
Thoughts: I am called to teach, over the years I doubted myself and din’t think a was any good in a scholarly sense. I was not the greatest of students in high school and dropped out of college that I went to strait out of high school. I struggled with my reading and my writing. Here I am nearly 20 years later with a BA and a calling that is being lived out in teaching 10-12 year olds in children's ministry. I know that because of this calling not only am I held to I higher standard just as those who preach are, I am also needing to make full use of my right in the Gospel. I am planting seeds of God’s love into the lives of each of these children. I may never see what comes of the things I have the poured out into these kids but I know that God’s work does not begin and end with me I am but a cog in his great machine.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your love and guidance. Thank you for your continual provision and blessings that are poured our upon thus house. I thank you for placing this calling upon my life. I know this is where you have for me now help me to know the next step and the next part so that I may continue to walk in your will. Help me to walk our your plan and seek you.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
April 7th, 2019 It is good to be near God
Reading: Numbers 17-18, Psalm 73, 1 Corinthians 8, and Mark 3
Scripture: Psalm 73:28, But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
Thoughts: Just as Joshua made the proclamation, “For me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” As I am starting the next class in our Discipleship program at my church this passage really stood out in that in doing this and setting myself aside I am placing myself near to God, He is my refuge and strength in times of struggle. I know whenever I choose to take the next step and make the time and sacrificial commitment to do this, there is an attack in the spiritual realm. The evil one does not want me to dive deeper into my relationship with God and will use every weapon he has to try to get me to walk away or distract me from this commitment. The LORD is my Refuge, it is good to be near God, and today I declare again that As for Me and My house we Will Server the LORD.
Prayer: Father I thank you for placing it on the hearts of the creator of this program to do so. I thank you for the opportunity to dive deep into you word and your love as we set aside this next 7 weeks to you and the pursuit of a deepening relationship. I thank you that you provide all that we need and to excess. I long to hear your voice each day and thank you for the whispers and the 2x4s you bring into my life.
Scripture: Psalm 73:28, But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
Thoughts: Just as Joshua made the proclamation, “For me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” As I am starting the next class in our Discipleship program at my church this passage really stood out in that in doing this and setting myself aside I am placing myself near to God, He is my refuge and strength in times of struggle. I know whenever I choose to take the next step and make the time and sacrificial commitment to do this, there is an attack in the spiritual realm. The evil one does not want me to dive deeper into my relationship with God and will use every weapon he has to try to get me to walk away or distract me from this commitment. The LORD is my Refuge, it is good to be near God, and today I declare again that As for Me and My house we Will Server the LORD.
Prayer: Father I thank you for placing it on the hearts of the creator of this program to do so. I thank you for the opportunity to dive deep into you word and your love as we set aside this next 7 weeks to you and the pursuit of a deepening relationship. I thank you that you provide all that we need and to excess. I long to hear your voice each day and thank you for the whispers and the 2x4s you bring into my life.
Friday, April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019 All the Same
Reading: Numbers 15, Psalm 95, 1 Corinthians 6, and Mark 2
Scripture: Numbers 15:15-16, For the assembly, there shall be one statute for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you, a statute forever throughout your generations. You and the sojourner shall be alike before the Lord. One law and one rule shall be for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you.
Thoughts: As I was going though Numbers I saw that we are the sojourner in the mist of Israel. Through Jesus Christ we are adopted into the family and made citizens of the kingdom of God. Just as those who were not born into the family of Israel but living as part of the family were sojourning with Israel they have the same law and same way of doing thing. We as adopted heirs and citizens of God’s kingdom we have the same rights and statues set before us. We are blessed in that through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice we no longer need to bring the blood of lambs and goats to cover our sins and mistakes His blood washed us clean and we need to would in it.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all you have done for us. I thank you for sending your Son to restore our proper connection with you. I thank you for bringing me into the folds of your embrace and opening my eyes to your love. I ask that you continue to open my eyes and my ears to your leading and guidance as I go about each day.
Scripture: Numbers 15:15-16, For the assembly, there shall be one statute for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you, a statute forever throughout your generations. You and the sojourner shall be alike before the Lord. One law and one rule shall be for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you.
Thoughts: As I was going though Numbers I saw that we are the sojourner in the mist of Israel. Through Jesus Christ we are adopted into the family and made citizens of the kingdom of God. Just as those who were not born into the family of Israel but living as part of the family were sojourning with Israel they have the same law and same way of doing thing. We as adopted heirs and citizens of God’s kingdom we have the same rights and statues set before us. We are blessed in that through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice we no longer need to bring the blood of lambs and goats to cover our sins and mistakes His blood washed us clean and we need to would in it.
Prayer: Father I thank you for all you have done for us. I thank you for sending your Son to restore our proper connection with you. I thank you for bringing me into the folds of your embrace and opening my eyes to your love. I ask that you continue to open my eyes and my ears to your leading and guidance as I go about each day.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
April 4th, 2019 Follow me I know the way!!!
Reading: Numbers 13-14, Psalm 81, and 1 Corinthians 5
Scripture: Psalm 81:14, I would soon subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes.
Thoughts: As I went though Numbers today and how 10 of the 12 who went to spy out the land spent more time being afraid of what was there then believing what God was telling them through Moses. I would like to think that after witnessing the plages then the Red Sea and the Mana not to mention the pillar of smoke and fire that I would be like Joshua and Caleb. I feel like I have that kind of faith without seeing those things but here I am at times thinking, “How am I going to get through this?” There is one word in the mist of that question that puts me into the camp of the 10… I, when I ask “How am I” I don’t leave any room for God I don’t let him subdue the enemies I am the one trying to over come what ever it before me. Let the Holy Spirit light the path and walk in to will and the I’s will disappear as we dethrone ourselves and place God in his rightful place.
Prayer: Father, I thank you for your love and guidance. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out each day and the love you allow me to share with those around me. I ask that you help me to humble myself and place you on high and listen to your plans and not seek how I will do things.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019 I want more.
Reading: Numbers 11-12, Psalm 148, 1 Corinthians 4, and Mark 1
Scripture: Numbers 11:19-20, You shall not eat just one day, or two days, or five days, or ten days, or twenty days, but a whole month, until it comes out at your nostrils and becomes loathsome to you, because you have rejected the Lord who is among you and have wept before him, saying, "Why did we come out of Egypt?"
Thoughts: I see God provide for me every day, I live in one of the richest countries and I am in about the top 10% in the world income. We have cars and a house, we have food on our table. With all this wealth that we have I will still complain that my cars are almost 20 years old or my house is small or I don’t like the food in the house. The Israelites were getting tired of the Mana and were complaining, God decided to give them what they wanted until they were sick of it. We need to be careful not to complain about God taking care of us, our loving Father wants to give us good things but if we are not in the right place we could see the blessings as not what we want.
Prayer: Father, Thank you for all you do, I thank you for you blessings and provisions you pour out on us each day and the way you take care of us. I ask that you help me to keep a heart of gratitude and giving. Help me to pour out your love and provision upon others so that you can continue to pour into me.
Scripture: Numbers 11:19-20, You shall not eat just one day, or two days, or five days, or ten days, or twenty days, but a whole month, until it comes out at your nostrils and becomes loathsome to you, because you have rejected the Lord who is among you and have wept before him, saying, "Why did we come out of Egypt?"
Thoughts: I see God provide for me every day, I live in one of the richest countries and I am in about the top 10% in the world income. We have cars and a house, we have food on our table. With all this wealth that we have I will still complain that my cars are almost 20 years old or my house is small or I don’t like the food in the house. The Israelites were getting tired of the Mana and were complaining, God decided to give them what they wanted until they were sick of it. We need to be careful not to complain about God taking care of us, our loving Father wants to give us good things but if we are not in the right place we could see the blessings as not what we want.
Prayer: Father, Thank you for all you do, I thank you for you blessings and provisions you pour out on us each day and the way you take care of us. I ask that you help me to keep a heart of gratitude and giving. Help me to pour out your love and provision upon others so that you can continue to pour into me.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019 Hidden Straw
Reading: Numbers 8-10 and 1 Corinthians 3
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
Thoughts: I have this ability to be maybe a little to proud of some of the things I have done. I know I strive to build on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ My lord but there are times where I don’t know how many straw brick I have built and covered over with mud. One day that fire will placed under me and all the times I placed a brick or stone that will not hold up under the heat will be revealed. I am seeking out those old straw bricks with the help of God now, so that I can remove them and replace them with the proper materials.
Prayer: Father, I love you and I come to your feet for the loving guidance of a father. I thank you for your loving guidance and the corrections that are happening in my life. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out on us each and every day. Thank you for the correction that is to come and I prepare to dive deeper into this next study and teachings in the next few weeks.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
Thoughts: I have this ability to be maybe a little to proud of some of the things I have done. I know I strive to build on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ My lord but there are times where I don’t know how many straw brick I have built and covered over with mud. One day that fire will placed under me and all the times I placed a brick or stone that will not hold up under the heat will be revealed. I am seeking out those old straw bricks with the help of God now, so that I can remove them and replace them with the proper materials.
Prayer: Father, I love you and I come to your feet for the loving guidance of a father. I thank you for your loving guidance and the corrections that are happening in my life. I thank you for the provisions and blessings you pour out on us each and every day. Thank you for the correction that is to come and I prepare to dive deeper into this next study and teachings in the next few weeks.
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