Isaiah 41:10

[The Lord says]

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will Uphold you with my righteous right hand."

-Isaiah 41:10-

Thought:

Fear saps our will power and leaves us feeling depleted and hopeless. Yet very few of us have ever experienced a defeat so complete and bitter as the one God's people faced when Isaiah shared this message of hope. The preservation of Israel through their horrors to the time of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead when all appeared lost, the triumph of the Church through centuries of persecution and opposition are all pwerful reminders that underneath us are the everlasting arms of a mighty and loving God who will ultimately bring us to share in his eternal victory.

Prayer:

Almighty and Eternal Father, it is such sweet comfort to know that your are always there. Thank you for always being there and guaranteeing my victory! In Jesus' name. Amen

-Hearthlight-

Psalm 119:7

"I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws"

-Psalm 119:7-

Thought:
Praise is integrally connected with our character. So for us to worship God, the intent of our hearts and the effort of our lives must show the determined desire to know and live his will. While we will never do this perfectly, grace covers us as we seek to live for His glory. But that grace must never be used as a pretense to excuse spiritual laziness or intentional weakness.

Prayer:
Holly God, I want to be more like You in character even though I will never be like You in might or majesty. Open my eyes and through the Spirit enlighten me as I seek Your will in Your Scriptures and as I seek to be obedient in my daily life. Forgive me of my sin and create a clean and holy heart, wholly determined to do Your will. In Jesus' nam I pray. Amen.

-Heartlight-

Romans 1:16

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation fof everyone who believes."

-Roman 1:16-

Thought:
For the rich and poor, young and old, weak and strong, thin and heavy, there is still just one message and one name and one story that makes the eternal difference. That oen message, story, and name are announced in the gospel -- God's good news to the world in Jesus Chirst. God's good nwes of life in the story of Jesus Chirst is The Story and The Message and The Hope for all.

Prayer:
Great Redeemer, make me more bold to proclaim the Gospel today. Give me eyes to see those who are waiting to be told. Fill me up with yur Spirit so that I will not be ashamed but will gladly proclaim the story of Jesus. Fill my life with the potimistic hope of Jesus' glorious and victorious return so that I might share it with passion and others will know of your grace. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

-Heartlight-

John 15:10

[Jesus said]

"if you obey my commends, you will remain in my love,

just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remaind in His love."

-John 15:10-

Thought :

Love is not just a feeling. Love is action. For believers, the action that most shows our love for Jesus is for us to be obedient to Hisr words, His will, and His example.

Prayer :

Father, thank you for showing your love in Jesus. Thank you Jesus for showing us how to love our Father by obeying His will and honoring His word. Today I wil consciously live in obedience to Your will. Please receive my actions, my words, and my thoughts as my offering of praise to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.