MARCH 21 — Even A Skittish Horse Can Work Towards A Worthy Goal
Today’s passage:
“… Follow Me.”
(Luke 5:27)
Today’s prayer:
“Dear Jesus, let me pull in harmony with You, step by step.”
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MARCH 20 — Always Remember This: God Doesn’t Do Bad Work
Today’s passage:
“If God be for us, who can be against us?”
(Romans 8:31)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, grant me self-esteem, without self-righteousness or conceit.”
MARCH 19 — Focus On Sunup To Sundown Today—And See What Happens
Today’s passage:
“The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble;
the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.”
(Psalms 20:1)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, when the future is not bright remind us that
with You we can always manage one day at a time.”
MARCH 18 — Simple Things Can Mean The World To Those In Need
Today’s passage:
“The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.”
—John Greenleaf Whittier
Today’s prayer:
“Thank You, Father, for the rewards that kindness always brings.”
MARCH 17 — Our ‘Spiritual Ears’ Require Training, Just Like Musical Ears Do
Today’s passage:
“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me . . ..”
(Psalms 138:8)
Today’s prayer:
“Teach me to listen, Lord, with my spiritual ears, so
that I may hear Your voice directing and perfecting.”
MARCH 16 — True Generosity Has No Strings Attached
Today’s passage:
“A generous man forgets what he gives
and remembers what he receives.”
—Old proverb
Today’s prayer:
“Dear Lord, let me focus on the joys of giving, not
on the thanks that may or may not come back.”
MARCH 15 — Your Spiritual Workshop For February: Seven Steps To Humility
“Who being in the form of God … made himself of no reputation, and
took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of
men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled Himself, and
became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
(Philippians 2:6-8)
In each of the following steps, use a bit of
imagination in applying the verse to your life.
1. … Made Himself of no reputation …
2. … and took upon Him the form of a servant …
3. … and was made in the likeness of men …
4. … and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself …
5. … and became obedient …
6. … unto death …
7. … even the death of the cross.
MARCH 14 — Reaching Out To Father-God For Comfort Is The Best Way
Today’s passage:
“And call no man your father upon the earth:
for one is your Father, which is in heaven.”
(Matthew 23:9)
Today’s prayer:
“Keep your arms around me, Father-God,
and let me feel Your presence every day.”
MARCH 13 — It’s Easier To Find Than You Might Think
Today’s passage:
“Happiness is not created by what happens to us,
but by our attitudes toward each happening.”
—Walter Heiby
Today’s prayer:
“Thank You, Lord, for the joyous rewards You
heap on our lives when we learn to serve you.”
MARCH 12 — Every Birth Is An Amazing Event — And So Are Rebirths
Today’s passage:
“A time to be born . . .’”
(Ecclesiastes 3:2)
Today’s prayer:
“Father, thank You for my birth—and for my rebirth.”