Jesus said to them all: "If anyone would come after me,
he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever
wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will
save it.
Luke 9:23-24
New International Version
THOUGHTS
ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
"I've just got to find myself." Won't ever happen.
We do not "find ourselves, our life" by pursuing it. We find it by
losing it to something or someone greater than ourselves. We find our life be
losing it to Jesus and the work of his Kingdom.
MY
PRAYER...
Master and Maker of all that lives and breathes, take my life
and every breath and use it for your glory. May my words and actions this day
be pleasing to you. Through Jesus I offer you this prayer and praise. Amen.
HE IS A REWARDER
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And 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, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD
Do you see God as a rewarder
today? Notice this verse doesn’t say that God rewards those who “deserve” it or
have “earned” it. It doesn’t say that God rewards those who act perfectly and
never make mistakes. No, God’s blessing isn’t based on our performance, it’s
based on our faith — our belief in Him and His goodness. In fact, one verse
says that He longs to be good to those who are looking for His goodness!
I encourage you today to
spend some time meditating on His goodness and dwelling on His faithfulness.
Look for Him and expect Him to act. Spend some time reading the Psalms and
begin to praise and thank Him for all He is doing. Open your eyes of faith and
see all of the wonderful things He has prepared for you. Let His Word shape
your thoughts, and remember He is a rewarder! He wants to bless you today
because you earnestly seek after Him!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for
Your Word which fills my heart and mind with faith. I believe that You are good
and that You are a rewarder. I choose to put my trust in You knowing that You
have blessings in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria
Osteen
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