Ep. 385 - Forgiveness, Not Vengeance

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Ep. 385 - Forgiveness, Not Vengeance

Revived to Life Daily Devotional

November 17, 2024 • Romans 12:19–21, 1 Peter 3:9

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MINISTRY MOMENT

Are you holding any unforgiveness in your heart, maybe even saying to yourself, “I will eventually forgive that person, but I haven’t worked through it enough yet in my mind or heart.” Let me encourage you to partner with the Holy Spirit in forgiving that person right now. Even if your emotions aren’t in it yet, making the determination to forgive is the first action step. Your emotions will eventually be transformed as well.

PRAYER POINT

“Thank You, Heavenly Father, that You are faithful to forgive me of every sin that I lay at Your feet in repentance. It is so hard for me to let go of the wrongdoing that (the person who hurt me) has done to me, but I know that You have called me to turn it over to You and trust You to take care of it. With Your help, I forgive them now. I thank You that the Holy Spirit will help me heal. Help me to see (the person who hurt me) as You do, and I pray that they will come to know You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

GOING DEEPER

Read and study Romans 12:19-21 and 1 Peter 3:9.

WALK IT OUT

Every time that the enemy tries to remind you of the wrongdoing committed against you, quickly claim the forgiveness that you have already given and replace the invading thought with thanksgiving for your own forgiveness and prayer for the other person. You’ll be blessed to see how the Lord is faithful in softening and healing your heart.

SHARE WITH OTHERS

As you are obedient in forgiving others, you will be blessed with opportunities to share your testimony of God’s goodness in bringing you healing, freedom, peace, and even joy through forgiveness. This also naturally leads to sharing the Gospel, which is God offering the undeserved gift of forgiveness and salvation to every one of us through Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice!

Ep. 389 - The Main Thing!

November 21, 2024 • Ephesians 2, 2 Corinthians 5

MINISTRY MOMENT Have there been ways you have put more thought and intentionality into the titles/things you do instead of who Jesus made you to be? Your God-given identity matters MUCH more than the title you hold here on earth. Your identity has an eternal meaning! PRAYER POINT “God, remind me of my identity in You. Bring me back to a place of encouragement not in the things I do, but in who You created me to be and see me as. Thank You for being my Father and creating me so intentionally, thoughtfully, and specifically. I want to live from a deeply rooted understanding of my identity in You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.” GOING DEEPER Read and study Ephesians 2 and 2 Corinthians 5. WALK IT OUT What things have you placed in importance or held higher in your mind that have been taking over your identity (school, work, parenting, failures, successes, etc.)? Write down a list of who God says you are (go into the Word and find them!). Each day, repeat the list out loud to yourself to remind you of your identity in God! SHARE WITH OTHERS Tell others about where your identity lies and how they are seen the same way through Christ! It’s not about what you do but who God made you to be - His children!

Ep. 388 - Change Your Mind

November 20, 2024 • James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16

MINISTRY MOMENT If you find yourself ruminating on thoughts that aren’t from God - stop, pause, and say, "Holy Spirit, cleanse my imagination and give me your thoughts in Jesus' name." Your Word says, "'Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct Him?' But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16) PRAYER POINT "Jesus, give us Your thoughts, shape us and mold us. Make us more like You. In Jesus' name, Amen." GOING DEEPER Read 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, and James 1:17. WALK IT OUT I want to challenge you to literally walk it out. When you find yourself stuck in a rut about thoughts towards yourself or others that aren’t from the Lord - pause, invite the Lord to cleanse your mind and give you His thoughts. If you continue to ruminate on bad thoughts or experiences over and over, the enemy will make it feel like those things have actually happened to you a thousand times. SHARE WITH OTHERS Invite someone you trust to hold you accountable in this area and watch the Lord transform your mind!

Ep. 387 - With His Spirit

November 19, 2024 • Acts 2, Acts 4:23–31, Galatians 5:22–23, Matthew 7:20, John 14:15–31

MINISTRY MOMENT Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? In John 14, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come and empower His disciples. In fact, Jesus tells His disciples that it is better for Him to leave and return to Heaven and for the Holy Spirit to come, then for Him to stay indefinitely. So I ask again, have you been filled with the Holy Spirit?! PRAYER POINT “Father, please fill us with the fruit of Your Spirit. Help us grow in these areas so that people around us can tell we are Your disciples. Lead us and teach us what it means to be a faithful follower of You, one that is marked by Your fruit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” GOING DEEPER What fruit of the Spirit do you think you're the strongest in? Which is your weakest? WALK IT OUT What practical steps can you take to pray and seek the prosperity of the community and country you live in? SHARE WITH OTHERS Look for the opportunity to share what Jesus revealed to you today.