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Daily Devotions

  • Friday, September 24: Scripture – Psalm 126:2b-3


    2b then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Prayer Focus: What are people talking about today? What is the news? Is it that the Lord has done great things? Are God’s actions at the top of the…

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  • Thursday, September 23: Scripture – Psalm 126:1-2a


    1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2a Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; Prayer Focus: Today we shift to our second scripture text for this week, Psalm 126. Listen for our key verb, “restoring,” in this psalm. It…

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  • Wednesday, September 22: Scripture – Matthew 5:16


    16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Prayer Focus: Let your light shine, not for your own glory, but so that others may see your good works and give glory to God. Pray that your…

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  • Tuesday, September 21: Scripture – Matthew 5:14-15


    14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. Prayer Focus: You are the light of the world. Your light cannot…

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  • Monday, September 20: Scripture – Matthew 5:13


    13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. Prayer Focus: This week we turn to the second key verb in the Annual Vision of Ministry: restoring. We…

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  • Sunday, September 19: Scripture – Luke 5:10b-11


    Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” 11 When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him. Prayer Focus: Jesus senses that Simon is afraid. How often does fear prevent us from going deep with Jesus? How often does fear…

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  • Saturday, September 18: Scripture – Luke 5:8-10a


    8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, sons of…

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  • Friday, September 17: Scripture – Luke 5:7


    7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. Prayer Focus: Fishing with Jesus in the deep brings Simon such a catch that he cannot bring it in all by himself. Those in the boat signal…

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  • Thursday, September 16: Scripture – Luke 5:5-6


    5 Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. Prayer Focus: Simon is not thrilled with this idea of putting down…

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  • Wednesday, September 15: Scripture – Luke 5:4


    4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Prayer Focus: Our key verb this week in our Annual Vision of Ministry is “deepening.” Jesus tells Simon to put out into the deep water and let down his nets for…

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