Posts with the category “daily-scripture”

Questions to think about:Why do we need the Holy Spirit to not only give us the power to do what’s right, but also to change our desires?What am I struggling to be willing to do for God?Sample Prayer:...  Read More

Questions to think about:If the same power that raised Christ from the dead is living in me, what things do I need to accept his power to do?How can I rely on his power more?Sample Prayer:Dear Father,...  Read More

Questions to think about:Is there anything about this verse that I have a hard time understanding?Is there any spiritual area in which I have been living in defeat instead of believing God for victory...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does this verse shape the walk of someone who is striving for holiness?Am I ever tempted to avoid my sin, whether by hiding, explaining, minimizing, justifying, or claimin...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does it look like to live as Jesus did?In what areas am I succeeding at this? In what areas do I need work?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for the perfect example yo...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse mean by “the world”?How can my life demonstrate friendship with God?Sample prayer:Dear Father, help me to recognize the things around me that hurt you, th...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what situations am I tempted to appease people rather than obeying God?How can I set my determination or safeguard my steps to make sure that my loyalty is with God alone?S...  Read More

Questions to think about:What feelings and attitudes are draining my mind and body?What steps can I take toward freedom from these things?Sample prayer:Dear Father, you see my struggle with ____ . You...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does this verse say that true worship is expressed?Am I offering my whole self as a living sacrifice to God? Why or why not?Sample prayer:Dear Father, I want to be yours a...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does my culture encourage me to worship?Do my friends know what I worship?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, give me the wisdom to know what truly deserves worship. Guide my hear...  Read More

Questions to think about:Have I been giving in to the temptation to focus on what is visible, or to believe that what is temporary is most meaningful? In what ways?How can I practice valuing and setti...  Read More

Questions to think about:Who am I in Christ?Why does citizenship in God’s holy nation make me a foreigner and exile on earth?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for not only changing my status, but a...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven? What can I do to live like a citizen of heaven?What will change when my Savior comes back?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does it change my perspective when I realize that the church will never be defeated?How does this change my focus?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I believe that your church wil...  Read More

Questions to think about:If others could see inside of me, what would they see?What thoughts, attitudes, or actions do I need to confess and renounce?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, sometimes it’s easy to ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What words have been spoken into my life that may not be correct?How can I test the words I’m hearing?Sample prayer:Dear Father, some things I believe about myself and my situ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Who gets to enjoy the benefits mentioned in this verse?Who is responsible for making sure these benefits come true?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of be...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why can the helpless take heart?What will I praise God for today?Sample prayer:Dear Father, I praise you for ____ . You are ____ . I want to know you more. Thank you so much f...  Read More

Questions to think about:When do I find it difficult to feel peace?What aspect of God’s character helps me really grasp that I can have peace, regardless of my circumstances? Or, what knowledge would ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I sometimes resist God’s peace because I don’t understand it? What protection am I missing out on because of that resistance?What situation am I thinking about, but not pra...  Read More

Questions to think about:If I truly believe this promise, what deep things would I ask God to help me understand?Am I making it a priority to spend time learning from him?Sample prayer:Dear Father, yo...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I know the voice of God?How can I intentionally listen to him?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for calling me by name and leading me. Help me to know your voice. G...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why do hardships help us grow?When I’m facing troubles or challenges, how do I respond? Can I thank God for helping me grow, even when he does it through suffering?Sample pray...  Read More

Questions to think about:What beliefs did the Babylonians have about God (or deity)?How do the Bible’s teachings differ from every other religion?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you that you do live ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What are some differences between God’s wisdom and earthly “wisdom”?How can I develop the skill of relying on God’s wisdom instead of my own or worldly wisdom?Sample prayer:De...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I hold my convictions firmly, but still be gracious?How can I live consistently in front of others who don’t believe?Sample prayer:Dear Father, please give me your con...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I keeping God’s word, and not denying his name?Do I trust him to put the open doors before me that he wants me to walk through?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you understa...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I get God’s blessing, according to this verse?Why is God’s blessing not dependent on situations or circumstances?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for your blessing...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what situations do I need to work on trusting God and submitting to him?What does it mean for him to make my paths straight?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for your pr...  Read More

Questions to think about:What challenges or temptations am I facing? How do I need to be preparing myself for these battles?Have I resolved—firmly decided—that I will obey God in these situations?Samp...  Read More

Questions to think about:What are my convictions?Does my mindset fit the pattern of this world, or God’s perfect will?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I want your pleasing and perfect will in my life. Pleas...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I just read the word, or am I convicted of the truth of what it says?What do I know the word says that I haven’t been obeying? Am I ready to repent?Sample Prayer:Dear Fathe...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I love the truth?What does loving the truth look like in everyday life?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I want to love you and love everything from you. Sometimes, lies are so mu...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what ways is our culture subtly persuading us to trade the truth about God for lies?Am I resisting faithfully? What can I do better?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, show me any w...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what ways is my culture “training” me for an earthly mindset and service to the enemy?What “opportunities” or “blessings” does the enemy offer to trick Christians into join...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why do I need Jesus’ power to serve him and serve others?Have I accepted his power to serve?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for including me in your work, and empowering ...  Read More

Questions to think about:How do I feel when I realize that Jesus has given me the power to forgive those who do wrong to me?Have I accepted his power to forgive? Is there any situation where I need th...  Read More

Questions to think about:How did Jesus demonstrate the power to trust God in all circumstances?Do I accept Jesus’ power to trust him, even when I’m hurting or feel like God is not close?Sample Prayer:...  Read More

Questions to think about:Have I accepted Jesus’ power to live a life free of sin?What things am I currently obeying as a slave?What would I like to be free from?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you fo...  Read More

Questions to think about:Have I accepted Jesus’ power to believe in him, and his power to live?Do I believe this?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, your power is so great! Thank you for empowering me. Please ...  Read More