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There is now no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of
the Spirit of life in Christ has set me free from the
law of sin and death.

--Romans 8:1-2
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

"Free at last, free at last, praise Lord God Almighty
I am free at last." Becoming a Christian means we have
been liberated from law-keeping. We now have God living
in us, through the Holy Spirit, to not only help us
know his will, but to live it. Through the Spirit's
power, we can do what no law could make us do: live up
to God's standards of righteousness.

MY PRAYER...

Gracious father, thank you for all of your gifts to me.
Today, I want to especially thank you for liberating me
from law and empowering me with your Spirit. Fill me
and empower me today with your Spirit as I live my life
for you. Through Jesus my Lord I pray. Amen.

Posted on May 09, 2008

Make the most of every opportunity. Let your
conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with
salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

--Colossians 4:5-6
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

There are no random acts of kindness, only intentional
acts given the opportunity to happen. This is true not
just in deeds, but in words as well. But more than
trying to avoid poor speech, we are urged to use our
speech to bless and help others to come to know Christ.

MY PRAYER...

Father, forgive me for the careless words I have
uttered this week. I understand that these careless
words are twice sins -- a sin once when I committed it
and a sin a second time because I didn't see the
opportunity to be redemptive. Open my eyes Lord so that
I may see what you have placed in my path. Through
Jesus I pray. Amen.

Posted on May 08, 2008

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in
all circumstances, for this is God's will for you
in Christ Jesus.

--1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

Where does your heart live? That's what these verses
are all about. Is there a constant awareness in your
life that God is present? Is he the unseen but always
present companion in all your ups and downs? Or is
God here when it is convenient and gone when things
are busy? Joy comes from knowing we are never alone.
Prayer is the ongoing conversation we have, Spirit to
Spirit, with God. Thanksgiving is the great reminder
that we have been blessed no matter what the
circumstances may suggest.

MY PRAYER...

Precious and Righteous Father, thank you for being
there. Give me a deeper appreciation and a always
more profound awareness of your presence today. May
my life reflect the joy you have given me by saving
me by grace. And may my heart always find its home
in you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

Posted on May 07, 2008

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each
other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a
righteous man is powerful and effective.

--James 5:16
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

To confess is to do two things with our sin: 1) to
recognize sin for what it is in God's eyes and 2) to
get rid of our secrets and be honest with another
Christian. James' language is powerful. He mentions
that this confession doesn't just bring forgiveness.
It also brings healing.

MY PRAYER...

Holy Father, I have sinned. I now confess my own
personal sin of ____________. I ask for your
forgiveness and for your Spirit to strengthen me in
overcoming temptation. I want to live for you and
not let my sin, any sin, entangle me and draw me
away from you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

Posted on May 06, 2008

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your request to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.

--Philippians 4:6-7
New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

God wants to hear our prayers, but to keep them from
becoming too self-focused, God wants us always to
remember to give thanks. It is so easy for us to turn
prayer into a request line. We are the ones who are
left bereft when thanksgiving and praise are robbed
from our prayers.

MY PRAYER...

Gracious God, I have so many reasons to praise you.
In the face of trial and hardship I have your promises
to reawaken my hope. In the moment of victory I have
you to thank for my abilities. In the boredom of the
routine, I have great joys in your surprises. Thank
you, God, for being so great and yet so loving. In
Jesus name. Amen.

Posted on May 05, 2008