Day 2

 

Day 2:  Continue the Journey with Confidence

 

Read and Meditate on:        Psalm 9: 9

                                                            Mark 11: 20 – 26

                                                            I John 5: 14 – 15

      We’ve already said that Satan is combat-ready.  He is fully prepared to do battle for you.  I’m not trying to scare you; I’m just “telling you like it is.”  This may be the most difficult thirty days of your life because Satan is going to throw everything he can at you to distract you, discourage you, and cause you to doubt.  Be prepared! Put on your spiritual armor!

      Place your confidence in the One to whom you have made this commitment.  He is your refuge!  He is your strength!  Whatever happens in this life, we win in the end.  Christ has already won the victory; don’t allow Satan to win this skirmish! 

      The Scripture assures us that when we seek His will, He hears us and answers us.  He knows your needs; He knows your pain and your heart aches.  He is standing faithfully by, ready to hear and answer.  The journey has just begun.  Don’t stop now!  Be confident, not only in your commitment but in God.  He will lead you safely through.

Adoration:

Confession:

Thanksgiving:

Supplication:

Father, I so want to complete this journey with You, but I know that I can’t do it without Your help.  Walk with me every step of the way.  Keep me focused and give me the confidence to succeed.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.” St. Teresa of Avila

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