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| ISBN-13: | 9781414337760 |
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| Publisher: | Tyndale House Publishers |
| Publication date: | 09/01/2010 |
| Pages: | 320 |
| Product dimensions: | 4.40(w) x 6.00(h) x 1.00(d) |
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CHAPTER 1
DAY 1
* A prayer for GROWTH
When I want to grow spiritually
DEAR GOD,
I confess that I often want to be instantly mature in my faith. I lack the patience to work at it. Help me to remember that spiritual growth is like physical growth: I must start small, take one day at a time, and get enough nourishment. I know I can do this by challenging my mind to study your Word, asking questions about it, and then seeking answers through prayer, the counsel of other believers, and life's experiences. Help me to see each day as a building block and to commit to building a life of godly character one step at a time.
We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. COLOSSIANS 1:9-10
DAY 2
* A prayer about INITIATIVE
How does God continue to initiate a relationship with me?
HOLY GOD,
I believe that you sometimes initiate a change of heart in me so that I will desire to be in closer relationship with you. Selfish ambition and spiritual blindness steal my passion for you, and sometimes you need to point out these ways within me. Your Holy Spirit convicts me of my sin, prompting me to remember you, confess my waywardness, and seek restoration with you. Lord God, thank you that you take the initiative in this way. But you don't only point out the offense; you also guide me back to the right path. You never initiate a change of heart and then abandon me. Thank you for constantly taking the first step. No matter how many times I wander, you are always ready to take me back and restore me into a right relationship with you.
"My wayward children," says the Lord, "come back to me, and I will heal your wayward hearts." JEREMIAH 3:22
DAY 3
* A prayer of ANTICIPATION
When I wonder what great things God has planned for me
O GOD,
My life is so noisy — and sadly, it resounds more often with ringing phones and droning televisions than with praise and worship for you. Do I ever pause and wonder what momentous things you might be preparing to do next in my life? How many moments of awe-inspiring anticipation do I miss by never being still before you? I need your help to discipline myself. Help me to build a few moments of silent anticipation into each day, making time to pray and open myself up to what you want to do in and through me. I pray, God, that in these moments, you will reveal enough of your plan to make me ready for your great purposes in my life. I come before you with reverent awe and anticipation for the glorious future that lies ahead.
You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. PSALM 73:24
DAY 4
* A prayer about CHALLENGES
When I need to see how challenges will shape me
O LORD,
Thank you for your Word. How often we see our own struggles through the lives of the people in the Bible. I'm encouraged by the example of Paul, whose goal to preach the gospel in new places continually brought him fresh challenges. While difficult, those trials clearly caused greater growth in his relationship with you. Lord, what do you want me to learn from the challenges that come my way? And how might they strengthen my relationship with you? Please show me how to step out in faith so that I can move closer to you. May the struggles I face cause me to follow your leading into uncharted waters, and may I learn to trust you more and more. Then I know I will be accomplishing your unique purpose for me. Thank you for showing me that it is often through challenges that you make your plan clear to me.
Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God ... is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. 1 CHRONICLES 28:20
DAY 5
* A prayer for HOPE
When I need to fix my eyes on the hope of eternity
ETERNAL GOD AND SAVIOR,
For a prisoner on death row, a pardon offers hope of freedom. I was once a spiritual prisoner facing eternal death because of my sin. You have given me the ultimate hope of freedom by forgiving my sins so I can one day be with you forever in heaven. How can I thank you enough? When my life here and now seems impossible, you give eternal hope. Without hope, I could not persevere through the tough times. I would give up. As I walk through this life, may I fix my eyes on eternity. May I never forget where I am headed, and why there is no better place to be. For in heaven I will live in perfect relationship with you and others forever, with no pain or sorrow or suffering. What joy! Please help me to move straight ahead toward that goal. As I do, I know I'll gain a better perspective on the struggles and discomforts of this life.
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance — an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation. ... There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. 1 PETER 1:3-6
DAY 6 Prayerful Moment
* A prayer of CONFESSION
When I have a guilty conscience
MERCIFUL GOD,
I'm feeling guilty and my conscience is showing me that it's time to confess my wrongdoing. I know you are prompting me to seek forgiveness. I'm sorry for the wrong I've done. I am so grateful that you don't shut me out when I have sinned. Even my sin can be an opportunity for you to pursue me and call me back to your righteous path. Thank you, God, for removing my guilt, restoring my joy, and healing my broken soul.
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
PROVERBS 28:13
DAY 7 Prayerful Moment
* A prayer about GOALS
How can goals help me move forward spiritually?
DEAR GOD,
Often I set long-term and short-term goals, but can I also set eternal goals? Shouldn't I spend more time thinking about my future home with you? Father, show me how to set goals that will keep me moving forward spiritually!
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:25
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