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DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THE YEAR

January 1
Everyone Prays!

DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THE YEAR

DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THE YEAR
January 1
Everyone Prays!
The President of the United States does it, the Prime Minister of Israel does it, the Chairman of the Palestinian People does it, and the Queen of England does it.
Jews do it, Muslims do it, Hindus do it, Buddhists do it, pagans do it, heathens do it, Christians do it. Few are sure it works; even fewer believe it is necessary.
What is it? Prayer!
Prayer could be designated as the first product of global religion. No matter how diverse the religions of the world may be, they all practice prayer. Prayer is religions neutralizer.
Yet prayer is still the most elusive and misunderstood practice of religious adherents. To understand prayer is the desire of every mans heart; even the pagan longs to connect with the divine and find comfort, access, and results. Understanding prayer, however, takes some work. We must first understand the source, principles, and purpose of prayer.
What is prayer? Why is it necessary? How should we pray? Why must we pray to God in the name of Jesus? Why are our prayers not always answered the way we expect? What role does faith have in the process of prayer? Does prayer affect or change destiny?
The questions go on and on; you can probably add many more to the list. To understand the foundation of prayer, we must understand the mind and purpose of the Creator Himself.
Prayer is a result of Gods established authority between heaven and earth, as well as a product of His faithfulness to His Word. Your word, O LORD, is eternal.Your faithfulness continues through all generations (Psalm 119:89-90).
In the following days, we will come to understand Gods powerful, eternal purpose for man and prayer.
Thought: When you understand the principles of prayer, you can communicate with God with power, grace, and confidence.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the gift of prayer. Please open my heart to understand the purpose and principles of prayer in the coming months. In Jesus name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year
Day 1 Genesis 1:1 – Genesis 3:24.

DAILY DEVOTION FOR THE YEAR

JANUARY 2

THE GREATEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.

Prayer is the greatest common denominator among all the great biblical characters and thousands of strong believers  throughout history.

Moses practiced it. Abraham practiced it. King David, Solomon, Esther, Deborah, Daniel, Joseph, all the prophets —and, of course, Jesus Christ Himself—had profound commitments to lives of prayer. The biblical record shows the direct impact of their prayers on the circumstances and situations they faced. The evidence affirms one thing: no matter what you may think about prayer, somehow it works.

Is man’s role in prayer important? God believes so. God’s actions in the earthly realm require human participation. To preserve humanity in the Flood, He needed Noah. To create a nation, He needed Abraham. To lead Israel, He needed Moses. To bring back Israel from captivity, He needed Daniel. To  defeat Jericho, He needed Joshua. To preserve the Hebrews, He needed Esther. To secure the salvation of mankind, He needed to become a man.

Prayer is not optional, but necessary. If we don’t pray, heaven cannot intervene in earth’s affairs. We must take responsibility for the earth and shape what happens here by our prayer lives.

“Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1, emphasis added).

I invite you to discover your power, authority, and rights in the earth and to position yourself to become a faith channel for heavenly influence in earth’s affairs. Heaven depends on you, and the earth needs you. 

Prayer is meant to be one of the most exciting aspects of a life of faith. It has the power to transform lives, change circumstances, give peace in the midst of trial, alter the course of nations, and win the world for Christ.

Thought: The power of prayer is the inheritance of the  believer.

Prayer: Father, thank You for providing biblical examples of lives dedicated to prayer. Help me to have a prayer life that brings powerful transformations. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year: Genesis 4:1– Genesis 7:24

DON’T FORGET: Possessing the gates of the year continue, today is Day 5: Tuesday 2nd, January,2023 -Help From Above

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JANUARY 3

AN EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE

Consider this scenario: the day after he made a personal commitment to follow the Christian faith, Thomas was shocked to see a mere handful of people in the large building that had overflowed with worshippers the day before. “Where is everyone?” Thomas asked.

“I’m not sure,” answered Cory, “but this is the way it is at every Monday night prayer meeting.” 

“But yesterday there were thousands here for corporate worship,” Thomas said, bewildered. “I thought all Christians prayed. Why aren’t they here? Why don’t they attend prayer meetings like they attend the regular worship service?”

Does this scenario sound familiar? We can measure the average Christian’s belief in the effectiveness of prayer by how few people attend prayer meetings in our churches. Prayer is not a priority for us. Other activities seem more exciting. We don’t mind attending Bible studies, participating in ministry outreaches, or serving on church committees, but we avoid prayer—both individually and corporately—because we don’t understand it.

Outwardly, we agree that prayer is worthwhile, but secretly we wonder: Does God really hear me when I pray? Why does it seem as if my prayers just hit the ceiling and bounce back at me? Unanswered prayer is a major obstacle to a life of true faith. Through the truths and principles we will share in the days ahead, you can change your outlook on God, yourself, and prayer. You can have an effective prayer life that will overflow into all the other areas of your life. The principles you discover will help to clear away the obstacle of unanswered prayer that has kept you from fulfilling your purpose, so you can enter into a new dimension of faith, deep love for God, and power for service.

Thought: How would you measure your own belief in prayer?

Prayer: Father, I don’t want to avoid prayer. Please lead me into a life of powerful and effective prayer.  In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year: January 3rd. Genesis 8:1– Genesis 11:32

DON’T FORGET: Possessing the gates of the year continue, today is Day 6: Wednesday 3rd January 2023 – I Shall Enjoy Divine Healing Throughout This Year

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January 4

God Is Faithful to Answer

God is faithful to answer prayer. Our understanding of prayer has become so distorted that we have developed a definition for the word that reverses its true meaning. When we believe something has no—or little—chance of happening, we say, “It hasn’t got a prayer.” Yet Jesus assures us that God hears and answers our prayers. He said, Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24, emphasis added). The answer is so sure that we are instructed to believe it has already happened.

God’s will and Word do work when they are understood and put into practice. Whether or not you believe it right now, prayer does work, but you must first understand it. You must learn how to pray according to the truths and principles of prayer found in God’s Word. True, biblical prayer builds intimacy with God, honors His nature and character, instills respect for His integrity, enables belief in His Word, causes trust in His love, affirms His purposes and will, and appropriates His promises.

Prayer is meant to be answered—otherwise, God would not ask us to pray. He won’t waste your time and effort; He’s too practical for that. He is interested in results, not just “many words” (Matthew 6:7) spoken in prayer. Jesus’ approach to prayer was also very practical. He didn’t pray without expecting to be heard. He said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me” (John 11:41– 42, emphasis added). We need to know how to approach God and to learn the kind of prayers God responds to. We need to pray as Jesus prayed.

Thought: Prayer is meant to be one of the most exciting aspects of a life of faith.

Prayer: Father, I desire to learn Your heart concerning prayer. Teach me of Your faithfulness to answer prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year: January 4th.  Job 1:1–5:27

DON’T FORGET: Possessing the gates of the year continue, today is Day 7: Thursday 4th January 2024 – Prayer For Mercy

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January 5

What Is the Purpose of Prayer?

What is the purpose of prayer? Doesn’t God do whatever He wants, anyway? Why should we have to pray when God already knows everything?

These are valid questions. To answer them, we first need to understand essential truths about God’s nature and His purposes for mankind that make prayer necessary. We will spend a few days looking at God’s original intent for mankind and for prayer.

To begin with, God does everything for a reason, because He is a God of purpose. His actions are not arbitrary. “The LORD Almighty has sworn, ‘Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand’” (Isaiah 14:24). “The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations” (Psalm 33:11). “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

God is a God of purpose, and everything He has created in this world, including men and women, has been created to fulfill His purposes. The Creator’s commitment to His original intent for creation is a priority for Him that motivates and regulates all His actions. We can trust that God’s purposes are steadfast and that they will guide us into His perfect will for our lives.

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.(Isaiah 46:10–11)

Thought: Everything God does is driven by His purposed desire, which never changes.

Prayer: Father, You are a God of purpose. Thank You for including me in Your purposes for this earth. Please use me to help fulfill Your plans. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year: January 5th. Job 6:1–9:35

DON’T FORGET: Possessing the gates of the year continue, today is Day 8: Friday 5th January 2024 – The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail

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January 6

Let Us Make Man in Our Image.

 God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). What does this statement reveal about His purposes for humanity and for prayer?

First, God created humanity to reflect His character and personality. We were created to be like Him, having His “image” and “likeness.” This means we were created to have His nature and moral character. God created mankind to establish a relationship of mutual love with humanity. He made mankind in His own image so love could be freely given and received between Creator and created. Man can have fellowship with God because God made man out of His own essence. He made man to be spirit, just as He is Spirit. “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

Although God is the Creator, He has always emphasized that He is man’s Father. It wasn’t His desire to be primarily thought of as an awesome God or a “consuming fire” (Deuteronomy 4:24). God wants us to approach Him as a child would a loving father: “Is he not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you?” (Deuteronomy 32:6). “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him” (Psalm 103:13).

Man was created out of God’s essence, and he depends on God as his Source. As human beings, we are not self-sufficient, even though we would like to think we are. We cannot reveal God’s image and likeness apart from a relationship with Him. 

No one will be truly satisfied until he or she loves God. God must be first in our lives because we were designed to find fulfillment and ultimate meaning in Him. 

Thought: We cannot reflect God’s nature apart from Him.

Prayer: Father, my ultimate fulfillment comes from You. You are my all in all. Show me my dependence on You daily. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Daily Bible Reading For The Year: January 6th  Job 10:1–13:28

DON’T FORGET: Possessing the gates of the year continue, today is Day 9: Saturday 6th January 2024 – The Book Of Remembrance For Good

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