In God's hands

Every living creature is in the hands of God. ~ Job 12:10 (CEV)

For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. ~ Romans 14:7-8 (NLT)

KEY IDEA:

We belong to the Lord, so live for him.

PRAYER:

Lord, you are the God over everything. There are no other gods or powers. It's you and you alone who holds life in your hands. Yet, I easily forget that and get caught up in trying to fix all of the problems. I act like I'm in charge and in doing so forget that I belong to you. Help me to move away from that approach to life. I'm going to live for you by trusting you more completely. Amen.

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.