Month: January 2021

Scripture: Mark 14: [36] “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

Observation: I will never go through anything like Jesus did but even my small trials I don’t want to go through. I rather everything be smooth sailing and not go through the troubles of this life. God has a plan and the plan will involve trials, Jesus told us so and we do live in a fallen world. God’s will needs to be done and not mine and he will give me the strength to make it through.

Application: To be focused on God and his plan for my life and not the trials that come. To depend on God to get me through and allow God to work through me each day giving way to his will for my life.

Prayer: Dear Father you are a loving and caring Dad and I submit my life to you. May your will be done in my life and I freely give it to you. Use me as you desire and guide me today as I put my trust in you.

Scripture: Mark 13:[11] Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Observation: I have had several moments in my life where the Holy Spirit speaks through me and it’s wonderful. It’s like standing next to yourself listening, not knowing what you are going to say next. At that time you must forget yourself and be still as the words flow forth, being in submission to God.

Application: Allow myself to get in the situation where the Holy Spirit can speak through me. Be bold in those situations and not be focused on my abilities but on what God wants to do.

Prayer: Dear Lord please work through me. Empty me of any pride that might prevent me being used by you. Take charge of this servant and guide me to fulfill the purpose you have created me for.

Scripture: Mark 11:[24] Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Observation: I pray each day and enjoy my time with the Lord. Unfortunately my mind wanders and I ask myself do I believe I will receive what I just asked for. My prayers are weak because of my lack of belief. Though I receive so much from my Lord and He has been so faithful I still lack faith to believe completely.

Application: My prayers will only be answered if I have the type of faith that Jesus calls me to have and only at that time will I be able to please God. All of Jesus’ miracles were done by faith and I need that faith to fulfill the purpose God has called me to.

Prayer: Dear Lord increase my faith and help me overcome my unbelief at times. Draw me closer and open my eyes to the man you call me to be. Use me to touch the lives of others in your name.

Scripture: Mark 10:[15] I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Observation: A child doesn’t worry about the troubles of this world. They are trusting, loving and need love and comfort from their parents. They need to feel safe and protected and realize they are not capable of doing it themselves. They believe in things that adults won’t because they need proof.

Application: Trust as a child in complete confidence in my heavenly Father. Have the faith of a child that my Dad is the greatest Dad ever and brag about him to my friends. Believe in my Dad as a child and but my trust in his hands.

Prayer: Dear Dad thank you for always being there, for providing for all of my needs, loving me, disciplining me when I needed it but never getting angry at me always caring. I love you Dad draw me closer to you.

Scripture: Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

Observation: I keep proclaiming my belief in God and yet my actions and thought proclaim my unbelief. My lack of trust and faith are evident at times as I worry. How can I know so much about my Lord and not trust him with this life he has given me?

Application: I need to be anxious for nothing and trust God. I need to pray for God’s help with my unbelief and draw nearer to him. I need to remember all that he has done for me and realize there is a reason for my existence and he holds the reason.

Prayer: Dear Lord my prayer is the same as the father of that boy that you would help me with my unbelief and increase my faith as the apostles asked. I’m weak and unworthy of all that you give me, but help me become the man that would please you.