October 10 ... Glory In His Presence

Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, extent to the skies,

and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

Psalm 36:5

The majesty of the pines,

the freshness of the breeze,

the harmony of worship

from the voices around,

The clouds drifting by,

the ripple of the stream,

the blessing of your lambs

learning Your Word,

Cause me to glory in You,

feeling Your presence,

seeing Your greatness.

With tears of gratefulness

I bless You!

I Chronicles 16:33-36; Psalm 133:1; 36:5-8; John 21:15; Psalm 114:6-7; 145:9-12, 21

October 9 ... Shine His Light

I have come as a light into the world,

so that whoever believes on Me

may not continue to live in the darkness.

John 12:46

So many people are lost in sin,

knowing not the way.

So many people are blind to the truth,

seeing not they can be saved.

So many people are headed for death,

feeling hopeless, discouraged and dark.

I desire to be used of You

to lighten up the Way.

I want You to shine through me

and point them to the Truth.

I want my life to reflect Yours,

that Hope might be revealed.

I'll not be ashamed of spreading Your Word,

for it is the power that saves!

John 14:6; Luke 15:4-7; Isaiah 53:6; Proverbs 4:19; John 12:46; Matthew 5:16; 

II Corinthians 4:11-12; Romans 1:16

October 8 ... Spread His Life

To love the Lord your God, to obey His voice,

and to cling to Him; for He is your life!

Deuteronomy 30:20

You are my life!

The joy of my life.

The purpose of my life.

The security of my life.

You are my life!

How can others reject You?

How blind can they be?

How hurting and lost...

You are my life!

May I share You.

May my words reveal You.

May my life show to all

that

You are my life!

I Peter 1:8; Psalm 27:1; Genesis 2:7; Ephesians 4:18; Isaiah 61:1; Deuteronomy 30:19-20; 

Proverbs 8:35; I John 5:11-12

                                   

October 7 ... Know The Intercessor

But the Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Intercessor,

Advocate, Strengthener, Standby, 

the Holy Spirit,

Whom the Father will send in My name,

He will teach you all things.

John 14:26

Have you ever thought of the sacrifice

the Holy Spirit made?

To leave the glory of His home

and the earth pervade,

coming to the hearts of men

joining with our spirits,

coming to prepare a bride

for the Groom, Christ Jesus.

What a Comforter He is,

and our Intercessor.

The Giver of gifts He is today,

and He is our Teacher.

He's our Guide and our Power,

and He's so much more.

Fill us with Your Spirit, Lord,

with His peace and joy.

May we come with hearts rejoicing

for Your plan fulfilled!

I Peter 1:12; II Timothy 1:14; Revelation 22:17; John 14:26; I Corinthians 12:11; 2:12-13; 

Acts 1:8; 8:15-17; John 1:33; Ephesians 1:13-14

October 6 ... Be His Light

Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good deeds

and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

O Lord of the harvest,

send me forth to the field.

But 'til that day comes,

may I shine on this hill.

May the people I walk with,

the people I see,

come to the cross

as they see You in me.

May the people I live with

know it the best,

for You are my strength,

You are my rest.

Shine forth to them,

from my life and my love,

as I spend time with Jesus,

my Source from above.

Luke 10:2-3; Matthew 5:14-16; Galatians 6:10, 14; II Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 2:15-16

October 5 ... Appropriate His Power

Sanctify yourselves, 

for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.

Joshua 3:5

When I awake and read Your Word

about the enemies of the Lord;

of David's battles,

the Israelites' foes,

the disciples' troubles,

the Christian's woes,

I see the same promises

coming to me

which comforted them 

with their enemy.

And I thank You, Lord Jesus,

that You are the same:

Old Testament, New Testament

and still today!

May we take the power He's promised to us and fight the enemy of our souls!

Isaiah 48:16-18; II Samuel 22:40-41; Joshua 3:5-11; Mark 10:27-30; II Corinthians 4:7-9; 

Hebrews 6:17-18; Galatians 3:16; Psalm 41:11; 68:1; II Corinthians 2:14; Hebrews 1:11

October 4 ... Come Be Covered

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High 

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:1

We need a covering 

in this day of battle.

We have it!

As part of our salvation,

as part of abiding in Him:

We have the helmet.

We have His wings.

He is the cleft of the rock.

We have His hand.

His mighty arm.

We have His banner of love.

As the pillar of cloud 

covered the tabernacle,

so cover Your people,

the temple of your Spirit.

Psalm 140:7; 91:1-16; I Thessalonians 5:8-9; I Peter 5:6; Song of Solomon 2:4, 14; 

Numbers 9:15-16; Exodus 33:10-23; I Corinthians 6:19-20