Love God’s Ways

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15

The Gift: God’s love can positively shape your marriage, your workplace and your passion for life.

Prayer: Dear Lord, today I ask for an increased portion of your love for others. So often I view the world around me from my own limited view. But today I choose to see my relationships, my marriage, my friendships, my workplace  — and my future through the eyes of your love. Do your work in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love God’s Ways

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15

The Gift: When our lips shout the praises of God and bring forth fruit of honor, respect and love toward others then God’s ways have become ours.  This transformation not only changes our outlook, but it also shapes our destiny.

Prayer: Father of Life and Love, Have mercy on me today and shower me with your love.  I choose to offer my words and actions up to you as a gift of love.  Help my conversations today to be filled with positive support of others and transform my outlook to be honoring of your and others.  Shape me for your future. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Love each other, God’s Work and People

“Keep on loving each other.” Hebrews 13:1

The Gift: The way to a life full of meaning and love is found in Jesus.  When we choose to place in our own hearts the same attitude that Jesus had, his love begins to shape and overflow into all of our conversations, thoughts and actions.

Prayer: Dear Lord, You are love and today as I receive the love that you have for me, I extend that same love toward others. I will think the best of my friends and my enemies and I ask that you empower me to filter all I say and do through your unending love for me.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Fix Your Eyes on Jesus

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

The Gift: The Father’s Gift is Jesus.  As the beginning and end of it all, Jesus is the One whose life, death and resurrection are the guarantee for us. He now sits at the right hand of God, the favored position of all eternity, and speaks to Him on our behalf.

Prayer: Thank you God, for the gift of your Son, Jesus.  I choose today to fix my eyes and my trust on him. He is the only one worthy of such allegiance and commitment. He is the redeemer and restorer and I receive the peace and blessing that come when I trust in him. In Jesus’  name, Amen.

Run the Race

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1

The Gift: Faith in God’s redeeming work puts you in a race you can win.   You are uniquely crafted by God to honor him and to do good for those around you.

Prayer: Dear Savior, I trust in you today.  Put me on the track for a race that I can win.  I will stay focused, be faithful and will finish what you have in store for me.  Fill my life with meaning and passion I pray. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Stop Sinning

“Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that easily entangles.” Hebrews 12:1

The Gift: Faith in God brings focus in your life and creates the power to stop wrong attitudes and actions.   It is a matter of focus and allegiance.

Prayer: Gracious Father, I thank you today that for the faith you have placed inside of my heart. I put my trust and allegiance in you and make the commitment to change for the better. I will stop acting in ways that put me first, and I will start honoring others before me. Thank you for the faith to trust in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Surrounded to Succeed

“Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders us.” Hebrews 12:1

The Gift: Clinging to your faith in God generates the strength to throw off every self-serving and self-destructive distraction.  Putting your faith in God has the power to change your life.

Prayer: Dear Father,  Today I call on you to grant me transforming faith.  I need it to throw off the many distractions around me that bring dysfunction and destruction into my life. I choose to believe and trust in you today. I have faith that you will work in me your purposes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God Rewards Faithfulness

“these [heroes in the Bible] were all commended for their faith.” Hebrews 10:39

The Gift: God is watching.  He knows when we place our hope and trust in him, and he also sees when we recoil from the adventure of faith and attempt to work things out in our own strength.  Using the faith that God gives to walk toward God will always bring an eternal reward.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father,  I believe that you will reward me for living according to your word, and having faith in you.  My hope and trust are in you today, and I will allow your word to guard my heart and mind.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith Pleases God

“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

The Gift: Living your life by faith guarantees that you are pleasing God.  Faith in God is both an admission of self-defeat and also a clinging to Jesus’ power to transform even the ugliest circumstance into something beautiful.

Prayer: Dear Lord, Today, I choose to please you.  I will live by faith, placing my past, present and my future in your hands.   I believe that you will reward my total allegiance in you.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Faith is Obedience

“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1

The Gift: Faith takes the scattered and shattered pieces of life and organizes them into something meaningful.  Faith that is from God, is faith in God.  God’s faith inside of you is an indestructible force for good

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to live by faith today.  The circumstances around me will not shape my attitudes and actions, but my hope and belief in your transforming power will direct my path. Thank you for the gift of faith! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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