Joy Of The Lord

 

March 9

JOY OF THE LORD – We have complete joy in the Lord, when we know His perfect Peace abiding within us. It is the peace that by faith, allows us to face all that we will encounter in this life of troubles and trials. 

 

Holy Lord, I have given my heart and my mind to You. Clothe me with Your unsurpassed peace, so that I will not be made ashamed for claiming life in You, yet living in the darkness of fear. Lord, let Your joy be made complete in me. Help me, teach me how to put my faith into practice. Amen!

 

Read Isaiah 26: 3 - 4

 

 

International Women's Day

 

March 8

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – As we celebrate women on this day, we give God thanks for all women. We thank God for them and the unique contributions they make in any society. On this day of recognition and celebration, women are encouraged to remember that they are gifts from Sovereign God, people of great worth. Women are encouraged to realise their worth and seek God for His continued wisdom, so that the teaching of kindness will not depart from their tongues. May each woman be filled with grace to perform her duties in which ever calling and place she is. 

 

Holy Father in heaven, we pray for women that You will empower them with sincerity of love and service to You and others.  Amen!

Read Proverbs 31: 30

 

Everlasting King

 

Christ Jesus, Everlasting King,

You are the Lord of everything,

Over heaven and earth You reign,

Naught of Your rule is ere in vain.

 

Prince of Peace and mercy You are,

Whose grace reaches the farthest far,

Sovereign, Lord without fan or fault,

Show us how Your Name to exalt.

 

Inerrant Leader, One Most High,

You descended to earth to die,

Son of God, became Son of Man,

Our Lord contracted to a span.

 

King and Ruler o’er all the earth,

Who can fathom Your matchless worth?

You came to earth, the world to save,

Descending to the lowest grave.

 

Christ Jesus, Everlasting King,

What thankful praises can we bring?

You died, then rose to live again,

To live with You is only gain. 

Amen!

 

Caring Father

 

March 7

CARING FATHER – God is our Caring Father, who is very mindful of all His children, including you. He knows when you are in deep distress, when you are sick and in pain and even when you are just having a very hard day. He does care and wants to help you. Keep crying out to Him. He will see and hear you. He will come to your aid.

 

Our Father in heaven, You who see and hear all who cry out to You, have mercy upon me and help me please. Amen!

 

 

Read Exodus 6: 5 - 7

 

Purifying Blood

 

March 6

PURIFYING BLOOD – When water is purified, it is made pure. The Precious Blood of Jesus is powerful enough to completely, fully and thoroughly cleanse us from all sin. Think of your sins. Think of the sins of others. Think of those most gross, ghastly and totally bizarre sins, which have put men and women away for life. The Blood of Jesus is powerful enough to cleanse and purify every sinful heart.

 

Holy Lamb of God, we bow with grateful and thankful lives, for Your Precious, purifying Blood. Amen!

 

Read 1 John 1: 5 - 7

 

 

 

Salvation Not Condemnation

 

March 5

SALVATION NOT CONDEMNATION – Listen to these facts about Jesus, our Lord and Master. Jesus came to save the world, not condemn the world. In other words, it is through His Precious Blood that the world may be saved. The Precious Blood of Jesus is not for condemning people, but for saving them. Do you believe this? 

 

Lord Jesus, show me again Your unbounded grace. Grant me the simplicity of believing in faith. Amen!  

 

Read John 3: 16 - 21

 

 

 

 

Check Your Heart

 

March 4

CHECK YOUR HEART – Simon, a Pharisee, once had Jesus and the disciples over to dinner. It is a most pleasant and cordial time when an uninvited guest arrives. It is a woman of sin, who goes straight to Jesus and has deep personal communion with Him. In Simon’s heart and mind, he shows pure unbelief in who Jesus is. On the other hand, the woman demonstrates her pure belief in who Jesus is. Are you a Simon, or a sinner?

 

Lord, I’m a sinner who has come to worship You, with my best gifts. I’m not worthy, but You welcome sinners and I have come. Amen!

 

Read Luke 7: 36 - 50

 

Caring, Concerned God

 

March 3

CARING, CONCERNED GOD – Is your heart sorrowing? Are you in a poor state, where you are burdened down and troubled by the cares of this world? Take comfort! Your God is a caring, concerned God and He will not leave you alone in your trials. He is with you, working on your behalf. Keep relying heavily upon Him. Just as He saw His children of long ago and went to their rescue, He sees you and will help you.

 

Holy Father in heaven, have mercy upon me please. Keep my faith in You alive and working, knowing that You do see me and will work things out for my good. Amen!

 

 

Read Exodus 6: 5 - 8

 

Conditional Praise

 

March 2

CONDITIONAL PRAISE – Let your praises for God be without condition. The crowds are publicly giving praise and honour to Jesus, the Son of God, hailing Him as their King. Public opinion about Him changes and without one iota of guilt, you change your tongue. Now you’ve joined the masses, publicly calling for the death of Jesus. You do not respect and honour Him any longer.

 

Holy Spirit, show me the error of my ways. Please save me from fickleness of heart and mind, in my love and service for You. Amen! 

 

Read Psalm 146: 1 – 2

 

 

Man In Red

 

March 1

MAN IN RED – Who’s that Man in Red? Look! It’s no other than Jesus. The soldiers have taken Him to the Praetorium. They gather all the other soldiers who surround Jesus, strip Him of His clothes and dress Him in a robe of red. They make fun of Him and treat Him cruelly. Look! These people who never claimed to love Jesus, or be His followers, dishonour Him. I look, and hang my head in utter shame, for I, who have claimed love and respect for Him, have added my voice to those dishonouring Him, and shouting, Crucify Him!

 

Forgive me Lord, for I’m quick to see what others are doing to You, yet blind to how I make a mockery of You in my life. Amen!

 

Read Matthew 27: 27 - 31