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Ep. 390 - Growing Pains

Revived to Life Daily Devotional

November 22, 2024 • James 1:2–4, 1 Peter 2:1–3, Ephesians 3:20

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MINISTRY MOMENT

We grow in our faith and spiritual maturity by being stretched by God. What stretching is He doing in your life right now? Are you allowing Him to stretch you?

PRAYER POINT

"Father, am I allowing You to stretch and grow me? Help me to not become stagnant in my faith. I want to continue to grow and know You more. Tune my ear to hear Your voice. In Jesus’ name, Amen!"

GOING DEEPER

Read and study James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:1-3, and Ephesians 3:20.

WALK IT OUT

Has God been calling you to pray over or share the gospel with someone who doesn’t know Jesus? Pray for courage, and act in obedience.

SHARE WITH OTHERS

Allow God to stretch and grow you in seasons of hardship. Let God use those trials for His good by developing maturity and endurance in you.

Ep. 391 - Redeeming Love

November 23, 2024 • John 21

MINISTRY MOMENT Do you carry guilt or shame because of past sin? Bring it to Jesus, and allow Him to lift you out of shame into a love relationship with Him. Whatever your level of love for God is, care for His people and allow God to grow your intimacy with Him. PRAYER POINT "Father, thank You for loving me enough to die on the cross for me, lifting me out of my shame and into a restored relationship with You. I love You, and I choose to love and care for Your people. I ask that You will cause my level of love for You to grow. In Jesus’ name, Amen." GOING DEEPER Read and study John 21. WALK IT OUT Bring your guilt and shame to Jesus, and allow Him to lift you out of shame and restore your relationship with Him. Examine your heart to see what your level of love for God is, and invite Him to grow your love as you care for His people. SHARE WITH OTHERS Share with others about your love for God, and invite them to join you in your journey into a deeper love relationship with Him.

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!