5 / Holy Spirit Power
Expulsion from the Garden / Thomas Cole / Oil on canvas
Morning meditation
Read Genesis 9:8-11
Who is speaking in this passage?
What was His solemn promise?
To whom did he make the promise?
What does that mean to you?
—Scripture Notes and Additional Questions
Morning Prayer
This week we are asking GOD for holy spirit power each morning:
Holy Spirit, You are with me today. You are my helper. Will and work in me today to fulfill Kingdom purposes. Fill me with power to overcome temptation and push back the darkness so the Father’s will is done in my life and those around me. Bring healing, freedom and victory to my soul by Your power in my life. I will see victories in my life, not because of my strength, but because of Your power at work within me.
—Adapted from john 16:7; Philippians 2:13; Acts 1:8
Today’s motivation
Every day you need it. You simply can’t live without it. What is it? The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. You need the presence and power of the Holy Spirit living inside you because sin kidnaps the desires of your heart, blinds your eyes, and weakens your knees.
—Adapted from new morning mercies, january 7, paul david tripp
HIT Your Goals Today
Set yourself up to keep your habits going this week.
☑️ Emotional - Remember, you’re giving up something you love for something you love more. That’s called sacrifice.
☑️ Mental - Remember, giving away is the twin to giving up. Keep moving toward your giving goal this week!
☑️ Physical - Sure, you might miss that food you chose to fast from. Allow it to remind you how much more you need God! And keep your physical activity going too.
Evening Prayer
Set an alarm for this evening so you remember to end your day with God.
O God, You are my God. Help me seek You early in the day and before I rest. My soul is empty without You. This world lacks the power to truly fulfill me. Your love is better than life. I praise and worship You! I lift up my hands to You. Thank you for hearing me in this moment—I want to worship You with joy all my life! Amen.
Pray for your immediate family members. Pray for each by name. Make a list if you haven’t already.