CHANGE

ISAIAH 58:1 (CEB)
Shout loudly; don’t hold back;
   raise your voice like a trumpet!
Announce to my people their crime...

MATTHEW 4:17 (MSG)
Jesus started preaching... “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”

SUMMARY SENTENCE
To change you need to acknowledge what needs changing.

DAILY FODDER
What needs to change in your life so that you are more closely aligned with God's kingdom agenda? 

PRAYER
I am so thankful, good and gracious God, that you call me back to you! Forgive me when I don't want to do an about-face with my sinful nature. I'm sorry I get stuck in myself! Turn my aberrant heart and mind back to you. Life is so much better there. Change my heart, for my good and your glory. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)

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 wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.

REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS

PSALM 105:5 (ABP)
Remember the miracles GOD has performed, the incredible creation he has crafted, and the justice he has dispensed.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 (ABP)
No matter what happens, keep on thanking God. This is what he wants those who are partnered with Christ to do.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
There is no shortage of reasons to continue with the gratitude.

DAILY FODDER
Quickly name five things that God has done, and for which you are thankful.

PRAYER
Thank you, God, for the life you've given to me—and this awesome world in which I've been placed. Forgive me for forgetting how much I've received. And when the challenging times come, with the help of our Savior, I'm going to keep on being thankful. 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 wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.

TRUSTING

ISAIAH 46:12-13 (CEV)
You people are stubborn
   and far from being safe,
   so listen to me.
I will soon come to save you.
I am not far away
   and will waste no time...

ROMANS 10:10 (CEB)
Trusting with the heart leads to righteousness, and confessing with the mouth leads to salvation.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
If you are serious about moving forward in your relationship with God, you must trust him, demonstrating your faith through words and actions.

DAILY FODDER
Do you think that God sees you as stubborn? Why or why not? Does it matter? 

PRAYER
Faithful Father, thank you for Jesus whom you brought near to all. He is never far away! He came as Emmanuel, so we could know he is with us. Forgive me when I run or hide. Grow my heart today to believe more than yesterday. May your word always be on my lips, ready to proclaim the gospel of grace. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)

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 wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.

DEEPER

PSALM 119:77 (ABP)
Flood my life with your compassion so that I can live.

PHILIPPIANS 1:9 (NLT)
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Ask God to flood your life with his love and mercy so that you can float into a full life.

DAILY FODDER
What are you asking God to do with your life? 

PRAYER
Loving God, today I'm grateful for how your love grows in my life. I feel good about that but I recognize that I need to grow a lot more. Help me live according to your love so that your compassion and mercy will overflow from my life into others around me. I recognize that Jesus is the source. Because of what you've done through him my life has meaning. 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 wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.