S - Judges 15:18 Samson was now very thirsty, and he cried out to the Lord, “You have accomplished this great victory by the strength of your servant. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of these pagans?”
O - Samson had just killed 1000 Philistines and he was thirsty. He was very bold with the Lord with how he asked for water.
A - Samson was used by God to fulfill what God had planned. Because of this, God was willing to give Samson what he desired/needed. I want to be used by God to fulfill what God has planned and I know too that He will give me what I need and desire. I can be bold in asking God what I need/desire when I do what He wants me to do.
P - God, I am willing and able to do what you have called me to do. Use me. I pray that you will give me and my family health, protection, and blessings so that we all can live a long life on this earth and be an example for many to see.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Ask God For What You Need - Judges 13
S - Judges 13:8 Then Manoah prayed to the Lord, saying, “Lord, please let the man of God come back to us again and give us more instructions about this son who is to be born.”
O - The angel of the Lord came to Manoah's wife and told her about her son, Samson, that was to be born. Since Manoah wasn't with her at the time, he wanted to see this man and ask more questions on how to raise this child. So he prayed to the Lord to have the angel of the Lord come back to them and explain more.
A - This shows me that no matter what the need or desire that I have it is not only OK, but good, to pray to God asking for it. God wants me to ask Him for what I need and want. He is my Heavenly father and wants to bless me and give me what I need. Just as Manoah wasn't afraid to ask God, I am also going to talk to Him continually and ask Him for what I need.
P - God, I love you and praise you for all that you have done and continue to do in my life. Thank you for bringing us all back home safely and for keeping us safe, healthy, and pure while we were apart. I pray for your wisdom and your guidance on this little baby girl. I need your word. We want to follow what you want and desire and just need you to tell us exactly what you want. I pray for protection over my house today and over our vehicles so that all of my household is safe. Bless us all tremendously and help us to be strong and courageous for you and your kingdom.
O - The angel of the Lord came to Manoah's wife and told her about her son, Samson, that was to be born. Since Manoah wasn't with her at the time, he wanted to see this man and ask more questions on how to raise this child. So he prayed to the Lord to have the angel of the Lord come back to them and explain more.
A - This shows me that no matter what the need or desire that I have it is not only OK, but good, to pray to God asking for it. God wants me to ask Him for what I need and want. He is my Heavenly father and wants to bless me and give me what I need. Just as Manoah wasn't afraid to ask God, I am also going to talk to Him continually and ask Him for what I need.
P - God, I love you and praise you for all that you have done and continue to do in my life. Thank you for bringing us all back home safely and for keeping us safe, healthy, and pure while we were apart. I pray for your wisdom and your guidance on this little baby girl. I need your word. We want to follow what you want and desire and just need you to tell us exactly what you want. I pray for protection over my house today and over our vehicles so that all of my household is safe. Bless us all tremendously and help us to be strong and courageous for you and your kingdom.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Leading With God's Help - Joshua 3
S - Joshua 3:7 The Lord told Joshua, “Today I will begin to make you a great leader in the eyes of all the Israelites. They will know that I am with you, just as I was with Moses.
O - God was promising to show the people that He was with Joshua and because of this He would be a great leader.
A - I am only a great leader when I let God work through me and shine through me. I need to always be looking for His wisdom and His direction so that I follow His will. When I do this, I will also be followed by others because God is the perfect leader.
P - God, I submit myself to you and ask that you would lead me. I pray for your wisdom and discernment in everything that I do today. Be with me and my entire family today and give us healing, protection, and blessings.
O - God was promising to show the people that He was with Joshua and because of this He would be a great leader.
A - I am only a great leader when I let God work through me and shine through me. I need to always be looking for His wisdom and His direction so that I follow His will. When I do this, I will also be followed by others because God is the perfect leader.
P - God, I submit myself to you and ask that you would lead me. I pray for your wisdom and discernment in everything that I do today. Be with me and my entire family today and give us healing, protection, and blessings.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Let God Shine Through Me - Joshua 2
S - Joshua 2:9 “I know the Lord has given you this land,” she told them. “We are all afraid of you. Everyone in the land is living in terror. 10 For we have heard how the Lord made a dry path for you through the Red Sea when you left Egypt. And we know what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan River, whose people you completely destroyed. 11 No wonder our hearts have melted in fear! No one has the courage to fight after hearing such things. For the Lord your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below.
O - In this text Rehab is talking to the two spies explaining that the whole city of Jericho is afraid of the Israelites. Because of the great things that they heard about God and what He did for His people, she believed that God was the supreme God.
A - Do people that watch me think that I serve the supreme God because of what He does in my life? Do I step out in faith and let God do amazing things in my life that can show His great power? I need to be aware of these questions daily and respond positively to God's tugging on my heart even when the choice may be difficult and all of the answers are not yet known. If He says to do something, I will do it. This will give Him and opportunity to shine in and through my life and others will be able to say just as Rehab did about the God that I serve.
P - God, I lay my life down before you. Have your way with me and use my life for your purposes. I pray that your word is very clear and that I have the strength and courage to always step out and follow what you ask. I pray for blessings, healing and protection over me and my entire household today. Be with us and touch our lives.
O - In this text Rehab is talking to the two spies explaining that the whole city of Jericho is afraid of the Israelites. Because of the great things that they heard about God and what He did for His people, she believed that God was the supreme God.
A - Do people that watch me think that I serve the supreme God because of what He does in my life? Do I step out in faith and let God do amazing things in my life that can show His great power? I need to be aware of these questions daily and respond positively to God's tugging on my heart even when the choice may be difficult and all of the answers are not yet known. If He says to do something, I will do it. This will give Him and opportunity to shine in and through my life and others will be able to say just as Rehab did about the God that I serve.
P - God, I lay my life down before you. Have your way with me and use my life for your purposes. I pray that your word is very clear and that I have the strength and courage to always step out and follow what you ask. I pray for blessings, healing and protection over me and my entire household today. Be with us and touch our lives.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1
S - Joshua 1:9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
O - God has told Joshua to be strong and courageous instead of being afraid or discouraged. He is to do this because God has promised to be with him wherever he go.
A - When I first read this, I thought that would be great to hear God say that to me. But He has when he said fear not for I am with you until the end of the age and when He said that He will protect those that are His. Even though these may not have been the audible voice of God like Joshua may have heard, these are still His word in the Bible and these truths are true today just as they were back when they were written because God is the same today as he was then and will continue to be the same in the future. I can rest assured that God is with me and because of this I can be strong and courageous.
G - God, What an amazing promise that you have given me in always being with me. I pray for your voice to be heard by me and to have Godly people speak into my life and dreams and visions. I desperately need your wisdom and your discernment. I know that without you I am aimlessly wandering around and hoping to do the right things but you are all-knowing and all-powerful and I ask you to speak into my life and direct me. Help me today to overcome laziness and to live life with enthusiasm and vigor and to excel in every area of my life. I pray for protection over my house, finances, vehicles, and my family today. Bless us all and give complete healing to all of us.
O - God has told Joshua to be strong and courageous instead of being afraid or discouraged. He is to do this because God has promised to be with him wherever he go.
A - When I first read this, I thought that would be great to hear God say that to me. But He has when he said fear not for I am with you until the end of the age and when He said that He will protect those that are His. Even though these may not have been the audible voice of God like Joshua may have heard, these are still His word in the Bible and these truths are true today just as they were back when they were written because God is the same today as he was then and will continue to be the same in the future. I can rest assured that God is with me and because of this I can be strong and courageous.
G - God, What an amazing promise that you have given me in always being with me. I pray for your voice to be heard by me and to have Godly people speak into my life and dreams and visions. I desperately need your wisdom and your discernment. I know that without you I am aimlessly wandering around and hoping to do the right things but you are all-knowing and all-powerful and I ask you to speak into my life and direct me. Help me today to overcome laziness and to live life with enthusiasm and vigor and to excel in every area of my life. I pray for protection over my house, finances, vehicles, and my family today. Bless us all and give complete healing to all of us.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Provide For My Children - 2 Corinthians 12
S - 2 Corinthians 12:14 Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want what you have—I want you. After all, children don’t provide for their parents. Rather, parents provide for their children.
O - Paul was telling the Corinthians that he was not a financial burden on them just as a parent should not be a financial burden on their children but instead the parents should provide for the children.
A - I choose to provide for my children instead of being a burden to them. I want to give my children a leg up on their life by providing the needed things in order for them to go out on their own and live a life that is free from financial want. By helping them do this, with my example of giving, they too will have the resources to go out and give to Christian causes that will expand God's kingdom.
P - God, I thank you for all that you have given to me and my family. We are truly blessed and I am sorry for not always thanking you and for giving you the credit for this. Help me to be a good example of a cheerful giver and a man who provides for his family that my children, especially my boys, can copy as they are running their houses. I pray for blessings, protection, and healing over my entire household today.
O - Paul was telling the Corinthians that he was not a financial burden on them just as a parent should not be a financial burden on their children but instead the parents should provide for the children.
A - I choose to provide for my children instead of being a burden to them. I want to give my children a leg up on their life by providing the needed things in order for them to go out on their own and live a life that is free from financial want. By helping them do this, with my example of giving, they too will have the resources to go out and give to Christian causes that will expand God's kingdom.
P - God, I thank you for all that you have given to me and my family. We are truly blessed and I am sorry for not always thanking you and for giving you the credit for this. Help me to be a good example of a cheerful giver and a man who provides for his family that my children, especially my boys, can copy as they are running their houses. I pray for blessings, protection, and healing over my entire household today.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Eagerly Give - 2 Corinthians 6
S - 2 Corinthians 6:12 Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.
O - Paul is encouraging the people of Corinth to give. They had stood up and said that they would give now he is encouraging to follow through with this commitment. This verse is encouraging both big and small gifts. The key to these gifts is not the size but the attitude in which it is given. Also, he mentions that the gift should be in proportion to what you have.
A - Do I always give eagerly? Do I always give in proportion to what I have? The second question I can 100% answer "Yes". The first question begs a deep look into the heart and only I can answer this. I have made a commitment to tithe and go above the tithe and have been consistent with both of these for years, however, when finances are tighter I may think about this giving and start to wonder what I could do with this if I didn't give it away. I am going to eagerly give ALWAYS!
P - God, You are the provider of everything and I recognize this today and everyday. I ask for your forgiveness for the times that I have been greedy or selfish and not eagerly given back to you that small portion that you have asked for. I commit to you today that I will give eagerly to you in recognition of all the amazing things that you have done and will continue to do for my family and me. I pray for blessing, health and purity over me and my entire family today. Help me to be a light that shines so very brightly that others can only ask me why and who's I am.
O - Paul is encouraging the people of Corinth to give. They had stood up and said that they would give now he is encouraging to follow through with this commitment. This verse is encouraging both big and small gifts. The key to these gifts is not the size but the attitude in which it is given. Also, he mentions that the gift should be in proportion to what you have.
A - Do I always give eagerly? Do I always give in proportion to what I have? The second question I can 100% answer "Yes". The first question begs a deep look into the heart and only I can answer this. I have made a commitment to tithe and go above the tithe and have been consistent with both of these for years, however, when finances are tighter I may think about this giving and start to wonder what I could do with this if I didn't give it away. I am going to eagerly give ALWAYS!
P - God, You are the provider of everything and I recognize this today and everyday. I ask for your forgiveness for the times that I have been greedy or selfish and not eagerly given back to you that small portion that you have asked for. I commit to you today that I will give eagerly to you in recognition of all the amazing things that you have done and will continue to do for my family and me. I pray for blessing, health and purity over me and my entire family today. Help me to be a light that shines so very brightly that others can only ask me why and who's I am.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Live a Christian Life - 2 Corinthians 6
S - 2 Corinthians 6:8 We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors.
O - Paul was steady in how he lived and served and praised the Lord. There was no question if he was a Christian or not regardless of what anyone else said about him.
A - With how our state and country are going right now with legislating very immoral laws, I have the ability and duty as a Christian to stand and live a righteous life; one that others can look at and not question what and who I stand for. I need to be honest in everything eventhough our society is almost encouraging dishonesty and living for one's self.
P - God, I come to you today in sadness and with questions as to where we as a state and country are going. I feel almost helpless and in despair in the fact that we as a society are turning away from you. Eventhough I may not be able to turn our whole society around I choose to do what I can with those people that are near me. I ask for your help and your strength as I may encounter ridicule. Lord I also ask for your wisdom and discernment in what we should be doing with this little baby. We want to provide a good home for her but I also am concerned about my existing family and especially my wife. We need your word. We surrender our lives to you but just need to have your clear direction on this decision. I praise you and worship you Lord. Thank you for being my Lord and savior!
O - Paul was steady in how he lived and served and praised the Lord. There was no question if he was a Christian or not regardless of what anyone else said about him.
A - With how our state and country are going right now with legislating very immoral laws, I have the ability and duty as a Christian to stand and live a righteous life; one that others can look at and not question what and who I stand for. I need to be honest in everything eventhough our society is almost encouraging dishonesty and living for one's self.
P - God, I come to you today in sadness and with questions as to where we as a state and country are going. I feel almost helpless and in despair in the fact that we as a society are turning away from you. Eventhough I may not be able to turn our whole society around I choose to do what I can with those people that are near me. I ask for your help and your strength as I may encounter ridicule. Lord I also ask for your wisdom and discernment in what we should be doing with this little baby. We want to provide a good home for her but I also am concerned about my existing family and especially my wife. We need your word. We surrender our lives to you but just need to have your clear direction on this decision. I praise you and worship you Lord. Thank you for being my Lord and savior!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
He Will Protect Me - 2 Corinthians 1
S - 2 Corinthians 1:10 And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.
O - Paul was thinking that he would die but God rescued him. He knew that God would continue to rescue him of all the dangers that he would face in the future.
A - I can have that same faith. God has promised me and my family a long life. God can not break His promises and because of this I know that I can count on this now and in the future. The is no reason for me to fear or worry about the possible dangers that I may face as God and His angels are there to protect me.
P - God, I thank you for your promises. I love you and worship you this morning for all that you have done for me and all that you have promised to continue to do for me and my family. I pray blessings and protection over my family and me today and ask that you would bring 100% healing to everyone in our house. Use me today for your purpose and your kingdom and give me your eyes and heart for those around me. I pray this is Jesus' name. Amen
O - Paul was thinking that he would die but God rescued him. He knew that God would continue to rescue him of all the dangers that he would face in the future.
A - I can have that same faith. God has promised me and my family a long life. God can not break His promises and because of this I know that I can count on this now and in the future. The is no reason for me to fear or worry about the possible dangers that I may face as God and His angels are there to protect me.
P - God, I thank you for your promises. I love you and worship you this morning for all that you have done for me and all that you have promised to continue to do for me and my family. I pray blessings and protection over my family and me today and ask that you would bring 100% healing to everyone in our house. Use me today for your purpose and your kingdom and give me your eyes and heart for those around me. I pray this is Jesus' name. Amen
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Live a Life Of Love - 1 Corinthians 16
S - 1 Corinthians 16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come!
O - According to Paul if someone does not love the Lord they are cursed. The greatest love is to lay down your life for the one you love.
A - Am I really willing to show the greatest love to the Lord? Am I willing to lay down my life for Him? I do want to have and show this love to Him each and every day. I may not ever need to lay down my life for Him but am I willing to stand up for Him or to leave a conversation that is not good? I am going to be vigilant in making sure that my actions speak so loudly that I live and love the Lord. In the case where there is an opportunity to share His word I will also boldly step out and do that.
P - God, I love you more than anything or anyone else in this world. I want to be a vessel for you and a light for your kingdom. Put me in opportunities that I can share your good news and influence people for your kingdom. I pray for your wisdom with this little baby and that we would do what you want us to do not what we or others around us may want us to do. Bless my family and me today and everyday and abundantly bless our actions. I pray for continued healing, super-natural healing over my entire household.
O - According to Paul if someone does not love the Lord they are cursed. The greatest love is to lay down your life for the one you love.
A - Am I really willing to show the greatest love to the Lord? Am I willing to lay down my life for Him? I do want to have and show this love to Him each and every day. I may not ever need to lay down my life for Him but am I willing to stand up for Him or to leave a conversation that is not good? I am going to be vigilant in making sure that my actions speak so loudly that I live and love the Lord. In the case where there is an opportunity to share His word I will also boldly step out and do that.
P - God, I love you more than anything or anyone else in this world. I want to be a vessel for you and a light for your kingdom. Put me in opportunities that I can share your good news and influence people for your kingdom. I pray for your wisdom with this little baby and that we would do what you want us to do not what we or others around us may want us to do. Bless my family and me today and everyday and abundantly bless our actions. I pray for continued healing, super-natural healing over my entire household.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
I Have God's Special Favor - 1 Corinthians 15
S - 1 Corinthians 15:10 But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me.
O - Paul is telling the people that he is no better than any other apostle, in fact he is almost amazed that he is an apostle due to the life that he led prior to God talking to him. Now, however, he admits that what and who he is is all due to the special favor that God poured out on him.
A - I need to remember this and teach this to my children. I/we are no better than anyone else in the world and should never look down on anyone. However, I/we are no worse than anyone else and that is all due to the special favor that God pours out on us when we give our lives to Him and let Him be the Lord of our lives.
P - God, I love you and honor your this morning and everyday. You are so great and so powerful and I am so very thankful that you have come into my heart and I again give you controls of my life. I ask that you would make my journey be pleasing to you and that you would unveil what path you want me to take, especially with this little baby. I am your servant and willing to do what you have called me to do, I just ask for your word and your wisdom. Bless my actions today and help me to be an uplifter to everyone that I come into contact with. I praise you Heavenly Father!
O - Paul is telling the people that he is no better than any other apostle, in fact he is almost amazed that he is an apostle due to the life that he led prior to God talking to him. Now, however, he admits that what and who he is is all due to the special favor that God poured out on him.
A - I need to remember this and teach this to my children. I/we are no better than anyone else in the world and should never look down on anyone. However, I/we are no worse than anyone else and that is all due to the special favor that God pours out on us when we give our lives to Him and let Him be the Lord of our lives.
P - God, I love you and honor your this morning and everyday. You are so great and so powerful and I am so very thankful that you have come into my heart and I again give you controls of my life. I ask that you would make my journey be pleasing to you and that you would unveil what path you want me to take, especially with this little baby. I am your servant and willing to do what you have called me to do, I just ask for your word and your wisdom. Bless my actions today and help me to be an uplifter to everyone that I come into contact with. I praise you Heavenly Father!
Monday, May 6, 2013
I Can Prophesy - 1 Conrinthians 14
S - 1 Corinthians 14:1 Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.
O - Paul is instructing the people in how to worship together as a church and the importance of speaking in tongues and prophesying. The people were to desire the ability to prophesy as well as love.
A - If the people of Corinth were to desire the ability to prophesy, then they all must be able to prophesy if they truly listened to the Spirit. I am no different than these people in the Bible; I too can prophesy. Why haven't I in the past? I truly didn't think that I could or that God would give me this ability. I desire this ability, not to make my life better but to obey His word and to bring others into His kingdom.
P - God, I come to you today humbled and desiring the ability to prophesy for You and Your kingdom. I ask that you pour out your Holy Spirit on me and that my heart be open and willing and desiring of your presence. I want to know your thoughts and do those things that you have called me to do. I pray that your word would always be near me and in my mind and heart. And I pray that you would give me the wisdom and tenacity to follow through on everything that you have asked me to do. I love you Lord and I thank you for speaking ever so clearly into my life today and everyday and guiding me on this decision and every single decision in life.
O - Paul is instructing the people in how to worship together as a church and the importance of speaking in tongues and prophesying. The people were to desire the ability to prophesy as well as love.
A - If the people of Corinth were to desire the ability to prophesy, then they all must be able to prophesy if they truly listened to the Spirit. I am no different than these people in the Bible; I too can prophesy. Why haven't I in the past? I truly didn't think that I could or that God would give me this ability. I desire this ability, not to make my life better but to obey His word and to bring others into His kingdom.
P - God, I come to you today humbled and desiring the ability to prophesy for You and Your kingdom. I ask that you pour out your Holy Spirit on me and that my heart be open and willing and desiring of your presence. I want to know your thoughts and do those things that you have called me to do. I pray that your word would always be near me and in my mind and heart. And I pray that you would give me the wisdom and tenacity to follow through on everything that you have asked me to do. I love you Lord and I thank you for speaking ever so clearly into my life today and everyday and guiding me on this decision and every single decision in life.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Examine Myself - 1 Corinthians 11
S - 1 Corinthians 11:31 But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way. 32 Yet when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world.
O - Paul is taking to the Corinthians about the judgment of God that is upon them when they are coming to the Lord's Supper without first looking at their own life and making things right. Also some of the people were getting drunk with the supper. The Judgment of God for these cases was sometimes sickness, needs unfulfilled, or death.
A - I have the choice and opportunity to examine myself and if I am honest and willing to ask for forgiveness and change those things that I am wrong in I can spare myself from God's judgment. I should change before I have to of never do and experience God's judgment on my life of disobedience. I choose today to reflect on my life and to make those things that I have been failing on right.
P - God, I ask for your grace and your favor on my life and for your forgiveness for those things that I have done that hurts you or others. I love you and want to serve you and be an encouragement for others and for your kingdom. I desperately want to be this for my family and to pass on this trait to them as they grow and mature. Help me and my family today and bless and protect us all. I pray for your healing power on our lives and that sicknesses and diseases be removed completely from this house and blocked from getting back in.
O - Paul is taking to the Corinthians about the judgment of God that is upon them when they are coming to the Lord's Supper without first looking at their own life and making things right. Also some of the people were getting drunk with the supper. The Judgment of God for these cases was sometimes sickness, needs unfulfilled, or death.
A - I have the choice and opportunity to examine myself and if I am honest and willing to ask for forgiveness and change those things that I am wrong in I can spare myself from God's judgment. I should change before I have to of never do and experience God's judgment on my life of disobedience. I choose today to reflect on my life and to make those things that I have been failing on right.
P - God, I ask for your grace and your favor on my life and for your forgiveness for those things that I have done that hurts you or others. I love you and want to serve you and be an encouragement for others and for your kingdom. I desperately want to be this for my family and to pass on this trait to them as they grow and mature. Help me and my family today and bless and protect us all. I pray for your healing power on our lives and that sicknesses and diseases be removed completely from this house and blocked from getting back in.
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