Âak 16:25-26

When the magnitude of Jesus' love expressed on the cross has sunk deep in our hearts, how could thanksgiving not be embedded into our very nature? Thanksgiving is more than a season or holiday; it is a posture of heart. In this devotional, you will grasp the beauty of beholding the Lord and learn how to offer Him praise amid seasons of beauty and brokenness.

Jesus asked is disciples in the garden why they couldn't stay awake and pray for one hour. For most of us the thought of praying for an hour seems too far out of our reach, but what if there was a simple way to spend an hour in prayer talking with Jesus. Paul instructs us to be devoted to prayer. Try this reading plan and pray for an hour.

The very essence of our existence is that we were created for God. That is why we feel most accomplished, happy, and fulfilled when we are in the center of His will, doing what He created us for. To do this, we need His sense of direction. What should our daily endeavor aim toward? In this first chapter of Philippians, we find a dependable compass to follow. Ready?

The life of a believer is in itself a form of ministry and every part of it should express this. Regardless of how dire situations may appear, God gives every believer the capacity to deliver the message of reconciliation.