Lord ALL things are possible with you...faith, hope, love...the greatest of these is love. Envy and malice towards none. My prayer is for patience & humility.
Never underestimate the pain of a person. In all honesty, everyone is struggling. Some people are better at hiding it than others...
Good morning neighbas โ
Where is it most difficult for you to discipline your heart, mind, or body? How do you sense God inviting you into deeper discipline?
Dear God, please teach me how to be more disciplined for You. I want to grow my love for You and keep my heart close to You.
~ODB
When has someone shown you a simple act of kindness? How did it inspire or encourage you?
Dear God, I want to be clothed in kindness. Please give me opportunities to show it to others.
~ODB
What are some things you can do to reach others for Christ and help them grow in faith? How can you encourage other believers to serve as they can?
Dear Jesus, thank You for every day you give me. No matter my age, help me to strive to run the race for Your honor.
~ODB
How can you rely on Godโs Spirit? How might the vision of the olive trees supplying the lamps with oil encourage you?
Holy Spirit, please help me to rely on You.
~ODB
Why is it sometimes difficult to believe that God sees you as an individual? How does His awareness communicate His love?
Dear God, thank You for loving me, even when I feel overlooked.
~ODB
How has God healed your heartbreaks? How hasย He used someone elseโs story to comfort you?
Dear Jesus, thank You for healing me and using my story to point others to Your redeeming love.
~ODB
What makes it so easy to strike back at others for their unkind words? How can you be more intentional about showing kindness to those who are unkind to you?
Caring Father, please help me to find in You the strength, grace, and wisdom to display the heart of Jesus.
~ODB
When have you felt inadequate to do a task you knew God was asking you to do? How do Caleb and Joshuaโs examples help?
Dear God, please help me to follow You wholeheartedly.
~ODB
What does it mean for you to โput onโ Godโs armor? What situations are you facing that require His armor the most?
Dear Father, thank You for reminding me in Scripture how I can stand against Satanโs attacks.
~ODB
Reflect & Pray
Why is it vital for you to share what youโve learned about God with the next generation? What will you pass on today?
Dear God, please help me to share Your loving ways with both young and old today.
~ODB
Reflect & Pray
How has community in Jesus helped you in your walk with God? How have other believers encouraged you?
Dear God, thank You for my brothers and sisters in Christ.
~ODB
How do you want God to defend the oppressed? How might your understanding of His wrath against injustice prompt you to speak up for the oppressed?
Father, I pray for those around the world who suffer unjustly.ย
~ODB
How have you seen transformation through patient love? How can you grow in experiencing and sharing Godโs love?
Dear God, thank You for never giving up on me and for patiently loving and caring for my wounded heart. Please help me love others with that same patient love.
~ODB
How does it feel to know you can be grafted into Godโs family?ย How can you bear good fruit for Christ?
Dear God, thank You for loving me and accepting me into Your family.
~ODB