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1 40 Days Of Blessing – Prayer & Devotional Guide


Introduction Because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, we have been blessed. When he died on that cross for us, he did the impossible and mended the relationship between us and God. We went from God’s enemies to being his people. Because of this momentous act of Jesus, we know that God will look after us, both in this life and in the life to come. We look forward to the ultimate blessing we have been promised – life in the new creation where all the evil of this life has been destroyed and we get unhindered access to God. That’s a blessing that I can get behind! So when we’re talking about how God has blessed us, what we’re saying is that God has accepted us and has welcomed us into a relationship with him. And that he has expressed that relationship by giving us good things. It doesn’t mean that everything will always be perfect in this life, but we know that we are on God’s side. At the end of days, we know where we will be standing. This 40-day journey will invite you into a more intimate space with God. Seven (7) times each day we will pause from our schedules and itineraries, whether we are at home, work, travel, or at play, and consider and ponder God’s plan for us for the week. Set your alarms, phones, reminders and, calendars for the seven (7) times that will work for you during this 40-day journey. We have six (6) themes that will carry us for these 40 days. These things will bring spiritual, emotional, mental, and practical renewal in our lives. With fresh eyes, we will see a change in ourselves, our faith, our righteous living, our finances, our families, our churches, and in our praise. Yes, we seek the blessings of God, but more importantly, we will focus on God! Indeed, all blessings come from Him! Each day will have the following components:

Prayer Time #1: Declaration / Confession Prayer Time #2: Scripture Reading

Prayer Time #3: Question To Ponder Prayer Time #4: Devotional & Worship Time

Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #6: Scripture Reading

Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time The focus for this 40 Day Journey will primarily be prayer. Although we will not be inviting a portion of fasting during this journey, if you are led to do so, we will invite God’s blessings on your sacrifice. We are in this together. If we can assist with anything, please let us know. We are anticipating that God will honor our commitment and do more than we even ask or think. Pastor Charles Jenkins

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Week #2: The Blessing of Righteousness

Day #1 Prayer Time #1: Declaration / Confession

I declare today that I will make my relationship with God a priority. Prayer Time #2: Scripture: (Matthew 6:33, NIV)

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Prayer Time #3: Question To Ponder: How can I pursue right living in my walk with God daily? At home? At work? At church? Prayer Time #4: Devotion: For God’s Blessing, Put Him First The Kingdom of God is a present reality. It’s what we’re to be doing on the earth right now. The power of God is the present resource. It’s the energy you get to do what God wants you to do once you’re surrendered and submitted to his will. God’s glory is the reason. It’s not the reality or the resource. It is the present reason for everything. It’s all for God’s glory. Romans 11:36 says, “Everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory” (NLT). I talk to people all the time who say, “I have so much, and yet I feel unfulfilled. I’ve got a good family. I’ve got a good job. I’ve got great kids. I’ve got good friends. I’ve got a good congregation to be a part of. Why am I so unfulfilled?” It’s because you were made for more than this! You were made for more than survival. You will never find fulfillment in life until you begin to live in God’s Kingdom, by God’s power, and for God’s glory. How do you live a fulfilled life — the kind of life that you were designed by God to live? The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 2:12, “You should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory” (GW). What does it mean to live in God’s Kingdom? It means you make God’s agenda your agenda. You make God’s will your will. You care about what God cares about. Whatever you want God to bless, put him first in that area. (Author: Rick Warren)


God should always have the first place in your life. Do not be anxious about anything because if I put God first, everything else will fall into place, because God promised it in his word. Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #6: Scripture: (Joshua 3: 1-17, NLT) Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove[a] and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing.2 Three days later the Israelite officers went through the camp, 3 giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD your God, move out from your positions and follow them. 4 Since you have

never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile[b] behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and the Ark. Make sure you don’t come any closer.”

5 Then Joshua told the people, “Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do great wonders among you.”

6 In the morning Joshua said to the priests, “Lift up the Ark of the Covenant and lead the people across the river.” And so they started out and went ahead of the people.

7 The LORD told Joshua, “Today I will begin to make you a great leader in the eyes of all the Israelites. They will know that I am with you, just as I was with Moses. 8 Give this command to the priests who

carry the Ark of the Covenant: ‘When you reach the banks of the Jordan River, take a few steps into the river and stop there.’”

9 So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come and listen to what the LORD your God says. 10 Today you will know that the living God is among you. He will surely drive out the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites,

Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites ahead of you. 11 Look, the Ark of the Covenant, which belongs to the Lord of the whole earth, will lead you across the Jordan River! 12 Now choose twelve men from the

tribes of Israel, one from each tribe. 13 The priests will carry the Ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth. As soon as their feet touch the water, the flow of water will be cut off upstream, and the river

will stand up like a wall.” 14 So the people left their camp to cross the Jordan, and the priests who were carrying the Ark of the

Covenant went ahead of them. 15 It was the harvest season, and the Jordan was overflowing its banks. But as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the Ark touched the water at the river’s

edge,16 the water above that point began backing up a great distance away at a town called Adam, which is near Zarethan. And the water below that point flowed on to the Dead Sea[c] until the riverbed

was dry. Then all the people crossed over near the town of Jericho. 17 Meanwhile, the priests who were carrying the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant stood on dry ground in the middle of the riverbed as the people passed by. They waited there until the whole nation of Israel had

crossed the Jordan on dry ground. Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time God, thank you in advance for all the things that will be given to me as I seek you first. Enable me God to know all my needs will be met because I am seeking after your righteousness in Jesus name. God, help me to diligently seek your voice, will, and way for my life. Lord I want to do that which is right in your sight. I thank you Lord for the blessings that I receive because I desire to do what is right in Jesus name.

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Lord, THANK YOU that I can bring all of my hearts desires to you! Prayer: Thank you father for hearing my prayer and delivering me out of my troubles. I know you are near me and you are healing me. Praise the name of Jesus Christ. I receive your promise that every tear will be wiped away in Jesus name. Prayer Time #2: Scripture: (Psalm 34:1-17, NKJV)

I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.

6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

7 The angel[a] of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.

8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

9 Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.

10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.

11 Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12 Who is the man who desires life,

And loves many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep your tongue from evil,

And your lips from speaking deceit. 14 Depart from evil and do good;

Seek peace and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

And His ears are open to their cry. 16 The face of the LORD is against those who do evil,

To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

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17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

Prayer Time #3: Devotional & Worship Time I still have pounds to lose and overflowing closets, but this year my resolution isn’t based on external goals. Instead, there’s a heart issue clambering for attention, and God is filling me with a simple prayer: Lord, please make me completely righteous and not a bit self-righteous. The word righteous means, “acting in accord with divine and moral law, free from guilt or sin” according to Webster. But being righteous and looking righteous are two different things. Looking righteous is something I’ve mastered. I know how to follow the rules, play the game and fit into the church crowd. Maybe you’re like me and are wired to work hard to get things done “right.” I like to please my peers and check items off my to-do list. Often it wins me the approval I crave. I get pats on the back, and it all looks good on the outside. But on the inside — in the quiet moments — I can find myself exhausted. Defeated. Numb. Those feelings let me know I’ve crossed from being righteous through Christ into trying to earn righteousness myself. Sometimes my self-righteousness leaks out and reveals its ugliness through judgmental thoughts and attitudes towards others. That’s when I find myself looking down my nose at those struggling while thinking I have it together or snapping with impatience when someone delays my next task. Then I read Revelation 2 in a new light. In this passage, Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for their good deeds. He praises them for hard work, perseverance, intolerance of wickedness, sound doctrine and endurance. It’s a list of wonderful works indicating righteousness. But Jesus follows with a stunning and scathing indictment, “You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place” (Revelation 2:4b-5). Those verses highlight the root of the issue and reveal the Ephesians were in the same predicament as me. They were working hard, but without love they had become self-righteous, and God won’t tolerate that. Could I have lost my first love? Was that the cause of my self-righteous thoughts? To maintain the right heart, God asks us to keep returning to our first love with Him. To rediscover the newness, lightness and joy we felt at first. He urges us to constantly rekindle passion for Him, which will deepen our love for Him and others. Pursuing righteousness solely through good works is an empty endeavor, always leaving us impossibly short of the goal. Returning to our first love ensures full righteousness as we follow Jesus, for He is our righteousness. “It is because of him that you are in


Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30, NIV). (Author: Amy Carroll) Jesus knows about your troubles and he cares deeply for you. He will deliver you from all of your problems and restore joy in your life. Keep crying out to God in prayer, because he hears you. What hangups keeps hindering you from making progress? Take those to God! Prayer Time #4: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #5: Question To Ponder: What keeps me from believing that God hears me when I cry out in prayer? Prayer Time #6: Scripture: Re-read Psalm 34-1-17 from earlier today. Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time



I have the power and grace to walk in integrity each and every day of my life. Prayer: Lord God, I come to you in the name of Jesus, and I ask you to deliver me anything that is false. I want to walk in what is right and true in your sight I want to speak truth always and please forgive me for telling lies and being deceitful in Jesus name. Prayer Time #2: Scripture Reading: (Proverbs 13:5, NLT)

The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

Prayer Time #3: Devotional & Worship Time An aging king woke up one day to the realization that should he drop dead, there would be no male in the royal family to take his place. He was the last male in the royal family in a culture where only a male could succeed to the throne – and he was aging. He decided that if he could not give birth to a male, he would adopt a son who then could take his place but he insisted that such an adopted son must be extraordinary in every sense of the word. So he launched a competition in his kingdom, open to all boys, no matter what their background. Ten boys made it to the very top. There was little to separate these boys in terms of intelligence and physical attributes and capabilities. The king said to them, 'I have one last test and whoever comes top will become my adopted son and heir to my throne.' Then he said, 'This kingdom depends solely on agriculture. So the king must know how to cultivate plants. So here is a seed of corn for each of you. Take it home and plant and nurture it for three weeks. At the end of three weeks, we shall see who has done the best job of cultivating the seed. That person will be my heir-apparent.' The boys took their seeds and hurried home. They each got a flower pot and planted the seed as soon as they got home. There was much excitement in the kingdom as the people waited with bated breath to see who was destined to be their next king. In one home, the boy and his parents were almost heartbroken when after days of intense care, the seed failed to sprout. He did not know what had gone wrong with his. He had selected the soil carefully, he had applied the right quantity and type of fertilizer, he had been very dutiful in watering it at the right intervals, he had even prayed over it day and night and yet his seed had turned out to be unproductive. Some of his friends advised him to go and buy a seed from the market and plant that. 'After all,' they said, 'how can anyone tell one seed of corn from another?' But his parents who had always taught him the value of integrity reminded him that if the king wanted them to plant any corn, he would have


asked them to go for their own seed. 'If you take anything different from what the king gave you that would be dishonesty.' 'Maybe we are not destined for the throne. If so, let it be, but don't be found to have deceived the king,' they told him. The D-Day came and the boys returned to the palace each of them proudly exhibiting a very fine corn seedling. It was obvious that the other nine boys had had great success with their seeds. The king began making his way down the line of eager boys and asked each of them, 'Is this what came out of the seed I gave you?' And each boy responded, 'Yes, your majesty.' And the king would nod and move down the line. The king finally got to the last boy in the line-up. The boy was shaking with fear. He knew that the king was going to have him thrown into prison for wasting his seed. 'What did you do with the seed I gave you?' the king asked. 'I planted it and cared for it diligently, your majesty, but alas it failed to sprout.' the boy said tearfully as the crowd booed him. But the king raised his hands and signaled for silence. Then he said, 'My people behold your next king.' The people were confused. 'Why that one?' many asked. 'How can he be the right choice?' The king took his place on his throne with the boy by his side and said, 'I gave these boys boiled seeds. This test was not for cultivating corn. It was the test of character; a test of integrity. It was the ultimate test.' If a king must have one quality, it must be that he should be above dishonesty. Only this boy passed the test. A boiled seed cannot sprout.' Never!! We live in a society that has become obsessed with success and many show success at any cost. We say the end justifies the means. It is the tragedy of life. You see, failure often is an invitation to God to show that he is all powerful and does not need help to make us great or to bless us. Prayer Time #4: Question To Ponder: What keeps you from living a life of integrity? Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #6: Scripture Reading: (Daniel 1: 8-16, NLT)

8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of

the eunuchs.10 And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking worse than the young men who are your

age? Then you would endanger my head before the king.”

11 So Daniel said to the steward[a] whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat

and water to drink. 13 Then let our appearance be examined before you, and the appearance of the young men who eat the portion of the king’s delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your

servants.” 14 So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days.

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15 And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the king’s delicacies. 16 Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies

and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables. Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time



Today I will commit to doing good for others. Prayer: My Heavenly Father, I come to you in the wonderful name of Jesus my Lord. I thank you that you are creating in me a heart that wants to do good for others. You are the strength of my life and I depend on you to help me to do good for even those who mistreat me. I ask that you help me bless them that don’t have my best interest at heart. God grant me the heart to serve your people. I thank you for the spiritual gifts I need to serve your people. I can get ahead of myself doing good, so God help me to know what I should or should not be doing as I serve in Jesus name. Prayer Time #2: Scripture: (Galatians 6:9, NLT) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give

up.

Prayer Time #3: Devotional & Worship Time The last command God gives us in the Romans 12 passage we've been studying this week says, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21). The idea of overcoming the world is a consistent concept throughout the entire New Testament. Scripture is clear that through the death of Christ, we've been given the power and authority to overcome the work of the enemy in our own lives and lead others to freedom. Revelation 12:11 says, "And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." Conquering the enemy is our destiny as God's people. In Matthew 10:6-8 Jesus says, "But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And proclaim as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay." God gives us an important piece of his battleplan for the war against evil in Romans 12-- we are to triumph over our enemy with good as our weapon. God doesn't fight evil with evil; he fights evil with love. It's the love of God that will lead you to victory over the enemy in your own life, and it's God's love that will be the weapon you use to lead other people to victory as well. God's goodness will draw you out of pursuing the world and lead you to victory as Revelation 12:11 says, "they loved not their own lives even unto death." And it is God's goodness that anoints you to "heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers" and "cast out demons" as Matthew 10 says. The goodness of God will always be more powerful than the enemy. His love will always triumph over the power of sin. (Author: Craig Denison) Prayer Time #4: Question To Ponder What keeps me from doing good for others? Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes)


Prayer Time #6: Scripture (Romans 12: 1-21, NLT)

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and

acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has

dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, beingmany, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us

use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry,let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Bekindly affectionate to one

another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in

prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep

with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”[a] says the

Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”[b]

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time

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Lord, while I run from evil speaking and divisive actions, I will be known as a peacemaker! Prayer: God of peace, by the might of your spirit help me to be a peace maker in every situation. Lord I thank you for giving me peace in difficult situations, and where there is no peace use me to create it in Jesus name. Prayer #2: Scripture: (James 3:18, NLT)

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness Prayer #3: Devotion Francis of Assisi, a monk from the 13th century, is credited with these words:

Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring your love;

where there is injury, your pardon, Lord; and where there's doubt, true faith in you.

If you want to be a peacemaker, you need to know the peace that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings. A few days before he was crucified, Jesus wept over Jerusalem, saying, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes" (Luke 19:42). In this turmoil-filled world we live in, there is never true peace in a person's heart until Jesus comes to reign in that person's life. With the coming of Jesus, real peace became a possibility in our world. Christ is the ultimate peacemaker. Our world desperately needs peacemakers who know the peace that only Christ can bring. Peace in homes where there is constant fighting and bickering. Peace in churches that are sometimes torn apart by conflict. Peace in cities where gunshots ring out. Peace in our troubled hearts. When you are a peacemaker, Jesus says you are "a son of God"--a child of God who can enjoy the Lord's everlasting inheritance. Prayer Time #4: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #5: Scripture: (Matthew 5: 1-16, NLT) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to

Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek,


For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,

For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,

For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted

the prophets who were before you. 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good

for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your

light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Prayer Time #6: Question To Ponder In what situations should I be a peace maker? At home? In my family? At work? In my community? Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time


Day #6 Prayer Time: #1 Declaration / Confession

I declare today I will let the Lord lead me in righteousness living Prayer: Lord, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ; you know how hard it is sometimes for me to know which way I should go. Today I ask that you be my guide and order my footsteps. Show me the clean path and way you want me to follow. Remind me of the promise of your word, in Jesus name. Prayer Time #2: Scripture: (Psalms 5:8, NLT)

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy because of mine enemies; make the way straight before me.

Prayer Time #3: Devotional & Worship Time Don’t we all want to know who we’re called to be and what we’re called to do? Isn’t that the big question of our heart? Mark Twain said, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you figure out why." I believe the key to discovering why we’re on this planet, why we’re alive, what our purpose is, begins in knowing God and hearing His call. and it is outworked by obedience and following Him, by being in step with the Holy Spirit and trusting God in the process. Letting God determine our steps means we are living a surrendered life – listening for His will and laying down our own fleshly desires. For me it means that I follow HIS road map, not my own. I may think the best way is the straight line between two points but God may have a different route to program me into my life’ GPS. Letting Him determine my steps also means that I choose to see things from His perspective. What can seem like a delay to me may be the training ground for promotion, like how Joseph, Joshua and Ruth experienced? If I believe God is directing my paths, then…

…every moment is divinely orchestrated. …every moment is strategic.

…every moment is God-directed. Choosing the right path begins with SUBMISSION, not information, and not even direction. (Author: One Passion, One Devotion) Prayer Time #4: Question To Ponder: What hinders me from living a righteous life? Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes)


Prayer Time #6: Scripture: (Psalm 119: 1-18, NKJV)

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!

2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!

3 They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways.

4 You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. 5 Oh, that my ways were directed

To keep Your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed,

When I look into all Your commandments. 7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart,

When I learn Your righteous judgments. 8 I will keep Your statutes;

Oh, do not forsake me utterly! 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!

11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

12 Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes.

13 With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.

16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

17 Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word.

18 Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.

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God, I will thank you every day for sending the gift of Jesus. Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gift of Jesus and the righteousness that is given to me through my faith in Jesus Christ. I appreciate the sacrifice you made when you let your son die for me on the cross. God help me to always remember that I am righteous because of Jesus Christ and not of my own good works. Receive my prayer in Jesus name. Prayer Time #2: Scripture: (Ephesians 2: 8-10, NKJV)

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Prayer Time #3: Question To Ponder: How can continue to live righteously knowing that Jesus is ONLY reason I am righteous? In what ways do you attempt to earn brownie points with God? Prayer Time #4: Devotional & Worship Time Imagine for a moment what it would be like to be debt for $10 million. Quite possibly because of the debt, you will go to prison. There is even an article in the paper about it, accompanied by your photo. Then, on the day of your sentencing, one of the richest people in the world shows up in court. He tells you, "I heard about your plight, and I've arranged a deal with the judge. I have paid all that you owe, plus interest." When you manage to overcome your emotions long enough to thank him, he adds, "By the way, check your balance at the bank." So on your way home, you stop by the ATM machine. You punch in your code and check your balance, which says that you have $20 million in your account. That is an example of justification. When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, God removes all of your sin. He forgives it. And then He put the righteousness of Christ into your account for the future. A technical definition of the word "justified" is "to put to one's account." When God justifies a person, He does so by placing to his or her credit the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This balances the moral and spiritual budget for us. As the apostle Paul wrote, "I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith" (Philippians 3:9). It is not a process that takes place over time—it is instantaneous. This is part of justification that many believers may not be aware of. It is a wonderful, amazing thing that God does for those who put their faith in Christ. (Source: Greg Laurie)


Prayer Time #5: Silent Time With God (5-10 minutes) Prayer Time #6: Scripture: (Matthew 18; 21-35, NLT)

21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his

servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand

talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children,

and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will

pay thee all. 27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the

debt. 28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred

pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I

will pay thee all. 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto

him. 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one

his brother their trespasses. Prayer Time #7: Individual Prayer Time

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