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Day 513 Acts 18:5-11

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord for Prospective. For we do not know what may come before us, but thanks be to the Lord who gives us insight as why things shall come upon us!

It is Written, “When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But when they opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized. One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.”Acts 18:5-11

Prayer: Father, I pray Today that you help your Children seek understanding in all situations and lead us to seek the Lost in this World in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 509 Acts 2:1-12

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord for Family, For we are united by Blood and Spirit! I Thank the Lord for surprise Blessings, For God has so much more than we can ever see! I Thank the Lord for Dedication, For we will not let failure stop us from our Destiny!

It is Written, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs–we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” Acts 2:1-12

Prayer: Father, I Pray you continue to bring forth the revelation of your true gift that was given after the death of your Son in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 508 Acts 1:3-12

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Thanksgiving: I Thank you Lord for Directing my Path, For you go before me so that I may be Covered! I Thank the Lord for Protection, For He has given us Angels to shield us from Evil! I Thank the Lord for Peace, Even in the mist of the Storm, you are our Rest!

It is Written, “After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city.” Acts 1:3-12

Prayer: Father, I Pray a Simple Prayer, that we as your Children keep our eyes on your Purpose and forgo the things of this World in Jesus Name, Amen!

507 John 21:12-19

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord for Love, For even when we go back, He still awaits our return! I Thank the Lord for Salvation, For the Power of Life is in His Blood! I Thank the Lord for Forgiveness, For the Power of the Cross Shall Redeem us all!

It is Written, “Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:12-19

Prayer: Father, I Pray for those of your Shepard’s who have went astray, I know your Love is drawing them back to their Destiny in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 505 John 13:1-17

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Thanksgiving: I Thank you Lord for this Day of Preparation, For you are Calling our Hearts to Receive what was freely given! I Thank you Lord for your Devotion, For you know what was coming and did not relent! I Thank you Lord for Humbleness, For God in Flesh lowered himself even more to Wash the Apostles Feet!

It was Written, “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them.”You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:1-17

Prayer: Father, as we prepare to give remembrance to your great Feast, I pray Lord that your children daily recount the Love you have shown to wash them clean in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 504 1 Corinthians 3:4

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Thanksgiving: I Thank The Lord for the end of the Month, for the trials and tribulations are now beyond us! I Thank the Lord for New Beginnings, For We keep our Hope in Faith in the Blessings of Tomorrow! I Thank The Lord for renewal, for we are all given a time to rest!

It is Written, “For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere human beings?” 1 Corinthians 3:4

“For when one says, “ I Follow Paul,” and another, “ I follow Apollos….” It has always made me wonder about the Word of the Lord which is preached. I find the more I study God’s Word, I amazed how we have strayed from it teachings. I find many preachers who lead their flocks are sort of super stars. Many find pride in the fact that are known to attend a certain church or follow a certain preacher, when in reality the Leader is called to be humble servant of all. “Are you not mere humans beings?” Do not get caught up in titles and stature. I tell you, any one who is called to serve in Christ Kingdom does so by the Grace of God, for we are fools to exalt the Flesh when God is One is Spirit. For he gives many gifts to some and others a Few, but it is done by the same Spirit. Let us not marvel at these things, but see them for what they are and unity in Brotherly harmony to remember that it is Jesus who we truly seek to be like.

Prayer: I Pray Father that you impress upon your Children how much is given to each man and for them to stop looking upon each other as if they lack what is freely offered in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 503 Romans 7:18

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Thanksgiving: I thank the Lord for Today, for His mercy shall endure forever! I Thank the Lord for Encouragement, for Daily he reassurance me with His Word! I Thank the Lord for Blessings, For His favor rest upon His Children!

It is Written, “ For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” Romans 7:18

“ For I know that good itself goes not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature…” I have found that men idolize other men. I never could understand this and I am not talking about in the world. In many Christian circles, there are the “Super Apostles” as Paul would refer to them. Even then, you will find preachers of the Word with this title! What is a title? For we are all servants. Even Paul, who wrote most of the new testament, struggled to do what is write. For it is written that Paul asked the Lord to remove the thorn from His side, but God said my Grace is sufficient. All Men struggle, for this is the nature or Flesh verse Spirit. Though you may want to do right, your soulish nature will always fight against you. “For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out…” We are bound by Grace and Truth, if you are to live a life in Christ foot steps, you will found yourself constantly humbled, for the Lord despises the Proud. This is Why Jesus is our mediator, who he knew that the only way to be cleansed of our Sins, we for Him to redeem us through His Perfect Work. Take Heart, do not forsake righteous work that the Lord has assigned you, for even in our failings, He is Callings us to continue on!

Prayer: Father, I know the weakness of the flesh tries to lead your Children astray, but I Pray for each and everyone of your people who seek to Spread your Word in Jesus Name, Amen!

Day 502 Galatians 1:10

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord for Rest, for we shall only find it in Him! I Thank the Lord for Grace, for his mercy is endless! I Thank the Lord for Wisdom, for knowledge leads to death without it!

It is Written, “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

“For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to Please men…?” For I find that as a body we have grown to compromise the teaching we have been handy down to please the world. With laws coming in direct conflict of our beliefs, we have moved from the norm to the minority. I see many who try and lobby for a change, revert back the Christian stances that this country was built upon, but to do this would only prolong the inevitable. As it is written, the end days will see the rise in wickedness. For it is fruitless to try and change what is written. For we all know the Lord of these things is Satan and all things lead up to the persecution of God’s people. As wickedness rise’s, we should focus on making strong our Faith. “For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ!” For we know you can not serve God and Money, you are either a slave to one or the other. Stand firm in faith, for when the time comes and the persecution begins, remember always the power in the Name of Jesus!

Prayer: Father, I know the world see your children as Fools, but it is the Fools that it is written that will confound the wise! I Pray you strengthen your children with the foolishness of the Gospel, so that they may bring honor to your Name!

Day 501 2 Peter 2:19

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord for Redeeming us from the Fire, for only He is Worthy to save! I Thank the Lord for being my Lord and Master, for all others ways only lead to Death. I Thank The Lord for the Renewing of Life, for this world only offers darkness.

It is Written, “They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity–for “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.” 2 Peter 2:19

“They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity….” For we are coming into the time of Spirit and Truth. For the Father searches the lands, seeking those who will worship Him in the Spirit. For many years I have seen how people are taught to come and listen to the Word of the Lord, but Spiritual Worship is not yet seen. When speaking to the Women at the well, She asked about the worshipers on their mountain and how she was told only the True Worshipers are in Jerusalem. Jesus quickly corrected her and said, Neither this mountain or in Jesus, for the Father is Spirit and seeks those who will Worship Him in Spirit. For it is written that there are many spirits, but only One Spirit of Truth. “…For people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.” Do not be lead by the lies of this world. For if you are to be saved, you need to seek the guidance of the Father Spirit. Jesus dead to make way for the Holy Spirit, He who would came after Him to teach and instruct. For by The Holy Spirit, you will be shown Truth and lead by the Spirit.

Prayer: Father, As the Hour glass winds down, I Pray that you speak to the Hearts of those who have been mislead. I Pray that the Holy Spirit meet your Children who have been marked to enter your Holy Kingdom!

Day 500 Galatians 2:20

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Thanksgiving: I Thank the Lord my God for a New Day! I Thank the Lord that even through all crisis, His Plan is made Complete. I Thank the Lord by His Hand, I am able to come and serve Him Daily!

It is Written, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

“ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live….” In a world always seeking the meaning of life, we as Christians have been called to death. Everything we have grown to know tells us that we should live for the moment and seize the day! For whatever our sense’s lead us, we are to follow. The world says follow your heart or the heart wants what it wants. But we know it is written that the ways of the Lord is not the ways of men. “The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God…” We are no longer our flesh. For to long we have been lead and pulled each way by emotions and fleshly urges. God commands us by His Word to be followers of Christ and to Live Christ like. To be Christian at its root definition is literally to be followers of Christ. We do this because The Father so loved the World, He gave His only Son! With this life of Death, we shall inherit ever lasting life! Death of the Flesh is not the end, but the beginning of understanding. The Father’s love is always with you and always remember, “…who loved me and gave himself for me,” is the same one who seeks to bring into His Eternal kingdom!

Prayer: Father, I pray that today we make a stance to no longer be the same. For too many years we have forsaken you and my prayer is that those who have been called, rise and talk their place!