Week 4 Monday
S- Luke 12:4-5, 7 "“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him." "7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
O- Do not fear man. Fear God. God knows every detail. He loves us more than He loves the birds.
A- I need to remember that this life and the challenges it brings are only temporary. I need to keep my eyes on Heaven. People can be intimidating, but God loves me and I do not need to be afraid of anything, but Him.
P- Dear God, thank you that in your eyes I am worth more than many sparrows. Thank you for loving me so much! Thank you that you know all the details of everything. Thank you that you know my needs and my wants and you provide in ways I could never expect or understand. Help me to keep my focus on you and not what is only temporary. Thank you from saving me from Hell. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Week 4 Tuesday
S- Luke 12:15, 20-21 "15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”" "“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”"
O- Do not be greedy. Things of the world are not what is important. It won't matter when we die.
A- Although God has definitely changed my heart in this area, I have a long way to go! I am much more thankful for what I have when I have less. And yet I can always think of something else I want. The joy from "things" is only temporary. Everlasting joy comes only from God.
P- Dear God, thank you for changing my heart in realizing I don't need EVERYTHING. I don't need what someone else has. Please fix my eyes on you and what IS important. Thank you that you know my needs and you provide that. And thank you that you bless us temporarily with things we want. Show me how to be a good steward of all that you give me. I love you, Lord.
Week 4 Wednesday
S- Luke 12:22-23, 31 "Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes." "31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well."
O- God provides for us. We do not need to worry about what we will eat or wear. We can trust God to provide.
A- There are more important things to focus on than worrying about what we eat or what we wear.
P- Dear God, forgive me for worrying. Thank you that I can trust you to provide for me. Thank you for showing me that you will take care of me. Thank you that life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Thank you for your love and grace.
Week 4 Thursday
S- Luke 12:40, 48 "You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”" "48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."
O- We must be ready for when Jesus comes. Nobody knows when it will be. It is worse for those who know Jesus is coming to not be prepared, than those who do not have knowledge.
A- What comes to mind for me here is that nobody knows when Jesus is coming. It could be tomorrow. What am I doing to share the good news with those I know and love (and those I don't)? Am I being lazy, because I think there is still plenty of time? We don't know when we will lose those we love and there is nothing more important than salvation.
P- Dear God, I pray that I am not lazy with my time or waiting to share the Gospel with someone out of fear or any other excuse. I know that there is no better time than now for anyone to put their trust in you. How will they if they don't know the good news? I pray that I am available for you to use me to share with anyone at anytime you need me. Thank you that you are the one who saves and I am just a servant for you to use. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
I have been thinking lately about Heaven. For example, I see how much Zac and Lucy's grandparents love them. How much better will Heaven be with them with no crying, tantrums, frustration, or hurt? It will be so awesome! So good all the time! And even those we don't like everything about or get annoyed by will be perfect in Heaven. It will be amazing!
And then there is the opposite. If none of us believe in God, we end up in Hell. And even if we were there with all the people we love the very most, it will not be good. Ever. There would be no love, no happiness, no God. Even if we are with the people we love, it would not have a second of goodness. Oh, how I long for Heaven!
Week 4 Friday
S- Luke 12:51-52 "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three."
O- There will be division in families with believers and unbelievers. We will have peace in Heaven. Not everyone will be in Heaven. Only those who believe. And not every member of all families will believe.
A- I do not want there to be division in my family. I want everyone in my family (and not in my family) to believe and to be in Heaven, where there will be peace! What am I doing to lead those I love to Jesus? I know it isn't me that saves, but it would be wrong to not point them to the truth. What if I am the only person that they may hear it from and I don't do my part?
P- Dear God, thank you for saving me and Luke! I pray that we would teach our kids about you. And show them your love. I pray that they would know and love you and that you would save them! Please Lord, save them! I pray there is not division in our home. I pray that you would save all of our family and friends. I pray that there would no longer be division in our relationships outside of our home. Use me! In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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