1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.
Eyewitnesses establish the physical reality of Jesus. Lord, may You become more real to me each day.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
Do I welcome God into my life in the midst of severe physical and emotional suffering? Father, help me to always remember that You provide peace that transcends all understanding.
Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Lord, help me to have all these virtues, to forgive, and to love like Christ.
1 Timothy 6:16 God alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
May my understanding of God’s attributes lead me to praise as it did Paul.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
May I continually recognize that prayer = peace.
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith.
Interesting that Paul likens exhibiting faith as a “fight.” May I remember that God is not the enemy; Satan, sin, and unbelief are the enemies.
Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Unforeseen things will happen to me that God will use to advance the gospel. Lord, help me to keep this in perspective when difficult circumstances arise.
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
To be a man of God I must flee certain things and follow certain things. It requires both. Help me, Father.
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Lord, grant me the knowledge, wisdom, and patience to bring my children up in Your instruction. May I never be overbearing, and may they be devoted to You from an early age and continue throughout eternity.
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.
Help me to keep money in its rightful place, Lord.