Weekday Devotional - Week 30 Radical Faith (Day 5) - Radical Giving

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Radical Giving

Scripture Reading: Luke 21:1-4

Reflection:

How did  the widow demonstrate a radical faith?

Why was her offering more pleasing than that of the rich people throwing their gifts into the collection box?
 
When have you given everything you had to live on believing God would meet your needs?  What was the outcome?

Prayer: Lord, I don't want to be like those who throw spare change at you.  I want to give from the depths of everything I have and all that I am.  Help me have the faith to give everything I have to you.   Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 30 Radical Faith (Day 4) - Grace When we Lack Faith

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This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  Grace When we Lack Faith

Scripture Reading: Mark 9:14-29

Reflection:

What was wrong with the way the father asked Jesus to heal his son?  

How did Jesus respond?
 
When have you prayed for help with a lack of faith?

What connection did Jesus make between prayer and faith?

Prayer: Lord, I do have faith, but I have moments of lack of faith and unbelief.  Help my lack of faith.  Give me the radical faith to believe that you can work miracles in my life   Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 30 Radical Faith (Day 3) - The Cost of Radical Faith

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This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  The Cost of Radical Faith

Scripture Reading: Luke 9:51-62, 14:25-35

Reflection:

What does Jesus say is the cost of following him?  

Why does Jesus say that it's important to count the cost?
 
What did a few of the disciples ask to go do before they could follow Jesus?

What do you give up to follow Jesus?  What is the "cross" that you carry?

Prayer: Lord, I want to believe that I can leave everything behind to follow you.  Help me carry my cross and follow you wherever you go.   Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 30 Radical Faith (Day 2) - The Ultimate Display of Radical Faith

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This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  The Ultimate Display of Radical Faith

Scripture Reading: Genesis 22:1-19

Reflection:

What did God ask of Abraham?
  
How did Abraham show a radical faith?
 
How did God reward Abraham for his faith?

How could you come to trust in God and have radical faith of Abraham?

Prayer: God, I can't imagine the obedience and faith that Abraham displayed.  I don't believe I'm capable of such radical faith.  But you bring about faith and trust.  Give me steadfast, unyielding faith of Abraham.   Amen. 

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Weekday Devotional - Week 30 Radical Faith (Day 1) - In the Face of Persecution

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   

This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

  In the Face of Persecution

Scripture Reading: Acts 5:12-42

Reflection:

Why were they apostles persecuted?
  
Where did they find their strength?
 
Have you ever felt persecuted for your faith?  How did you show a radical faith?

Prayer: Lord, your message is not always well received.  Sometimes I get intimidated when I face opposition or unbelief.  Help me stand on the shoulders of Peter and the apostles, and boldly proclaim your good news, no matter what.   Amen. 

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