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Set Your Mind and Heart // 1 Chronicles 29:17–19

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously.
1 Chronicles 29:18 NLT

Seek the Lord // 1 Chronicles 16:8–13

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Search for the LORD and for his strength, and keep on searching.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT

The Shepherd’s Search // Ezekiel 34:11–16

Monday, September 28, 2009
I will search for my lost ones who strayed away, and I will bring them safely home again. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak. But I will destroy those who are fat and powerful. I will feed them, yes – feed them justice!
Ezekiel 34:16 NLT

Overcoming Problems // Nehemiah 2:18 NLT

Sunday, September 27, 2009
I told them that the hand of my God had been gracious upon me, and also the words that the king had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us start building.”
Nehemiah 2:18.NLT

Dealing with Opposition // Nehemiah 4:15–23

Saturday, September 26, 2009
When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The officers stationed themselves behind the people of Judah.
Nehemiah 4:15-16 NLT

Preparing for the Task // Nehemiah 2:6–10

I also said to the king, "If it pleases Your Majesty, … send a letter to Asaph, the manager of the king's forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself."
Nehemiah 2:7-8 NLT

Identifying the Problem // Nehemiah 2:1–4

But I replied, "Long live the king! Why shouldn't I be sad? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been burned down."
Nehemiah 2:3 NLT

Confession and Petition to God // Nehemiah 1:5–11

Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have committed against you.
Nehemiah 1:6 NLT

Mourning over Jerusalem // Nehemiah 1:1–4

Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. Nehemiah 1:3 NLT

Hope for God’s Vindication // Isaiah 62:1–7

Monday, September 21, 2009
O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray to the LORD day and night for the fulfillment of his promises. Take no rest, all you who pray. Give the LORD no rest until he makes Jerusalem the object of praise throughout the earth.

Getting Back on Course // Ezra 9:6 NLT

Sunday, September 20, 2009
I prayed, "O my God, I am utterly ashamed; I blush to lift up my face to you. For our sins are piled higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached to the heavens.

Hearing the Law of God // Nehemiah 8:1–12

Saturday, September 19, 2009
So the people went away to eat and drink at a festive meal, to share gifts of food, and to celebrate with great joy because they had heard God's words and understood them.

Seeking God’s Protection // Ezra 8:21–23

Friday, September 18, 2009
And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.

Guided by God’s Hand // Ezra 7:25-28

And you, Ezra, are to use the wisdom God has given you to appoint magistrates and judges who know your God's laws to govern all the people in the province west of the Euphrates River. If the people are not familiar with those laws, you must teach them.

A Heart Set on Study // Ezra 7:7-10

For the gracious hand of his God was on him. This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the law of the LORD and to teach those laws and regulations to the people of Israel.

Skilled in the Law of Moses // Ezra 7:1-6

This Ezra was a scribe, well versed in the law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given to the people of Israel. He came up to Jerusalem from Babylon, and the king gave him everything he asked for, because the gracious hand of the LORD his God was on him.

Confession and Forgiveness // Psalm 32:1-5

Monday, September 14, 2009
Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! Psalm 32:2 NLT

An Unexpected Leader // Judges 6:14 NLT

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Then the LORD turned to him and said, "Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!"

Assured for the Task // Judges 7:9-15

Saturday, September 12, 2009
But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah. Listen to what the Midianites are saying, and you will be greatly encouraged. Then you will be eager to attack."So Gideon took Purah and went down to the outposts of the enemy camp. Judges 7:10-11 NLT

Thinning the Ranks // Judges 7:2-9

Friday, September 11, 2009
The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength. Judges 7:2 NLT

Cautious Obedience // Judges 6:25-27

Thursday, September 10, 2009
So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had commanded. But he did it at night because he was afraid of the other members of his father's household and the people of the town. He knew what would happen if they found out who had done it. Judges 6:27

Justified through Faith // Galatians 2:15-21

We know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified. Galatians 2:16

Seeking Proof of Favor // Judges 6:14-24

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Gideon replied, "If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the LORD speaking to me. Judges 6:17 NLT

Crying for Help // Judges 6:4-10

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. Judges 6:6 NLT

God’s Standards // 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Monday, September 7, 2009
Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. 1 Corinthians 1:27 NLT

Leaders in the Covenant Community // Joshua 1:9

Sunday, September 6, 2009
I command you – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Ready to Lead // Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Saturday, September 5, 2009
Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 34:9 NLT

Commissioned to Lead // Numbers 27:15–23

Friday, September 4, 2009
The LORD replied, "Take Joshua son of Nun, who has the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. Present him to Eleazar the priest before the whole community, and publicly commission him with the responsibility of leading the people. Transfer your authority to him so the whole community of Israel will obey him. Numbers 27:18-20 NLT

Following without Reserve // Numbers 32:6-13

Thursday, September 3, 2009
'Of all those I rescued from Egypt, no one who is twenty years old or older will ever see the land I solemnly promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, for they have not obeyed me completely. The only exceptions are Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun, for they have wholeheartedly followed the LORD. Numbers 32:11-12 NLT

Misplaced Zeal // Numbers 11:24–29

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
A young man ran and reported to Moses, "Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp!" Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' personal assistant since his youth, protested, "Moses, my master, make them stop!" But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD 's people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his Spirit upon them all! Numbers 11:27–29 NLT