John 15:16
February 29, 2012
“I chose you to go and bear fruit that will last.”
Reflection:
Short term pleasures can be so tempting. Jesus invites us to take the long road – to make a difference in our hurting world.
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, guide me to choose the good that lasts.
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1 Peter 4:11
February 28, 2012
“Whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies.”
Reflection:
We all set goals but sometimes wane when the going gets tough.
Prayer:
God, I know your strength is much better than mine.
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Psalm 95:1,6 and Psalm 100:2
February 27, 2012
“Sing a new song to the Lord! Truth and beauty surround him. Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.”
Reflection:
Sounds like God doesn’t like sad faces. Actually, He loves us and wants us to enjoy meeting Him each day.
Prayer:
Jesus, I believe you want my happiness.
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Matthew 28:20
February 26, 2012
“I, the Lord, am with you always.”
Reflection:
It is the promise of always being there that erases our fears.
Prayer:
Jesus, I trust your promise of presence on good days and bad days.
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Mark 10:45
February 25, 2012
“The Son of Man came to serve.”
Reflection:
Jesus’ life of service unfolds in page after page of the gospel.
Prayer:
Jesus, teach me to serve as you did – always putting people over things.
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Luke 4:18
February 24, 2012
“The Spirit of God is upon me. He sent me to bring good news to the poor, and to heal the broken-hearted.”
Reflection:
The Spirit will give us a compassionate heart if we ask.
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, teach me to care about the needs of others.
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Acts 4:32
February 23, 2012
“The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.”
Reflection:
What an ideal! When we are of one heart and mind with Jesus we are able to let go of things that clutter our life.
Prayer:
Jesus, fill my mind with Your thoughts. Fill my heart with Your love.
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1 John 3:1-2
February 22, 2012
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.”
Reflection:
The older we get, the more we realize their impact on our lives and we want them to be proud of us.
Prayer:
God, my parent, I want you to be proud of me.
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Psalm 33:4-5
February 21, 2012
“The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Alleluia.”
Reflection:
God has given us a beautiful world. It is up to us to enjoy it and cherish it.
Prayer:
God, teach me to see the beauty around me.
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Acts 2:14, 22-33
February 20, 2012
"You will have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence."
Reflection:
This is quite a promise. To fill me with joy!
Prayer:
Jesus, I believe you are present to me, right now.
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Psalm 95:6
February 19, 2012
"Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God."
Reflection:
It just takes a minute to remember we are in the presence of God. Listen to Him and talk to Him.
Prayer:
Jesus, I know you are here.
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Psalm 31:17
February 18, 2012
"Let your face shine on your servant, and save me by your love."
Reflection:
It is love that saves us all - from fear, from disaster, from meaninglessness.
Prayer:
Dear God, show me the kindness in your face today.
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Psalm 106:47
February 17, 2012
"Gather us together from the nations, that we may proclaim your holy name and glory in your praise."
Reflection:
This is meant to be the work of the nations - making God's Goodness known, not worrying with one another.
Prayer:
God, show me how to gather my family to praise your name.
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Mark 1:15
February 16, 2012
"The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel."
Reflection:
This is the fast God wants from us - to give up our doubts.
Prayer:
God, I believe. Help my unbelief.
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Psalm 35:10
February 15, 2012
"Lord, you are the source of life, and in the light of your glory we find happiness."
Reflection:
It is love that saves us all - from fear, from disaster, from meaninglessness.
Prayer:
Dear God, show me the kindness in your face today.
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Psalm 33:6
February 14, 2012
"Look up at the Lord with gladness and smile; your face will never be ashamed."
Reflection:
What a way to pray - looking at God's smile.
Prayer:
Please God, smile on those I love today.
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Psalm 95:1
February 13, 2012
"Truth and beauty surround God. He lives in holiness and glory."
Reflection:
We all like to be around women and men of integrity.
Prayer:
God, fill me with your truth.
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Psalm 65:4
February 12, 2012
"May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most High."
Reflection:
Our God is a joyful God and He wants us joyful too.
Prayer:
God, I praise you for your beauty as it is reflected in the beauty of our universe.
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Mark 9:7
February 11, 2012
"The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, listen to him."
Reflection:
This is a message to each of us, an invitation to listen to Jesus' word in scripture each day.
Prayer:
Speak Lord; I'm listening.
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Psalm 29
February 10, 2012
"The Lord will bless his people with peace."
Reflection:
Remember this promise every time an image of war pops on your TV screen.
Prayer:
Dear God, give us peace in our world.
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Psalm 35:10
February 09, 2012
"Lord, you are the source of life, and in the light of your glory we find happiness."
Reflection:
God wants us to find happiness, not guilt, when we are with Him in prayer.
Prayer:
Jesus, fill me with your love of life.
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Matthew 3:17
February 08, 2012
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Reflection:
God spoke these words of Jesus, His Son. We too are God's sons and daughters.
Prayer:
God, help me to believe you are pleased with my efforts.
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Hosea 6:3
February 07, 2012
"[The LORD] will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth."
Reflections:
God speaks to our heart, softly - listen.
Prayer:
Jesus, if today I hear your voice, I promise to not harden my heart.
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Psalm 42:2
February 06, 2012
"As the hind longs for the running waters, so my soul longs for you, O God."
Reflection:
Sometimes we do not recognize or name our own hunger for God.
Prayer:
Jesus, I long to feel your presence today.
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Matthew 5: 44-45
February 03, 2012
"But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father."
Reflection:
Jesus has made love, not regulations, the litmus test.
Prayer:
Jesus, teach me to love as you did - with warmth and forgiveness always available to anyone who asked.
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Matthew 19:27-29
February 02, 2012
“I solemnly tell you: those who have left everything and followed me will be repaid a hundredfold and will gain eternal life.”
Reflection:
The everything God calls us to leave is our selfishness.
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to let go of one selfish habit today so I can follow you.
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Matthew 7:9-10
February 01, 2012
"Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a load of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish?"
Reflection:
Jesus reminds us God is a most loving Father.
Prayer:
Father, I trust in your unconditional love of me.
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