DECEMBER 2 — Our Lives Can Improve By What We Remove
Today’s passage:
“For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.”
(Matthew 6:21)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, into Your hands we commend
ourselves that we may find life.”
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DECEMBER 1 — You Have 1/12th Of This Year Left To Use Wisely
This month’s message:
Mending bruised and broken relationships is
Christ’s work. He can go before you and make
the crooked ways straight. Make this last month
of the year a month for straightening out
misunderstandings between yourself and others.
Today’s passage:
“. . . This day is a day of good tidings . . .”
(II Kings 7:9)
Today’s prayer:
“Help me see time as a gift from You, Lord.
Instruct me in the wise use of it.”
NOVEMBER 30 — Prayer And Meditation Are A Great Start
Today’s passage:
“He that is of God heareth God’s words . . .”
(John 8:47)
Today’s prayer:
“In the midst of confusion, Lord, clear
our minds so we can hear your voice.”
NOVEMBER 29 — High Standards Are The Keystone Of A Christian Life
Today’s passage:
“The love of God never looks for perfection in created
things. It knows that it dwells with Him alone. As it
never expects perfection, it is never disappointed.”
—François Fénelon
Today’s prayer:
“Keep me from getting discouraged,
Father, even when I miss the mark.”
NOVEMBER 28 — It Works Well With Forests—Not So Well With People
Today’s passage:
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless
them that curse you, do good to them that
hate you, and pray for them which despitefully
use you, and persecute you.”
(Matthew 5:44)
Today’s prayer:
“Restrain us, Lord, when we are
about to lose our heads and tongues.”
NOVEMBER 27 — Cream Comes To The Top
Today’s passage:
“For I have given you an example,
that you should do as I have done . . .”
(John 13:15)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me be consistent in my faith, not just a
hearer or speaker of the Word, but a doer of it.”
NOVEMBER 26 — Believing Makes Us New Creatures
Today’s passage:
“. . . His word was in mine heart as a
burning fire shut up in my bones.”
(Jeremiah 20:9)
Today’s prayer:
“May our lives manifest Your love, Lord.”
NOVEMBER 25 — Have Faith In Your Dream, Then Go For It With Gusto
Today’s passage:
“. . . Let us not be weary in well doing, for in
due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
(Galatians 6:9)
Today’s prayer:
“Father, give us strength to deal with
failure, courage to attempt the difficult.”
NOVEMBER 24 (Thanksgiving 1977) — Recall Thanksgivings From Your Past
Today’s passage:
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving
and into His courts with praise . . .”
(Psalms 100:4)
Today’s prayer:
“Forgive us for taking, Lord,
when we should be giving.”
NOVEMBER 23 — The First Thanksgiving Was Blessed By God
Today’s passage:
“. . . Be thankful unto Him and bless His name.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting:
and His truth endureth to all generations.”
(Psalms 100:4-5)
Today’s prayer:
“Praise God Who knows my every need,
Who hears my voice before I plead.”