September 19, 2024 Wednesday
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Philippians 2:4 (KJV)
Inspiration
God places each of us in a position of authority at one time or another. We are parents, CEOs, managers, pastors, or teachers, to name a few. The setting makes no difference; God directs us to treat each position the same. We must be righteous, merciful, and fair. Good leaders observe the strengths of those they oversee and encourage them to use their abilities for God’s plan.
Prayer
Dear Lord, Please help us see the strengths in our students and those we oversee. Guide our words to encourage them as they put their abilities to use in Your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 20, 2024 Friday
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
Exodus 18:21 (KJV)
Inspiration
The act of choosing a leader is an important endeavor. Leaders are selected by committees, votes, or by an individual. Our choices have a negative or positive impact on those they will oversee. Scripture guides us in all decision-making and advises us to choose leaders who fear the Lord, speak the truth, and despise evil. Although we may be able to detect these qualities on the outside, we must turn to the Lord for guidance in choosing the person He wills for authority.
Prayer
Dear Lord, When You place us in positions to select leaders, we ask that You guide us during our selection process. We seek to choose our leaders based on Your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 21, 2024 Saturday
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
James 1:3 (KJV)
Inspiration
Satan delights in our struggles and creates hardships to take our focus away from the Lord. He places bumps in the road, temptations that cause us to wander from our path. Drifting off course leads us to conflict and misery. We cannot falter in our faith! Instead, we turn to scripture and absorb the Word, and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance in strengthening our faith. God loves unconditionally, and we don’t have to be anxious amidst struggles because He is always there.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we come to You when we are experiencing struggles because we know that You are always present. Please strengthen our faith as we place our trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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September 22, 2024 Sunday
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 16:28 (KJV)
Inspiration
Gossip is dangerous business! We often feel we are doing good by sharing details regarding a person’s private struggle. We intend to add them to a prayer chain or alert others so they can assist in some way. Sometimes the story we share becomes warped, and the truth becomes a lie that destroys a relationship. When passing along information, we will take our concerns to the Lord and rely on His Spirit to direct our wording. The Holy Spirit will help us understand the difference between information we are allowed to share and details that should be kept private.
Prayer
Dear Father, we do not intend to actively gossip; yet, it happens anyway. We call upon Your spirit to help us discern rumors from meaningful information we are allowed to share. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 23, 2024 Monday
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11:13 (KJV)
Inspiration
God is merciful, trustworthy, and kind; we are to reflect His character with our thoughts and actions. On occasion, people share private matters and expect us to keep quiet. Although we respect their wishes, we often fail to keep quiet. We must look to our Heavenly Father as an example for our actions. God follows through with every promise, and when asked to keep a harmless matter confidential, we will honor our word.
Prayer
Dear Father, we devote our lives to You and choose to mirror Your image. Help us remain trustworthy when our friends share confidential matters with us; we do not want to break our word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 24, 2024
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
1 Timothy 5:13 (KJV)
Inspiration
It’s easy to become a busybody without realizing it. We have access to the details of a person’s life through social media, national news, or small-town gossip. We feel we have valuable information to share when, in reality, we are only causing trouble. We unintentionally spread rumors powerful enough to create division, break a heart, or destroy a friend’s reputation. We must remain alert to the power of gossip and focus on the work at hand. God needs us to actively spread the Gospel, not harmful details regarding a person’s life.
Prayer
Dear Father, please forgive us for wasting time spreading rumors when we should be actively sharing Your Word. We will keep our work in alignment with Your plan and not gossip of the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 25, 2024 Wednesday
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
2 Corinthians 12:20 (KJV)
Inspiration
The Devil enjoys it when we whisper behind each other’s backs. Gossip produces anger, sorrow, and violence. We hurt one another when we say hateful things or share personal secrets. We stir up anger which leads to violence when we share false information. Instead, we will focus on our walk to righteousness and share the Good News concerning salvation and our loving Heavenly Father. We want to share hope with our broken world and stop evil in its tracks.
Prayer
Dear Father, we will stop whispering behind each other’s backs and start sharing Your Word. We want to assist You by stopping evil instead of spreading it around with tounges of fire. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 26, 2024 Thursday
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)
Inspiration
Anger is a dangerous emotion when allowed control. When observing our day, numerous small details cause frustration. We are displeased with our morning routine or annoyed by traffic. We are frustrated when we run late or have to wait in line for coffee. Although these seem like minimal irritations, they build up to become dangerous to our mental health. Before we know it, we are mad all the time; every moment of the day. Paul tells us we should work quickly to resolve our anger. Anger prompts us to act out of character and leads to sin. We will lay the burden of anger down and lean on the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Prayer
Dear Father, we grow irritated with minor inconveniences throughout the day; we lay the burden of anger at Your feet and seek guidance to rid ourselves of this darkness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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September 27, 2024 Friday
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Ephesians 4:31 (KJV)
Inspiration
As Christians, we seek to be an example to nonbelievers or our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Our attitude is a factor that makes a big impression on those who cross our paths each day. When faced with confrontation, our self-control says a lot about the love of God; therefore, we must be cautious not to act or speak out of bitterness. Instead, we will turn to the Holy Spirit and ask for the wisdom to handle conflict. We will remain patient in frustrating moments, just as God has been patient with our wandering hearts since the beginning of time.
Prayer
Dear Father, we want to be examples of Your mercy in all situations. Please grant us peace as we calm our emotions in conflicting situations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
September 28, 2024 Saturday
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:7 (KJV)
Inspiration
God is loving, patient, and kind. He gives us multiple chances to seek repentance and take our place in His Kingdom. He forgives us when we feel unforgivable and encourages us to surrender our sinful ways. We find it challenging to show mercy in certain situations; we must turn to the Lord in prayer and seek guidance. He grants forgiveness for our darkest transgressions, and we will demonstrate the same compassion.
Prayer
Dear Father, forgive us when we find it challenging to forgive others. Help us remember Your grace and unconditional love, so our words and actions reflect You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
September 29, 2024 Sunday
Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
Psalm 69:1 (KJV)
Inspiration
As we stand up to our necks in trouble, we call upon the Lord because we know that He is present and will provide help. We are confident in His love and have faith in His desire to come to our aid. When trampled by the struggles of life, He is the only one we will cling to for comfort and peace. His unconditional love surrounds us and lifts us from the miry pit.
Prayer
Dear Lord, You are the only one we cling to when we struggle. We love You without understanding the depth of Your compassion for us. Thank You for always being present. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
September 30, 2024 Monday
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
Psalm 69:2 (KJV)
Inspiration
Our lives overflow with struggles and hardships. It often feels we are stuck with no way to escape. We are overwhelmed with bills, busy schedules, and broken relationships, yet, we maintain hopeful hearts. We know that struggles develop character, and our faith grows stronger when we lean upon the Lord for comfort and guidance. We will not allow our challenges to cause anxiety because we know the Lord is always present in our time of need.
Prayer
Dear Lord, We feel overwhelmed with the busyness of our lives. We have hope in Your plan for our lives and continue to trust Your will. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
October 01, 2024 Tuesday
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Psalm 69:5 (KJV)
Inspiration
We attempt to hide our thoughts and actions from the Lord; it is useless. Our Creator knows our sinful nature and understands we will always fall short, yet, He loves us anyway and grants forgiveness for our transgressions. Instead of trying to hide our sin by omitting details, we will come before the Lord with honesty and ask for repentance with genuine hearts. We love our Heavenly Father and trust Him to guide us toward the path of righteousness when we admit our transgressions against Him.
Prayer
Dear God, Please forgive our sins as we come to You with honest hearts. We lay down our transgressions before You with pure hearts and choose to live according to Your will each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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October 02, 2024 Wednesday
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
Isaiah 35:4 (KJV)
Inspiration
We are strong and have no fear of hardships that develop in our lives. Having faith in the Lord and His will allows us to have hope, and hope gives us the strength to power through our struggles. God will be present and save us! We may not understand His plan of action, and we usually become impatient with His timing, yet, we know His way is the best.
Prayer
Dear God, we are fearless when hardships are on the horizon because we feel Your presence in our lives. Your love is everlasting, and we praise You for always looking out for us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
October 03, 2024 Thursday
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Isaiah 40:26 (KJV)
Inspiration
The world is beautiful, and we look to the heavens with humble hearts knowing the one who created it all loves us. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present, yet, His love is most valuable to us. Despite our sinful nature, He offers us salvation. We respect His authority and bask in His almighty love; we are honored to devote our lives to the will of God.
Prayer
Dear Lord, You have created a beautiful world, and we admire Your omnipotence. We ask for forgiveness with honest hearts and devote our lives to Your will. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
October 04, 2024 Friday
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
Isaiah 40:28 (KJV)
Inspiration
We have all had our day interrupted by a life-changing event. Our phone rings with the news of an ill loved one or the announcement of a lost job, making our plan for the moment, the day, or the rest of our life no longer meaningful. When everything changes, God stays the same, so we turn to Him with faithful hearts for guidance and comfort. The Lord is never weary, impatient, or out of time. He loves us beyond our understanding and shields us with His everlasting arms.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You are everlasting. Our existence was void until Your breathed life into our bodies, and we thank You for Your love and devotion. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
October 05, 2024 Saturday
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
Inspiration
When we live for Christ, our struggles are meaningful, and God uses them to strengthen our character. He does not promise sunshine and roses when we surrender our lives to Him. Our world is imperfect, filled with destruction and impending doom. God uses our challenges as opportunities to grow closer to us as we lean on Him for guidance. He pours blessings into our lives and creates miracles with lasting effects. We praise God through our storms because we know He will shield us and strengthen our faith.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You when we struggle because we have faith in Your plan. Thank You for Your perseverance and desire to turn our struggles into blessings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
October 06, 2024 Sunday
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
From: 1 Peter 1:6 (KJV)
Inspiration
We live in Christ, and our future is secure! Earthly trials may leave us feeling gloomy and pessimistic, yet, we have hope because these trials are temporary. Our future rests in heaven with our Lord and Savior. We have surrendered our lives to Him, and our inheritance in heaven is secure. No matter how gloomy our days become, we will rejoice in the future and our inheritance as children of God.
Prayer
Dear Lord, on gloomy days, we rejoice because we know our future belongs to You. You always protect us during our trials, and we look forward to eternity with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
