Word For Today, Mon, 8 Jul 2002: Weekly Verses return!
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
It's been so long since "Weekly Verses" have showed up in my
mailbox that I wondered if I'd ever see them again... then they
started coming in this week. Perhaps some of you wondered the
same about me? I've been out of town at a computer conference
that was held in Toronto during the holidays, and I've been
busily looking for work that will support my family. That takes
up more time than a fulltime job, I've discovered! 🙂
Well, what does Phil Ware have to say this week? Phil sends out
Today's Verse, which is also available at Crosswalk.com. This
week, Phil shares thoughts about pride, the deceitfulness of the
heart, honesty, righteousness, revival, humility, repentence,
what will last, and that which we can trust.
Our God is faithful to reveal Himself to us in each and every one
of these areas. As I examine myself this week, I pray that you
will also privately examine yourselves before our Holy God. When
you find areas needing confession, repentence, change, and
healing, take them to God in prayer.
Have a great week!
Your Brother in Christ,
Brian
Weekly Verses
from Crosswalk.com
http://www.crosswalk.com
7/8/02
These verses are taken from TODAY'S VERSE, by Phil Ware
< devotionals.crosswalk.com/TodaysVerse >
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MONDAY
By the grace given me I say to everyone of you: Do not think
of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of
yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of
faith God has given you.
--Romans 12:3
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Pride does go before a fall! It is not easy to balance the
two truths: "I must not be prideful, but I must understand
just how much God values me." Satan can use our self-
denigration, the worthless worm syndrome, to discourage us and
keep us from using our gifts for Kingdom work. On the other
hand, pride takes God out of the picture and attributes our
contribution to God's Kingdom to us and not to God.
MY PRAYER...
Holy Father, as your child, redeemed at the cost of Jesus'
life, I know I am loved and valuable to you. I know you have
given me abilities and gifts to use for your glory and to bless
your church. But Father, I do not want to ever think that my
abilities are somehow mine alone. I know you have given me the
gifts, abilities, and experiences that have shaped me, so
please empower me to your glory. But Father, I never want the
glory that is achieved from your gifts to puff me up or turn
from me the realization that I am what I am, I have what I
have, and I do what I do, because of your grace and your
generous gifts. May I ever be your humble but valuable child
at work in your Kingdom. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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TUESDAY
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who
can understand it? "I the Lord search the heart and examine
the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according
to what his deeds deserve."
--Jeremiah 17:9-10
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Jesus told us that what is in our heart ultimately works its
way out into our activities. The great wise man told us to
guard our heart because it is the spring well of our life.
Jeremiah wants us to know that God knows our heart. We want to
stress the importance of what goes into our hearts because it
really makes a difference in what goes on inside our heart.
Invite the Lord in to what you do, think, read, watch, and hear
and ask him to remove those things that are not worthy of your
time and interest.
MY PRAYER...
Righteous Father, please help me guard my heart and be wise
enough not to place things into it that would rob it of its
devotion to you. I want to be pure through and through.
Please search me and help me remove everything that would steal
my devotion from you and ruin my influence with others.
Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any
people.
--Proverbs 14:34
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Wow, what an indictment. When we vote according to our
pocketbook more than character and when we excuse the
indiscretions, infidelities, and illegalities in the leaders of
both political parties, we have reached a very sad state
indeed! But before we rant and rave about the sad state of
morality in our public officials, let's make sure we're honest
in our own daily lives, that we don't say cruel things about
others, that we remain faithful to our marriage and our purity
vows to God, and let's make sure that we expect of ourselves
higher standards than we do of others.
MY PRAYER...
God, you are not only the Almighty, you are holy! Holy,
Holy, Holy are you, the LORD God Almighty. May the whole earth
be filled with your glory and may that glory be shown in what I
do and say. Forgive me for my own sin and hypocrisy. Bless me
with purity and holiness as I pledge my life to your glory. In
Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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THURSDAY
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
--Psalm 33:12
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
What is god of our culture and our nation? Certainly our
God is the LORD, Yahweh, King of Israel and Redeemer of the
lost. But we can pray for revival to sweep our land and we can
repent for not placing him first in our own lives. He has
promised to respond if we will humble ourselves and seek him.
Let's do that beginning today!
MY PRAYER...
LORD, God of the heavens and Father of all nations, I humble
myself before you today, acknowledging my own sin and the sin
of my people. I pray that you will revive us by the power of
your word and the sanctifying power of your Spirit. Bring
renewal to our land. In the name of Jesus and by the power of
the Spirit I ask this. Amen.
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FRIDAY
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
--Psalm 33:12
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
What is god of our culture and our nation? Certainly our
God is the LORD, Yahweh, King of Israel and Redeemer of the
lost. But we can pray for revival to sweep our land and we can
repent for not placing him first in our own lives. He has
promised to respond if we will humble ourselves and seek him.
Let's do that beginning today!
MY PRAYER...
LORD, God of the heavens and Father of all nations, I humble
myself before you today, acknowledging my own sin and the sin
of my people. I pray that you will revive us by the power of
your word and the sanctifying power of your Spirit. Bring
renewal to our land. In the name of Jesus and by the power of
the Spirit I ask this. Amen.
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SATURDAY
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass
away. (Spoken by Jesus.)
--Matthew 24:35
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
What do you have that will last? Not much -- the love you
have for God and his children, the praise you offer him, and
the Word he has spoken to use through his Spirit, the prophets,
and his Son, Jesus. Invest in these things and you will never
be without lasting profit!
MY PRAYER...
Eternal God and loving Father, give me wisdom to discern
what is truly lasting and invest my life in those things that
will never suffer decay. Thank you for sending Jesus to teach
me truth that will last. I want to be obedient to his words
and his life. Bless me in ways that help me live a life that
is true. Through Jesus, my eternal Savior I pray. Amen.
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SUNDAY
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is
flawless. he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
--Psalm 18:30
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
A shield whose word can be trusted. But we must take refuge
in him if his flawless word for us is to be a blessing and his
presence a shield.
MY PRAYER...
God of the Fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I trust my
soul and future to you. You are my strength and shield and I
pray that your name will be exalted in my life. Please protect
and guard me and my family and my church from the Evil One and
keep us physically safe and whole as we serve you this summer.
In Jesus name. Amen.
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