KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME!

February 27, 2018

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son
Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, Worship Song and Prayer

Today’s verse

Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. – Psalm 73:23

Today’s reading
Daniel 6
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+6&version=NLT

Daniel in the Lions’ Den

Today’s devotion
Jesus Calling
http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/

KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME! Waves of adversity are washing over you, and you feel tempted to give up. As your circumstances consume more and more of your attention, you are losing sight of Me. Yet I am with you always, holding youby your right hand. I am fully aware of your situation, and I will not allow you to betempted beyond what you are able tobear.

Your gravest danger is worrying about tomorrow. If you try to carry tomorrow’s burdens today, you will stagger under the load and eventually fall flat. You must discipline yourself to live within the boundaries of today. It is in the present moment that I walk close to you, helping you carry your burdens. Keep your focus on My Presence in the present.

Today’s worship song
Keep My Eyes On You
Graham Kendrick
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/keep-my-eyes-on-you-feat-reuben-morgan/647211001?i=647211008

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, I fight to keep my eyes on You, and pray in Jesus name that You continue to bless me and mine indeed. That Your hand be upon us, and that You expand our territory for Your will and purpose. Keeping us from evil and from causing pain. Amen

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I AM LEADING YOU, STEP BY STEP…

February 26, 2018

OneWalk: Under the Sun, with the Son
Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, Worship Song and Prayer

Today’s verse

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. – Deuteronomy 29:29

Today’s reading
Daniel 3
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+3&version=NLT

Nebuchadnezzar‘s Gold Statue

Today’s devotion
Jesus Calling

http://www.jesuscalling.com/app/

I AM LEADING YOU, STEP BY STEP, through your life. Hold My hand in trusting dependence, letting Me guide you through this day. Your future looks uncertain and feels flimsy—even precarious. That is how it should be. Secret things belong to theLord, and future things are secret things. When you try to figure out the future, you are grasping at things that are Mine. This, like all forms of worry, is an act of rebellion: doubting My promises to care for you.

Whenever you find yourself worrying about the future, repent and return to Me. I will show you the next step forward, and the one after that, and the one after that. Relax and enjoy the journey in My Presence, trusting Me to open up the way before you as you go.

Today’s worship song
Lord, I need you
Matt Maher
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lord-i-need-you/634140898?i=634140973

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, hear my call, guide my steps, hold my hand. Today is a new day and new opportunity for me and mine. O that You would bless us indeed, that You would enlarge our territory for Your will and purpose, that Your hand would be with us, and You would keep us from evil and causing pain. Amen

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though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.

February 25, 2018

OneWalk: Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, Worshop Song and Prayer

Today’s verse

2 Corinthians 12:15 NLT
I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.

Today’s reading
2 Kings 2

Elijah Taken into Heaven
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+2&version=NLT

REFRAMING JESUS

2 KINGS 2:9-12—JESUS TALKS WITH ELIJAH AND MOSES

Elijah has quite a track record: spitefully teasing the false prophets of Baal, parting the Jordan River, making the rain stop, calling for wet wood to burst into flame, and standing closer to God than anyone since Moses. After Elijah’s ascent into heaven, the Jews waited in anticipation for his return. In later tradition they even set out an empty chair at their circumcisions and a cup of wine at Passover in hopes that he would join them—they believed that the return of Elijah meant the promised Savior would be close on his heels and would join them.

Elijah actually does show up on earth again, but not to pave the way for the Messiah as the people hoped. When Jesus takes his three closest followers up to a mountain, Jesus’ appearance is awesomely transformed—his clothes become dazzling white—then Elijah and Moses appear and speak with him (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36). Elijah’s “return” to earth affirms that Jesus is the promised Messiah and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies—the hope the world was waiting for. Elijah’s amazing departure to heaven, escorted by a chariot of fire is nothing compared to the glory of Elijah having this amazing role in revealing Jesus as the true Savior for humanity.

Today’s devotion
The Destitution of Service
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/the-destitution-of-service/

Today’s Wisdom
The great thing about faith in God is that it keeps a man undisturbed in the midst of disturbance.
Notes on Isaiah, 1376 R

Today’s worship song
Ever Be
Aaron Shust
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ever-be/1077048025?i=1077048026

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, just as quickly as this week went by, the new week is upon us. Help me rest in You, and help me renew my strength for the new week ahead. O how I need You. Fill me with the fruit of the Spirit. Guide my steps and light my path. O that You would continue to bless me and mine, that You would enlarge our territory for Your will and purpose, that You would lay Your hand upon us, keep us from evil and causing pain. Amen

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Fruit of the Spirit…

February 24, 2018

OneWalk: Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotions, Worship Song and Prayer

Today’s verse

Galatians 5:22-24 NLT
[22] But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! [24] Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.

REFRAMING JESUS

GALATIANS 5:22-23—BECOMING MORE LIKE JESUS

Every once in awhile in one of those big grocery-store warehouses, the label of a can will snag on something and tear off. Then what? Without the picture and colorful lettering, how can anyone know what’s inside? Would you buy a can with no label and hope for the best? Maybe if you’re looking for a fun party game—but cans without labels make planning dinner a difficult prospect. The outside of a label-less can conceals whatever is inside, good or bad. Paul reminds us that when the Holy Spirit is truly alive and at work within us, people will know. The good work that is happening within us oozes out in the way we live. Our lives become the labels, but rather than chicken soup, our labels show things like “patience,” “gentleness,” and “goodness.” The Holy Spirit is hard at work inside of us, changing us in profound ways. And that change spills right out into our lives as we are made to be more and more like Jesus.

Today’s reading

1 Kings 18
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1kings+18&version=NLT

Today’s devotions
The Delight of Sacrafice
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/the-delight-of-sacrifice/

2 Corinthians 12:15 NLT

[15] I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.

Becoming Lead Servants: Facing Futility
Life for Leaders Daily Devotion

https://mailchi.mp/depree.org/becoming-lead-servants-facing-futility?e=1bc587c115

Today’s worship song
Even If
MercyMe
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/even-if/1204836754?i=1204836881

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, even though I struggle at times with the meaning and purpose of my walk under the sun. And I let how others handle their struggles get to me. I realize how we all let the routine and repetitiveness of our daily walk, problems at work and with each other get to us. We have our highs and lows, our strengths and weaknesses. Help me not to judge but pray at all times without ceasing. Help me to see the larger picture, to see how what we do fits into Your eternal purposes. Help us to trust in you even when we do not see that larger picture. In those times, help me to endure with patience the walk you’ve given me this day and to help others do the same. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen

Taken from today’s devotion Becoming Lead Servants: Facing Futility written by Uli Chi

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The LORD is my rock… He is my shield…

February 23, 2018

OneWalk: Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, Worship Songs and Prayer

Today’s verse

Psalm 18:2 NLT
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Today’s reading
1 Kings 17
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17&version=NLT

1 Kings 17:1-10— Here the widow of Zarephath shelters the prophet Elijah when he’s on the run from Ahab and Jezebel, and she receives the reward of God bringing her son back to life. Later, Jesus refers to this when he is rejected in his hometown of Nazareth. And he teaches that if you welcome a prophet of God, you will receive the same reward that a prophet gets( Luke 4:25-26; Matthew 10:41 ).

Today’s devotion
The Determination to Serve
https://utmost.org/the-determination-to-serve/

The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…
Matthew 20:28

Today’s worship songs
Trust in Jesus
Third Day
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trust-in-jesus/396238732?i=396238884

O’Lord
Lauren Daigle
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/olord/1109177813?i=1109178067

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, I try to never ask for signs for as Jesus said we should never test You. But You still show me Your presence. I try to never ask what I want, but that Your will be served through me. But You show me Your will is what serves me best. ‘O’Lord’ all I need to do is ‘trust in Jesus’ all the time, good times and bad times. You are my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God, in whom I find protection. My shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Amen

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Be still, and know that I am God…

February 22, 2018

OneWalk: Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, Worship Songs and Prayer

Today’s verse

Psalms 46:10 (NLT)
“Be still, and know that I am God!

Today’s reading
Exodus 17
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+17&version=NLT

Today’s devotion
The Discipline of Spiritual Perseverance
My Utmost for His Highest
https://utmost.org/the-discipline-of-spiritual-perseverance/

Today’s worship songs
Jesus I Believe
Big Daddy Weave
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jesus-i-believe/1163616294?i=1163616308

I just need U
Toby Mac
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-just-need-u/1325932114?i=1325932192

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, I just need You. But how do I communicate that to those closest to me. I mean being in this world under the sun, but not of this world. Putting You and others first. Having found it, am I willing to give up everything. O that You would give me the words to express myself clearly. Speak to me. Jesus I believe. Open my ears, eyes and heart to Your reply. Amen

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“To Him be the glory and power for ever and ever”

February 21, 2018

OneWalk: Today’s Bible Verse, Reading, Devotion, worship song and Prayer

Today’s verse

John 12:46 New Living Translation (NLT)
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.

Today’s reading

Exodus 16

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+16&version=NLT

Today’s devotion
Devotional of the Day
Praise To The Everlasting Father
http://tbibl.es/6eH2

Today’s worship song
Reckless Love
Cory Asbury
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/reckless-love/1320253615?i=1320253941

Today’s prayer
Dear Lord God, Abba Father, some days the harder I fight to stay connected to You, the more challenges arise. And I shout “get behind me Satan”. For I know he is real and the fight is a spiritual one through which I must ready myself by putting on Your full armor… Stand firm with the belt of truth buckled around my waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with my feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Taking up the shield of faith, with which I can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Put on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is Your word Lord God. Praying without ceasing in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Keeping in mind, I must be alert and always praying for all the Lord’s people. Help me Jesus! Amen

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