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John 11:25-26

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

John 11:25-26

Your Life

A good friend of Jesus named Lazareth had just died. Jesus went to see his sisters, Mary and Martha to comfort and console them. When He got there, Martha clung to Jesus and told Him that if He had only been there, then their brother wouldn’t have died. However, Jesus knew something that Martha didn’t understand. He was the giver of life. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ will find life. True life in Him and with Him. Martha could only see the temporary, carnal world. Jesus could see eternity.

Do you see as Martha sees, only the here and now? Or do you trust the Lord to be your life? He brings life through His resurrected life. If we find our life in Him and believe in Him, we will find eternal life. We will be able to fix our eyes on Him and all things eternal.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
May I find my life in you. Help me focus on what is everlasting and eternal, not on what is temporary and in front of me. Amen

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John 3:16-18

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.

John 3:16-18

No Condemnation

God loved the world. He loved us before the world began, He created the world, and as He watches the world continues on. He has shown us how much He loves us by sacrificing His own Son. He gave up His beloved Son so that we might live. He didn’t send His Son to condemn the world but save it. The best part is that because of Son’s sacrifice, there is now no judgment against us. However, those who do not believe have already been judged and will receive eternal judgment.

He has shown us how much He loves us and continues to show us every single day. Every sunrise, every new day, every answered prayer is a sign of how much He loves us.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your everlasting love. Your love conquers all, saves all, cares for all, and never fails. Your love is unending. Amen

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John 1:12-13

But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

John 1:12-13

Reborn

What an amazing proclamation! He has made anyone who has come to know Him sons and daughters, children of God! The physical birth of a newborn baby is a beautiful experience of life. We prepare for the birth of a child for many months and then when it finally happens, we celebrate and throw a big party! We give gifts and offer wisdom and encouragement for the coming year. However, what about when someone is reborn? When someone experiences the new life that Christ gives, do we throw a celebration and offer wisdom. The second birth, or the spiritual birth, is even more special than the first. Just like the first birth, the physical birth brings a child into a family, so the second birth. When someone accepts the saving grace of Christ, they become a part of a new family, the family of God.

Have you experienced the new birth and become a part of the family of God? If not, do not waste another day before becoming part of God’s family. If you are part of His family, then spread the good news so others will also want to join His family!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for redeeming and saving me. I am now a part of your family. Lord, thank you for giving me new life and a new home. Amen

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Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

Romans 1:16

Not Ashamed

The gospel is good news. It is good news because God took what was wrong and difficult, and made it good and right for believers. The cross seemed so wrong. Why would God allow His Son to die that way? At the time of His death, His family and followers probably did not see it as good news. However, God showed His power through Jesus when He was resurrected. This became good news. Jesus was the sacrifice, the lamb slain for the sins of man, and was raised to life, new life.

This good news is ours if we choose to believe and accept His gift of sacrifice. At the moment of salvation, He gives us His Holy Spirit living and breathing inside of us. So that same power that raised Jesus from the dead, is active inside of us. That is good news!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your gift of salvation. Help me remember that your power lives inside of me. Lead me and guide me as I walk throughout this life. Thank you for the good news. Amen

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Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:6

Praying to the God of New Beginnings

What do you think of when you think of this coming year? Does it stress you out thinking of everything that you went through last year? Do you have anxiety, not knowing what the next year and the future will bring? More than anything, God wants a relationship with you this year. Not just the type of relationship that you only invest in once a week or just on holidays, but every moment of every day. God is a God who cares for His people. He loves them and listens to them. Just like a parent cares for a child and listens to their requests, no matter how crazy or bizarre they may seem. Parents make decisions for their children because they know what is best for them; God is the same way. He knows what is best for His children, and He can be trusted with our lives.

So this year, invest in your relationship with Him. Bring your requests before Him. Talk to Him daily in prayer, thanksgiving, and supplication. He will always answer. It may not always be the exact answer you want, but you can be sure that He will never leave you or forsake you.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Help me grow in my relationship with you. You are a caring and loving God. Thank you for always walking with me year after year. Amen.

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Hebrews 11:6

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

A Rewarding Life

Without faith, we cannot please God. Without faith, we cannot bring joy to His heart. Without faith, we cannot live for Him, but instead live for the temporary things of this world. Without faith, we fall down and can’t keep back up. Without faith, we are nothing but a bunch of cells. God created us to love and please Him. He created us to walk through this life with Him. IF we want to come to Him, we must first believe He exists and rewards those who seek Him.

Do you believe He rewards His followers. Look at the lives of the disciples. Their lives became purposeful when they chose to follow Jesus. He gave them life. They walked with Him even after His death and all the way until their dying days. It’s not that life was easier for them, but it was more rewarding. That is what God will do for you if you choose to follow Him. Your life won’t necessarily be easier, but it will definitely be purposeful and more rewarding!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
A life with you is a rewarding and purposeful life. You give life and reward those who seek you. May I walk with you all of my days. Amen

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Hebrews 12:2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith…

Hebrews 12:2

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

There are many who have gone before us that were men and women of faith. They are witnesses to the life of faith. We know God exists because of this great crowd of witnesses. They ran the race and received the prize because of their faithfulness. Yes, they stumbled and fell sometimes, but they finished the race.

In the same way, we ought to take off every single thing that hinders us whether that be relationships, friendships, addictions, or false beliefs because these things slow us down. You can’t run very good when you have so many things slowing you down. Let us throw off the sin that entangles us and trips us up! Then we will be able to run the race that is before us. We will be able to run without hindrance when we keep our eyes on Jesus, our champion, who perfects our faith so we can run a good race. He did it for so many generations before us and will do it again.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the race. Thank you for never giving up on me. May I bring joy to your heart as I run this race. Help me keep my eyes on Jesus as He perfects my faith. Amen

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2 Peter 3:14

And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.

2 Peter 3:14

Live a Peaceful Life

While we wait on the Lord and eternity, we should not be found wasting time on the things of this world. Instead, we should be making every effort to live a peaceful life that is pure and blameless in the eyes of the Lord. In our jobs we should be striving to be at peace with those around us. In our families, we should be blameless, forgiving and reaching out in love to those around us.

Pray about how you can live a peaceful life in your job, your family, and your community. Only then can you be a light to everyone you meet.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
I long to live a simple and peaceful life. Keep my way blameless and pure in your sight so I can glorify you! Amen!

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2 Peter 3:11-12

Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.

2 Peter 3:11-12

Living in the Eternal

Everything around us is temporary. The birds and the trees. The sunrise and the sunset. Even man is temporary. God is the only one who is eternal. One day everything will be destroyed and we will no longer live in this world.

We must live our lives in such a way that is focused on the eternal instead of the temporary and the here and now. We must keep our eyes on all things eternal, knowing that the spiritual will last forever.

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
Help me focus my eyes on you and on what is eternal rather than the things of this world. You are worth more than anything in this world. Amen.

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2 Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment.

2 Peter 3:10

The Day of the Lord

No one knows when the Lord will come. Many have tried to speculate and guess. However, only God knows the day and hour. This verse says that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. This tells us two things. First, God has all authority and is the only one who knows. We can trust him since he knows when that day is. Second, we need to prepare for that day. We need to make sure we are focusing on him and getting to know him better so that we will recognize him when he comes.

The things of this world will pass away, so we should not focus our time on them. This verse says that even the heavens will pass away. Make sure you are spending time with the Lord so you are ready!

A Prayer to Remember

Dear Lord,
I trust in you. I know you know when you will return for your people. Oh what a glorious day that will be. May I always take hope in that day! Amen.