The World Hates Me Because…

John 7

The World Hates Me Because...“Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to Jesus.” John 6:45

“The world hates me because I testify that what it does is evil.” John 7:7

“He who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth.” John 7:18

Lord, you ARE truth. Your truth sets all men free. Please help me today to listen to your Spirit who speaks on behalf of the Father. May I live to become a man of truth.

Your creative mind is the greatest gift God has given you and it ought to be devoted entirely to Him. Oswald Chambers

The Heavenly Bodies Will Be Shaken …

Luke 21

the heavenly bodies will be shaken“Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” Luke 21:24

Lord, your people are back in their land. Please protect them from those who press in upon and seek to destroy the Jews.

“There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars.” Luke 21:25

“On earth men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.” Luke 21:26

Today, Father, give me your strength to deal with the problems you allow to come my way.

“All this will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen.” Luke 21:35-36

Lord, please give me the spiritual eyes to watch and the spiritual heart to pray. May I lean on you for understanding and discernment in these times of testing.

 

Redemption is the only reality. Oswald Chambers

They Will Deliver You To Prisons…

Luke 21

They Will Deliver You To Prisons...“They will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to prisons and you will be brought before kings and governors. All this will be because of my name.” Luke 21:12-13

“I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist on contradict.” Luke 21:15

“All men will hate you because of me.” Luke 21:17

“Then there will be fearful events and great signs from heaven.” Luke 21:11

Earthquakes
Famines
Pestilences

Lord, you promised you would return. That you would reign. That you would sift and sort. I pray that your Good News will reach those who are lost today. May you move within their hearts to reject sin, repent, and receive you.

Never ask another advice about anything God makes you decide before Him. Oswald Chambers.

If you ask advice [before you decide what God said] you will almost always side with Satan. Oswald Chambers

They Will Neither Marry Nor Be Given In Marriage…

Luke 20

They Will Neither Marry Nor Be Given In Marriage...“Those who are considered worth will neither marry nor be given in marriage. They can no longer die. They are like the angels. They are God’s children since they are children of the resurrection.” Luke 20:36

Lord, please make me worthy to be called your son. May your Spirit change me.

“To God, Abraham, Issac, and Jacob are all alive.” Luke 20:38

My Father, you are alive and well. May it go well with me today.

 

God speaks in the language you know best — through your circumstances. Oswald Chambers

If You Had Only Known…

Luke 19

If You Had Only Known...“If you have only known what would bring you peace. But now it is hidden from your eyes.” Luke 19:42

Lord, help me today to take your yoke upon me and find rest for my soul.

“My house will be a house of prayer.” Luke 19:45

Lord, does my life betray the things I claim I believe? Do I insist on having my way —  on receiving respect? Do I stubbornly cling to my own self-will? If so, please change my heart and spirit.

Some looked down on everybody else…

Luke 18

Some looked down on everybody else...“Some looked down on everybody else.” Luke 18:9

My Father, please help me to accept who I am in you. Destroy the pride that is in my heart.

People were bringing children to Jesus to have him touch them.” Luke 18:15 “Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17

Lord, please help ____ and ____ to accept you with the innocence of a child.

Who can be saved? “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27

Lord, you can do all things. I ask that you bring those I love to you.

“No one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents  or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age.” Luke 18:29-30

Lord, you know my heart. Bless LPC. Build a funding model that will allow us to shine your light and help Christian authors make a living by sharing your Good News.

If I have cheated anybody out of anything I will pay back four times the amount. Luke 18:1

“Do not worry…” Matthew 6:25

Common sense shouts: “I must consider how I am going to live. I must consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not. Oswald Chambers

What kind of mean little demons have been looking into your life and saying, “What are your plans for next month or next summer?” Oswald Chambers

You Should Always Pray…

Luke 18

You Should Always Pray...“You should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1

Lord, thank you that you finally have all our titles’ priced correctly on Amazon.

“Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night?” Luke 18:6

I continue to ask that you bless ALL of our titles and provide a business succession plan.

“I tell you, he will see that they get justice and quickly.” Luke 18:8

Please give me justice with regards to Harper Collins. Please allow me to grow my writing career. Also allow me to step back and let others step forward to lead LPC.

Reveal a way to have a donor / patron / sponsor plan to fund LPC.

“You are a minister and witness.” Acts 26:16

When we have visions of what Jesus wants us to be, it is important that we learn not to be “disobedient to the heavenly vision.” Do not doubt that it can be attained. ~ Oswald Chambers

Lord, this is my prayer today.