TRUST GOD FOR "THE IMPOSSIBE"

GENESIS 18:14 (MSG)
Is anything too hard for God?

MARK 16:14 (CEB)
Finally he appeared to the eleven while they were eating. Jesus criticized their unbelief and stubbornness because they didn’t believe those who saw him after he was raised up.

THE ESSENCE
Trust God's word, even when it appears impossible.

DAILY FODDER
What would Jesus have said to you on the day after the resurrection? What is he telling you to do today that flies the face of modern reality?  

PRAYER 
Mighty God, I celerate your power. You have the final word over death and everything else. I confess that I am stubbornly entrenched in the world's existing system. Align my life with your fuller understanding of resurrection-based reality. It may seem crazy but I'm trusting you. 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.

SHINE

DEUTERONOMY 13:4 (CEB)
You must follow the Lord your God alone! Revere him! Follow his commandments! Obey his voice! Worship him! Cling to him—no other!

PHILIPPIANS 2:15-16 (CEB)
Among these people you shine like stars in the world because you hold on to the word of life.

THE ESSENCE
Focus on serving the Lord and you will shine when everything around us feels dark.

DAILY FODDER
Practically speaking, what does it mean to serve the Lord alone? 

PRAYER 
Creator and Sustainer, all creation revolves around you and your agenda. Forgive us for pursuing our own agendas and approaches to life. We honor those who sing "I did it my way." Transform my life so that it becomes all about you and your way. I want to shine like the stars because I've done it your way. 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.

SABBATH

EXODUS 20:9-10 (CEV)
Work and get everything done during six days each week, but the seventh day is a day of rest to honor the Lord your God. On that day no one may do any work...

MARK 3:4 (MSG)
Then he spoke to the people: “What kind of action suits the Sabbath best? Doing good or doing evil? Helping people or leaving them helpless?” No one said a word.

THE ESSENCE
Even as we rest and honor the Lord, we're still consumed with doing good. 

DAILY FODDER
How does taking a day to rest enable us for our assigned task of doing good? 

PRAYER 
Lord of the Sabbath, be in my work and in my rest. Be in my labor and in my play. Teach me how to cease from my frenetic ways and enjoy your presence. I dedicate my hours and days to you. Fill them with your word and life. Help me to obseve your Sabbath and keep it holy. 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 have 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.

STANDING BY ME

2 SAMUEL 22:2 (MSG)
God is bedrock under my feet,
the castle in which I live,
my rescuing knight.

2 TIMOTHY 4:17 (MSG)
But it doesn’t matter—the Master stood by me and helped me spread the Message loud and clear to those who had never heard it. I was snatched from the jaws of the lion!

THE ESSENCE
God stands by his people. 

DAILY FODDER
What are the threats in your life that make you aware of your need for a savior? How do you feel knowing that God is standing watch in your life?

PRAYER 
Savior, I'm grateful that you are standing by me. Forgive me for growing anxious over the current challenges because I've forgotten how you have saved me from the jaws of lions in the past. Help me remember and keep me aware of your presence. You are my rescuing knight. 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.