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Deuteronomy 26:1–11 The Lord Heard Our Voice

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the LORD, the God of our ancestors; the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. Deuteronomy 26:6-9

Deuteronomy 4:5–9 A God So Near

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him... But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children’s children— Deuteronomy 4:7,9

Acts 7:1–8 Abraham’sStory

Monday, November 28, 2011
And God spoke in these terms, that (Abraham’s) descendants would be resident aliens in a country belonging to others, who would enslave them and maltreat them for four hundred years. “But I will judge the nation that they serve,” said God, “and after that they shall come out and worship me in this place.” Acts 7:6-7

Don’t Worry about Tomorrow // Matthew 6:25–34

Sunday, November 27, 2011
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:31–34

Give Your Worries to God // 1 Peter 5:6–11

Saturday, November 26, 2011
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:6–7, 10

The Spirit as Our Resource // Matthew 10:16–20

Friday, November 25, 2011
On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Matthew 10:18–20

Do Not Be Afraid // Matthew 10:24–31

Thursday, November 24, 2011
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny ? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:28-31

Guard against Worry // Luke 21:29–36

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap for it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:34–36

The Consequences of Worry // Matthew 13:18–23

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Matthew 13:22–23

Do Not Fret // Psalm 37:1–8

Monday, November 21, 2011
Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:1–4

The Practice of Prayer // Matthew 6:5–15

Sunday, November 20, 2011
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:5–6

God’s Assurance for Prayer // Jeremiah 29:10–14

Saturday, November 19, 2011
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11–12

A Prayer of Thanksgiving // Isaiah 12

Friday, November 18, 2011
In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.” In that day you will say: "Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Isaiah 12:1, 4-5

A Prayer for Healing // 1 Kings 17:17–23

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Then [Elijah] cried out to the LORD, "O LORD my God, have you brought tragedy also upon this widow I am staying with, by causing her son to die?" Then he stretched himself out on the boy three times and cried to the LORD, "O LORD my God, let this boy's life return to him!" The LORD heard Elijah's cry, and the boy's life returned to him, and he lived. 1 Kings 17:20–22

A Prayer for God’s Blessing // 2 Samuel 7:18–29

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever." 2 Samuel 7:28–29

A Prayer for Forgiveness // Numbers 14:13–19

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
If you put these people to death all at one time, the nations who have heard this report about you will say, “ 'The LORD was not able to bring these people into the land he promised them on oath; so he slaughtered them in the desert.” Now may the Lord's strength be displayed, just as you have declared. Numbers 14:15–17

A Prayer for Deliverance // Genesis 32:6–12

Monday, November 14, 2011
Jacob prayed, "O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O LORD, who said to me, 'Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’ I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. Save me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children. Genesis 32:9–11

Loving Your Enemies // Matthew 5:43–48

Sunday, November 13, 2011
You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons[and daughters] of your Father in heaven. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:43–46, 48

Loving Your Husband and Children // Titus 2:1–5

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, Titus 2:3–4

Loving Your Wife // Ephesians 5:25–33

Friday, November 11, 2011
In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself, , , After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church-- for we are members of his body. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church. Ephesians 5:25, 28–39

Loving the Alien // Leviticus 19:33–37

Thursday, November 10, 2011
'When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 19:33–34

Loving Your Neighbor // Leviticus 19:13–18

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:17–18

Loving Your God // Deuteronomy 6:1–9

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5–9

The Greatest Commandment // Matthew 22:34–40

Monday, November 7, 2011
Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37–39

First Be Reconciled // Matthew 5:17–26

Sunday, November 6, 2011
Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23–24

Forgiveness Begets Love // Luke 7:40–47

Saturday, November 5, 2011
Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." Luke 7:44–47

How Often Should I Forgive // Matthew 18:21–35?

Friday, November 4, 2011
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21–22

Forgive and Be Forgiven // Luke 6:37–42

Thursday, November 3, 2011
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:35–36

The Prayer of Faith // James 5:13–18

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven . . . The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:14–15, 16b

Rejoicing in God’s Forgiveness // Psalm 32:1–5

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin." Psalm 32:3–5