May
the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among
yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may
glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans
15:5-6
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
Unity
comes from God's Spirit as we follow Jesus. But unity has a purpose much deeper
than our getting along with each other. Jesus prayed that we would be one so
the world would know that God sent him (John 17). We want to be united so our
praise can bring glory to God. Unity is far more than a goal, it is a process
through which the world learns of Jesus and we glorify the Father who sent him
and saved us. Can you think of anything more fundamental to our faith than
that!
MY PRAYER...
Great
and Almighty God, Eternal Strength for all who call on your name, I apologize
and ask your forgiveness for everything I've done and every word I've spoken
that has hurt someone in your family and brought a wound to the unity of your
Church. Please bless my efforts as I seek less of my will and more for your
glory and the encouragement of others. Through Jesus I ask it. Amen.
FLOURISHING FINISH
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For
I know the thoughts and plans I have for you...to give you hope in your final
outcome”
(Jeremiah
29:11, AMP)
TODAY’S
WORD from Joel and Victoria
God
desires to see you flourish in this life. He wants to see you come out of
setbacks stronger, wiser, increased and promoted. He wants to give you hope in
your final outcome and see you come to a flourishing finish.
When
my father died unexpectedly, all in our family was not well. We didn’t know how
everything was going to turn out. We didn’t have all the answers, but we
understood the principle that God never ends on a negative. Instead of getting
stuck on that page, we just kept moving forward little by little, doing our
best, being faithful, being good to people. When I look out today, I can see
the faithfulness of God. I can say like David, “Look what the Lord has done!”
Remember,
when you encounter adversity, know that God isn’t finished yet. He never ends
on a negative. He has more in store for you if you will keep pressing forward.
Don’t let your thoughts get stuck on the circumstances. Instead, lift up your
eyes to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith. Trust that He is working
behind the scenes on your behalf, and He will lead you into a flourishing
finish!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father,
today I humbly come to You ready to receive Your favor, grace and mercy. I cast
my cares on You. I cast my questions on You. I put my hope in You knowing that
You will bring me to a flourishing finish in Jesus’ name! Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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