A Man To Do It

When God wants something done, He has to find a man to do it. (William Barclay, The Letters To Timothy, p. 176)
30/Apr/2011 7:26

Knowing God

"Knowing God is crucially important for the living of our lives. The world becomes a strange, mad, painful place, and life in it a disappointing and unpleasant business, for those who do not know about God." (Jim Packer in Knowing God, found in Every Day Light by Selwyn Hughes, 17 January)
29/Apr/2011 9:26

Walk With Me

Lord Jesus, walk with me day by day, even when my cares and concerns prevent me from recognizing you. (David Lowes Watson in The Upper Room Disciplines - 2008, 5 April)
28/Apr/2011 8:19

Meditation

When you truly delight in the Word, you will have a desire to meditate on it and make it a part of your life. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 388)
27/Apr/2011 8:34

Help Me

... Help me now, with this.
(Selwyn Hughes, Every Day Light, Day 88)
26/Apr/2011 8:32

What's Your Agenda?

What is your agenda? Is it the same as God's agenda? Breathe and listen for God's direction about your time and actions today. (The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, 13 March)

Easter Day

An empty tomb,
a stone rolled away
speak of the Savior
who rose on Easter Day.

He who was born to be crucified
arose from the grave to be glorified
and the birds in the trees
and the flowers of spring
all join in proclaiming this heavenly King.

(Helen Steiner Rice, From The Heart, 14 and 24 April)
24/Apr/2011 17:29

God's Blessings

Ask God's blessings on your work, but don't ask him to do it for you. (Dame Flora Robson in The Book Of Choices by Mike Magee, M.D., p. 225) 23/Apr/2011 17:31

Great Things

When God does a great thing for you, share it with others. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 333)

I Can't Hear You

"The majority of us have no ear for anything but ourselves, we cannot hear a thing God says." (Oswald Chambers in Everything Counts by Steve Case, 16 January) 20/Apr/2011 8:04

Accounting

It is ... frightening to see how carelessly people live, as though God will never require an accounting from them. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 372)
18/Apr/2011 8:59

He Who Hears

May He who hears each little prayer keep you safely in His care and make the world around you bright as you walk daily in His light. (Helen Steiner Rice, From The Heart, 31 March)
17/Apr/2011 9:07

History

Every member of the human race was affected by these actions, Jesus allowing himself to be arrested, tried, beaten, tortured, and murdered. (after Steve Case in Everything Counts, 5 April) 16/Apr/2011 8:31

Praying For Light

At the risk of being repetitive, the point is so important that it must be made yet again: never forget that when you pray for light, it may reveal far more than you wish. (Selwyn Hughes, Every Day Light, Day 78) 15/Apr/2011 8:33

Highest Purpose

The highest purpose of prayer is the glory of God. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 344)
14/Apr/2011 8:09

Thanksgving

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2, Billy Graham, Hope For Each Day, 22 March) 13/Apr/2011 7:41

Three Things I Pray

Dear Lord, these three things I pray:
to see Thee more clearly,
love Thee more dearly,
follow Thee more nearly -
day by day.
(In Every Day Light by Selwyn Hughes, Day 78)
11/Apr/2011 8:57

Prayer Changes Things

Do you find delight in prayer, or is prayer only an "emergency exercise" to get you out of trouble? ... Prayer changes things, but prayer also changes people, starting with the one who does the praying! (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 347) 10/Apr/2011 9:20

Meditation

It is good to set aside special times to meditate on the work of the Lord in your life. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 360)

Finding and practicing a wholesome spiritual philosophy helps us find our way into the light of a good life. (after One Day At A Time in Al-Anon, REH, 15 April)
9/Apr/2011 7:35

Living On Purpose

You cannot change the past, but the past can change you, either for better or for worse. It all depends on how you look at it. The past can be a rudder that guides you or an anchor that hinders you. Leave your past mistakes with God, and look to the future by faith. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 258)

Spend some time reflecting and journaling about your understanding of God's purposes for your life. What action steps will you take to fulfill this calling? (Larry Ousley in The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, 12 February)
8/Apr/2011 8:09

God Be Meriful

God be merciful to me a sinner.
(William Barclay, The Letters to Timothy, p. 169)

History

"What are all histories but God manifesting Himself?" (Oliver Cromwell in Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary by Warren W. Wiersbe, p. 358) 5/Apr/2011 9:03

Obedience

Obedience is the master key to effective prayer. (Billy Graham, Hope For Each Day, 10 February) 4/Apr/2011 8:07

Nation's True History

A nation's true history is a record not only of how the people treated one another but of how they treated God. (Warren W. Wiersbe, Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary, p. 357-58)
3/Apr/2011 18:48

What Have You Done?

What have you done lately to show your gratitude to God for all that He has done, and is doing for you? (Billy Graham, Hope For Each Day, 26 February) 2/Apr/2011 13:17

A Precious Book

State-of-the-art computers, E-books, and Internet services that can open up thousands of worlds and books for us in a blink of an eye surround us; but here we are, still holding a precious book in our hands. (The Upper Room Disciplines - 2003, p. 11)
1/Apr/2011 7:33