Faithful

The Lord your God turned that curse into a blessing because the Lord your God loves you. ~ Deuteronomy 23:5 (CEB)

If we are not faithful, he will still be faithful. Christ cannot deny who he is. ~ 2 Timothy 2:13 (CEB)

KEY IDEA:

Trust Christ because he is faithful and his love for you can't be derailed.

PRAYER:

Lord God, you are totally faithful. Christ Jesus proves it! Thank you for loving me so much that you include me in the salvation that he secured through the cross and the resurrection. You didn't let the opposition you experienced turn you off to people. I need to be more faithful to you. But I am confident that because I am plugged in to you and your faithfulness I will be changed into a totally faithful person. Amen.

Hope

I pray to you, Lord! You are my place of safety, and you are my choice in the land of the living. ~ Psalm 142:5 (CEV)

Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on. ~ 1 Peter 1:3 (CEV)

KEY IDEA:

We put our unending hope in God.

PRAYER:

God, no matter how crazy things get I am going to continue to put my hope in you. Sometimes I waver a little bit and begin to trust myself, other people, or even fate. Forgive me for that. But if you will continue to draw me back to yourself I will continue to put my hope in Christ Jesus. You are the reliable choice. Amen.

Ask

Maybe God will work for us. There’s no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it. ~ 1 Samuel 14:6 (MSG)

That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you’ll get God’s everything. ~ Mark 11:24 (MSG)

KEY IDEA:

God is way more powerful and generous than we realize so we should be quick to ask him to help us.

PRAYER:

Powerful and Generous God, thank you for being so kind to me. And I'm sure I don't even realize the half of what you have done for me. So, why am I so slow to turn to you when I have needs? I think it's because I want to make things happen on my own -- so that I can pat myself on the back. Free me up to turn more quickly to you with each little thing that comes along. That's how I'm going to grow to trust you more. Amen.

Commander and Chief

Lord of heavenly forces... You alone are God over all the earth’s kingdoms. You made both heaven and earth. ~ Isaiah 37:16 (CEB)

Then I saw heaven open, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True; it is with justice that he judges and fights his battles. ~ Revelation 19:11 (GNT)

KEY IDEA:

The Lord God is the only one qualified to be commander and chief over the world and judge over all creation.

PRAYER:

Lord of havenly forces, you alone are God over all the earth's kingdoms. The rulers we have are full of themselves and lack any true sense of justice. But you are driven by what is just and true. I'm so grateful to be able to look to you for leadership. Yet, I still get caught up and frustrated with all the corrupt leaders we have to put up with. I can really lose myself in anger. So please calm me down and help me to focus on trusting in your just judgment. I don't want to worry anymore. I want to live a hopeful life trusting in you the commander and chief over all the world. Amen.