KNOW-IT-ALLS

ISAIAH 47:13 (NLT)
All the advice you receive has made you tired.

ROMANS 12:16 (CEB)
Don’t think that you’re so smart.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
There is no shortage of know-it-alls so don't take them or yourself too seriously.

DAILY FODDER
What makes know-it-alls so attractive? How do you keep yourself from becoming one?

PRAYER
All-knowing God, you have graciously given us access to your wisdom. However, since that day in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve chose to do things their own way, we've gravitated toward creating our own versions of wisdom. I'm included in this sin. It's easy to convince myself that I know what's right and what's wrong so that I don't need to consult you. Thank you for your mercy toward your know-it-all world. Give me the skills I need to tune out all the fake wisdom that is clamoring for my attention. I'm going to tune into you alone. Amen!

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.

Give us enough food for today.

Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen! 

GOD PROVIDES

PSALM 105:40-42 (CEB)
God filled them full with food from heaven.
God opened the rock and out gushed water—
     flowing like a river through the desert!
Because God remembered his holy promise...

MATTHEW 6:11 (CEB)
Give us the bread we need for today.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
God provides what we need.

DAILY FODDER
What do you need that God has not provided? 

PRAYER
Generous God, sometimes your provision comes in a spectacular way. I've grown accustomed to thinking that the more spectacular, the more divine it is. This hinders my ability to notice your constant care and provision through the many small and normal gifts you provide. Help me to notice and in doing so to quit worrying about how I'm going to survive in these trying times. I'm am celebrating your faithfulness. Amen!

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.

Give us enough food for today.

Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen! 

REDEEMER

DEUTERONOMY 9:26 (MSG)
I prayed to GOD for you, “My Master, GOD, don’t destroy your people, your inheritance whom, in your immense generosity, you redeemed, using your enormous strength to get them out of Egypt.

ROMANS 8:32 (MSG)
If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us?

SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has a tremendous track record of generously redeeming rebellious losers.

DAILY FODDER
How is it that our post-redemption responsiveness to God seems so short-lived? Are you currently receptive to everything God is wanting to do for you and through you?

PRAYER
Redeemer God, you stuck your neck out to rescue us from ourselves. We don't fully appreciate all that you've done throughout history — and especially through Christ. Soften my heart so that my faith continues to develop. I'm going to trust you to make changes in me and through me. It's great to partner with Christ the Redeemer. Amen!

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.

Give us enough food for today.

Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen! 

PROFESSOR JESUS

ISAIAH 48:17 (CEV)

People of Israel,

I am the holy Lord God,

the one who rescues you.

For your own good,

I teach you, and I lead you

along the right path.

LUKE 10:39 (NLT)
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Enroll in Jesus' class for the education of a lifetime.

DAILY FODDER
What class would you like professor Jesus to make available to you? Which of his classes do you think he'd want you to take this semester?

PRAYER
Professor Jesus, I'm enthralled that you'd come into my life and offer me a tuition-free education. I confess that after the first few classes I got distracted and a bit lazy. Fortunately you're a master teacher, experienced in working with people like me. Help me to stay focused so that I can absorb what you want to teach me. With your help I'm going to keep at it. Thank you for your understanding and patence. Amen!

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.

Give us enough food for today.

Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!