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April 2018
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2/26/2018 DAY FIVE![]() What’s something or someone that comforts you when you’re going through a difficult or painful situation? 2/25/2018 DAY FOURLife is full of ups and downs, good seasons and difficult seasons. Do you feel like life’s up or down right now?
2/24/2018 DAY THREEGod knows the condition of our hearts. If you’re going through a tough time, ask Him to begin the healing process in your heart.
2/22/2018 DAY ONEWhen Jesus saw His friend grieving, He grieved, too. Think of a friend who has stuck by your side no matter what. Send that person a text, thanking them for being a great friend.
2/10/2018 PRAYPRAY // It can be easy to pat yourself on the back every now and then for doing a something good—or for not doing something bad. But the truth is, everything we do that glorifies God, we can only do because God is works in us. This truth can be humbling, but it’s worth remembering. Pray today and thank God for the ways He has worked through you.
2/9/2018 HEARHEAR // Sometimes, we get so caught up in our day-to-day lives that we forget that God is even there. It’s easy to go through life with your head down, focusing on what you have to do each day and nothing else. But we have to remember to look up. God is above everything we do—and everything we do, we do for Him.
2/8/2018 LIVELIVE // As a Christian, it’s easy to get caught up in trying to do all the right things and none of the wrong things. But when we get so focused on right and wrong actions, we can forget the reason why we try in the first place. Jesus should always the reason for our actions—everything we think, say, and do is supposed to point back to Him. Today, as you face tough decisions, remember Who you’re ultimately doing it for.
2/5/2018 LIVELIVE // God is always with us. That truth will never get old. No matter what you’re going through today—whether life is rough or smooth sailing—God is right there with you. Life is hardest when it’s lived alone, but thankfully, we never have to be alone. As you go through today, remember that God is by your side in every step you take.
2/5/2018 PRAYPRAY // When we are telling others about Jesus, we are never going to be alone. God does not send us out by ourselves to share our faith—we have the Holy Spirit with us always. Today, thank God for His constant presence. Then ask God to remind you of His presence the next time you’re walking into a situation and feeling alone.
2/4/2018 TALKTALK // One of the best ways to learn about God is to talk about God to the people He has put in our lives. If we go to church on Sundays, sit quietly through the talks and through small group, and then leave, we are missing out. This week, engage in the conversation in small group, ask questions, and be ready to learn something new about Him. God is eager to teach us more about Himself; we just have to be willing to open our minds and hearts to Him.
2/4/2018 TALKTALK // David was clearly unashamed of his relationship with God, and the example he sets forth in the Psalms is one that is really worth following. In Romans 1, Paul says, “For I am unashamed of the gospel of Christ...” David and Paul really set the standard for what it looks like to talk about God and what a relationship with Him means. The bar they set is high, but it can be reached. How can you be unashamed of the Gospel at home, at school, or on the sports field today?
2/3/2018 HEARHEAR // The point of telling someone about Jesus is not to win an argument. And it is not our job to correct, criticize, and debate. Rather, we should simply focus on gently and gracefully sharing the truth of God with them. Christians are responsible for sharing the Gospel, but it’s not up to us whether or not other people will accept what we say. We are simply told to speak and pray that God will grant others ears to hear and eyes to see.
2/2/2018 LIVELIVE // Because we are sons and daughters of God, we can walk through life with the firm confidence that comes from knowing and being known by the Creator of the universe. Whenever someone challenges your faith, remember that your identity is in Whose you are. We are God’s sons and daughters, and the way we live and act look very different when we remember this truth throughout the day,
2/1/2018 TALKTALK // As a Christian, it can feel like you need to be able to make a firm defense of every aspect of your faith and why you believe what you believe. But there’s something equally important to bring to a conversation about faith: grace. In every conversation—with believers and nonbelievers alike—we need to show grace. God cares about the state of our hearts during every conversation. So when you speak today—regardless of the topic—shower your words with grace.
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