Month: February 2021

Scripture: John 15:[4] Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

Observation: My purpose is to bear fruit, to produce something with this life or I’m useless like anything else. The only way I can do this is by being obedient to my Lord. I can’t accomplish anything unless I know what it is I’m supposed to be doing.

Application: To grow closer to God by reading his word and other books that will help me understand more about my Lord. To be in prayer and listen to what he wants of me. To serve others in his name so He can guide me. To be around others believers so that God can speak through them to me. To be in church to be better equipped to bear fruit.

Prayer: Dear Lord draw me nearer to you so that I may remain in you. Prune and shape me for service that I may bear fruit in your name and fulfill the purpose you have created me for. I’m here to serve you.

Scripture: John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

Observation: Maybe that is why my heart is troubled so much of the time, because I don’t trust fully in God. I worry so much of the time and wonder what is going to happen instead of giving my life fully to God. God has always shown himself faithful, yet I don’t trust in his love at times.

Application: To trust in the Lord with all of my heart and not to lean on my own understanding, but in all my ways acknowledge him and allow him to make my paths straight.

Prayer: Dear God you are so worthy and deserving of all I have and am. Help me Lord live this way in a way that is pleasing to you. Take any anxiety away and guide me through this day. I love you Lord, may I live in a way that shows it.

Scripture: John 12:[35] By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Observation: Loving others makes you different in this world of hate and selfishness. To reach out to others and to care for them above yourselves make people wonder why your different. It gives you an opportunity to tell them why your heart is different from theirs.

Application: Show love to others especially those that might not deserve it. To go out of my way to be loving and to help others and look for the opportunity to tell them about my loving Father and the undeserving love He shows to me.

Prayer: Dear Lord thanking you for loving me. Show me how to love others and to bring them to your loving grace. Show me how to be a light in this dark world and to shine brightly for You.

Scripture: John 12: [26] Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

Observation: I don’t only need to serve but follow in the ways of my Lord. To have the same attributes He has, loving, caring, serving others in his name. Not only when I want to but whenever and wherever he calls me to be.

Application: Release myself of this selfish attitudes I have and give myself fully to God. To serve unconditionally and consistently for the glory of God and not myself. To follow Jesus wherever He leads me.

Prayer: Dear Lord guide your servant to do and be where you want me to be. I am you bond slave speak to me so I may know the desires of your heart. I love you master.

Scripture: John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

Observation: How much do I believe in my Lord. If I truly believed him I would not worry, be angry, hold a grudge, look at others with anything but love my God with all of my heart, mind and soul.

Application: I know Jesus is my Lord and Savior, but I also must believe everything he says in his word and be obedient in doing it. I should be telling others of my belief in my Lord and why and draw them near to him.

Prayer: Dear Lord I do believe in you, help my unbelief. Draw me closer to you that I may understand all that you desire of me and may I glorify your name.

Scripture: John 10:[10] The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Observation: Most of my life the devil as destroyed and stole my joy, but when Jesus entered my life things changed. He replaced hate with love, anxiety with peace, worthlessness with purpose and gave me a reason to live, life.

Application: To draw nearer to my Lord each day and walk with him. To enjoy this new life and learn how to live it in His name. To avoid the devil, guarding my thoughts and actions, read and study his word for direction.

Prayer: My Lord thank you for loving me so much that you wouldn’t give up on me. Guide me each day and show me how to live my life so it glorifies you. Thank you for my life and how you are changing me each day.

Scripture: John 9:[31] We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly man who does his will.

Observation: I strive to be that godly man who does the will of God. I ask each day to be guided by his will, but too often I don’t listen and go my own way.

Application: I know God hears me, but I need to listen to God and what He desires of me. Each day I need to work on being a godly man and walk close to my Lord.

Prayer: Dear Lord hear my cry. Show me how to live a godly life and honor you. Speak to me and show me your will. You deserve all of my love praise and obedience. I love you and want to please you.