MAN DOES NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE…

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “I like a variety of foods and wines. There are so many to choose from. Let’s get started.

God’s Truth: Matthew 4: 1-4

Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for this Scripture that tells us that the devil uses lots of temptations that appeal to every part of us. Lord, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Thank you for this Scripture that tells us that Jesus was tempted too. Jesus withstood temptation; and we can too if we ask the Holy Spirit to help us.

Journal Questions:

1) Will I live my day resisting temptation and praising God?

2) Why not?

Reread: Matthew 4: 1-4

Action Accountability:

1) Probably not, but right not I am trusting You, O Lord, to resist the devil.

2) Because I am human and not perfected in You yet.

Closing Prayer: Lord, I know You were tempted. Lord, knowing that You were tempted helps me when I am tempted. Lord, help me to be part of Your Kingdom on earth. Help me live on every word that comes from Your Mouth.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate National Puppy Day or OK Day

Consider: singing, “Brighten the Corner Where You Are”

Chosen Attitude for the day: Man does not live by bead alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT WHEN BROTHERS LIVE TOGETHER IN UNITY!

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “When was the last time you saw that?”

God’s Truth: Psalm 133:1

Prayer: Lord, It’s raining and the grass is getting green. Praise Your Name.

Lord, I have unity with my neighbors next door. Praise Your Name. Then again, I don’t talk of politics with some members of my family because I know there is no unity there. Lord, help me to know when to speak and when to keep my mouth shut. Help me to be winsome, Lord. I praise Your Name.

Journal Questions:

1) How will I be winsome today?

2) What will that sound like?

Reread: Psalm 133:1

Action Accountability:

1) With the help of the Holy Spirit, I can be winsome today.

2) It will sound reconciling rather than “I am right and you are wrong.”

Closing Prayer: Lord, I know that You say it is good and pleasant when brothers live together in unity. Lord, I want to be one of those people. Lord, change the way my mind words and thus what comes out of my mouth. Help me concentrate on the important things according to Your Precious Word.

Possible Activity for the day: Celebrate Get Over It Day

Consider: singing, “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”

Chosen Attitude for the day: I am blessed.

EVERYONE WAS FILLED WITH AWE

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “Tell me about what fills you with awe today.”

God’s Truth: Acts 2: 42-44

Prayer: Not too many people live together with everything in common today.

But the fellowship of believers is definitely something we are a part of today. Help me, Lord, to be one of those believers who worships You in awe.

Journal Questions:

1) What fills me with awe today?

2) How long does it last?

Reread: Acts 2: 42-44

Action Accountability:

1) That my Savior loves even me?

2) With the Help of the Holy Spirit today, I can_________________________.

Closing Prayer: Hear my prayer, O Lord. Incline Thy ear to me and hear me even if I don’t use words. Push my steps even if I don’t know where I am going. I want to serve You in what I think, in what is in my heart, and my actions that show it.

Possible Activity for the day: paint something with a bright spring color

Consider: singing, Let Us Break Bread Together

Chosen Attitude for the day: My Lord fills me with awe.

March 4 2022

WHILE WE WERE STILL SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “Are you really interested in talking about sin?”

God’s Truth: Romans 5: 8

Prayer: Lord, I am so glad that You loved me so much that even though I am still a sinner, You died for me that I might be with You for eternity.

Journal Questions:

1) How much am I living out the gift God gave to me?

2) What does that look like, exactly?

Reread: Romans5: 8

Action Accountability:

1) Only with the help of the Holy Spirit.

2) Jesus is involved in my life?

Closing Prayer: Forgive the sins of commission and the sins of omission, Lord. Know that I want to do the things I do not do – and do the things I do not want to do. Clean out the garbage, Lord, and make me whole. I give you all the praise.

Possible Activity for the day: Celebrate Dress in Blue Day, Marching Music Day, or National Grammar Day

Consider: singing, “Jesus Loves Even Me”

Chosen Attitude for the day: I am so glad that Jesus loves even me.

SURELY THE ARM OF THE LORD IS NOT TOO SHORT TO SAVE, NOR HIS EAR TOO DULL TO HEAR

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “What do you hear right now?”

God’s Truth: Isaiah 59: 1

Prayer: You know, Lord, sometimes I feel You must be doing something else that You do not see me. Sometimes I feel You must be doing something else that you do not hear me. During my more (I can’t say rational thoughts) Christ directed thoughts, I know You are always near, always able to save, always listening. Thank You, Jesus.

Journal Questions:

1) Who will I work for today?

2) Who will I listen to today?

Reread: Isaiah 59: 1

Action Accountability:

1) Let my labor not be in vain, Lord. You are the reigning King,

2) I know there is nothing wrong with Your hearing, Lord. I trust You to be in charge.

Closing Prayer: For Thine is the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen and Amen.

Possible Activity for the day: dancing in the rain?

Consider: singing, “I Love Thee”

Chosen Attitude for the day: My Lord saves.

JOHN’S BAPTISM WAS A BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “It doesn’t really matter that much, does it? Who baptizes you? For what?””

God’s Truth: Acts 19: 4-6

Prayer: Dear Lord, I am glad that You provided the baptism in Your Name, different from the baptism of repentance alone. I am glad John showed the way to You, Lord. Now we can know You through baptism and become Your children by faith through the Holy Spirit.

Journal Questions:

1) How will I live today?

2) What does the Holy Spirit have to do with the living of this day?

Reread: Acts 19: 4-6

Action Accountability:

“Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, doth signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.”

Closing Prayer: Lord, may it be so in my life today.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate Single Tasking Day or Tootsie Roll Day

Consider: singing a song that was one of your favorites growing up

Chosen Attitude for the day: I am thankful John showed the way to You, Lord.

I HAVE LOVED YOU WITH AN EVERLASTING LOVE

FEB 10 2022

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “What does that mean, exactly?”

God’s Truth: Jeremiah 31: 3

Prayer: Lord, I end a fair number of e-mail messages with “Love”. Lord, help me to live in Your Love all the day long.

Journal Questions:

1) Do I act in my Lord’s love?

2) What does it look like?

Reread: Jeremiah 31: 3

Action Accountability:

1) With the Help of the Holy Spirit, I will ________________________today.

2) Living in the Lord’s Love today will mean that I am not selfish or _______________or _______________. I will be __________________.

Closing Prayer: “The Lord appeared in the past saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.” Lord, I know it is true today. Thank You, Jesus.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate National Bird Feeding Month or some ‘good for you’ physical activity

Consider: singing, “O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go”

Chosen Attitude for the day: I am loved with an everlasting love

AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, I AM SENDING YOU

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “Now really, do you feel sent? What for?

God’s Truth: John 20: 21

Prayer: Lord, help me to know that it is not circumstances that You want us to worry about. Actually, You don’t want us to worry about anything. You want me to know that You have called me to do Your will and be a good witness for You.

Journal Questions:

1) How will I know You are calling me today?

2) What will I do in my calling today?

Reread: John 20: 21

Action Accountability:

1) If I listen to the Holy Spirit?

2) I will reach out to others and _________________________________.

Closing Prayer: Dear Father, I know You hear our prayers. I know You know what is best for me. Give me courage, Lord, to do Your will and know Your Love and Grace are sufficient to fulfill all my needs and desires. You want to give me so much more.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate ‘Ice Cream for Breakfast’ or Western Monarch Day

Consider: singing, “So Send I You”

Chosen Attitude for the day: Am I fulfilling my calling today?

DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, GIVING THANKS TO GOD THE FATHER

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “It’s kind of dark and rainy and dreary out right now, isn’t it?”

God’s Truth: Colossians 3: 17

Prayer: Help me today, Lord, to do all in Your Name, giving thanks to God, our Father.

Journal Questions:

1) What will my actions look like today in Your Name?

2) What will my words sound like today that are said in Your Name?

Reread: Colossians 3: 17

Action Accountability:

1) Actions in Your Name? _______________________________________

2) Words in Your Name? _______________________________________

Closing Prayer: Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Forgive my sins, Lord. Help me to forgive others as You have forgiven me. I am thankful for Your Power and Grace, Your bountiful Love.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate Feed the Birds Day and/or Optimist Day

Consider: singing “Take the Name of Jesus With You”

Chosen Attitude for the day: May the thoughts of my mind, the words that come out of my mouth, and the my actions today reflect that You are in the center of my day, Lord.

HIS COMPASSIONS NEVER FAIL – THEY ARE NEW EVERY MORNING

Don’t listen to the voice of the deceiver who whispers: “What are you getting this morning?”

God’s Truth: Lamentations 3: 22-23

Prayer: I pray for those who are in grief this morning. I pray for those who are going to visit a new baby this day. Sometimes it is hard, Lord, to be in two ‘seasons’ at once. Lord, I pray Your give all Your children what they need this day.

Journal Questions:

1) How will I celebrate new life today?

2) How will I stand alongside a loved one in grief today?

Reread: Lamentations 3: 22-23

Action Accountability:

1) I will pray for joy in celebration of new life…..

2) I will pray for Your Peace in grief…..

Closing Prayer: “Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for this compassions never fail. They are new every morning;” Thank You, Jesus.

Possible Activity for the day: celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day or Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Consider: singing, “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

Chosen Attitude for the day: I thank You, Lord, for Your great Compassion.