Luke 5:4-5 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets. PRAYER Gracious God, I hear you calling me … Read more
Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. PRAYER Gracious God, I want to be brave and engage in the life you have for me. Grow me in courage, and give me the wisdom I need to follow … Read more
Nehemiah 4:14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the leaders and the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Remember the Lord who is great and glorious; fight for your friends, your families, and your homes!” PRAYER Lord, Thank you for giving me the strength to fight for my family. … Read more
Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. PRAYER Lord God, give me the courage to do the hard work of transformation. Help me to practice the strategies needed to change habits that hinder, anxieties … Read more
Philippians 3:13-14 I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus PRAYER Lord God, Help me form … Read more
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he PRAYER Lord God, open my eyes to see the vision of who you want me to be on the other side of the cravings that confine me. Help me to focus on this vision so I … Read more
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it PRAYER Lord God, show me … Read more
2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ PRAYER Lord God, you are my truth; help me to trust in you. Teach me how to capture the feelings that consistently lead me astray, … Read more
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me PRAYER Lord God, help me to surrender in that split-second moment when I’m presented … Read more
Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. PRAYER Lord God, I ask for your divine protection as we embark on this quest of personal discovery and transformation. Prepare us for this process. Give us wisdom, and … Read more