30 / Obedience
The Seven Virtues and Vices: Inconstancy and Fortitude / Giotto di Bondone / 1306 / Fresco
Morning meditation
Read Hebrews 5:5-10
How does it make you feel to know that Jesus still intercedes for you?
Write down how you need God to help you in order to become more like Jesus.
—Scripture Notes and Additional Questions
Morning Prayer
This week we are asking GOD for a Heart for our community each morning:
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for where you have placed me at this time. Where I live is no accident. My neighborhood is my mission field, and I declare that this community will be saturated with the love of Jesus. The lies of the enemy have no power here. Uncover a love, in me, for my neighbors that shines in the darkness. Stir the hearts of those that live here to defend the weak and forgotten. Connect younger generations with older generations. Create every home to be a safe haven of friendship, kindness, and compassion. May no one in this community go hungry. May no one go unnoticed. Transform lives in my community. Help me change the atmosphere in my community in the name of Jesus. Amen!
Download this smart phone wallpaper as a reminder to pray all day long!
Today’s motivation
"On your very worst, most rebellious, and most faithless day, you can run into the holy presence of your heavenly Father and he will not turn you away. Your acceptance has not been, nor will it ever be, based on your performance. You have not been welcomed into an eternal relationship with God because you have kept the law, but because Jesus did. If you obey God for a thousand years, you will not have earned more of his acceptance than you were granted the very first moment you believed."
—Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies, March 20
Day 29-34 of your goals
Keep going on your goals. We have less than two weeks left!
☑️ Emotional, Mental, Physical Goals - Yesterday I challenged you to know WHY you are pursuing these goals. After defining your WHY, you need to get real. Every goal has obstacles. Today’s motivation highlights how we can have trouble getting over obstacles and feeling “less than” because of our horrible performance. In those moments, trust what Jesus has done and that God is with you. You can make progress with His help!
Evening Prayer
Set an alarm for this evening so you remember to end your day with God.
Jesus, thank You for everything You did to create a way for me to know God. You are transforming me day by day. Empower me to trust You for each step. Increase my faith in You to do more than I could ever ask, think or imagine! I won’t stop pursuing You. Amen.
Pray that God would work in the lives of your friends! What do they need? Pray specifically. Pray for each by name. Make a list if you haven’t already.