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Wednesday, 26 July 2006
A PATTERN FOR SERVANTHOOD
Mood:  energetic
Topic: John 13:1 - 17
In Matthew 20:26, Jesus gave His disciples a revolutionary message: "Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant." In ancient days the lowest servant of the household washed dusty feet. Kneeling to clean away dirt from a guest's toes was not something the master of the home wanted to do. So the disciples must have been surprised when Jesus performed this humble task for them. He explained His shocking behavior by saying, "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet" (John 13:14).

Based on those words, many churches have turned foot washing into an ordinance; they believe that this act shows Christlikeness and demonstrates willingness to "serve." Perhaps that is true for some believers, but many perform the ceremony by rote. Jesus' message to the disciples and to modern believers is not literally to wash dirty feet, but rather to serve one another with humility and love.

True servanthood is not a popular topic because, in all honesty, most Christians prefer having things done for them. But God seeks the kind of men and women who offer themselves as living sacrifices. To serve the Lord well, we must be willing do whatever He asks for whomever He wishes. Our Christlikeness is evident when we love God and others so much that we willingly humble ourselves for their sake.

Jesus performed one of the lowliest tasks of His day to demonstrate His servanthood. What are you willing to do for Him?

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 9:22 AM CDT
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Tuesday, 25 July 2006
JESUS - A SERVANT
Mood:  chatty
Topic: Matthew 20:20 - 28
Believers like to talk about Jesus as Lord, as Master, and especially as Savior, but rarely is He mentioned as "Jesus the Servant." Yet describing His own mission, Christ said, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many" (v. 28). He entered the world to offer Himself for the Father's purpose and mankind's need.

The Cross was the ultimate sacrifice for others. Every human is born into slavery, a captive of sin. Jesus' death paid the ransom, purchasing our freedom with His blood. Consider what that means: Jesus voluntarily exchanged His glory for flesh because only as a human could He experience sin - He didn't break God's laws, but He allowed His purity to be violated by our transgressions. In fact, God made Jesus "who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf" so that we could gain freedom from our captivity. (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Jesus took on Himself every bit of sin - past, present, and future - committed by humanity. Our sinless Savior suddenly and painfully felt the burden of guilt, the weight of a tarnished soul, and a wretched separation from His Father. He suffered the injustice of dying for our sin in order that God's holiness and our imperfection could be reconciled. Jesus was the Father's servant, agreeing to an atonement plan that made Him a sacrifice.

Jesus is your servant as well. He humbly endured the punishment you deserved. To receive the benefit of His sacrifice, you need only ask His forgiveness and receive Him into your life. Then you, too, can know the servant, Jesus, as Savior and Lord!

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 9:18 AM CDT
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Monday, 24 July 2006
THE REQUIREMENTS OF WAITING
Mood:  hug me
Topic: Psalm 27
Waiting on the Lord sounds easy. After all, we only have to pray and listen for His answer, right?

The truth is that believers who desperately want to see a need met often find the process nearly unbearable. The next time God tells you to wait, remember these four requirements for keeping a steady vigil until He says, "Now go forward."

Believers must have faith, trusting in God even without knowing when or how He will resolve a situation. And faith cannot function without humility. We must submit to the Lord with the recognition that there is nothing we can do except pause until further instructions come. Believers are far safer in this voluntarily helpless condition than in trying to figure out their own solution. As soon as we begin to manipulate our circumstances - which is a demonstration of prideful reliance on self -  we subvert the Master's plan.

The moment we realize that we could save ourselves pain or stress through some action that is not of God, we need patience, which is not an inborn trait. It is a decision to remain calm and quiet in a difficult situation.

We will never make the choice to exercise patience unless we have courage. Friends and colleagues will freely offer advice about our situation. We must bravely wait when others say it is time to move. Fear of criticism is often the catalyst for believers to get out of God's will.

Praying when we would rather be doing is hard. But we must be ready to hold steady faithfully, humbly, patiently, and courageously when God says, "Wait."

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 8:18 AM CDT
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Sunday, 23 July 2006
THE REWARDS FOR WAITING
Mood:  chatty
Topic: Isaiah 40:29 - 31
A believer can spend months asking God for release from a stressful situation. Or parents might pray for many years that their child will place faith in Christ. Waiting to see tangible evidence of divine action can be frustrating, but timing is important in the Christian life because God is orchestrating events to work for His children's good. In the meantime, He rewards those who remain constant in their vigil.

When the Lord calls a "time out," we often find our patience and stamina tried - waiting is never easy! But any task is less burdensome if it is done in cadence with someone else. And that is how our whole life should be lived: in step with the Lord. If we run ahead of Him, we will miss out on developing spiritual endurance. Though God's Spirit remains with us, He will not provide strength for us to live outside His will.

Periods of waiting are very often times of fear, stress, or grief, which will weary us quickly unless we are depending on an eternal energy source. Those feelings may intensify our desire to push forward, but the Lord has promised protection and provision for our times of waiting. If we turn to Him in our hour of need, He will give us the tools to triumph. (Psalm 37:34, 39 - 40)

Eventually, when our prayer has been answered, our trial's end may seem like the only reward. But a second look will reveal that our trust has been strengthened and our patience lengthened. That is to say, the Lord blesses our waiting with a more mature faith.


Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 8:27 AM CDT
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Saturday, 22 July 2006
PRAYER TO ...SEEK GOD
Mood:  lazy
"Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore." Psalm 105:4

~Father God,

I can get so preoccupied with my own urgencies and with seeking solutions and remedies from Your hand. My daily needs can sometimes overwhelm me. Help me to change my focus. Help me to seek Your face and to look to You for strength to walk where I need to walk. Help me to seek to know You better.

Give me a thankful heart for the blessings I have received from Your hand. Give me a heart filled with praise for what I see in Your face; Your trustworthiness, Your peace, Your joy, Your strength, Your grace and Your loving kindness.

Teach me to look to Your face first, to always seek You... before I simply seek things from You.

Thank you for Your loving patience with me.

I ask this in Jesus' strong name, Amen.

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 7:21 AM CDT
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Friday, 21 July 2006
PRAYER TO...TRUST
Mood:  amorous
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3 - 4

~Heavenly Father,

Thank you that You offer peace to my heart.  It is Your gift to me and I desperately need it.  Life is filled with so many distractions and disappointments that often rob me of that peace.

Your Word says that You will keep my heart in peace as I trust in You for strength and discernment and wisdom in every area of my life.  Active, conscious trusting keeps my thoughts focused on You.  Thank you that Your peace will be the result!

God, please help me today to focus on You in all the details of my life, inviting You into each circumstance, conversation and activity.  Grow my trust in You.  Keep me today in Your perfect peace for I have very little of my own.

In You I place my trust today!

In Jesus Name, Amen.

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 8:39 AM CDT
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Thursday, 20 July 2006
PRAYER FOR...GUIDANCE
Mood:  amorous
"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun - scorched land and will strengthen your frame..." Isaiah 58:11

~Father God,

Thank you that You have promised the Lord will guide me always, not just when I am up and on track, but always.  Today I lean hard on that and ask You to continue to show me the way to walk.  God, sometimes I feel like a sun- scorched land...yet You promise to meet my needs even there.  Today I acknowledge I need You.  I am parched and I look to You to give me physical stamina, spiritual insight and emotional strength.  You even promise to strengthen my frame.  Thank you Father that Your tender care encompasses all of me.  Help me to draw on that today and to praise You for it!

In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen

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Wednesday, 19 July 2006
PRAYER TO ...PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Mood:  bright
Topic: Ephesians 6:10 - 18
Paul uses the symbolism of the Christian as a Soldier who engages daily in the battle with evil.  The armor of the Soldier is given as the protection in battle.

As Christians, we need to remember that we can have this protection daily as we face the various challenges of our lives.  Each morning you can pray through the symbolic pieces of armor and invite the specific help of the Holy Spirit, who the Lord said He would send to be your help and your comforter and your strength.

"Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand...

"Stand firm then with the Belt of Truth buckled around your waist, (Lord, please give me understanding of what is true and right in every situation I walk into today)

"With the Breastplate of Righteousness in place, (Lord, I thank You that I am loved by you and that you have washed my sin away and covered my doubt)

"and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace. (Lord, remind me today to be open to what You want me to do, use my hands and feet and show me people you would have me do something for today)

"In addition to all this, take up the Shield of Faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (Lord, I thank you that by faith in Your power I can be protected from temptation and wrong desires today.  Guide me and protect me.  Keep me from temptation and increase my faith in You)

"Take up the Helmet of Salvation (Lord, I celebrate the fact that I am Your child!)

"and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. (Lord, give me the desire to read your Word.  Help me not to just read it but to obey it as well.)

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. (Lord, guide my day and gently remind me to bring my problems of the day to You as they arise)

"With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Lord, keep me alert and focused on You today for You are my hope!)


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Updated: Wednesday, 19 July 2006 9:33 AM CDT
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006
PRAYER FOR ...STRENGTH
Mood:  cool
"I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and to know this love that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3: 16 -- 19).

~Father God,

I need to be strengthened with power today. I am weak and my heart sometimes grows weary.

By faith I ask that Your Spirit will pour Your strength into me from the glorious resources that flow from You.

Help my heart to be firmly grounded in the knowledge of Your love for me. Banish the doubts that want to filter into my mind and rob me.

Help me to live my life as one firmly established and anchored in Your great love.

Release me from powerless living that tries to pour out to others from an empty cup.

Grant me power to grasp Your measureless love and to share its amazing embrace with others.

Fill me with Your fullness today so that I may overflow to the world around me.

Open my eyes to simple, practical ways to show Your love to those you have placed in my life.

In Jesus' strong name I pray, amen.

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Updated: Tuesday, 18 July 2006 9:49 AM CDT
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Monday, 17 July 2006
PRAYER FOR SECURITY
Mood:  lyrical
Topic: Psalm 139
"O Lord, You have searched me and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O Lord.

You hem me in - behind and before; You have laid your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Where can I go from Your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.

For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb."

~Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this knowledge that You care so deeply and know me so intimately. I will trust in Your knowledge of me and in Your hand to guide me.

Give me Your wisdom today. Hold on to me in my spinning world. Thank You for understanding me. You know me better than I know myself. Thank You for this comfort.

Thank You that You are my trustworthy God! I choose to trust You in my circumstances today! In Jesus' name,

Amen.

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Sunday, 16 July 2006
PRAYER OF THE AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Psalm 15
"The Authentic Christian"

"Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?  Who may live on your holy hill?

"He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,

"who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue,

"who does his neighbor no wrong and cast no slur on his fellowman,

"who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord,

"who keeps his oath even when it hurts,

"who lends his money without interest and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

"He who does these things will never be shaken."

Prayer to action this in my life

~Father God,

Thank you that You so clearly spell out what an authentic Christian looks like. I want to live in Your presence. I want to feel Your nearness as I journey through my days. Please help me to walk in the power of Your Holy Spirit. That is the only way I can even attempt to walk blamelessly and righteously.

Help me today to speak truthfully in all things and to keep my mouth free from words that do not build others up. Help me to refrain from comments that cast a negative light on another.

Father, help me to honor other believers even when I don't particularly agree with them or even like them. Help me to honor them because they are Your children too.

May I be a person of my word and generous in all my ways. May my feet be planted solidly on You today, my Rock and my Shield. "May my life be my worship" today.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

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Saturday, 15 July 2006
PRAYER TO DISCERN WHAT IS BEST
Mood:  special
Paul, praying for the believers said,

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you maybe able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God" (Philippians 1:15).

~Father God,

I ask right now that You would help me to grow in understanding of Your love and how Your truth can help me avoid error in my own life.

Father, help me to discern what is best and give me strength to follow that course. 

Help me to keep my heart pure in thought and attitude and to live my life in such a way that I cast no shadow on Your name. 

May my life reflect the love of Jesus, may I share His joy and bring His peace into areas of conflict.

May I be patient with those who I find abrasive and be gentle in return.

May I reflect Your goodness to others and share my faith in You.

Let my life be marked by a humility that shows my confidence is in You and not in my own wisdom. Let my life proclaim who my God is!!

In the strong name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Friday, 14 July 2006
PRAISE
Mood:  hug me

"Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.

Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits

Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 

who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and

compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." Psalm 103:1 - 5



~Father God,

My hearts fills with gratitude as I focus on Your holy name. Thank you for all the wonderful benefits I have in You. Your many sided name reveals them to me.

I have the benefit of You as

- my rock and my redeemer,

- my anchor,

- my shelter,

- my strong tower,

- my comfort,

- my deliverer,

- my helper,

- my sovereign and

- my everlasting God!

You have touched my life with forgiveness and healing. Thank you for Your amazing love and compassion.

Satisfy my soul with You. Renew my strength today as I focus on You. Thank you that You have blessed my life with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.

Help me to live in that knowledge today.

In Jesus' name I pray, amen.


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Thursday, 13 July 2006
THE MAGNIFYING GLASS
Mood:  special

It sat by Dad's table... a large magnifying glass to help him read the newspaper. Without it his focus was limited to headlines with no depth to understanding the stories.

Dad's magnifying glass gave me a fresh perspective as I read this verse from God's Word...

"I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving" (Psalm 69:30).

Often we are told to praise the Lord even when things are not going as we would like, even in the midst of difficult days. It can sound trite, impractical and even impossible. Sometimes it can be downright annoying and glib when someone reminds us to "Praise the Lord" when we wait for answers to the question marks in our lives.

Just how do we praise the Lord when our heart is discouraged and our feelings just aren't into it? God's Word tells us how...

"praise the name of God...magnify Him".

God isn't asking us to be happy about difficult circumstances and hard places. Rather, He is reminding us of the layers of insight, wisdom and strength we find as we focus on His name. He reminds us to hold the magnifying glass on Him rather than on where we are at the moment.

The Hebrew names of God that we find in the Bible truly do magnify all He wants to be for us ... today... right where we are. Listen and let your heart be refreshed as you go beyond the headline of "God is Good" or "God is Loving" and focus on understanding the depth of the story.

? El - Shaddai -- The God Who is sufficient to meet the needs of His people.

Father God, thank you that You are enough to meet the needs I have today. Please be sufficient for me as I bring my neediness to you right now. Stop and put into words the present neediness of your own heart and mind and emotions and lift it to Him to fill.

? Jehovah Rohi -- The Lord our Shepherd

Thank you, Father God, that You are my shepherd. The 23rd Psalm reminds me that You will lead me beside quiet waters and restore my soul. You will settle my spirit as I recall how close You do walk with me... gently guiding me and protecting me even through the valleys.

? Jehovah - Shalom -- The Lord our Peace

Father God, there is little peace around me. In the world at large and in my own little world peace is too often a fleeting or illusive thing. Please bring Your peace into my heart and my situations. I can muster up little on my own. Today I choose to hold the magnifying glass on Your Peace and Your peaceful nature and I ask You to put Your umbrella of peace over me and my household today.

? Jehovah - Tsidkenu - The Lord our Righteousness

Father in Heaven, I see my failures and inadequacies so well today. They weigh me down. Yet You say You are my Righteousness. You cover over all my weak places with Your strength. You cover over all my failures with Your compassion. You see me, not as I am, but with the eyes of Love. You cover me over with Your righteousness. Thank you that You pick me up, dust me off and help me on. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit today.

Thankfulness wells up within us as we focus on the name of our God and magnify Him in all He is and all He longs to be for us as we walk this journey.

Take your praise to a new level. Put your magnifying glass on all God is.  Ask Him to layer your understanding of Him in new ways. Even in the trying times of life you will feel His anchor holding you and the steadfast surety of all He is steadying you. 

"Praise the name of the Lord."


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Wednesday, 12 July 2006
STANDING TOGETHER IN A DECEITFUL WORLD
Mood:  happy
Topic: 1 Corinthians 1:4-10
As believers indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we all belong to God's family and have a special relationship with one another. We are spiritual brothers and sisters, called by God to live in loving agreement with one another.

Unity in the church occurs when believers live in submission to the Holy Spirit and let Him control attitudes, emotions, and actions. By surrendering the "outward things" that we value about our church - such as its worship style, appearance, and programs offered - we position ourselves to be in one accord with our fellow believers. How can we learn to lay aside our own goals and preferences in order to help our spiritual family? By remembering how precious we are to the Lord and how important others are to Him as well.

Not only is the concept of surrender vital for unity; it is also a key element of love. Biblical love - in Greek, agape - willingly sacrifices so that someone else might benefit. It is the "super glue" that keeps the body of Christ together and enables us to put the interests of others ahead of our own. (Colossians 3:14)

Furthermore, within any fellowship, there exists a variety of opinions on many different topics. Diligence and cooperation, along with lots of love - a divinely given fruit of the Spirit - are necessary to preserve the peace. (Ephesians 4:3; Galatians 5:22 - 23)

When we know what we believe and are knitted together in love, error has difficulty penetrating, and false teachers do not stay around. In light of some differences of opinion among believers you know, how might you show love to your spiritual family?

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Tuesday, 11 July 2006
A FAITHFUL CHURCH IN AN UNGODLY WORLD
Mood:  hungry
Topic: Colossians 2:1 - 9
A church is able to stand firm against error and ungodly influences when Christians know what they believe and are unified in love. One other helpful characteristic is that they walk steadily by faith.

Just as our salvation came through belief and not feelings, our Christian life is to be lived in the same way. Living God's way is contrary to the world's mode of operating, which tells us that independence is of great value. The Lord declares that our life is to be marked by submission to Him. Society promotes self assurance and a reliance on what we can see. Scripture reveals the foolishness of depending solely on our circumstances or other people. Instead, our confidence is to be placed in Jesus, and we are to rely on Him alone.

We all need daily spiritual nourishment directly from God's Word if we are to maintain a godly lifestyle. Through study and application -  both individually and corporately - we will learn how to replace human thinking with the Lord's wisdom, draw on His strength, and make Him the center and substance of our life and our church. When we are deeply rooted and built up in Christ, false doctrine and error will "go in one ear and out the other."

Gratitude is an extra layer of protection for the believer. When we focus on the goodness of God and praise Him for His blessings, the Enemy cannot easily distract us with lies.

With our church body knitted together in love, unified, and walking by belief in Jesus, we will be immovable in our faith. Does this describe you and your church? If not, pray to become a faithful fellowship.

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Monday, 10 July 2006
BEING CHRIST'S CHURCH IN A DECEITFUL SOCIETY
Mood:  silly
Topic: Romans 16:17 - 18
As has been true of every age, erroneous thinking is prevalent today. For the church to be able to withstand the bombardment of false teaching, we must have:

Strong Convictions. Teachers of incorrect doctrine can be very persuasive as they lead unsuspecting listeners into wrong thinking, confusion, and discouragement. In contrast, true doctrine strengthens and encourages. For example, since salvation is by faith in Christ alone, works are an expression of faith, not a requirement for heaven (Ephesians 2:8 - 10); there is no condemnation for those who belong to Jesus, because the penalty for our sins - past, present, and future - has been paid (Romans 8:1; Colossians 1:14 NLT); and our adoption into the heavenly Father's family is permanent. (Ephesians 1:5)

A deepening relationship with Jesus. To HOLD FIRM TO THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL,we must be settled in our understanding of who Christ is. Though some claim Jesus was a good person or perhaps even a prophet, we know He is fully God, who existed before Creation and came to earth to rescue mankind. Others will argue that Jesus is not the only way to the Father. But they fail to understand that reconciliation with God requires that sin's penalty be paid in full by one who is sinless. Only Jesus, the perfect Son of Man, could meet God's requirement. That is why Jesus called Himself the "door" through which we enter God's family. (John 10:9)

A clear understanding of Scripture will enable us to distinguish truth from error. How firmly grounded are you and your church family in the Bible's key doctrines?

Posted by Prophecies Of Revelation at 7:30 AM CDT
Updated: Monday, 10 July 2006 7:37 AM CDT
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Sunday, 9 July 2006
OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS
Mood:  lazy
Topic: Nehemiah 4:1 - 6:16
In our daily lives, distractions bombard us. Gossip. Criticism. Financial pressure. Poor health. Conflict. Personal desires. Effusive praise from others. Any of these can cause us to turn away from God's perfect plan. As a role model, Nehemiah shows us the value of . . .

Single - mindedness. Nehemiah feared the Lord and conscientiously applied himself to His work. He did not have a divided mind. By setting our attention solely on God's plan, our minds will stay fixed on the task, regardless of the difficulties.

God's favor. The Lord's blessing is always upon us when we are obedient to Him. This knowledge should bring us confidence in hard times, just as it did for Nehemiah.

Accountability. Nehemiah had to report to the king about what he had accomplished. One day we will stand before Jesus, our King, and give an account for how we used our resources and gifts. (1 Corinthians 3:12 - 15)

Consistency in our prayer life. When the Israelites were ridiculed, they were helpless to stop their opponents' speech. So Nehemiah prayed, and the people received strength to continue. As the plotting worsened, Nehemiah and his fellow workers cried out to God, who not only frustrated the enemies' plans but also provided His people with discernment about how to avoid their traps.

Nehemiah completed the ambitious project in a short 52 days. When we follow his example, God can accomplish great things in and through us. Which of the above points from Nehemiah's life can help you overcome what distracts you?


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Saturday, 8 July 2006
DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS
Mood:  rushed
Topic: Nehemiah 1:1 - 2:20
When Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king, his heart was deeply stirred over the Israelites' plight in Jerusalem and the condition of their city. With the king's permission, he set out to rebuild Jerusalem. He encountered numerous obstacles but refused to let them distract him from the task. From his example, we learn the importance of . . .

Being in the center of God's will. When Nehemiah cried out to God about his brothers in Jerusalem and the disreputable state of the city, the Lord showed him exactly what to do. God also caused the king to be favorably disposed toward the request and to provide everything needed. Knowing we are where God wants us to be will give us confidence to move through trials without being sidetracked.

Remembering what the goal is. Nehemiah knew that the Lord's priority for him was to rebuild the city. God has planned things for us to do, too, and His work is always of great value. We are not to underestimate our part in it, no matter how small it seems to us.

Accomplishing each task. Following every crisis, Nehemiah returned to the task at hand. By remembering the Lord's goal, we will stay in our God - appointed place, carry out each step, and not get off course.

Accurately identifying our distractions. Those who seek to interrupt our work, divert our attention, or attack us personally are NOT from God. With the Father's help, Nehemiah recognized whom to heed and whom to ignore.

For the most part, distractions predominantly originate outside of ourselves. WHO or WHAT usually distracts you?

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Friday, 7 July 2006
THE CHALLENGE
Mood:  lyrical
Topic: Philippians 1:12 - 14
Did Paul ever face feelings of discouragement? Yes. In 2 Corinthians 1:8, we read that the trials he faced were so horrendous that he thought he might lose his life. Paul learned to live above his circumstances, and you can too. Here is how he did it:

~ Focus on God and not the problem. As you deal with life's trials keep the eyes of your heart focused on Jesus Christ. He has the sovereign ability to handle whatever you are facing. When you relinquish control, God is free to work in a miraculous way.

~ Focus on the sovereignty of God and not on the will of man. Seeking the counsel of others always is a wise idea, and the Bible supports this. However, be sure what your friends tell you aligns with God's Word, which is your ultimate authority. Seek godly counsel from others but make sure that you do what King David did: He spent time alone with God in prayer. The Bible says he "sat before the Lord" (2 Samuel 7:18). God reveals Himself to those who seek His face.

~ Focus on positive results and not personal pain. No one enjoys hardship. However, when trials come ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to learn from the situation and how you can apply those lessons to your life. Paul lived above his circumstances because his focus was set on the Savior and not on the trial. As a result, he gained a tremendous victory.

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