“Here is my final conclusion: fear God and obey His commands, for this is the duty of every person.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NLT)

AUGUST 22 - In a southern California city is a glamorous movie theatre whose towering spotlight flickers and floats across the desert sky, drawing people to their nightly showings. That spotlight is proof something is going on. Our unwavering obedience and positive attitude draw Heaven’s spotlight—proof that something exciting is going on—not in some old movie theatre, but inside the hearts of His people! The Bible never says, “If you love Me, you will eat the best of the land.” It says, “If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the best of the land.” Our obedience is the only proof that we trust God. The success of our life by Heaven’s standard depends on our obedience to the written Word of God. The more accurately we obey, the greater the rewards.
Picture this: a mother asks her son to take care of the dishes while she is out. She comes home to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a sweet “I Love You” card, and a sink full of dirty dishes. Is she to believe her son loves her because of the flowers and card? Perhaps, if he did the dishes, but his disobedience to her specific instruction speaks louder than the sacrifice he went through to buy the flowers and the card. Obedience is better than sacrifice.

Solomon had everything, yet in Ecclesiastes 12:13 he came to one conclusion: fear God and obey His commands. Obedience to the Word of God is the one responsibility for which every man has to give an account on the Day of Judgment. God places such a high emphasis on obedience because our actions prove exactly who we are.

Father, I thank You that I fear You and keep Your Word. I prove my trust in You and my love for You by doing what You ask of me.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 12

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Winning The Heart Of God - Book

What is the ultimate prize that this world has to offer? The Nobel Peace Prize? An Oscar? A Super Bowl ring? A lucrative recording contract?

Certainly you can find all types of contests in which to compete and a host of valuable prizes to covet in today’s society. But in this book, Dr. Robb Thompson tells you how to win the ultimate prize of life – the heart of your Heavenly Father.

Using illustrations from the lives of Biblical men and women, Dr. Thompson vividly portrays what it means to be a person after God’s own heart. In the process, he tackles the all-important topics of submission and covenant loyalty – scriptural concepts that are frequently shunned and swept under the collective rug in Christendom today.

As Dr. Thompson so succinctly asks, “What else do you have in life, if you don’t have the heart of the Father?” That’s a question only you can answer for yourself. Pursue the prize of your Father’s heart, and watch everything else in your life fall into place (Matthew 6:33).

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1: A Submitted Heart
David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
The Subtle Trap of Rebellion
God’s Way of Relating to Authority
Choose Obedience
God’s Only Path to Fulfillment

Part 2: A Loyal Heart
The Foundation of Faithfulness
The Steadfast Loyalty of our God
Loyalty: Our Link to Divinity
Loyalty is a Choice
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author

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“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Matthew 25:21 (KJV)

JULY 18 - Something was happening in early, nineteenth-century England— a drastic change for the better! Following various revivals, Englishmen began to depend less and less on superstitious charms and astrology to make their crops grow, instead, they put more and more faith into God’s principles. These men accepted responsibility by seeking ways to use their land in the most efficient manner possible, going far beyond their ancient traditions.

All growth requirements change. God expects change of us, just as a parent of his child. Like those English farmers, we must reach for more, pushing beyond what we have always done. The challenge we face, though, is maintaining our same level of excellence in our current responsibilities, as we boldly step into new ones. Even if we could do a great job at the next level of life, we will never have the freedom to enter that place if we neglect the duties of our present assignment.

This pitfall is very dangerous, and is often very well disguised. It is so tempting to imagine all the bliss of something new. And then, just as we are about ready to lay hold of that new thing, the ground beneath our feet falls out from under us like a jagged land fault, solely because we did not complete the very thing for which we were responsible. Let us, therefore, strive for growth while we flawlessly carry out the tasks we
were asked to complete.

Father, I thank You that You are faithful. I fulfill all my current responsibilities as if I were doing them for You, and I trust that You make my future dreams a reality!

Family Scripture Reading

Romans 10

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You Are Healed - Book

From God’s perspective, health is not something that we lack and must try to attain. Rather, it is a possession that is already ours – but the thief is trying to steal it!

Jesus went to the cross to deliver us, once and for all, from the curse of sickness and disease. So, why does divine healing often seem to be so elusive? It’s because the only proof we have of our healing, until it is manifested, is the written Word of God.

Nevertheless, God’s Word is all the proof we need! Dr. Thompson shows you how to apply the principles of God’s Word to your life, until you experience the divine health in which God intends you to walk. This book equips you with the spiritual prescription needed to attain health, wholeness, and vitality in your body.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Man’s Opinion or God’s Word on Healing?
2 Healing Must Be Pursued
3 Different Ways Jesus Heals
4 Believing God For Yourself
5 Adjusting Your ‘Receiver’

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“Jesus replied, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me.’”
John 21:22 (NLT)

JUNE 23 - King over Judea at the Savior’s birth, Herod attempted to use his authority by quizzing the Wise Men concerning the Child’s whereabouts by craftily asking for information upon their return via Jerusalem. Nonetheless, God intervened, warning them not to meet Herod at the palace, but to travel to their country another way, halting Herod’s plan to do business outside of God’s desires. Deviously, and with great pride, Herod took responsibility over that which did not concern him.

The journey of promotion is abruptly halted when this principle is violated. It often shows a superior that the current responsibilities are not enough for the employee. Rather than fulfilling his or her own duties with excellence, the employee decides to spend his or her time in someone else’s business.

Let’s look at another Biblical example. The moment Peter stepped outside of his responsibility, Jesus quickly rebuked him. We see how seriously the Lord takes this issue. It wasn’t that Jesus tried to keep something good from Peter by not telling him about John; Jesus tried to lead Peter on a path that would be best for him. Jesus understood that getting involved in someone else’s business is self-sabotage! Peter had to focus 100% on his responsibility, which meant that he could put no thought into what another person had to do.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I mind my own business, and that I do the things I am commanded to do. I refuse to compare myself with those around me, knowing that I do everything as unto You.

Family Scripture Reading

Acts 19

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Spiritual Checkup Pack - CD

What is the ultimate prize that this world has to offer? The Nobel Peace Prize? An Oscar? A Super Bowl ring? A lucrative recording contract?

Certainly you can find all types of contests in which to compete and a host of valuable prizes to covet in today’s society. Are you equipped to win the prize and obtain the goal? In this package, Dr. Robb Thompson explains to you how to win the ultimate prize of life – the heart of your Heavenly Father.

Using illustrations from the lives of Biblical men and women, Dr. Thompson vividly portrays what it means to be a person after God’s own heart and how to do the necessary examining of your own heart in the process. He tackles the all-important topics of submission and covenant loyalty – scriptural concepts that are frequently shunned and swept under the collective rug in Christendom today.

As Dr. Thompson so succinctly asks, “What else do you have in life, if you don’t have the heart of the Father?” That’s a question only you can answer for yourself. Pursue the prize of your Father’s heart, and watch everything else in your life fall into place (Matthew 6:33).

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“‘Yes,’ Adam admitted, ‘but it was the woman You gave me who brought me the fruit, and I ate it.’ Then the Lord God asked the woman, ‘How could you do such a thing?’ ‘The serpent tricked me,’ she replied. ‘That’s why I ate it.’”
Genesis 3:12-13 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 24 - Enclosed in glass, the illustrious sign stated, “The Buck Stops Here.” Many of you are no doubt aware that plaque sat humbly on President Harry S. Truman’s desk in the White House. The motto boldly implies that I alone take sole responsibility for my life, refusing to blame anyone, or anything, for my present state of being.

The Israelite kings held several crucial responsibilities: commander of the army, supreme judge, absolute master, and imposer of taxes. Some kings blamed others for their rebellion, as in the case of Israel’s first king, Saul. King David accepted complete responsibility for his sin, becoming one of the greatest kings ever.

Nevertheless, it all began in the garden; a victim mentality ruthlessly befell humanity. To this day, that mentality afflicts mankind. People believe they are not accountable for their own failure. They blame dysfunctional parents, overwhelming circumstances, insensitive teachers, and anyone else who had a particular role in their life. This conveniently removes the guilt of unfulfilled responsibilities from them.

Winning in life is not hard. Doing it God’s way may take longer than we prefer, but it is the safest route. God gave men the power to choose their thoughts. Therefore, we cannot fail without our consent, and we cannot succeed without our participation. We must use the seed in our own hand. Success is not an accident, but neither is failure. Follow the example of King David and stop blaming others. Make the decision today by saying, “The Buck Stops Here.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You cannot be mocked. Whatever I sow is what I reap. I thank You for giving me the power to create my future with my seed.

Day 24: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 3

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Excellence In Seed, Time, And Harvest -Book

Perhaps you’ve sat in church and heard the minister say, “You just can’t outgive God!” Then you looked at your checkbook balance and wondered, “Can I really trust God to take care of all the bills I have to pay, if I give what is in my heart to give?”

Or maybe you heard about someone getting blessed with an unexpected check in the mail. You were happy for that person, but a nagging question kept eating away at you on the inside: “Lord, when is a breakthrough going to happen for me?”

If these scenes sound familiar, this book is for you. Author Robb Thompson wants to show you how to use the power of the seed to break out of the socioeconomic box in which you’ve been trapped for so long. Dr. Thompson shares scriptural principles of excellence designed to help you create a bright future of abundance and prosperity — as you purpose to make giving your new way of life!

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 God’s Will for our Finances
2 The Power of the Seed
3 Your Giving Determines your Future
4 Scriptural Principles for Prosperity
Confession of Faith for an Excellent Giver

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