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October 15, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Serve | Mark 10:42-45

Saturday Scripture

Mark 10:42-45

42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But sit shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slaves of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for sending your beloved son to earth, to save us through his death and resurrection. Thank you for the perfect example he set through his obedience to you. He could’ve demanded respect and submission, yet he came to this world to serve a people so undeserving. Help me live this humility out in my own life! May I selflessly serve those around me and give you all the praise.

Christ came not to be served, but to serve. Mark 10:45 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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October 8, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Boast in the Lord | 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Saturday Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

²⁶For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. ²⁷But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; ²⁸God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, ²⁹so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. ³⁰And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, ³¹so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Prayer:

You are good and your name deserves all the glory. I am humbled by this passage as I am reminded that any good I do is not on my own ability but because of you. In the moments my pride start inflating, remind me of who I am and the grace you bestowed upon me. I thank you for the gifts you’ve given me and I pray I am a good steward of them. Without you, I am nothing. Thank you for saving me from the death I deserve and giving my life meaning. I love you, Papa God!

Do not boast in yourself, but in the God who gave you life! Great reminder in 1 Corinthians 26-31

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September 24, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

Lavished | 1 John 3:1

Saturday Scripture

1 John 3:1

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

Prayer:

Papa God,
You are the perfect Father, and your love for your children never ends. How blessed I am to be your adopted child! Thank you for sending your beloved and precious Son for me . . . to save me through his death and resurrection. I am so undeserving of your grace and will spend the rest of my life thanking you for it. Lord, give me a heart for those who are lost and don’t know you. Help me love them with a love that only comes from you. I want others to know the great joy I have because my hope is secured in you.
In your sweet name,
Amen

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September 17, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Radiance | Hebrews 1:3-4

Saturday Scripture

Hebrews 1:3-4

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your son and the incredible gift of life and light he gives. He radiates your love and character. Thank you for sharing your son and spirit with us, so we can have a better picture of who you are, as well as be in relationship with you.

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory. Hebrews 1:3-4 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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September 10, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Power, Love, & Self-Control | 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Saturday Scripture

2 Timothy 1:6-7

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Prayer:

Papa God,
Thank you for Paul’s letter to Timothy and the many encouragements scattered throughout. You are the giver of strength, courage, power, love, and self-control. These traits don’t come naturally, so I thank you for these great gifts. Lord, when fear starts creeping in, remind me that it is not from you. Help me trust in you and give me boldness and confidence to serve you well. Thank you for giving me your spirit!

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August 27, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 4 Comments

One Body in Christ | Romans 12:4-5

Saturday Scripture

Romans 12:4-5

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Prayer:

Papa God,
I am so grateful for my brothers and sisters in Christ and for the gift of community. We aren’t meant to walk through this life alone. Unfortunately, I am quick to compare myself to others and put myself down for my differences. Remind me that you created me with a unique set of gifts and talents to be used to bring your name glory. Those gifts might not be the same as my family, friends, or neighbors’ gifts, and that’s okay. A body is strong and functional because of it’s different parts. Help me encourage my brothers and sisters in their respective gifts, too!

Our gifts differ, but we are one body in Christ! Romans 12:4-5 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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August 20, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

On Things Above | Colossians 3:1-3

Saturday Scripture

Colossians 3:1-3

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
You gave me the most incredible gift I could never deserve or earn—life through Christ. I am a changed person because you are in my life. Because of this, help me focus my attentions and desires upward, on things that bring your name glory. If there is anything that hinders me from this, help me get rid of those distractions. I am so thankful my life is rooted in you and not on things of this world. Remind me earthly things are temporal and will leave me dissatisfied. Only you are enough!

Set your hearts and minds on things above! Colossians 3:1-3 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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July 23, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Rest | Psalm 116:5-7

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 116:5-7

The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.

The Lord protects the unwary;
when I was brought low, he saved me.

Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.

Prayer

Papa God,
You are gracious, righteous, compassionate, and just. You are good and your goodness to me is overwhelming. When my spirit is at unrest, help me remember the ways you’ve been good to me in the past. Give me peace of mind that your hand is at work even if the world seems to be falling a part. I trust you and love you with all that I am!

Great reminder in Psalm 116:7 – Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

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July 16, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Daily Encouragement | Hebrews 3:12-14

Saturday Scripture

Hebrews 3:12-14

¹²See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. ¹³But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ¹⁴We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.

Prayer

Papa God,
Thank you for the gift of community with believers. May I not take my church family for granted, but be an active part of the body. May my words and actions build up fellow believers. What a great reminder that you are the common bond that holds us together and gives us strength. I am so grateful I don’t have to walk through life alone. You are always there and you’ve surrounded me with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Encourage one another daily! Hebrews 3:12-14 #faith

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July 9, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

Come & Talk with Me | Psalm 27:7-10

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 27:7-10

Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
    Be merciful and answer me!
My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
    And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Do not turn your back on me.
    Do not reject your servant in anger.
    You have always been my helper.
Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
    O God of my salvation!
Even if my father and mother abandon me,
    the Lord will hold me close.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the psalms and the beautiful words they speak to your character. No matter what circumstance I face, I know you are there and in control. I take comfort knowing you want me to talk to you and draw near to you. Thank you for your constant protection and provision. You are enough!

My heart has heard you say, ‘Come & talk with me.’ Psalm 27:8

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June 25, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Come Close | James 4:7-8

Saturday Scripture

James 4:7-8

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

Prayer

I pray I will be humbled before You today. I pray that You will make me aware of the schemes of our enemy and make me strong to resist those schemes. Draw me close to you and help me make the time to come to you. Wash my hands from all the filth that I pick up just walking through life. If there is anything I need to seek repentance for, make it clear to me. I pray that whenever my loyalty is divided between You and the world that I will always choose You.

Come close to God, & God will come close to you. James 4:7-8

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