DEUTERONOMY 6:11-12 (ABP)
Once the Lord has blessed you with success don't forget to honor the Lord.
1 JOHN 3:17 (NLT)
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We've been blessed so that we can bless.
PRAYER
Thank you, Father, for the people in my life who, at various times, provided for my needs. I regret the times I cling to my possessions and money. Open my heart and my eyes to people -- far and near -- who need something I already have. May I share out of the abundance of your love for me. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
GOD'S LEADERSHIP
PROVERBS 3:11 (MSG)
But don’t, dear friend, resent GOD’s discipline;
don’t sulk under his loving correction.
JAMES 3:17 (CEV)
But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Embrace the correction and wisdom that God gives.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for intervening in my life. I admit that I push back against your guidance at times -- especially when I'm trying to prove myself. Wrap me in your wisdom so that I become someone who reflects your character. I'm going to let you lead me so that I'm among the pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere. Amen.
But don’t, dear friend, resent GOD’s discipline;
don’t sulk under his loving correction.
JAMES 3:17 (CEV)
But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Embrace the correction and wisdom that God gives.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for intervening in my life. I admit that I push back against your guidance at times -- especially when I'm trying to prove myself. Wrap me in your wisdom so that I become someone who reflects your character. I'm going to let you lead me so that I'm among the pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere. Amen.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
AT EASE
PSALM 91:14 (CEB)
God says, "Because you are devoted to me,
I’ll rescue you.
I’ll protect you because you know my name."
1 JOHN 3:21-22 (CEV)
Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him. He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You can count on God.
PRAYER
Lord God, I appreciate how reliable you are. Even though I am unreliable and am not 100% in line with your instructions, you are still reliable. You are still committed to me. Help me to become more devoted to you. I'm going to feel at ease in your presence. Amen.
God says, "Because you are devoted to me,
I’ll rescue you.
I’ll protect you because you know my name."
1 JOHN 3:21-22 (CEV)
Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him. He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You can count on God.
PRAYER
Lord God, I appreciate how reliable you are. Even though I am unreliable and am not 100% in line with your instructions, you are still reliable. You are still committed to me. Help me to become more devoted to you. I'm going to feel at ease in your presence. Amen.
Monday, July 19, 2021
FORGIVENESSS AND FREEDOM
PSALM 32:1 (CEV)
Our God, you bless everyone
whose sins you forgive
and wipe away.
COLOSSIANS 1:14 (CEB)
He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ, we have forgiveness and freedom.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for the gift of salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and his sacrifice. I confess that I haven't yet fully learned how to handle this freedom. Help me to graciously grow into it so that I can draw others into your freedom. Amen.
Our God, you bless everyone
whose sins you forgive
and wipe away.
COLOSSIANS 1:14 (CEB)
He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ, we have forgiveness and freedom.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for the gift of salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and his sacrifice. I confess that I haven't yet fully learned how to handle this freedom. Help me to graciously grow into it so that I can draw others into your freedom. Amen.
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