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                                     NAMED BY GOD

"Don't call me Naomi," she told them. "Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter."[ RUTH 1:20 ]

Think of a nickname someone gave you. What did you like or not like about it? How does being called a beloved child of God change how you see yourself?

Heavenly Father, thank You that I'm not defined by the circumstances or experiences of my life. Thank You for calling me Your child.

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you...into his wonderful light. [ 1 PETER 2:9

Father God, when disappointments threaten to undermine my identity as Your child, remind me to put my hope and confidence in You alone.

The life appeared: we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.- [ 1 JOHN 1:2

Thank You, Father, for the fellowship I have with You.

                                HIS DEATH BRINGS LIFE

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here! [ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 ]

How has Jesus' transforming work been evidenced in your life? What areas are still in need of that"new creation" impact?

Loving Father, thank You that, because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, I am a new creation. Forgive me for the times i return to the old things that need to pass away.

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. [ PSALM 116:15 ]

What did Jesus accomplish by His death on the cross? How does His sacrifice affect every person who has ever lived?

Precious Father, thank You for the promise of eternal life in Your presence.

                               IN THE FATHER'S WAYS

They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. { 1 SAMUEL 8:3 }

What current example of injustice are you aware of? What is one way you can work toward justice in the example?

God, injustice surrounds us on every side, often overwhelming our hearts, Help me to stand with those who suffer and commit my life to walking in Your ways.

                                LOVED, BEAUTIFUL, GIFTED

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Go's children. [ ROMANS 8:16 ]

What words come to mind when you see yourself in the mirror? How different are they from Scripture's depiction of what God sees in you?

Father, thank You for loving me, gifting me, and making me Your child. May Your Spirit worin me today to truly, deeply believe it.

                             THE BATTLE'S OVER. REALLY.

We were... buried with him. [ ROMANS 6:4 ]

How are you tempted to believe that death and sin still hold power over your life? Where can you see Christ's victory already present in the world?

Jesus, I know You've won the battle over evil and darkness. Would You help me to live this out?

                               KIND CORRECTION

Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death.[ JAMES  5:20 ]

What risks or rewards are associated with helping a wanderer find his or her way back to where they belong? When did God use someone to bring you back from a not-so-good place?

 Father, keep me from straying from Your truth and grant me the courage to help

bring back those who are wandering.

                                    A DIVINE DUET

If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.[ JOHN 15:5 ]

Why do you sometimes resist the help and encouragement, God offers? How could reliance on Him change your outlook and your actions in certain situations?

Dear God,, help me to remember that You're with me in every moment. I  welcome Your influence and instruction today. Thank You for Your nearness.