DAY 31 – March 11th – Do You Deserve Grace?
Scriptures: Ephesians. 2:1–10; Mark 1:35
Clara continues as Elizabeth squirms, “God gives us grace and He helps us to give it to others even when they do not deserve it.”*
Do you deserve grace? Think about the times that our Holy God has given you grace instead of the judgment you deserve. Do not write them down, because if you have asked for forgiveness they are gone—wiped away—as far as the east is from the west! He has erased them, so do not dare re-write them. Just praise and thank Him for His grace and mercy.*
Write down names and ways you need to give grace to others, even though they have not asked for it or deserve it (Ephesians. 2:1–10).* (Kathy Branzell)
Pray:
- Praise God for grace and mercy.
- Pray that the church will grow in love, grace and mercy to impact the community and the world.
- Pray that individual and corporation intercession and prayer will increase in you and among the members of Messiah.
- Thank God that He has established that His church will be called a house of prayer for all nations. Pray that Messiah will be the kind of house of prayer that pleases Christ.
- Pray for the Intercessory Prayer Ministry. Call them by name. Pray that they will effectively and boldly mobilize, lead, train and encourage others in individual and corporate prayer.
Linda Fegins, The Prayer Leader 3/9/2016
DAY 32– March 12th – Kick Satan Out of Your Thoughts: Jesus Defeated Him
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5; Matthew 11:15
During Elizabeth’s fierce stand against Satan as she throws him out of her life, marriage, and home, she promptly fills the space where Satan’s schemes and lies had filled her mind with truth from God’s Word. “My joy does not come from my friends . . . my job, or even my husband,” She declares. “My joy is found in Jesus!” Then she reminds the devil—“in case he had forgotten”—that Jesus has defeated him!*
It is vital to kick Satan and his wrong thinking out of our thoughts, but we must replace that space with Truth. Take every thought captive! Write down scriptural truth in the areas that Satan had you believing lies (2 Corinthians 10:3–5).* (Kathy Branzell)
Pray:
- Pray for an increase in your desire to consistently pray for others.
- Pray for an increase in your ability to see the good in others, for a deep sense of care for the well being of others and for confidence that your prayers will make a difference in their lives.
- Thank the Holy Spirit for His ability and willingness to purify our prayers and to help us when we don’t know how to pray very well (Romans 8:26).
- Pray for Pastor Littlejohn and Sister Cheryl.
- Pray for Governor Snyder, Mayor Duggan and the City Council.
Lina Fegins, The Prayer Leader