Archive for February 2021

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19 God is love! God loved us so much He gave His only Son so that we may have eternal life. As Christians, we should give abundantly of that divine love to others daily. Reflection: Mention two ways of sharing your love with people that you meet today.  Prayer: Pray that the…

Few people would argue about the importance of exercise for physical health. It is also important to exercise your talents, your skills, your abilities, and your gifts to maintain spiritual health. It is sad to hear Jesus’ words about the person who buried his talent, or Jesus’ words about the fig tree that bore no…

Scripture: Philippians 4:19 God has made provisions for us as persons—for our health, our safety, and our peace of mind. God is our source. When you open your mind to His words, and act on faith, you will know His presence. Reflection: Talk about a time when you have felt very near to God.  Prayer:…

Scripture: John 14:13-14 Jesus taught us to pray in His name, that our joy should be full. Reflection: Talk about different kinds of prayer; and different needs for which to pray.  Prayer: Pray for someone you know that has a need, that only God can provide.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 A lost temper is not the fruit of the Spirit…it is a work of the flesh. Heartache, pain, and misery can result from a lost temper. Whole families, whole congregations, have been victims due to lost patience and self-control.  Reflection: Talk about a time when you have lost your temper and hurt…

Scripture: Psalm 19 Is the Word of God the daily meditation of your heart, so that you are fed, instructed, encouraged, and kept close to God? Are the words of your mouth acceptable to Him? Reflection: Are you willing to confess your failures as sins and make David’s prayer your own? Prayer: Ask God to…

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Again and again, the psalmist prays for God to give him understanding of His statutes, laws, and precepts. You, too, should constantly seek to understand God’s Word and His standards for living. Reflection: Do you desire the same things as the psalmist? Are you willing to set aside time in order to…

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15 In praying, first make sure that you are in the will of God; then, you should pray, believing that He will hear and answer. Reflection: Talk about the importance of choosing the right place to pray. This should be a place where you can communicate without interruption. Prayer: Ask God to…

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22 For true power in prayer, hold nothing back. Surrender yourself to Christ, forsaking all to follow him. This type of devotion makes Christ Lord of all. Reflection: Take a moment and think of one thing that you can do for the Lord today.  Pray: Pray that you will make Jesus Lord over…

“Using time wisely” is an area of life that is a concern to everyone—from the teacher who marks “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” on the report card of the student, to the person who responds to a request to help in the church by saying: “I haven’t the time.” God gives to every Christian the same amount…