September 30

Spiritual Vitamins – Day 30 by SGLY Ministry

SPIRITUAL VITAMIN Z : ZEALOUS
“But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always,…” Galatians 4:18 NKJV

Today’s Thought:
Dictionary definitions of Zealous:
full of, characterized by, ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Paul is telling the Galatians to always be zealous for the good things that God has prepared for them to do, not just when he is around, but at all times in every situation they might be in. Let’s learn from this truth and apply it to our own lives.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 NKJV

Today’s Action:
Today let’s take our Spiritual Vitamin Z and:

Let us be full of a good thing always.
Let us be characterized by a good thing always.
Let us be ardently active in a good thing always.
Let us be devoted to a good thing always.
Let us be diligent in a good thing always

Let us zealously seek to know what the good works are that God has prepared for us to do, and ask Him to give us the wisdom and strength to zealously walk in them for His glory.

This is the last devotional in the ”Spiritual Vitamins” series.
The next series is called: “One Anothering”.
This is a 31 day Daily Devotional focusing on all the “one another” scriptures in the Bible.
Jesus said we should “love one another” but in all there are 25 “one another” scriptures that tell us what we should DO for one another and 6 others that tell us what we should NOT DO. This Daily Devotional will help us to learn how to daily “one another” with each other as we focus on the Lord’s word and put it into action.

ZEALOUS for Spiritual Gifts
Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts,
let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.
1 Corinthians 14:12
ZEALOUS for God
Paul said he was zealous toward God. I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia,
but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel,
taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law,
and was zealous toward God as you all are today.
Acts 22:3
ZEALOUS to Obey the Lord
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day;
Proverbs 23:17

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He remembered us in our low estate

"Give thanks to Him... Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever" Psalm: 136:23

I am sure we all have experienced lows in our lives sometime or other. It could have been a health condition or unhappiness or joblessness or something else that we can all relate to.

Those were the days when help wasn't near; we were not sure whom to run to, what to do, how to manage. Faith was being tested to a great extent. Friends were rare and we were at the lowest of our lows.

But God remembered us! Our faith was restored & our joy renewed.

Now, let us go back in time to see how God remembered us in our low estate - just scanning it all in our minds - and thank Him for that. Let's share our testimonies of how God led us through certain hardship with our friends, family and especially our children. Let us also be kind to those who might be in dire situations like we once were and help the best way we can...

For some of us, may be these are the lowly days... Our Lord remembers you as we speak - He has not forgotten you! What more proof we need than looking back this past nine months and see how His grace has been sufficient for us?!

Let us remember to thank the Lord who remember(ed) us in our low estate!

Coffee with Jesus

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Weather Report

Yesterday sunshine,
Today there’s rain—
Either way,
He is the same.
Head-winds are blowing,
Strong at my face…
I’ll press on—
He sets the pace.

The leaves of autumn
Fall to the ground—
Through it all,
Blessings abound.
The cold of winter
Gives me a chill—
All is well,
He warms me still.

The Lord makes the clouds. He sends the showers. And He gives everyone green fields. Zechariah 10:1

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blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who fears, reveres, and worships the Lord, who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandments. — Psalm 128:1 (AMPC)

God’s Plan Always Wins by Joyce Meyer

The Bible says, Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked . . . For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap”(Galatians 6:7 AMPC).

God’s Word is true, and He will not be overcome. Nothing can stop His plan, no matter how many obstacles might try to block the way (see Isaiah 54:17; 55:11; Psalm 33:11). Jesus has already completely defeated and disarmed Satan and all his demonic forces, so they cannot and will not win (see Colossians 2:15). If it seems like the enemy has built walls that are keeping you from your purpose, keep doing what’s right anyway—the harvest you’re waiting for will come at the right time (see Galatians 6:9-10).

When you’re feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, remember that God’s plan for you is good (see Jeremiah 29:11), He’s empowering you to do everything you need to (see Philippians 4:13), and nothing can snatch you out of His hand (see John 10:28). As you follow Him, He’s got your back—no matter what—and He’s the One who will give you the grace to keep going.

Prayer Starter: Father, please help me trust You with my calling and purpose, even when I feel overwhelmed. Thank You that nothing can stop Your good plan from coming to pass in my life, and that You haven’t forgotten me. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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Bible Verses

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6

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“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

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"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

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And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3

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Hebrews 13:6 – The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

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Proverbs 12:25 25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

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Prayers

Song of Praise (based on Psalm 8)

O Lord my God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, who am I that you are mindful of me, who are any of us that you should guide and protect us?

Yet you have made us in your image, a little lower than the angels, and crowned us with glory and honor we do not deserve. You have given us dominion over the works of your hands and put the earth beneath our feet; you have given us dominion over the beasts of the field, the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea. O Lord my God, I praise you for your gifts to me. How majestic is your name in all the earth! Amen.

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For a Positive Attitude Today

Lord, as I offer you all that is ordinary and everyday in my life, I ask you to give me the power of your Spirit that I may transform each day by living with a positive attitude, looking for the best in people and situations. Inspire me to live in your presence every day so that I may have a full share of the hope only your Spirit can bring; lead me do the ordinary things of life in an extraordinary way, to your glory. Amen.

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To Treat Others as I Would Be Treated

Lord, while I pray for peace and goodwill in our world, I ask you to help me to change my own attitude for the better, so that peace and goodwill may start with the way I behave towards those who have hurt me. Inspire me to be as generous to others as I would like them to be with me. Amen.

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Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that you direct my way unto you, and make me and all of us to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you; to the end that we may establish our hearts unblameable in holiness before you, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. Amen.

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Dear Lord, help us to think about Ruth Brown's observation that: "We should resolve to be more understanding of the very young, the old, the weak, and the sick. Sometime in life we will each have been all of these." ... Help us to understand our generational differences. Young people have new ideas, new ways to do things, energy, and enthusiasm to offer. Older people have wisdom, learned from years of trial and error. It is hard for older people to stand by and be ignored, and see the next generation make the same mistakes rather than building on knowledge already gained. ... Help us to learn to respect each other's gifts and achievements. ... If we can't do this, why would anyone want to exercise and take vitamins in order to become healthy "senior citizens?" ... Is this generation's answer abortion, and euthanasia next? Oh Lord, help us each to realize that life is Your precious gift for each of us to live wisely, with Your help and within Your will.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

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

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God our Father, whatever our age, may we always have a thirst for knowledge and understanding, and be ready to learn from all of life’s experiences. Inspire us always with a sense of wonder and a great reverence for life. Amen.

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“A Prayer Of Rejoicing”

Father, we enter Your gates with thanksgiving in our heart and Your courts with praise, for You have made this day. You satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Therefore, we will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, for You have seen our affliction. You have known the distress within our soul, and You have made a way of escape through Your powerful presence, Your mighty intervention and through the companionship of Your Holy Spirit. We rejoice gratefully for who You are and all that You do on our behalf. Amen.
Based upon Psalms 100, 90 & 31

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Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for all you have done for me. You do so much and yet I still ask for more. Please forgive me and guide me to be appreciative for what I have and what is truly important.