Assured of Victory
If you believe in the future and are assured of victory, then there should be a dance in your step and a smile on your face. ~ Max Lucado
Live such good lives among the pagans that though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. (1 Peter 2:12)
Prayer for today
When I am angry & bitter Father, help me to calm down. Open my heart to forgive those who have hurt me. ~ Amen
God’s Compass
Just as a navigator can’t find his destination without a compass, we can’t find peace without God’s compass – the Word of Truth. ~ Max Lucado
“Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” (John 17:17)
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to have a gentler attitude toward everyone. I need to remember I am not more perfect than they. ~ Amen
Weekly Bible Readings – April 26 – May 2
26 Judges 6:1-40
Luke 22:54-23:12
Psalm 95:1-96:13
Proverbs 14:5-6
27 Judges 7:1-8:17
Luke 23:13-43
Psalm 97:1-98:9
Proverbs 14:7-8
28 Judges 8:18-9:21
Luke 23:44-24:12
Psalm 99:1-9
Proverbs 14:9-10
29 Judges 9:22-10:18
Luke 24:13-53
Psalm 100:1-5
Proverbs 14:11-12
30 Judges 11:1-12:15
John 1:1-28
Psalm 101:1-8
Proverbs 14:13-14
01 Judges 13:1-14:20
John 1:29-51
Psalm 102:1-28
Proverbs 14:15-16
02 Judges 15:1-16:31
John 2:1-25
Psalm 103:1-22
Proverbs 14:17-19
Total Surrender
Once we’re honest with ourselves about who we are, then God can begin to remold our lives – total surrender. ~ Max Lucado
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Prayer for today
I pray that I will always be worthy of Your precious love. Keep me ever faithful, O Lord, and help me to always try to give You my best. ~ Amen
The Source of Strength
The most powerful life is the life that knows where it’s going, that knows where the source of strength is, and the life that stays free of clutter and happenstance and hurriedness. ~ Max Lucado
As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. (1 Peter 4:2)
Prayer for today
Father, when I have been hurt, help me not to be vindictive in return. Teach me to forgive as You so often have forgiven me. ~ Amen
Remember the Lord
Remember the Lord. Remember who is in control. Remember His goodness in the past. Remember God’s closeness in the present. Remember His power for the future. ~ Max Lucado
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
