Word for Today, Mon, 11 Apr 2005: Weekly Verses
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
Dear friends,
Here is this week's collection of Weekly Verses from the
collection of Phil Ware's messages entitled Weekly Verses, which,
in turn, is a collection of short daily verses, prayers, and
thoughts.
These verses are all about our Lord Jesus Christ and what He has
done for us. As we go through the usual difficulties of the
week, let's remember Him and give Him praise.
Yours in Christ,
Brian
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Weekly Verses
from Crosswalk.com
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/kxxjlki_frxqdq.html
April 11, 2005
These verses are taken from Heartlight Daily Verse, by Phil Ware
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/rrrwene_frxqdq.html
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MONDAY
Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through
him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
--Hebrews 7:25
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Jesus didn't just come and die for us. He wasn't raised
only to give us life. No, as incredible as those gifts are, he
adds another until he can come and take us home to God: Jesus
lives to ask God for grace in our behalf.
MY PRAYER...
Precious Savior, my Jesus, how I love you. You sacrificed
heaven for me. You gave up dignity to redeem me. You
destroyed death to assure me. But today, I am most thankful
and most aware that every prayer I make, every step I take, you
are in the Father's presence to bless me. Thank you. Amen.
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TUESDAY
The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.
--Luke 19:10
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
"The Friend of Sinners." Of all the things Jesus was
called, I believe that was his favorite. Come to think of it,
I believe it's my favorite, too!
MY PRAYER...
Father, while I know you hate sin and the havoc it creates
in our lives, I am so thankful that when you came to earth you
were not our judge but our Savior, you were our friend. I
promise to live today more aware of your love for the lost
because I know what it means to be found. Through Jesus my
Lord, I pray. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who,
being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God
something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the
very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And
being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and
became obedient to death -- even death on a cross!
--Philippians 2:5-8
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
"Lord, humble us gently." That is one of my friend's
favorite prayers. I like it, too. But thank God that Jesus
was not gently humbled. While I hate he had to go through
agony, his self-emptying humility the fact that was stark,
bold, drastic, and outrageous. But I am to have this same
attitude when it comes to reaching the lost and loving God's
children.
MY PRAYER...
God, you are all-powerful and yet you emptied yourself to
redeem me. May I be more selfless in my attitude and treatment
of others, like Jesus was with me. In his name, I pray. Amen.
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THURSDAY
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will
stand upon the earth.
--Job 19:25
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Beyond what these words were first meant to convey, we know
today that our Redeemer will return as the Rider on the white
horse in triumph and victory. Hallelujah, what a day!
MY PRAYER...
Conquering King, Immortal God, I look forward to the day of
your ultimate triumph in our world. Until that day, I pray
that your Kingdom may be reflected in my church, my family and
my life. Through the Rider on the white horse, I pray. Amen.
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FRIDAY
Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
--Ephesians 4:15
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Speaking the truth is hard enough. You mean I have to do it
in love? Yes, if I am to be Christ's man or woman, I must
speak to others as he did.
MY PRAYER...
Father, forgive me for the bitterness in my heart and
unfairness on my lips. Through your Spirit, help me better use
my speech to bless others and glorify you. May I speak your
truth with your love today in all my conversations. Through
him who is Truth and Love I pray. Amen.
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SATURDAY
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone
who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he
rewards those who earnestly seek him.
--Hebrews 11:6
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
I believe! I believe that God not only knows me, but cares
about me. I believe that God not only created the universe,
but he knows the number of hairs on my head. I believe that
God not only sent his Son to save the world, but that he's
sending him back to bring me home. What's more, I believe that
God is pleased by my belief.
MY PRAYER...
Almighty, Most Holy Lord, I thank you for your steadfast
love and enduring faithfulness. I thank you for your grace and
mercy. I thank you for your might and power. I thank you for
your awesome holiness. I thank you... for being you and
choosing to reveal yourself to mortals like me. Through Jesus,
your final Word, I pray. Amen.
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SUNDAY
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we
ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we
know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have
what we asked of him.
--1 John 5:14-15
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Confidence before God. Through the presence of Jesus at the
Father's right hand and the intercession of the Holy Spirit, we
can have confidence and come boldly before the Creator of the
universe and know that he not only hears us, but also cares for
us. Wow, what an audience! Oh, and one final thing, he also
ACTS on what we ask.
MY PRAYER...
Abba Father, for the grace of your listening ear I thank you
more than words can say. Through the authority of Jesus, my
brother, and by the grace of your interceding Holy Spirit, I
offer you my thanks and love this day. Amen.
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Brian Masinick, mailto:masinick@yahoo.com
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