Thursday
April 21, 2021

Review and Re-Center Around God

In re-centering life around God in this week’s theme, we look to our actions to see if they are falling in line with Jesus’ teaching about faith in Him being reflected in our lifestyle and treatment of others.

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Review

Father God, show me where I have been failing to love other people in a manner that You would have me do so. I want to practice my faith before all people. I want to honor you in all that I say and do. By Your Spirit, show me where I have been faithful and honoring You so that I may rejoice where Your Spirit is working well in my life. [pause and listen]

Journal Prompt:
Where have you been failing 
to love other people?

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Repent (if necessary)

Father God, forgive me for these sins which You have brought to my mind… [list them]. Where I have been failing to do as You desire, forgive me and help me to do better.

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Return (as necessary)

Father God, let the actions in my life match the words of my mouth that confess Jesus as Lord. Let my time devoted to Your holy presence influence my choices toward holy living. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Micro-Meditation Scripture

Psalm 119:1-8 (Aleph)

  1. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
    who walk according to the law of the LORD.
  2. Blessed are those who keep his statutes
    and seek him with all their heart—
  3. they do no wrong
    but follow his ways.
  4. You have laid down precepts
    that are to be fully obeyed.
  5. Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!
  6. Then I would not be put to shame
    when I consider all your commands.
  7. I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.
  8. I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.

Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God

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2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. 

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Romans 10:11

As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”

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Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point

Where have you been most “steadfast” in obeying when you consider the Lord’s word and will? Are you willing to answer where you have been least steadfast?