Written by The Attributes of God
You are the living God, and there is no god besides You. You put to death and You bring to life,
You have wounded and You will heal, and no one can deliver from Your hand. (Deuteronomy 32:39)
Lord, the God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven? Are You not the ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one is able to withstand You. (2 Chronicles 20:6)
Pause to reflect on these affirmations about the person, powers and perfection of God.
The Works of God
O God, You promised the gospel beforehand through Your prophets in the Holy Scriptures concerning Your Son—who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, and who was declared with power to be Your Son, according to the Spirit of holiness, by Your resurrection from the dead—Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 1:2–4)
O God, our Father, You presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement through faith in His blood. You did this to demonstrate Your righteousness at the present time, because in Your mercy, You passed over the sins committed before Jesus died. You did it to demonstrate Your righteousness in the present time, that You might be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus. (Romans 3:25–26)
Take a moment to consider the greatness of God’s wonderful works.
My Relationship to God
By Your grace, O God, I will not despise my birthright for the things of this world. (Genesis 25:33–34)
I will fear You, Lord, and serve You in truth with all my heart, for I consider what great things You have done for me. (1 Samuel 12:24)
Pause to thank God for the relationship that you enjoy with Him in Jesus Christ.
The Character I Want to Cultivate. I will not wear myself out to get rich; I will have the understanding to cease. I will not set my desire on what flies away, for wealth surely sprouts wings and flies into the heavens like an eagle. (Proverbs 23:4–5)
I want to learn to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Whether I am abased or in abundance, whether I am filled or hungry, I want to learn the secret of being content in any and every situation. I can do all things through You who strengthen me. (Philippians 4:11–13)
Take a moment to ask the Lord for the grace to grow in godly character.
My Relationship to Others
I will not hate my brother or sister in my heart. (Leviticus 19:17)
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions. (Proverbs 10:12)
Pause to review your relationships with others and to commit them to the Lord.
