Word for Today, Mon, May 23 2005: Weekly Verses
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
Dear friends,
These verses are all about knowing God and taking on the attitude
and actions that God Himself would have in His dealings with us.
The first passage reminds us to encourage one another and build
each other up. The second passage prays that we may have the
power to grasp the love of God - for that is great power - not
the kind of power we typically think of, but a power much greater
than that.
God is our strength, God is our source of hope. Without Him we
are powerless, in fact, without Him, there is no life at all.
I urge each one of us this week to contemplate the wonder, power,
love, beauty, and awesomeness of God, yet at the same time, know
the great wrath of God. Our God is a jealous God, He wants our
first affections to be for Him. He wants us to express our love
for Him in the manner in which we approach Him, but also in the
manner in which we deal with ourselves and with others. When we
grasp these things, we begin to grasp the heart of our wonderful
God.
Yours in Christ,
Brian
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Weekly Verses
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May 23, 2005
These verses are taken from Heartlight Daily Verse, by Phil Ware
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/nuuobxu_embeue.html
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Monday, May 23
Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact
you are doing.
--1 Thessalonians 5:11
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
While Paul's exhortation here is excellent, it is the style
of the exhortation we should especially notice. We live in an
age where we are constantly pressured to emphasize the novel,
new, or improved versions of things. But in our lives as
Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing
right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well, just keep
doing what you're doing!"
MY PRAYER...
Faithful Father, thank you for noticing and keeping record
of the things I've done that are good and pleasing to you.
Please help me to keep doing those things that please you, only
do them better, that you may be pleased and glorified. In Jesus'
name. Amen.
Tuesday, May 24
I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have
power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and high
and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that
surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of
all the fullness of God.
--Ephesians 3:17-19
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Love that surpasses knowledge. That's very difficult to
explain, but when you have loved your spouse for decades you
experience what this means. When you love a child and do what
you never dreamed you could do for another human being, you
understand this phrase. And when you stand before God, adopted
as a full heir of all his great riches, a full sibling to Jesus
Christ the Lord, and know you are seen as holy, without
reproach, and blameless, you begin to understand this phrase.
MY PRAYER...
Holy and incredible God, help me to know in my soul the love
that is greater than words and knowledge so that I may not only
be like you, but that I may know you in experience just as I
know you in faith. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Wednesday, May 25
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth
and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just
gone by, or like a watch in the night.
--Psalm 90:2 and 4
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
So many things about our lives are uncertain. This one
thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long,
God will be there and will be with us.
MY PRAYER...
Everlasting Father, I find great comfort in knowing that I
cannot be in a place or time where you are not. Stir my
courage through your Spirit that I may be more bold, by your
power and presence, to share the Gospel of Jesus. Through whom
I pray. Amen.
Thursday, May 26
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the
feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.
--Habakkuk 3:19
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
"The Lord is my strength!" Wow, what power we have in his
abiding and empowering presence in the Holy Spirit.
MY PRAYER...
Sovereign God and Almighty Father, be not only my strength,
but the strength of those battling depression, grief and
despair. I ask your blessings especially and specifically for
_________ at this time of difficulty and struggle. Through
Jesus I ask this. Amen.
Friday, May 27
Jesus said, "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads
to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the
gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few
find it.
--Matthew 7:13-14
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
The world wants a Savior but not a Lord. The New Testament
is clear, a Savior who is not Lord is no Savior and no friend.
If the Old Testament showed us anything, it is that God's
seemingly bizarre laws were written not for his fascination but
for his people's preservation. Let's not only call Jesus Lord
this week, let's live in a way that shows that he controls our
lives and his Spirit produces our character.
MY PRAYER...
Most Holy Lord, please take control of my life and my will
so I may be wholly yours, not just in word, but in thought and
in deed as well. Amen.
Saturday, May 28
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may
have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
--Colossians 3:13
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
How can I not forgive a brother for whom Christ died, when
I know what God paid to forgive me?
MY PRAYER...
Holy Father, I commit today to release any grudge or
bitterness that I have against one of your children. I am
sorry for not reflecting your grace and mercy which you
lavished on me. But Abba Father, I need the help of your Holy
Spirit to relinquish my claim on the wrongs committed against
me and to treat those who have hurt me as full siblings in your
family. Empower me as I commit to follow your example in
forgiving, even when it is hard. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Sunday, May 29
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the
nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
--Psalm 46:10
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
History tells me it has been true! Faith trusts it will be
true eternally! Reverent silences, a pause in the hectic rush
of our lives, reminds us that it is true today.
MY PRAYER...
O Father in heaven, may your name be revered and held holy
in my life and my world today. Your will be done, your reign
on earth come with power and might and finality, just as it has
already come in heaven. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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