Word for Today, Mon, 8 Nov. 2004: Weekly Verses
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
Dear friends,
Here is this week's collection of Weekly Verses from Phil Ware.
Yours in Christ,
Brian
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Weekly Verses
from Crosswalk.com
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November 8, 2004
These verses are taken from Heartlight Daily Verse, by Phil Ware
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MONDAY
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members
of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
--Colossians 3:15
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Peace - that illusive state of grace that incorporates all
of life's well-being. Because of Jesus, we have true shalom -
wellness in body, soul, and spirit. His relationships with
others, his victory over sin, death and the grave insures that
we can have peace, too! So as we receive the Spirit of Christ
into our hearts, we can live with our brothers and sisters, no
matter how flawed, in a state of peace. Besides, as Paul
changes metaphors on us, we are the Body of Christ and of
course a body does not want to be at war with itself. So live
in peace with others, and do so with thanksgiving.
MY PRAYER...
Blessed Father of all believers, please give me a heart to
love your people. I know as the character of Jesus permeates
my life, I will appreciate the preciousness of each of your
children more and will come to see those difficult family
members as the grit out of which you will fashion my pearl. I
pray you give me grace till my heart matches my commitment to
love all of your children. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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TUESDAY
Enter [the Lord's] gates with thanksgiving and his courts with
praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord
is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness
continues through all generations.
--Psalm 100:4-5
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Worship is always about entering - entering into grace,
entering with thanksgiving, entering to share with others, but
most of all entering into the Lord's presence in a special way.
But our entering is not the basis of worship. Instead,
worship is about the Lord's faithfulness, goodness, and
enduring grace. We come to God like so many before us, who are
waiting with God for us. We come to praise him for all he has
been, all he is, and all he will be. We come to enter and
worship.
MY PRAYER...
Faithful God, the Almighty Rock of Israel, the God on whom
the generations trusted, you alone, LORD, are God. I praise
you for your enduring grace and mercy. I praise you because I
want my heart tuned to your will. I praise you, because I want
to prepare for my longest lifetime, the one in your presence.
I praise you in Jesus' name. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in
him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as
you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
--Colossians 2:6-7
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Some things you don't change, swap, or update. In an age
when computer processors make major leaps every few months and
software companies release new upgrades every year, we get
programmed into looking for the new and improved version of
everything. The simple but profound truth is that Jesus is
Lord. No update needed. No rival worthy. No change necessary.
In fact, if we stray from this as the basis of our life, we
put all we hold dear at risk. But if we continue, if we grow,
if we root ourselves in this truth and make it the undergirding
reality of our lives, then our future is secure and our victory
assured!
MY PRAYER...
Holy God, I thank you for the simple, challenging and
enduring truth of Jesus' Lordship. Through your Spirit, I pray
that you will conform my life to more closely reflect his
lordship in my work, my family, and daily influence. Through
the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.
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THURSDAY
Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name
of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
--Colossians 3:17
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Everything! All! No matter what we say, no matter what we
do, it is to be offered as a gift of thanks to God with Jesus'
name, power, and honor attached! This makes all of life our
worship and thanksgiving to God. There's no such thing as
going to worship; if we live, if we talk, if we act it's
worship. So how has your worship been lately?
MY PRAYER...
Almighty and Most Holy God, I want all of my life to be
lived out to your glory, a living testament of thanks to you
for the grace you have given me in Jesus. While I do not
always do this as well as I would like, I lovingly offer you my
words, my actions, my heart and my mind to bring you glory by
doing your will. Please, use your Spirit to remove the areas
of self-deception from my life so that weakness and hypocrisy
will not rob my discipleship of its intended worship of your
majesty. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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FRIDAY
Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us
be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and
awe.
--Hebrews 12:28
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
We are receiving the triumphant and glorious victory of God
in his Kingdom. We will join with the angels and the saints of
old and live with the Father forever in victorious and
never-ending joy. But this Kingdom doesn't begin just when
Jesus returns. This Kingdom has started now in his Church, his
people, those in whom God's will is cherished and obeyed. So
our worship should be filled with awe that the holy God of
Israel is also the lowly God in Jesus who has redeemed us and
made us to be a holy people unto himself. What else can we do
but worship with heartfelt thanksgiving and wonder-struck awe?
MY PRAYER...
Holy and Righteous Father, all things are yours. Thank you
for sharing your blessings, your promises, your hope, and your
victory with us in Jesus. Please help me to live a more
thankful, victorious life before my unbelieving friends and as
an example to my children so they may come to share your
glorious Kingdom and ultimate victory. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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SATURDAY
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and
admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
--Colossians 3:16
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
We sing when we are happy. We sing when we are heartbroken.
Today we sing out of gratitude. God is not only worthy of all
of our praise, he is worthy of all of our thankfulness. But
the basis of all our songs is Jesus, and the proclamation of
the good news that brings life to us through him. As that
message, that word of Christ fills our hearts, we are tuned to
be thankful children of the Most High.
MY PRAYER...
I am so thankful today, Lord, for all the many blessings you
have poured into my life. Your love, grace, mercy, and
forgiveness give me hope for the future. Your gift of Jesus
gives me life today and promises life tomorrow. The incredible
physical blessings, as well as the blessings of family and
friends, are wonderful. But the greatest of all blessings is
the assurance that I will one day see you face- to-face and
share your glorious presence forever. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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SUNDAY
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the
nations what he has done.
--1 Chronicles 16:8
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Giving thanks is more than being thankful to God, it is
letting others know of his gracious works so they too can come
to know him as Father, Redeemer, and Victorious Lord.
MY PRAYER...
Holy God, Almighty King, bless all those who serve you in
difficult places today. I especially am thankful for all the
missionaries in other cultures sharing the grace of Jesus with
people who need to know you as Abba Father. Empower their
words, protect their lives and families, and bless their
efforts with fruit. Please help me to understand that true
thankfulness involves sharing your grace with others. Through
Jesus I pray. Amen.
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