December 29

Quote:
Three essentials: a faith to live by, a self to live with,
and a purpose to live for. {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Daniel 11:32
The people that do know their God shall be strong.

Prayer:
Dear Father,
Grant me a faith that I can live by, a self that I can live with and
that is pleasing to You, and a godly purpose to live for. Amen.

December 30

Quote:
Our strength is not sufficient;
God's strength is. {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

2Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength
is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory
in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Prayer:
Almighty God,
My strength is never sufficient. It is intimidating when I see so many
obstacles ahead of me. But I can courageously walk forward knowing
that the power of Christ rests upon me. Thank You for Your grace and
mercy in my life. Amen.

December 31

Quote:
Life has many ways of testing a person's will, either by having nothing
happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.
~ Paulo Coelho, poet, writer {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has
stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised
to those who love him.

Prayer:
My Lord,
I often think of periods of testing as being a series of trials. But times
of testing can also be periods of silence or when nothing seems to be
happening at all. Help me to see through these times of testing so that
I am steadfast under trial. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.