DAY 1
Scripture:
“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.”
Isaiah 44:22
How does a cloud get blotted out? How does mist get swept away? I’m not sure, but I know it is good. The sun does away with a morning mist in a matter of minutes. Even more quickly, the Lord wipes away our sins—he cleans our slates!
What is the appropriate response to his wonderful forgiveness? Like the prodigal son in the New Testament, we get to leave the “pigpen.” We can humbly and gratefully go back to our heavenly Father. He has a ring, a robe, sandals, and a celebration ready for us! Please don’t miss this. God is calling you to return to him, no matter what you have done or how you have reacted to what you have gone through.
Why wouldn’t we return! God has graciously redeemed us. He has bought us at a high price; His Son Jesus Christ. He is your loving master, and you can choose to be his bondservant. The Lord is your boss. No matter how you slice it, God is in charge. The great thing is that we benefit! God continues to forgive our sin; his Spirit lives in us; he gives us his wisdom and strength; he protects and provides for us. When we return to the Lord, we receive “one blessing after another” (John 1:16).
Quote:
“Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom.”
-Bill Johnson-
Prayer
Lord, I can only forgive because of Jesus. Please help me to lay at the cross all the hurts and offenses I have felt. Help me to forgive like you have forgiven me.
DAY 1
Scripture:
“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.”
Isaiah 44:22
How does a cloud get blotted out? How does mist get swept away? I’m not sure, but I know it is good. The sun does away with a morning mist in a matter of minutes. Even more quickly, the Lord wipes away our sins—he cleans our slates!
What is the appropriate response to his wonderful forgiveness? Like the prodigal son in the New Testament, we get to leave the “pigpen.” We can humbly and gratefully go back to our heavenly Father. He has a ring, a robe, sandals, and a celebration ready for us! Please don’t miss this. God is calling you to return to him, no matter what you have done or how you have reacted to what you have gone through.
Why wouldn’t we return! God has graciously redeemed us. He has bought us at a high price; His Son Jesus Christ. He is your loving master, and you can choose to be his bondservant. The Lord is your boss. No matter how you slice it, God is in charge. The great thing is that we benefit! God continues to forgive our sin; his Spirit lives in us; he gives us his wisdom and strength; he protects and provides for us. When we return to the Lord, we receive “one blessing after another” (John 1:16).
Quote:
“Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom.”
-Bill Johnson-
Prayer
Lord, I can only forgive because of Jesus. Please help me to lay at the cross all the hurts and offenses I have felt. Help me to forgive like you have forgiven me.
Day 14
DAY 14Scripture:“A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” (Lev. 6:13 NKJV).God has sent His fire to us but it is our responsibility to sustain that fire that is on the altar.As long as there is a sacrifice on the altar, the fire will keep...
Day 13
DAY 13Scripture:I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11Rekindling your fire means putting off your old self and...
Day 12
DAY 12Scripture:The day for building your walls will come, the day for extending your boundaries. Micah 7:11Rebuild My Walls Walls that once provided protection against Satan’s schemes may be crumbling, in our families, our churches, and our culture. Today, more than...
Day 11
DAY 11 Scripture: “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” Matthew 6:6 Rebuild My Secret Place We all want God to rebuild our ministry, jobs, family and...
Day 10
DAY 10 Scripture: “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16 : 18 NKJV God’s plan is not a building, it is people. Thus, in order to build a strong church, we...
Day 9
DAY 9Scripture:“Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, And shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.”Jeremiah 31 : 4 NKJV This is a season that God is rebuilding the church and...
Day 8
DAY 8Scripture:“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”Isaiah 40:31Waiting time can be really tiring. Whether it’s a traffic jam, or a long...
Day 7
DAY 7Scripture:"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."2 Cor 10:5 (NIV)As we step into this brand new year 2023, there is an invitation from the Lord...
Day 6
DAY 6Scripture:Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for...
Day 5
DAY 5 Scripture: Here’s the one thing I crave from Yahweh, the one thing I seek above all else: I want to live with him every moment in his house, beholding the marvelous beauty of Yahweh, filled with awe, delighting in his glory and grace. I want to contemplate in...