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10/23

Your children shall be like olive plants all around your table
Psalm 128:3


Parents give your children guidance
And instruction from God's Word
Then with wisdom and compassion
Teach them how to love the lord.

DONT MERELY SPEND TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN --INVEST IN IT

10/24

what to do when :

EXPERIENCING FEAR

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
II timothy 1:7

He shall cover you with His feathers
And under His wings you shall take refuge
His truth shall be your sheild and buckler.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
Psalm 91: 4-7

The world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. —1 John 2:17

Jesus came to earth, God in flesh, not only to die for us, but to live for us. His life provides a clear illustration of what our lives are to look like.

"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:15 NIV). "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:5 NIV). "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps" (1Peter 2:21 NIV).

These verses point out Jesus' humility, his servant heart and willingness to suffer for doing what is right.

As Jesus does His transforming work in us, these characteristics become more evident in us.

Thus, every year, every month, every week, the question we should ask ourselves is, "Am I more patient, kinder, more loving, and more gracious; am I more like Jesus than I was last year, month or week?"

If the answer is no, I urge you to stop thinking in terms of what you need to do, like going to church more regularly or helping the poor more.

Those things are important, but the real follow up question is, "What have I not surrendered to God?"

Like the people in the Bible whose lives were transformed by their encounter with Jesus, we will be changed if we truly meet with God and surrender to Him.

It's not that we might be changed, or we hope to be changed but rather, we will be changed.

Instead of trusting in our ability to change ourselves with hard work, we need to start believing that it is God alone who changes lives.

10/27

THE REWARDS OF PATIENCE

lEADS TO EARTHLY BENefits
The Lord restored job's losses when he prayed for his friends.

Provides a better end then the present
God will render to each one according to his deeds: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality (romans 2:6-7)

gives up hope

whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures migh have hope.

10/28

The love of Christ compels us
2 Cor 5:14

In today's world , the scene is much the same. God is still looking for "amateurs" those who will serve the lord for the sheer love of it. Compelled by our love for Jesus, may we, like the disciples and apostles before us, proclaim the love of God for the world by following Christ's example of loving and serving others.

I love thee because thou has first loved me
and purchased my pardon on calvary's tree
i love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, tis now

ONE PROOF OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD IS OUR LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR.

10/29

What to do when you feel ANGRY

So then my beloved brethren, let efery man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1: 19-20

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath
Do not fret---it only causes harm.
psalm 37:8

Beloved , do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath, for it is written, "vengence is mine, i will repay, says the Lord"
Romans 12:19


For we know him who said "vengence is mine, i will repay, says the Lord. And again, "the Lord will judge his people"
Hebrews 10:30

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31,32

10/30

Much more then, having now been justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him
Romans 5:9


Redeemed--how i love to proclaim it
Redeemed--by the blood of the Lamb
Redeemed through His infinate mercy
His child, and forever, I am

THE PRICE OF FREEDOM FROM SIN WAS PAID BY JESUS' BLOOD.

10/31

Put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.
Colossians 3:12

O lord, You see what's in my heart
There's nothing hid from you
So help me live the kind of life
That's loving, kind, and true

CHRISTLIKENESS IS NEVER OUT OF STYLE

Prove 18:6

A fool's lips bring him strife and his mouth invites a beating.

Pray that God gives us wisdom in our words.

11/3

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
John 13:35

What does the world see in us
That they cant live without
Do they see winsome qualities
and love that reaches out?

AS A CHRISTIAN YOU ARE "GOD'S ADVERTISEMENT." DO PEOPLE WANT WHAT THEY SEE IN YOU?

Father, I'm praying for (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends who need You to lead them through the decisions they're making...

Help them to live in dependence on You, as dependent sheep in the flock of their shepherd, willing to follow You and not be led astray. Help them to keep their eyes on Jesus, to listen for Him, to hear and recognize His voice. (Psalm 77:20; Isaiah 53:6; Hebrews 12:2a; John 10:3–4)

May they listen with their hearts and hear You say, "This is the way, walk in it." Guide them in Your truth; teach, counsel, and watch over them. When it seems like they're walking in the darkness and have no light, help them trust in You and Your name, confident that You'll lead them along paths they haven't seen before. (Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 25:5a; 32:8; Isaiah 50:10b; 42:16)

Lead and guide them for the sake of Your name. May they know their lives are in Your hands. Direct their steps and clear the way for them. (Psalm 31:3, 14–15a; Proverbs 20:24a; Psalm 18:36)

May the Spirit of truth lead them and teach them all things. Guide them in the way of wisdom and lead them according to Your will. ( John 14:16-17; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27; Proverbs 4:11)

Keep them from wrong choices. In Jesus' name, amen.

11/4

Choose for yourselvs this day whom you will serve....but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15


Today millions of people in the u.s. will cast their votes for a slate of political leaders, and president.. Not everyone's favorite will win, but every voter has a choice.

Unlike a political election in which the majority rules, each of us is given the opportunity to select our personal leader each day. In the spiritual election deep in our hearts, our choice will stand no matter what others may decide.

After many years in the Promised Land , the aged Joshua called the people of Israel together and issued this challange: "if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers servd that were on the other side, or the gods of the amorites , in whose land you dwell. but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"

Everyone serves some kind of god. Whom will we choose to have rule in our hearts today.

EACH DAY WE CHOOSE THE ONE WE WILL FOLLOW IN LIFE

11/5

JESUS IS YOUR EVERYTHING:

iF you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you
John 15:7

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19


No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgement
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD
And their righteousness is from Me
Says the Lord...

IT IS WRITTEN!

JESUS IS YOUR PEACE...

peace i leave with you. My peace i give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27

I will bothe lie down in peace, and sleep
For You alone, O lord make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8

You will keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in you
Isaiah 26:3