Weekday Devotional - Week 47 Thankfulness (Day 2) - Thankful for God's Faithfulness

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

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

 

Thankful for God's Faithfulness

 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 136

Reflection: 

How do you remember the story of God's faithfulness?
 
What parts of God's faithfulness to God's people makes your heart swell with thanks?

How does the story of God's faithfulness continue in you?

How do you give thanks?


Prayer:  God, for all your many acts of faithfulness-from your covenant with Abram to your promise of eternal life-I'm thankful beyond words.  Help me thank you with my life.  Let your story of faithfulness continue in me, and i will give you praise.  Amen.

Weekday Devotional - Week 47 Thankfulness (Day 1) - Attitude of Thankfulness

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

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

 

Attitude of Thankfulness

 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 147:1-11; Revelation 7:9-8:1

Reflection: 

What words describe God in today's scripture readings?
 
How does proclaiming God's greatness set our hearts on thankfulness?

How can you create an attitude of thankfulness in your life?

What is the starting point of thankfulness?


Prayer:  God, everything about you causes me to praise you.  You heal the brokenhearted.  You're the same in the sunshine and in the rain.  You are good.  You are love.  I come before you with a thankful heart.  Be glorified as I live to praise you. Amen.

Weekday Devotional - Week 46 Choices (Day 5) - Small Choices

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

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

 

Small Choices

 

Scripture Reading: Luke 17:5-10; Matthew 13:31-34

Reflection: 

Jesus' disciples ask him to increase their faith.  What did Jesus mean in his answer to their request?
 
What is required of those who follow Jesus?

What is a choice you have made in your life in Christ that has started small like a mustard seek and grown beyond what you could have imagined?


Prayer:  Lord, give me more and more faith for my life with you.  Help me serve you without expectation of praise.  Plant in me the faith of a mustard seed and grow me in your world to do your great work. Amen.

Weekday Devotional - Week 46 Choices (Day 4) - Choosing Action

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

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

 

Choosing Action

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:28-32; James 2:14-26

Reflection: 

When have you realized that you made the wrong choice and changed your mind?
 
How is God speaking to your about choosing to put your faith into action?


Prayer:  Lord, my whole life is made up of a series of decisions.  I can make good choices of disastrous ones.  Help me make choices that put my faith into action.  Show me when my choices could bring healing, help or hope to another. Amen.

Weekday Devotional - Week 46 Choices (Day 3) - Choosing New Life

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

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

 

Choosing New Life

 

Scripture Reading: Mark 2:13-22

Reflection:

What was Jesus' mission?
 
What does a new life in Christ look like?





What new choices do you need to make to live out your new life in Christ?

Prayer:  Lord, sometimes it's hard to remember I have a new life in you.  I'm accustomed to my sinful nature and easily fall into making old choices.  But you call me to a new wineskin.  You desire change in me and that I choose a faith filled lifestyle instead of my old, sinful ways.  Give me the guidance I need to choose your every time. Amen.