November 14

Attitude of Gratitude – Day 14 by SGLY Ministry

I AM GRATEFUL FOR….GOOD TESTIMONIES
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. Hebrews 11:1-2 [NKJV]

An Attitude of Gratitude Thought and Prayer:
Dear God, I am grateful for good testimonies for they increase my faith.
Good testimonies are those that share Your faithfulness in time of sorrow or suffering, those that speak of Your love and provision in time of need.
Good testimonies are testaments of faith in You even in times when You might not be seen or felt in the natural.
Good testimonies are those which during times of trial, testify of Your ever present help.
They are an encouragement to accept times of testing with great joy, knowing that in the testing our faith is being perfected.
Thank You, Father, for Hebrews Chapter 11 which gives us so many great and good testimonies of old, may we cling to them, may they give us hope, may they help to increase our faith, so that we also, will be able to share good testimonies with those we meet today and everyday, until we reach our eternal inheritance.

And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Hebrews 11:39-40

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Psalm 16:8 ‘I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’

- What we focus on determines our outlook.
- If we focus on the negative, we end up becoming negative.
- If we focus on the Lord, we will end up standing secure and not being shaken.
- Keep your eyes on the Lord, He is right beside you!

PRAYER: Lord, I choose to lift up my eyes off of the troubles, worries and issues that surround me, and I choose to look to You. Thank You that I can stand secure on You, my Rock and my strong Tower. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew Roebert

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You Reap What You Sow by Joyce Meyer

…Whatever one sows, that he will also reap. — Galatians 6:7

As God’s representative here on earth, your purpose is to do right and glorify God. When you do right, you bring God glory by manifesting His excellence in a tangible way.

One way you can bring Him glory is in the way you treat people. There are many practical ways you can be a blessing to others. You can build others up by giving them a comp****nt. You can express your appreciation and acknowledge people by giving them a pat on the back or writing them a note of encouragement.

You can also take advantage of opportunities to listen to people and lend a helping hand when they need it. You can believe the best of others and offer forgiveness to those who have offended you.

I encourage you to treat everybody with love and respect. You will not only glorify God, you will also receive blessings by reaping what you sow.

Prayer Starter: Father, help me to sow seeds of Your love and kindness today. Make me aware of the needs of others, and show me opportunities to offer encouragement, appreciation, forgiveness, and respect. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Our Daily Bread

Great Love

Read: 1 John 3:1–8

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

Recently, we took our twenty-two-month-old granddaughter, Moriah, overnight for the first time without her older brothers. We lavished lots of loving, undivided attention on her, and had fun doing the things she likes to do. The next day after dropping her off, we said our goodbyes and headed out the door. As we did, without a word Moriah grabbed her overnight bag (still sitting by the door) and began following us.

The picture is etched in my memory: Moriah in her diaper and mismatched sandals ready to depart with Grandma and Grandpa again. Every time I think of it, I smile. She was eager to go with us, ready for more individualized time.

Although she is as yet unable to vocalize it, our granddaughter feels loved and valued. In a small way, our love for Moriah is a picture of the love God has for us, His children. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1).

When we believe in Jesus as our Savior, we become His children and begin to understand the lavish love He bestowed on us by dying for us (v. 16). Our desire becomes to please Him in what we say and do (v. 6)—and to love Him, eager to spend time with Him. — Alyson Kieda

Dear Lord, thank You for loving us so much that You died for us and rose again that we might have eternal life with You. Help us to be examples of Your love to all we meet.

How deep is the Father’s love for us!

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Bible Verses

1 Peter 5:6-8 6 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. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

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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 32:5

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1 JOHN 1:9 NKJ 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." - Isaiah 58:9

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Psalm 34:8 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

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Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. —Romans 14:13

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1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

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Prayers

A Prayer of Repentance

O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended you, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray you, O Lord: of your mercy forgive me for all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Irish Blessing
Wisdom of years be yours
Joy of friendships be yours
Wealth of memories be yours
Fruit of endeavor be yours
Hope of heaven be yours
Peace of God be yours.

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Examine Yourself

Father, in the name of Jesus, I humble myself and submit to Your Word that speaks…exposes, sifts, analyzes, and judges the very thoughts and purposes of my heart. I test my own actions, so that I might have appropriate self-esteem, without comparing myself to anyone else. The security of Your guidance will allow me to carry my own load with energy and confidence. Amen.

(Walking in Humility, Volume 3 of Prayers That Avail Much)

Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 6:4-5

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Dear Lord Jesus, remind me that bitterness and hopelessness are not just emotions, but rather choices that I make. Help me each day to count my blessings and to give You thanks, for I can always "choose" my attitude. Help me to choose to walk each day with You, so that I can find an inner joy and the "peace of God which surpasses all understanding."*

In Your Holy name I pray.

Amen.

* (Phil. 4:7)

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

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"The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah." Jeremiah 33:14, NIV

Lord our God, may your grace rule in our hearts and your love come to us in glorious fulfillment of your promise, so that in our time we may have community with one another to praise and worship you. Then we will be a people belonging to you and receiving help from you. Bless your Word within us, we pray. Teach us again and again how to keep your Word, how to be your children in deed and in truth. May we be given strength of heart whenever great sorrow comes to us. Let your will be revealed everywhere. Let all men know that you rule, that you help us and will remain with us into all eternity. For our names are recorded with you, and we want to stay with you, Father in heaven. We want nothing else but to be your children in this world, to be children in your care for all eternity. Amen.

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Dear Father, thank you for this day. Please be with me as I face a mountain of work with so little time. Help me accomplish what must be done while giving patience to those who are looking for results.

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Salutation to the Dawn
Attributed to Kalidasa
Look to this day!
For it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course
Lie all the verities and realities of your existence:
The bliss of growth;
The glory of action;
The splendor of achievement;
For yesterday is but a dream,
And tomorrow is only a vision;
But today, well lived, makes every yesterday
a dream of happiness,
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.