Time Out July 21

 

Find a place and settle yourself in a quiet situation. Admit to Jesus you want to be in his story. Move your thoughts, talking to Jesus as friend, like he is in the space next to you.  Maybe think about a passage from heavenly Father’s word. As you do this, grip your hands or do something to avoid daydreaming. The direct voice of  Holy Spirit will speak to you if you set aside the time to listen, time to embrace His presence. He is never reluctant. He can speak through many things. He wants to speak to you and join your thoughts!

Prayer: Lord, help me push away useless self-talk and truly listen for your impression.

An Action Thought July 20

 

Today. . . look for the counsel of a trustworthy friend. Jesus of Nazareth is always your friend, but there are believers in your life, and maybe even non-believers who you may find helpful guidance. Let them join you in selective moments of your journey of decision-making.

Prayer: Lord, No matter how strange the situation may appear, keep me aware of any people today who offer their personal communication.

 

Calm Guidance July 18

 

As your Savior, Jesus’s goal waits to guide you without overriding you. He will lead you and allow you to develop your own personality, all at the same time. Although He leads, you can have your own plans. His directions are always designed to help you with your personal decision-making. For instance, he will help you be more alert and aware of any hidden principles you  can discover and use. The consumer, greedy world doesn’t understand God’s hidden truths based on service. The Spirit shows you and guides when you ask, especially about helping others.

Prayer: Lord, filter my decisions through your will and help me fully see and accept your will.

Keeping Pace July 17

 

As a believer, remember you have rest in Jesus Savior. You live in him, and he shares the Spirit to live. You may communicate with the Holy Spirit on everything through your self-talk, embracing your thinking, struggling with your ambitions, any of your hopes and dreams, especially for others. The Spirit is not some tool you just shelve until you need him. He remains your partner through everything, even your failures, as well as your successes. It’s ok to start each day with: “Thank you friend Jesus for being with me!”

 Prayer: Lord, keep reminding me today, with any of my surroundings, to turn to you with every detail. Nothing is too small!

Today’s Hope July 16

 

Try to avoid the passion of someone’s clueless opposition to influence you away from the true hope of the Christlike Path. Remember, even trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and your tested character produces hope. Hope feeds beauty. Watch for any opportunity to spread more beautiful hope. Even unexpected change gives God more opportunity to work!

Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for the extra hope that comes from you. I know that in our secret place no real harm can come and your hope resides.

Raw Honesty July 15

 

An honest word is like a rising sun. A dishonest twisted word is like a waning, declining moon. As a result, any lie promotes darkness. A lie tries to damage the light, yet truth travels with light. Commit to ruthless self-honesty. Avoid feeding honesty with darkness. Light can wound darkness. Commit to the integrity of heavenly Father’s word and make truth your word. Spread light.

Prayer:. Lord, help me stay fully alert and you block even the small untruths. It is so easy to let the little lies go.

No Turning Back July 14

 

Sad words are recorded in John 6:66 that from a certain time many of Jesus’s disciples turned back and no longer followed him. They returned to their old associations. They missed learning and many blessings. Special are those who continue in Christ for they belong to the eternal family of heavenly Father and will possess the Kingdom riches.

Prayer: Lord, increase my perseverance, so I may endure whatever comes my way.