Friday, Aug 31, 2007

August 31, 2007

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2 chron 35; Psalm 119:73-96; 2 Corinthians 8

All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen."
Ralph Waldo Emerson


Lord help us not to be anxious, but instead to bring everything to you in prayer, asking with thanksgiving that you will meet our needs, and lord fill us with the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, may it guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Please help us to focus only on things that are true, noble, right, pure, pleasant, things that are of good report, only things that are of high caliber and praiseworthy— help us to meditate on these things.

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Thursday, Aug 30, 2007

August 30, 2007

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2 chron 34; Psalm 119: 49-72; 2 Corinthians 7

"The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us; just as the roof of a sunhouse does not attract the sun because it is bright, but becomes bright because the son shines on it."
C.S. Lewis

I pray that you would experience God’s Grace and peace. I thank my God upon every time I think of you, and in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, because of your partnership with me in the work of the gospel for all these years, and I am confident that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it no matter how long it takes; I know this is true because I have you in my heart, And this I pray, that your love may grow deeper in knowledge and discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with a life of righteousness which is pleasing to God.

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Wednesday, Aug 29, 2007

August 29, 2007

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2 chron 33; Psalm 119: 25-48; 2 Corinthians 6

People see God every day. They just don’t recognize him!
Pearl Bailey

Because of your love for the Lord I pray for you often, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, and be fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; may he strengthen you with all might, according to His glorious power, and fill you with all patience and longsuffering with joy; so that you may give thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. When he delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, through the forgiveness of sins.

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Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007

August 28, 2007

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2 chron 32; Psalm 119:1-24; 2 Corinthians 5

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.
Martin Luther

I pray that Each of us would be earnest in prayer, being vigilant to make it a priority with thanksgiving; that each one would pray for me also, that God would open a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, that I may make it as clear as possible.

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Monday, Aug 27, 2007

August 27, 2007

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2 chron 31; Psalm 118; 2 Corinthians 4

Spirit filled souls are ablaze for God, they love with a love that glows, they serve with a faith that kindles, they serve with a devotion that consumes, they hate sin with a fieriness that burns, they rejoice with a joy that radiates. Love is perfected in the fire of God.
Samuel Chadwick

I pray that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Saturday, Aug 25, 2007

August 25, 2007

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2 chron 30; Psalm 117; 2 Corinthians 3

My dear Jesus, My Savior, is so deeply written in my heart, that I am confident that if my heart was removed and chopped up I am convinced that Jesus would be written on every part
Ignatious of Antioch

I pray that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; I pray that the faithful Lord will establish you and guard you from the evil one. I pray that you will do the things commanded by the Word. Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.

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Friday, Aug 24, 2007

August 24, 2007

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2 chron 29; Psalm 116; 2 Corinthians 2

The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle, the reason why others succeed in battle is because they have gained their victory on their knees. Anticipate your battles. Fight them on your knees long before they come
R. A. Torrey

I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as I remember you in my prayers I love to see you all, you fill me with joy, because I am persuaded that your faith is genuine. I pray that you will stir up the gift that is in you because God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. I pray that you will not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord

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Thursday, Aug 23, 2007

August 23, 2007

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2 chron 28; Psalm 114-115; 2 Corinthians 1

God is most glorified with us when we are most satisfied in Him
John Piper

I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, because of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective. I pray that you will acknowledge every good thing which is in you because Christ Jesus lives in you. For I have great joy and consolation in your love, when I hear that the hearts of the brothers have been refreshed by you.

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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007

August 22, 2007

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2 Chron 27; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 16

He himself is the fuel for our spirit. We were designed to burn on him. Or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other
C.S. Lewis

My heart rejoices in the LORD; I will exalt Him. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. No one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God. Let no one Talk arrogantly, For the LORD knows the heart; and he weighs our actions. The strength of the mighty men are broken, And those who stumbled he gives strength. He makes the rich beg for bread, and provides food for the hungry. The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to the grave and brings up. For the earth is the LORD’S, and He has founded it. He will guard the feet of His saints, but the wicked shall be silent in darkness. For by strength no man shall prevail. The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken in pieces; from heaven He will thunder against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to His people, And exalt them.

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Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007

August 21, 2007

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2 Chron 26; Psalm 110; 1 Corinthians 15

In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourself and be still, wait upon God and feel his good presence. This will carry you evenly through your days business.
William Penn

"Who am I, O Lord GOD? that You have brought me this far? And yet this is a small thing in Your sight. Now what more can I say to You? For You, Lord GOD, know my heart. For Your word’s sake, and according to Your own heart, You have done all these great things, to make Your servant know them. You are great, O LORD GOD. For there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You. And who is like Your people, whom You came down to redeem for Yourself as a people and to do great and awesome deeds for us? For You have made us Your very own people forever; and You, LORD, have become our God. So let Your name be magnified forever, And now, O Lord GOD, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to us. for You, O Lord GOD, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let us be blessed forever."

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Monday, Aug 20, 2007

August 20, 2007

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2 Chron 25; Psalm 108; 1 Corinthians 14

Some people think that God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. Not at all. The way to trouble God is not to come at all
D. L. Moody

LORD God, there is no God in heaven or on earth like You, who keep Your covenant and mercy with Your servants who walk before You with all our hearts. When we sin against You, and You become angry with us yet when we come to ourselves and repent, saying, ‘We have sinned, we have done wrong, and have committed wickedness’; and when we return to You with all our heart and with all our soul hear our prayer and our supplication, and maintain our cause, and forgive Your people who have sinned against You. Now, my God, I pray, let Your eyes be open and let Your ears be attentive to the prayer made in this place. Arise, O LORD God, Let Your people, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, And let Your saints rejoice in goodness. O LORD God, do not turn your face away from us; remember your mercies. Praise the LORD, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever.

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Saturday, Aug 18, 2007

August 18, 2007

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2 Chron 24; Psalm 107; 1 Corinthians 13

You do not have your concert first and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer and get first of all in harmony with him.
Hudson Taylor

We are your people who are called by Your name. We humble ourselves, and pray and seek your face, and turn from our wicked ways. Oh Lord, hear from heaven, and forgive our sin and heal our land. Now may your eyes will be open and your ears be attentive to prayer made by us today.

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Friday, Aug 17, 2007

August 17, 2007

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2 Chron 23; Psalm 106; 1 Corinthians 12

We are half hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.
C.S. Lewis

I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, because of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective. I pray that you will acknowledge every good thing which is in you because Christ Jesus lives in you. For I have great joy and consolation in your love, when I hear that the hearts of the brothers have been refreshed by you.

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Thursday, Aug 16, 2007

August 16, 2007

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2 Chron 22; Psalm 105; 1 Corinthians 11

Sound… doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless: it does positive harm. It is despised by keen sighted and shrewd men of the world, as an unreal and hollow thing, and brings religion into contempt.
J.C. Ryle

We ask earnestly, praying and giving of thanks for all men, for rulers and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence that they may be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007

August 15, 2007

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2 Chron 21; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 10

Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility.
Charles Finney

I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. For I rejoice greatly that you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,

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Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007

August 14, 2007

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2 Chron 20; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 9

God has one destiny for mankind - holiness! His one aim is the production of saints. God is not an eternal blessing- machine for men. He did not come to save men out of pity. He came to save men because He had created them to be holy.
Oswald Chambers

O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you. 7 O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.' But now here are men coming to distress us. O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face them. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.

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Monday, Aug 13, 2007

August 13, 2007

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2 Chron 19; Psalm 102; 1 Corinthians 8

God is the same God in heaven as on earth, but I shall not be the same man.
Richard Baxter


Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come! You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created. For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth. Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever.

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Saturday, Aug 11, 2007

August 11, 2007

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2 Chron 18; Psalm 101; 1 Corinthians 7

If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.
C.S. Lewis

"O LORD God of Israel, the One who dwells in the heavens, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear the words of those who mock the living God. Now therefore, O LORD our God, I pray, save us from their hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the LORD God, You alone."

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Friday, Aug 10, 2007

August 10, 2007

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2 Chron 17; Psalm 100; 1 Corinthians 6

This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.
Richard Baxter

LORD God, there is no other God in heaven or on earth, You who keep Your promises and show mercy to Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. Yet listen the prayer of Your servant, O LORD my God, and listen to my cry. Hear from heaven Your dwelling place, and when You hear, forgive. If anyone sins against his neighbor, and return and confess Your name, then hear from heaven, that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk; whatever prayer is needed, when each one knows his own burden and his own grief, and spreads out his hands to you: then hear from heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and give to everyone according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You alone know the hearts of the sons of men), that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You gave to our fathers. and when they return to You with all their heart and with all their soul then hear their prayer, and maintain their cause, and forgive Your people who have sinned against You. Now, my God, I pray, let Your eyes be open and let Your ears be attentive to my prayer. So that we may be clothed with salvation, And rejoice in goodness.

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Thursday, Aug 09, 2007

August 9, 2007

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2 Chron 16; Psalm 99; 1 Corinthians 5

Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.
C.S. Lewis


O my God, I am too ashamed and humiliated to lift up my face to You, my God; for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has grown up to the heavens. Since the days of our fathers to this day we have been very guilty of many iniquities. And now for a little while grace has been shown from the LORD our God, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a measure of revival. For we were slaves To sin Yet you did not forsake us; but you extended mercy to us and saved us. And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? For we have forsaken Your commandments, And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since You our God have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, should we again break Your commandments? Would You not be angry with us until You had consumed us? O LORD God, You are righteous, Here we are before You, in our guilt, though no one can stand before You because of this!"

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Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007

August 8, 2007

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2 Chron 15; Psalm 98; 1 Corinthians 4

We cannot change our hearts, but we can change our minds; and when we change our minds, God will change our hearts.
Vance Havner



I pray, LORD God of heaven, O great and awesome God, You who keep Your covenant and mercy with those who love You and observe Your commandments, please let Your ear be attentive and Your eyes open, that You may hear the prayer of Your servant which I pray before You now, day and night, for this nation, and confess the sins which we have sinned against You. Both my father’s house and I have sinned. We have acted very corruptly against You, and have not kept your commandments. Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will punish you but if you return to Me, yet I will forgive their sin and heal their land. O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him mercy.

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Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007

August 7, 2007

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2 Chron 14; Psalm 97; 1 Corinthians 3

Perhaps if there were more of that intense distress for souls that leads to tears, we should more frequently see the results we desire. Sometimes it may be that while we are complaining of the hardness of the hearts of those we are seeking to benefit, the hardness of our own hearts and our feeble apprehension of the solemn reality of eternal things may be the true cause of our want of success
Hudson Taylor


Hear my cause, O LORD, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. You have tested my heart; You have tried me day and night; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. I have kept away from the paths of evil men. Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip. I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech. Show Your marvelous loving kindness. You save those who trust in You. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings, From the wicked who oppress me, From my deadly enemies who surround me. As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.

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Sunday, Aug 05, 2007

August 6, 2007

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2 Chron 13; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 2

"It is not enough for us to be where God is worshipped, if we do not ourselves worship him." Matthew Henry

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Saturday, Aug 04, 2007

August 4, 2007

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2 Chron 12; Psalm 95; 1 Corinthians 1

“We cannot change our hearts, but we can change our minds; and when we change our minds, God will change our hearts.”. Vance Havner

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Thursday, Aug 02, 2007

August 3, 2007

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2 Chronicles 11; Psalm 95; Galatians 6

“You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood become a matter of life and death to you.” C. S. Lewis

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Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007

August 2, 2007

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2 Chronicles 10; Psalm 94; Galatians 5

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing" Martin Luther

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