January

1st. To keep from being ashamed, we need to keep to the point - the point at which Jesus asks us to YIELD - no excuses.

2nd. We must be willing to go out from where we are, the place where we live (physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually). When he calls us we must respond - no excuses.

3rd. It may involve clouds and darkness, and if we can’t go now, it may be because we haven’t yet made it to the life of power (our abilities can’t get us to where His Spirit wants to take us).

4th. When it is a question of the providential will of God - wait for God to move.

5th. Sometimes we want desperately to follow Jesus NOW, but we are trying to follow in our own strength.

6th. Jesus lived with worship, waiting, and work always together, fully integrated.

7th. Our intimacy with God is often severely hampered by our own plans and desires, our time misappropriations, our elevation of the promises to the position that only the promise maker should have.

8th. Living Sacrifices prove the will of God?

9th. The work of the Holy Spirit, that work that He was sent to do, is done in places we could never reach without Him.

10th. Our eyes are opened, and we are sent to open others’ eyes.

11th. Our obedience will cost other people.

12th. Aloneness with God puts us in a teachable position.

13th, Aloneness with God allows for clarification.

14th. When we spend time with our God, we become aware of His call, and just what we can volunteer for.

15th. If self rules, Jesus is not Lord.

16th. The call of God comes to those whose hearts are lining up with His. We can’t hear God over the roar of our selfishness.

17th. The call of God is to relationship, and service is the overflow of devotion to Him.

18th. There is a difference between “satisfying God” and “doing something for Him”. We can be devoted to self, service, or the Lordship of Christ.

19th. God’s silence is often the best discipline, destroying the self sufficiency that would otherwise keep a person in the common rather than the Holy.

20th. Obedience is not freshness, but it puts us in position for the freshness that comes from the Holy Spirit.

21st. Are we spontaneously kind to God (Whatsoever you do to the least of these) or are we only looking for His kindness to us?

22nd. Have we narrowed our intentions to focus on His kingdom and righteousness?

23rd. Abiding in the presence of God transforms us. Others will benefit from the change.

24th. Is the direction of your live changing from your end, your aim, your purpose, to His? Are you devoted, not to a cause, but to Christ Himself?

25th. Make room for God to do as He pleases, and expect the unexpected.

26th. Are you set apart for the simple life with God, seeking first His kingdom and righteousness?

27th. The cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust for things beats against our lives like a mighty tide, pulling us toward a despairing abyss. The truth of God stands as an unyielding protective barrier. The Holy Spirit guides us to safety.

28th. Avoid the snare of obstinate self will, of protecting your rights and ambitions, or you’ll persecute Jesus.

29th. Don’t be surprised when His truth exposes your ignorance.

30th. We need to be obedient to the revelation given to us by God.

31st, We need to allow redemption to affect EVERY part of our life. Hold on to nothing of self - redeem it for true value.