August 25

Spiritual Check Up Day 7 by SGLY Ministry

KINDNESS
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

Today’s Action and Prayer:
Dear God, You are so full of kindness and I want to be reflecting You in my life, so as I seek to be spiritually healthy, I want to clothe myself in kindness, which is a fruit of Your Holy Spirit. As one of Your chosen people, I know I need to be bearing this fruit daily in my life if I am to be spiritually healthy, so, please show me how I can show forth this fruit today and reflect You to the world.

Spiritual Exercise:
Resolve to be kind to someone today, for no other reason than to just be fruitful and put on kindness.

Kindness is: friendly or generous behavior, being helpful to others, acting considerate or humane.
Kindness is always cordial; courteous, pleasant; and agreeable.
Kindness is very beneficial to our spiritual health as well as to others. So let’s think of ways we can exhibit kindness to those around us today.
Sympathize: [try to understand others problems]
Show Favor: [let someone go ahead of you in line]
Be Agreeable: [smile at someone]
Be Pleasant: [wave or say hi to someone]

These are just a few simple actions of kindness that can be done to keep ourselves spiritually healthy and reflect God’s love to the world.

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God is our Helper

Psalm 71:12 ‘Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.’

- God is your Helper.
- Even when you think that He is far from you, the truth is that He is with you.
- You can call on Him when you need help in your urgent matters.
- You can also call on Him regarding any issue or concern you have.

PRAYER: Lord, You are my God and You are my Helper. I look to You for the help that I need in my situation right now. Thank You that You come alongside me and You help and carry me. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew Roebert

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Never Go to Bed Angry by Joyce Meyer

Now I don't know about you, but I'm glad this verse is in the Bible because it helps us to build character by giving us a guideline to follow in handling our anger: Let go of anger before bedtime.

There is only one problem. What happens when we become good and mad just before bedtime? If we become mad in the morning, at least we have all day to get over it. But when we become mad close to bedtime, we have to make a quick decision.

Why is it so bad for us to go to bed angry? I think it is because while we sleep, what we are angry about has time to get a hold on us and take root in us. But the Word says, Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him] (Ephesians 4:27 AMPC).

This verse tells us what happens if we refuse to get over our anger by bedtime: It opens a door for the enemy and gives Satan a foothold. Once Satan gets a foothold in our lives, then he tries to establish a stronghold.

You may wonder, Well, if I am mad, what should I do about it? Get over it! You may think, That's easy for you to say, but you're not in my situation. I may not be in your situation, but you are not in my situation either. We all have different situations. If you are going to live a joyful, victorious life, you have to do so by choice and not by feelings.

In Deuteronomy 30:19 (AMPC) the Lord tells us, ...I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life.... Choose life by refusing to give in to anger. Take responsibility for your anger and learn to deal with it—process it and bring closure to it, and that will relieve the pressure.

Prayer Starter: Father, I thank You that know me inside and out. Please help me to get to the root of my anger and not allow the enemy to gain a foothold in my life. Help me not to react out of my emotions, but please strengthen me to make decisions that lead to peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive and challenging and provoking and irritating to one another, envying and being jealous of one another. — Galatians 5:26 (AMPC)

Be Who You Are by Joyce Meyer

In Galatians 6:4 (AMPC) the apostle Paul exhorts you to grow in the Lord until you come to the point you can ...have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.

Thank God, once you know who you are in Christ, you are set free from the stress of comparison and competition. You know you have worth and value apart from your works and accomplishments. Therefore, you can do your best to glorify God, rather than just trying to be better than someone else. What a glorious, wonderful freedom to be secure in Christ and not have to be controlled by strife, envy or jealousy.

You can be who God created you to be and enjoy the freedom of seeing yourself the way Christ sees you! He loves you that much, and He doesn't make mistakes!

Prayer of the Day: Father, thank You for loving me just the way I am. Help me to see myself the way You see me–made right through Your blood! In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Depart from evil and do good; seek, inquire for, and crave peace and pursue (go after) it! — Psalm 34:14 (AMPC)

Dwell in Peace by Joyce Meyer

In our strife-torn world, do you ever long for a few peaceful moments? That is what God wants for you. He instructs you in His Word to live in unity and harmony and to pursue peace.

Why then is it so difficult to get through a day without being invaded by the spirit of strife? Satan works through the weaknesses in your flesh to keep the atmosphere in your life and the attitudes of your heart in continual turmoil. He seeks to draw you away from peace and into strife, which brings devastation and destruction.

But God's power is greater than the devil's power, and when you come against strife in the name of Jesus you render it powerless to rob you of the peace and joy that is your divine inheritance. Take a few moments in the quiet of this evening to enjoy the wonderful peace and presence of God.

Prayer Starter: Father, I come against strife in the name of Jesus. Help me walk in the peace and joy that is my inheritance from You, amen.

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Bible Verses

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

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John 8:31-32 – If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

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Micah 7:8b – When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.

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Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." — John 20:29

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1 Chronicles 16:10 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

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Psalm 116:1-2 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”

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O God, we give glory to You all day long and constantly praise Your name. Psalm 44:8

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Prayers

For a Heart Open to God's Word

God, as you gave us the sun to lighten our days, so you have given us your Word to lighten our minds and our souls. I pray that you will pour out on me your Spirit as I pray today, that my heart and mind may be opened to your Word, and that I may learn and accept your will for my life.

Shine within my heart, loving God, the pure light of your divine knowledge; open the eyes of my mind and the ears of my heart to receive your Word, this day and always, Amen.

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Confession of Sins, with a Prayer for Contrition and Pardon.

Most merciful God, whose eyes are too pure to behold iniquity, and who has promised forgiveness to all those who confess and forsake their sins; I come before you in a humble sense of my own unworthiness, confessing my many transgressions of your righteous laws. [* Here make a short pause, to remember and confess the sins and failings of the past week.] But, O gracious Father, who desires not the death of a sinner, look upon me, I beseech you, in mercy, and forgive me for all my transgressions. Make me deeply sensible of the great evil of them; and work in me a hearty repentance; that I may obtain forgiveness at your hands, who is ever ready to receive humble and penitent sinners; for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, my only Saviour and Redeemer. Amen.

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Prayer for Those Who Have Turned Away

Grant, O Lord, peace, love and speedy reconciliation to your people whom You have redeemed with your precious blood. Make your presence known to those who have turned away from You and do not seek You, so that none of them may be lost, but all may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, so that everyone, in true love and harmony, O long-suffering Lord, may praise your all holy Name. Amen.

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Finally, may I go forth filled with the joy and confidence of your Spirit; and may everything I do this day and this week, in word or deed, be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Amen.

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Dear Lord, in the midst of today's fast-paced society, help me to slow down lest I miss all that You have for me. ... There are moments when Your creation crosses my path -- a bird's song, a new rose bud after a dry summer, a clear view of the mountains, a child's laughter, a friend's greeting, a stranger's smile -- but is my mind on other things? ... Have I missed these moments that You have provided for my enjoyment, my renewal, or my opportunity? Have I neglected to recognize another's need -- an encouraging word, a helping hand? ... Have I missed the right time to tell someone about You when I failed to point out that it was not "luck," but You, Lord, when a prayer was answered? Have I forgotten to encourage or express my love to a spouse, an offspring, or a friend? ... Help me to recognize and seize these precious moments that will not come again.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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Lord Jesus, you tell us that those who mourn are “blessed”, knowing that only those who love greatly can mourn. We know, too, that it is better to have loved and lost someone than never to have loved at all. We ask you today that through our own sufferings of different kinds, we may discover strength and peace through helping and supporting others in their difficulties. Amen

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2, NIV

Grant us your Spirit, Lord our God, that we may discern your good, acceptable, and perfect will. Give us joy in fighting on your side, so that what is good, acceptable, and perfect may be given to the world. Wherever we are and whatever work we do, give us zeal to serve you and be guided by you so that your will may be done and your kingdom come, so that already today we may find happiness even though only in hope. Amen.

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Dear Lord, thank you always being there for me. Help me remember that I do not have to be miserable. Give me the wisdom to know that I can motivate myself and create my own happiness. The choice is mine.

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Dear Father, thank you for today and all that you do. I love you Lord with all my heart. Please help me show this love to others as I go about the day.