HONOR

JOB 19:25
I know that my redeemer lives.

JOHN 12:28 (ABP)
Anticipating the trouble ahead Jesus prayed, "Father, through all of this might your name be honored!”

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Give God our redeemer the credit to which he is due.

PRAYER
Living God, who deserves our adoration. I am thankful for your real presence as well as the perfect example you sent through your Son, Jesus. When my voice is weak and I am timid, remind me of your Son. Give me the confidence to boldly and joyfully glorify your name. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

PSALM 9:2 (NIRV)
I will be glad and full of joy because of you.
Most High God, I will sing the praises of your name.

EPHESIANS 1:3 (NLT)
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.

PRAYER
Glorious God, you are worthy of all honor and recognition. Through Christ, you have blessed us in more ways than we can count. I confess that too often I'm so caught up in my routine that I neglect to count my blessings. Show me how to make counting a part of my routine. I'm going to praise you even more. Amen

GOD IN CHARGE

1 SAMUEL 26:4 (CEB)
...may the LORD consider my life valuable, and may he deliver me from all trouble.

ACTS 23:11
That night the Master appeared to Paul: “It’s going to be all right. Everything is going to turn out for the best. You’ve been a good witness for me here in Jerusalem. Now you’re going to be my witness in Rome!”

SUMMARY SENTENCE
With God in charge, everything ultimately turns out for the best.

PRAYER
Sovereign God, I'm grateful that you are in charge and that I don't need to worry over the outcomes of troubling times. I admit that I still worry. Help me to let go of the sense that everything depends on me. I want to trust you for the outcomes. You have a great track record. Amen.

HUMILITY

JOB 21:22 (MSG)
But who are we to tell God how to run his affairs?
He’s dealing with matters that are way over our heads.

ROMANS 12:16 (CEB)
Consider everyone as equal, and don’t think that you’re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don’t think that you’re so smart.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
If you embrace God, you will also embrace humility.

PRAYER
Thank you, God, for embodying humility through the Son who stepped down to live and die among us so that together we might experience his resurrection. All the important things in life are fueled by humility. I confess, though, that I'm still inclined to do whatever it takes to protect my territory -- including huffing and strutting as though I'm some VIP. Show me a new way of getting life done -- a new way that is fully in line with the Jesus way. I'm going to pour my energy into elevating others instead of defending my own position. Amen.