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Ep. 381 - Why God?

Revived to Life Daily Devotional

November 13, 2024 • John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9

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MINISTRY MOMENT

Have you ever asked the question, “Why does evil exist?” It’s a good question to ask, as long as we are pointed to the right answer. God allows evil because He knows He can redeem it. God didn’t want to create robots that didn’t have free will. Instead, He created us with the ability to choose. God gives us the ability to receive His love, but He also gives us the ability to reject it. Because we can choose life, we can also choose death.

PRAYER POINT

“Father, thank You for not making me mindless and without a choice. Help me focus on what You have done in the midst of this evil world, instead of focusing on the evil itself. Thank You for providing Jesus to make a way that I might have life and life abundantly.”

GOING DEEPER

Do you believe the gift of salvation is for you? If not, read John 3:16 and 2 Peter 2:9. Has your perspective changed?

WALK IT OUT

What practical steps can you take to experience the abundant life God sent His Son to die for?

SHARE WITH OTHERS

Look for the opportunity to share what Jesus revealed to you today.

Ep. 415 - Silence ≠ Rejection

December 17, 2024 • Psalm 22

MINISTRY MOMENT Have you ever experienced silence in your relationship with God? What did you believe that to be? Do you allow your silent moments to be intentional? Why or why not? PRAYER POINT “Father, through all of the silence, I trust You! You are kind and patient, more than anyone I know. I ask that You bring comfort to me. Speak to me, even in the midst of silence. Thank You, Lord! Amen!” GOING DEEPER Read and study Psalms 22. WALK IT OUT Allow yourself to reflect during your silent times. Why is God being silent? What can I learn from His character? SHARE WITH OTHERS Encourage others with the same! Our God is patient and in no rush to make decisions! Allow His silence to minister to your heart!

Ep. 414 - Don't Take it Back

December 16, 2024 • Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 17:7–8

MINISTRY MOMENT What is emotionally weighing you down right now? What has you “trying to fix it” and unable to - all at the same time? There’s a great chance that you’re carrying something that you were never supposed to. PRAYER POINT “Jesus, I give You my burdens. I give You the weight I’m carrying that I know I was never meant to. I lay it at Your feet, and I’m not gonna pick it up again. It’s Yours. I trust You with the outcome.” GOING DEEPER Read and study Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, and Jeremiah 17:7-8. WALK IT OUT Give yourself a daily assessment with your thoughts. What are your thoughts focusing on? What are the taxes you’re emotionally/mentally paying and are they ones you were meant to pay? Be willing to honestly audit yourself, and hand off the ones you aren’t meant to pay. SHARE WITH OTHERS Invite your closest confidant (spouse would be great) and be willing to “audit” one another on how - and what - you are carrying.

Ep. 413 - Our Dependency

December 15, 2024 • Matthew 18:3–4, 2 Corinthians 12:9

MINISTRY MOMENT Even though God is the giver of the capabilities that we have, He wants to partner with us in our endeavors. Are we doing that? PRAYER POINT “Dear God, please humble me and allow me to understand what a childlike humility and dependence on You should look like in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” GOING DEEPER Read and study Matthew 18:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 12:9. WALK IT OUT Let’s be real with ourselves and ask ourselves if it ever feels like we advance forward before calling upon Jesus and asking Him to influence our pursuit of anything in life. SHARE WITH OTHERS You can verbally encourage people towards relying on God as their source, but when they see the fruit of it in your life as you live it out, they will be impacted.