Rely on Him
We ask God to teach us not to do things on our own way but to do things according to HIS will.
2 Kings 20:1
In those days Hezekiah became deadly ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover."
Stops & Steps 1661 30Apr2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Stops & Steps 1660 29Apr2011
Be self-controlled and alert
We thank God for helping us when we are in difficulties, for forgiving us and helping us to recognize His love. We thank God for warning us of the dangers of shallow living and for bringing us back to HIM when we have gone astray.
1 Peter 5:8
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Stops & Steps 1660 29Apr2011
We thank God for helping us when we are in difficulties, for forgiving us and helping us to recognize His love. We thank God for warning us of the dangers of shallow living and for bringing us back to HIM when we have gone astray.
1 Peter 5:8
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Stops & Steps 1660 29Apr2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Stops & Steps 1659 28Apr2011
He is always ready
We thank God for His overflowing love and readiness to answer our calls for help. We ask God to help us to spend more time in prayers and to read His Word.
Jeremiah 17 : 8
He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit
Stops & Steps 1659 28Apr2011
We thank God for His overflowing love and readiness to answer our calls for help. We ask God to help us to spend more time in prayers and to read His Word.
Jeremiah 17 : 8
He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit
Stops & Steps 1659 28Apr2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Stops & Steps 1658 27Apr2011
HE protects us
We thank God for being our shelter and cover when we are experiencing stormy days and trials.
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.
Stops & Steps 1658 27Apr2011
We thank God for being our shelter and cover when we are experiencing stormy days and trials.
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.
Stops & Steps 1658 27Apr2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Stops & Steps 1657 26Apr2011
HE is responsive to all our needs
We thank God for listening to us, for caring for us and for helping us.
Psalm 17 : 6
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.
Stops & Steps 1657 26Apr2011
We thank God for listening to us, for caring for us and for helping us.
Psalm 17 : 6
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.
Stops & Steps 1657 26Apr2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Stops & Steps 1656 25Apr2011
He is always ready to help us
We thank God for His overflowing love and readiness to answer our calls for help. We ask God to help us to spend more time in prayers and to read His Word.
Jeremiah 17 : 8
He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit
Stops & Steps 1656 25Apr2011
We thank God for His overflowing love and readiness to answer our calls for help. We ask God to help us to spend more time in prayers and to read His Word.
Jeremiah 17 : 8
He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit
Stops & Steps 1656 25Apr2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Stops & Steps 1655 24Apr2011
Our future leaders
We ask God to help us to teach and train the kids of this world to become useful servants and godly shepherds to win over their peers.
Proverbs 30:5-6
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Stops & Steps 1655 24Apr2011
We ask God to help us to teach and train the kids of this world to become useful servants and godly shepherds to win over their peers.
Proverbs 30:5-6
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Stops & Steps 1655 24Apr2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Stops & Steps 1654 23Apr2011
Be obedient
We thank God for forgiving us for our disobedience. We ask God to help us to become obedient in thought, word and deed and to be ready to experience the blessings that obedience brings.
1 Samuel 15 : 11
“’I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’ Samuel was troubled, and he cried out to the Lord all that night.”
Stops & Steps 1654 23Apr2011
We thank God for forgiving us for our disobedience. We ask God to help us to become obedient in thought, word and deed and to be ready to experience the blessings that obedience brings.
1 Samuel 15 : 11
“’I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’ Samuel was troubled, and he cried out to the Lord all that night.”
Stops & Steps 1654 23Apr2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Stops & Steps 1653 22Apr2011
Count on God
We ask God to
remind us to be sensitive to the situations and needs of others as they are presented to us.
help us and to give us refreshing strengths as we live each day.
remember to call on Him for assurance of His continuing help and support
Job 23:10
He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Stops & Steps 1653 22Apr2011
We ask God to
remind us to be sensitive to the situations and needs of others as they are presented to us.
help us and to give us refreshing strengths as we live each day.
remember to call on Him for assurance of His continuing help and support
Job 23:10
He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Stops & Steps 1653 22Apr2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Stops & Steps 1652 21Apr2011
Remove all obstacles
We ask God to give us wisdom and strength to turn the stumbling blocks in our lives into stepping stones.
1 Corinthians 1 : 23
But we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.
Stops & Steps 1652 21Apr2011
We ask God to give us wisdom and strength to turn the stumbling blocks in our lives into stepping stones.
1 Corinthians 1 : 23
But we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.
Stops & Steps 1652 21Apr2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Stops & Steps 1651 20Apr2011
Be committed to Him
We ask God to help us to be committed to Him. We pray that all our decisions and actions will lead us closer to Him. We ask God to search us and if there is anything keeping us from being fully committed to Him, let us be willing to lay that down.
2 Chronicles 16 : 9
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
Stops & Steps 1651 20Apr2011
We ask God to help us to be committed to Him. We pray that all our decisions and actions will lead us closer to Him. We ask God to search us and if there is anything keeping us from being fully committed to Him, let us be willing to lay that down.
2 Chronicles 16 : 9
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
Stops & Steps 1651 20Apr2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Imitate Him
We ask God to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. To help us to keep our lives pure so that we can reflect His image to the world around us.
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
"Everything is permissible" -- but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible" -- but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Stops & Steps 1650 19Apr2011
We ask God to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. To help us to keep our lives pure so that we can reflect His image to the world around us.
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
"Everything is permissible" -- but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible" -- but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Stops & Steps 1650 19Apr2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
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He provides shelter for our lives
We thank God for the privilege to find shelter in His love during the stormy periods of our lives.
1 Corinthians 10:4
And all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that travelled with them, and that rock was Christ.
Stops & Steps 1649 18Apr2011
We thank God for the privilege to find shelter in His love during the stormy periods of our lives.
1 Corinthians 10:4
And all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that travelled with them, and that rock was Christ.
Stops & Steps 1649 18Apr2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Stops & Steps 1648 17Apr2011
Be thankful
We thank God for His immeasurable love. We ask God to give us the strength to live our lives to His glory. Let us continue to give God praise and thanks.
Luke 23 : 13 - 16
Pilate.said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against Him. As you can see, He has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will punish him and then release him."
Stops & Steps 1648 17Apr2011
We thank God for His immeasurable love. We ask God to give us the strength to live our lives to His glory. Let us continue to give God praise and thanks.
Luke 23 : 13 - 16
Pilate.said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against Him. As you can see, He has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will punish him and then release him."
Stops & Steps 1648 17Apr2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Stops & Steps 1647 16Apr2011
To break away from sin
We ask God to break sin’s hold on our lives as we continue to strive to break old habits. We ask God to forgive us for doing things on our own ways instead of turning to Him for advice and guidance.
Galatians 4 : 8 - 9
“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God or rather are known by God how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?”
Stops & Steps 1647 16Apr2011
We ask God to break sin’s hold on our lives as we continue to strive to break old habits. We ask God to forgive us for doing things on our own ways instead of turning to Him for advice and guidance.
Galatians 4 : 8 - 9
“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God or rather are known by God how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?”
Stops & Steps 1647 16Apr2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Stops & Steps 1646 15Apr2011
Ask for His guidance
We thank God for responsive minds to differentiate between fact and fiction. Let us continue to ask God for the Holy Spirit’s direction and confidence to share the truth of our salvation with others.
2 Timothy 4 : 3 - 4
For the time is coming when people will .turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
Stops & Steps 1646 15Apr2011
We thank God for responsive minds to differentiate between fact and fiction. Let us continue to ask God for the Holy Spirit’s direction and confidence to share the truth of our salvation with others.
2 Timothy 4 : 3 - 4
For the time is coming when people will .turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
Stops & Steps 1646 15Apr2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Stops & Steps 1645 14Apr2011
Yield to His working in our lives
We ask God to help us and show us the areas in our lives that need improvement. To help us to submit to those changes and yield to His working in our lives.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth
A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to plant and another to reap.
Stops & Steps 1645 14Apr2011
We ask God to help us and show us the areas in our lives that need improvement. To help us to submit to those changes and yield to His working in our lives.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth
A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to plant and another to reap.
Stops & Steps 1645 14Apr2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Stops & Steps 1644 13Apr2011
Seek His plans for us
We thank God for giving us goals and dreams, and for the smooth progress to accomplish those targets and successes. Let us continue to look to God for strength and perseverance to continue on the path that God wants us to go on. Let us ask God to bless us as we seek to fulfill God’s plans for us.
Jeremiah 29:11
I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out -- plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Stops & Steps 1644 13Apr2011
We thank God for giving us goals and dreams, and for the smooth progress to accomplish those targets and successes. Let us continue to look to God for strength and perseverance to continue on the path that God wants us to go on. Let us ask God to bless us as we seek to fulfill God’s plans for us.
Jeremiah 29:11
I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out -- plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Stops & Steps 1644 13Apr2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Stops & Steps 1643 12Apr2011
Pay heed to what He says
We hank God for the warnings and gifts He gives us through the Holy Scripture. Let us continue to hear the Word, pay heed to what it says, and allow the Holy Spirit to translate those words into responsive action
Jeremiah 13 : 17
But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret for your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive.
Stops & Steps 1643 12Apr2011
We hank God for the warnings and gifts He gives us through the Holy Scripture. Let us continue to hear the Word, pay heed to what it says, and allow the Holy Spirit to translate those words into responsive action
Jeremiah 13 : 17
But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret for your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive.
Stops & Steps 1643 12Apr2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Stops & Steps 1642 11Apr2011
He is always faithful
We thank God for His faithful love, for being near and for never forgetting us. We thank God for helping us to accept His love and to trust Him more.
Isaiah 49 : 15
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!
Stops & Steps 1642 11Apr2011
We thank God for His faithful love, for being near and for never forgetting us. We thank God for helping us to accept His love and to trust Him more.
Isaiah 49 : 15
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!
Stops & Steps 1642 11Apr2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Stops & Steps 1641 10Apr2011
Do not compound evil
To help us to avoid compounding evil, we ask God to teach us to forgive others as we have been forgiven.
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Stops & Steps 1641 10Apr2011
To help us to avoid compounding evil, we ask God to teach us to forgive others as we have been forgiven.
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Stops & Steps 1641 10Apr2011
Saturday, April 09, 2011
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Our final goal
We ask God to forgive us for allowing the things of the earth, our family, preoccupations, challenges, and struggles to get in the way of our climb to the ultimate high. Going to God is the place we want to go so we ask God to keep us moving until we reach the final goal.
Psalm 61 : 2
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Stops & Steps 1640 09Apr2011
We ask God to forgive us for allowing the things of the earth, our family, preoccupations, challenges, and struggles to get in the way of our climb to the ultimate high. Going to God is the place we want to go so we ask God to keep us moving until we reach the final goal.
Psalm 61 : 2
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Stops & Steps 1640 09Apr2011
Friday, April 08, 2011
Stops & Steps 1639 08Apr2011
Be fruitful
We ask God to remove any part in us that stands in the way of our serving God or bearing fruit that will be a witness to God. We ask God to prune and shape us in God’s image, and use us to show forth His kingdom on earth.
John 15:2
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be more fruitful
Stops & Steps 1639 08Apr2011
We ask God to remove any part in us that stands in the way of our serving God or bearing fruit that will be a witness to God. We ask God to prune and shape us in God’s image, and use us to show forth His kingdom on earth.
John 15:2
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be more fruitful
Stops & Steps 1639 08Apr2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Stops & Steps 1638 07Apr2011
Only He can save us
We thank God for all faithful pastors, preachers, and teachers. Let them clearly see and cleanly share the Savior's story of salvation for sinners. Let them point to Jesus who alone can save. .
Acts 4 : 12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Stops & Steps 1638 07Apr2011
We thank God for all faithful pastors, preachers, and teachers. Let them clearly see and cleanly share the Savior's story of salvation for sinners. Let them point to Jesus who alone can save. .
Acts 4 : 12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Stops & Steps 1638 07Apr2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Stops & Steps 1637 06Apr2011
To see where the need is
We ask God to protect us as we live in a world full of conflict, suffering, and greed. To forgive us when we become a part of this world, whether in thought, word, or deed. To grant us the grace to be able to see where the need is today.
Exodus 3:10-12
"Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt." But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?" He said, "But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain."
Stops & Steps 1637 06Apr2011
We ask God to protect us as we live in a world full of conflict, suffering, and greed. To forgive us when we become a part of this world, whether in thought, word, or deed. To grant us the grace to be able to see where the need is today.
Exodus 3:10-12
"Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt." But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?" He said, "But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain."
Stops & Steps 1637 06Apr2011
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
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Be courageous
We ask God to fill our lives with His words. To give us courage to bring these words forward and weave them into minds and hearts of those we meet. To energise us to put them into service for Him in His kingdom.
Philippians 3:10-14
that I may know [Jesus] and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this... But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Stops & Steps 1636 05Apr2011
We ask God to fill our lives with His words. To give us courage to bring these words forward and weave them into minds and hearts of those we meet. To energise us to put them into service for Him in His kingdom.
Philippians 3:10-14
that I may know [Jesus] and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this... But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Stops & Steps 1636 05Apr2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
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Reexamine our lives
We ask God for wisdom to re-examine our lives. To teach us how to expose the sins in our lives and deal with them head on.
Mark 9 : 45 - 48
"And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'"
Stops & Steps 1635 04Apr2011
We ask God for wisdom to re-examine our lives. To teach us how to expose the sins in our lives and deal with them head on.
Mark 9 : 45 - 48
"And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'"
Stops & Steps 1635 04Apr2011
Sunday, April 03, 2011
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Our final goal
We thank God for the country of our birth. We thank God for its culture and all that it brings. We ask God to keep us mindful that it is not our final resting place. God helps us to live as citizens of heaven, for that is what we are.
Hebrews 11:16a
But the truth is that they were yearning for and aspiring to a better and more desirable country, that is, a heavenly [one].
Stops & Steps 1634 03Apr2011
We thank God for the country of our birth. We thank God for its culture and all that it brings. We ask God to keep us mindful that it is not our final resting place. God helps us to live as citizens of heaven, for that is what we are.
Hebrews 11:16a
But the truth is that they were yearning for and aspiring to a better and more desirable country, that is, a heavenly [one].
Stops & Steps 1634 03Apr2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
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Always be thankful
We thank God for being the giver of all good things, we can emerge victorious. We ask God to teach us to be grateful, to open our eyes to all of God’s blessings so that our hearts may overflow with thanksgiving.
Isaiah 63 : 7
I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which He is to be praised.
Stops & Steps 1633 02Apr2011
We thank God for being the giver of all good things, we can emerge victorious. We ask God to teach us to be grateful, to open our eyes to all of God’s blessings so that our hearts may overflow with thanksgiving.
Isaiah 63 : 7
I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which He is to be praised.
Stops & Steps 1633 02Apr2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
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Be responsive
We ask God to open our hearts and minds to His will. No matter what time of year it is, may we not only see, but also act upon the opportunities He places before us .
John 1 : 5
The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
Stops & Steps 1632 01Mar2011
We ask God to open our hearts and minds to His will. No matter what time of year it is, may we not only see, but also act upon the opportunities He places before us .
John 1 : 5
The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
Stops & Steps 1632 01Mar2011
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