Week One (5/1 - 5/7)

WEEK ONE

Based on Matthew 5:38-48

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God, we understand that you send the sun to shine on the good and the bad. So, our love for our fellow human beings is to be directed toward those who love us and those who hate us. We also realize that our actions sometime reflect something totally different than the way they ought to be.

Lord, we remember that we should not deny our love and prayers to those we disagree with and those who persecute us. Your grace is for all; we have all sinned and have fallen short of your glory. May the Holy Spirit guide us to treat others the way we would want to be treated.

We understand as disciples of Jesus we need to live according to the standards of the kingdom of God which includes understanding the will of God for our lives in all situations. It is not enough for us to hear these words of Jesus; to study them; to be inspired by them; to have hopes, aspirations, and dreams based on them. We must act on them,practice them daily and livethem in every aspect of our lives. AMEN.

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Your Praise Challenges for this week are listed below. Pick one challenge per day as you use your Bible to look up Scriptures, pray about what you read, and answer these questions as you take the time to be still and listen for what God is saying to you.

Praise Challenge:   What is your favorite attribute of The One True God.

Praise Challenge:  In what way do you praise our Almighty God?  

Praise Challenge:   How does each aspect of God affect your life? 

PRAISE CHALLENGE:  How do you praise Him daily for the life he has given you?  The good? And the bad?

Praise Challenge:  Jesus was a humble servant of God, was elevated by God to the highest level, worthy of our praise. Do you humble yourself as you praise your heavenly Father?

Praise Challenge:  God is your protector/refuge.  When do you go to God for your refuge?