~Surrender, Submit & Commit - Day 30~

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you.  Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind He will find acceptable.  This is truly the way to worship Him. Romans 12:1 (NLT)

Surrender is a word not often liked because it’s about submission.  The Father has been talking to me about surrender, submit and commit.  When you surrender to God you have to take a loss.  The Father wants your life! Surrendering to the Father involves complete dedication.  You are submitting your will to Him and yielding to His power and authority.  True surrender involves yielding the throne of your life and allowing the Father to take charge… “Lord, You take command of my life!”

Today, surrender your life completely to the Father.  Give Him full control.  Yield to His authority.  Know that He has a plan for your life and surrendering to Him will cause Him to move on your behalf.

Journal Time:

• Will you surrender your life to the Father?
• Do you have a difficult time giving Him control of your life?

Pray:

Father, I surrender, submit and commit my life to You.  I surrender my all to You.  I know You have wonderful things planned for my life and I give You complete control. I say today, “Lord, You take command of my life! Amen.

~Blessing Others - Day 29~

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.  He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.  II Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT)

It is wonderful to be an answer to prayer.  It is better than getting an answer to prayer.   When you are open to the Father, He will send answers to prayers through you according to His power at work within you.   When you pray for others you allow yourself to be a transmitter of blessings.  God has blessed you so you will be a blessing to others.  The Bible says in Luke 12:48, “to whom much is given much is required.”

Today, in your prayer time, make it a point to pray for others.  Ask the Father to make you a transmitter of blessings to others.  Ask Him to show you a specific way in which you can bless someone today.

Journal Time:

• Are you willing to be an answer to prayer?
• Are you willing to keep the eyes of your heart open for opportunities God will place on your heart?

Pray:

Father, I ask you to make me a transmitter of blessings to others.  I open my heart and surrender my life for this cause.  I will pray for others in my daily prayers.  I am willing and open to You to do Your will. Amen

~Peace in all Situations - Day 28~

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NLT)

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You. Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)

When you pray, you receive the peace of God.  If you live in prayer, you will live in peace. God’s peace will come upon you and began to take action in the middle of your situation.  It will guard your heart and your mind. The Father will keep you in perfect peace if you keep your mind focused on Him. You will not only gain peace when you focus on God and pray, you are also armed with the ability to conquer and triumph over whatever is trying to overtake you.  You will begin to believe and stand in the strength of God.

Today, focus your heart and mind on God.  Even in the midst of your circumstances when it seems hopeless, keep your eye focused on Him.  Allow Him to fill you with His peace.

Journal Time:

• Are you in need of God’s peace?
• Do you find yourself worrying instead of trusting in Him?

Pray:

Father, I thank You and praise You for who You are – King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  I pray today for Your peace.  Help me to keep my mind fixed on You in the midst of my troubles.  Fill my heart with Your peace and strengthen me to stand firm on Your word and promises to me.  Amen.

~Free My Mind - Day 27~

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

In this verse, the Father is giving the process in which to free your mind from worry and your life from anxiety.  His instruction in the center of your pain, fear, and concern is to pray.  Don’t become a prisoner to your personal pain, suffering and sickness.    Prayer is the cure for every worry or concern you may have.  Don’t pray after you have allowed your emotional pain to escalate.  Start praying immediately!

Today, don’t worry about your future because it’s all in the Father’s hands.

Journal Time:

• What is causing you to worry?
• Do you find yourself waiting until you’re at your wits end to pray?

Pray:

Father, I bring all of my worries and concerns to You. I will not become a prisoner of my pain, suffering or sickness. I will not allow my thoughts of worry to overtake my mind. I give my worries to You and walk in faith, believing you will answer my prayers. Amen.