Week of September 12, 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
Morning Scripture
knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
James 1:3-4 NKJV
http://bible.com/114/jas.1.3-4.nkjv
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
James 1:3-4 NLT
http://bible.com/116/jas.1.3-4.nlt
“Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.”
JAMES 1:3-4 AMP
http://bible.com/1588/jas.1.3-4.amp
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things - for perspective. Thank you for reminding us that trials are not meant to break us, but to strengthen us, to mature us, and to prepare us for the next phase of our journey. Help us to see each part of our journey as an experience, not as a chore. Remind us to relish each small victory as we progress toward triumph. And remind us that through each phase You are with us. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah. In Jesus’ name we pause, pray, and praise! Amen.
knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
James 1:3-4 NKJV
http://bible.com/114/jas.1.3-4.nkjv
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
James 1:3-4 NLT
http://bible.com/116/jas.1.3-4.nlt
“Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.”
JAMES 1:3-4 AMP
http://bible.com/1588/jas.1.3-4.amp
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things - for perspective. Thank you for reminding us that trials are not meant to break us, but to strengthen us, to mature us, and to prepare us for the next phase of our journey. Help us to see each part of our journey as an experience, not as a chore. Remind us to relish each small victory as we progress toward triumph. And remind us that through each phase You are with us. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah. In Jesus’ name we pause, pray, and praise! Amen.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:1-3 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.1.1-3.NKJV “This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:1-3 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.1.1-3.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Thank you for reminding us that there will be trials in our lives. Thank you for reminding us to find the joy and blessing of each trial, so that we can truly understand and embrace the triumph. Father, help us to understand that as we lean into you during our trials we must lean into our faith. And as we are learning to trust in you more and more we learn to wait for your deliverance. Thank you, Father, for lessons. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. |
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.1.4.NKJV “So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:4 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.1.4.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, forgive us for praying for patience then whining through our trials. Thank you for your word that reminds us that learning patience is our opportunity to lean into you, to trust that you are present, and to wait on you so that we may become perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Guide us, Lord, to your grace. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen. Definition. Perfect - reflects the biblical idea of maturity, defined as right relationship with God that bears fruit ina sincere endeavor to love Him with one’s heart…. P 1986. Life in the Spirit Study Bible. 2003 LOLOL. We are so silly. We think patience is about us. Patience is about our ever maturing relationship with God - learning to go to Him, to wait on Him, and to trust in Him. Him. Him. Him. |
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.1.5-6.NKJV “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.1.5-6.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, we come this day asking for your wisdom. Father, help us to understand that wisdom is connected to our relationship with you - an opportunity to make decisions according to your love and will for our lives. Father, help us to slow down long enough to realize that it’s always about you. In Jesus’ name we pray and reflect. Amen. Ok three things
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Friday, September 17, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.1.6.NKJV “But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.1.6.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, forgive us for asking and asking and not understanding how we should ask. Thank you for reminding us that we ask in faith - faith that our “ask” aligns with your will for our lives. Thank you for reminding us not to waver, to trust that you will fulfill the desires of our heart according to your will. Father, sometimes we doubt and waver because we don’t understand. Grant us peace and comfort that you are present, you are listening, and in due time we will receive and understand. In Jesus' name we pray and reflect. Amen and Amen. |
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