Word for Today, Mon, 24 Sep 2001: Reminders of Grace, Humility, and Forgiveness
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
Here are the Weekly Verses from Crosswalk.com. Once again, some
short, yet powerful messages are contained within the brief
scripture passages and messages for each day. I encourage you to
read them. If you have a few moments now, you can read all of
them, otherwise save this and use each daily passage to help
guide your own private time with God each day. I sometimes do
both.
The messages this week are full of reminders about grace,
humility, and forgiveness. These topics are always relevant, and
seem particularly relevant during these turbulent days.
Your Brother in Christ,
Brian
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Subject: Weekly Verses from Crosswalk.com -- 9/24/01
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:15:18 -0400
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Weekly Verses
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9/24/01
These verses are taken from TODAY'S VERSE, by Phil Ware
< devotionals.crosswalk.com/TodaysVerse >
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MONDAY
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
--Ephesians 5:8
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Before and after -- that's the story of grace. "I once was
lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see." If we could
only fully grasp what we so easily sing then life would be
filled with more grace and our churches with more confident
servants of God.
MY PRAYER...
Lord God Almighty, by your grace I know today that I stand
before you welcomed into your presence and received as a
beloved child. Thank you for rescuing me from all the traps of
the darkness and bringing me into your light. Guide my heart
and my feet so they will walk your path and show forth your
light. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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TUESDAY
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in
humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you
should look not only to your own interests, but also to the
interest of others.
--Philippians 2:3-4
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Do you remember one of the earliest questions in the Bible?
"Where is your brother Abel?" To which Cain responded: "Am I
my brother's keeper?" Paul's answer is a clear and undeniable
yes! We must look to the interest of others and not just our
own.
MY PRAYER...
Father, teach me to love your family as you do. I get so
caught up and distracted with my own world and my own problems
that I forget to notice those who are hurting. Help me to grow
more aware and more attune to those needs so you may minister
through me. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is helpful for building others up according to their
needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
--Ephesians 4:29
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
The goal in Christian communication is not merely clarity,
but encouragment based on what the needs of the other person
are.
MY PRAYER...
Tender Shepherd, give me a heart that is pure so that my
words may be pure. Give me a heart that is kind so that my
words may be kind. Give me a heart that is full of joy and
encouragement so that I may share these with those you bring to
my path and with whom I share conversation. In Jesus name I
pray. Amen.
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THURSDAY
Rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn
rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both
autumn and spring rains.
--Joel 2:23
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
"The prayers go up and the blessings come down..." The
words to this children's song are only half right, because God
sends his blessings many times even when we don't pray. But
with the special smell that comes with a drought-breaking rain,
God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he
is the source of its delight!
MY PRAYER...
Holy God and Tender Father, you are my great delight. When
all others fail, you are still God. You are a rock and
fortress, you are a tender shepherd, and you are a solid
mountain that cannot be shaken. Your blessings and grace shower
upon me and fill me with joy. I can't wait for the day I get
to see you face to face and delight in your presence. Until
then, I will see you faith to face and rejoice in anticipation.
Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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FRIDAY
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
--2 Corinthians 13:14
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
I have a friend in Jesus who has taught me the power of
blessings. I can't think of a better one! Grace, love and
fellowship rooted in the eternal, sacrificial, and gracious
nature of our God, and we share it with God's children all
around the world.
MY PRAYER...
Father, I am thinking of several precious friends who need
the richness of this blessing to fall upon them. Please bless
them. In Jesus name. Amen.
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SATURDAY
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order
to bring praise to God.
--Romans 15:7
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
I hate racism and exclusivity. But my loathing does not
even approach God's revulsion at these things. On the other
hand, we can anticipate the choir of heaven if we will accept
one another in Jesus and not let race, language, culture, or
suspicion keep us from loving each other as we have already
been loved by the Savior.
MY PRAYER...
Holy and Righteous Father, I pray that we will let your
Spirit and your grace help us tear down any wall that divides
your people based on race, culture, or privilege. Teach us,
teach me, to love all people the way you do. Through Jesus I
pray. Amen.
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SUNDAY
We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that
suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and
character, hope.
--Romans 5:3-4
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
I remember the old Corrie ten Boom line, "Thank God for the
fleas." The fleas kept the German soldiers out of the barracks
in the concentration camp where she was imprisoned. This
allowed her to minister and visit with those who were being
persecuted. There she could show and share Jesus.
MY PRAYER...
Mighty God, I confess that I get impatient and frustrated
with difficulty, pain, and suffering. Please give me more
compassion and a better listening ear, so that I may bless
those who need love and grace. Through Jesus I ask it. Amen.
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