Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
Romans 12:2 (NLT)

DECEMBER 29 - It has become a celebrated fact that we live in a civilization of head-throbbing commotion and nerve-shattering anxiety. Lifetimes frantically begin and end in a whirlwind of superficial activity and
nonstop bustling, all this simply to “make a living.” Yet, at the core of every person is a passionate desire to discover something deeper. The heart of every man possesses profound longings for life’s meaning and purpose.

Have you ever met an individual who appears to have it all together but remains dissatisfied? Although he has achieved some degree of success, the lack of fulfillment gnaws at his soul like a semi taking a chunk from his rear bumper. He is not happy, though he has every reason to be, and there’s no explanation in the world for it. Continually he asks the question, What does this all mean? His void of purpose stretches as far as the longest superhighway across three states.

So when the streetlights are illuminated and we are alone with our thoughts, the questions begin to emerge: Why am I here? Is there a purpose for my life? Is there a specific assignment that I am supposed to fulfill? How do I discover that assignment? And once I do, how do I bring it to pass?

Father I thank you that I do not conform myself to this world, but I allow you to transform my life by changing the way I think. I embrace your Word, therefore I will discover my purpose in life.

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Titus 3

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“Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.”
Proverbs 13:11 (NLT)

DECEMBER 28 - The wisest man who ever lived wrote, “Wealth from hard work grows.” Isn’t it interesting, though, that men sometimes believe that there is a shortcut to wealth? Notice that Solomon didn’t say you couldn’t get wealth in a get-rich-quick scheme. Actually, he said just the opposite; he said that you can get rich quick! The catch is that as quickly as it comes, it disappears.

The reason get-rich-quick schemes don’t work out for long is because they bypass the stages of growth and maturity that are necessary for a person to be able to handle wealth. It is like giving a teenager his license without any training behind the wheel. Sure, he could legally drive, but he would doubtlessly have an accident in no time. God’s ways, however, are always best. His instruction to us is that we, once and for all, do away with shortcuts to a better life. But we must embrace prosperity God’s way—

• Hard work
• Diligence
• Refusal to give up Then we find a better life is ours in no time.

Father, I thank You that You know all my needs, and You always provide for me. I ask you to give me strength to work hard and see Your prosperity come into my life.

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Titus 2

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“…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 26 - At Jerusalem’s annual Passover celebration, meeting together in an upper room, the Master ominously warned the disciples of His betrayal. Afterward, He prayed in such agony that sweat drops and
blood dotted the ground. The chief priests, captains, and elders of the temple, along with Judas, arrived with swords, preparing to arrest Jesus and put Him on trial.

Ever before God’s Son was the cross. And Jesus, our greatest example, demonstrates the supreme power of accurate focus, even in the chaos of His trial and crucifixion. James 1:2 tells us that life brings many storms and tests our way. Only those who focus on the grapes of Canaan survive. We can have the determination to press on if we prepare by asking ourselves:

• Where am I headed in life?
• What do I want to accomplish, possess, and become?

It is a reality that those who have nowhere to go usually have no internal fortitude to advance. We must always remember—our lives move in the direction of our focus. Although what we go through may seem too difficult to overcome, it is imperative we focus on the victory that awaits us. For Christ, that focus was the cross. And just as an athlete focuses on running the race to win the prize, so we also must have a clear, distinct image of the victory, and not the storm. As we focus on what we are going to, Heaven gives us the strength to make it through.

Father, I am thankful for the promises of Canaan in my life. I declare that I will go up and take possession of what is rightfully mine. I look to Jesus who is the author and finisher of my faith.

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Titus 1

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“Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and princes. Because of his great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire. Then the other administrators and princes began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling his affairs, but they couldn’t find anything to criticize. He was faithful and honest and always responsible.”
Daniel 6:3-4 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 6 - His heart eagerly anticipating the precious moments alone, although others trembled in fear at the detestable law, Daniel was a man who spent quality time with God, bowing three times daily before his window and offering thanks to God. His outward life was a direct reflection of the time he diligently spent in the presence of God. So it is with us. The quality of our character grows in proportion to the time we spend in God’s presence and in His Word.

It is impossible to spend quality time with God and not be changed. Jesus exemplified this for us. He was a man of prayer who continually spent hours alone with God. Whether trudging into the wilderness at dawn or speedily boarding a ship, Jesus knew that apart from His Father He could do nothing. Accordingly, if we desire to live the life Christ has for us then we must do the same. As we continue to spend time in His Word, we cultivate the very character of Christ. Jesus said it like this, “If you abide in Me, and my words abide in
you…you shall bear much fruit.” My desire is to grow progressively in the likeness of Jesus. His presence and His Word are the only two ingredients that cause us to live as He did. The more influence we allow, the greater our character. Let His presence and His Word be our greatest priority in this life.

Father, I thank You that I abide in Your presence. I abide in You and Your Word abides in me, causing me to bear much fruit. Apart from You I can do nothing.

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Genesis 34

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“‘Now, O King, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.’ Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”
Daniel 6:8-10 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 5 - We can never know the true character of an individual until we see them tested and tried. Daniel exemplifies this principle so perfectly. Although the decree went out stating that everyone who prayed to another besides the king would be killed, Daniel responded as though it were just another day. He went before the window in his room, facing Jerusalem as established by the Hebrew law, knelt down, and gave thanks to God, as was his custom.

Daniel’s decision revealed he was truly a man of God. He trusted God and proved it by his response to the pressure life placed on him. Although life offers many rainy days, our response reveals our true character. Just as Jesus tested His disciples when the storm stirred upon the Sea of Galilee, life brings about storms. Who we truly are is ultimately revealed.

We must cultivate the character of God within our lives and stand ready for the rainy days to come. How will you respond when the storms hit your life? I believe we will all respond as Daniel did…trusting God.

Father, I thank You for the peace that surpasses all understanding. I am an overcomer and walk above the pressures of this life because I possess Your character.

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Revelation 22

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“David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.”
1 Samuel 30:6 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 4 - Our response to the storms life thrusts our way is dependent upon the perspective through which we view them. There are many today who tell God how big their problems are. They unceasingly tell God how they are not going to make it. Then there are those who tell their problem just how big their God is, and they declare the words of their father until the problems cease to exist.

In 1 Samuel 30, we see that David faced many troubles. The Amalekites took captive David’s family and the families of his soldiers, his army was bitter and wanted to stone him, and Saul continued in hot pursuit
of him. Yet, David maintained his poise unlike any other. His response was one few are willing to make. He turned his attention to the one and only God and began to encourage himself in the Lord. The moment David began to focus on God, his perspective changed. He knew God would take care of him.

We must respond the same way when Satan attempts to knock us out of the ring of life. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

Father, I thank You that I can rejoice during times of trial in my life. I respond to the issues of life with confidence knowing You are the great Jehovah. I choose to bring everything before you with a thankful heart. I encourage myself in You knowing a man whose focus is upon You remains poised.

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Revelation 21

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“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.”
Ephesians 4:31 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 3 - “NO! NO! NO!” Stomping her feet, then throwing herself down dramatically, banging her head against the supermarket floor, the twoyear - old screamed, completely aware that by throwing such a tantrum, Mother would have no choice but yield to her desire for three new toys and a bag of chocolate candy. Calmly pulling the child up from the ground, escorting her speedily out the front doors, in the privacy of their automobile, that mother knew what to do—she knew how to conquer negativity in her child’s life so that it would not ultimately master her thoughts—in fact, three or four swats would conquer it for sure! And if we, as grown adults, refuse to eliminate negative things from our lives, those negative things ultimately destroy us, and there is nothing we can do about it.

Negativity is like a virus to a computer. Once you allow it into your system, it slowly kills you. And as in the case of this mother who desired to rid her child of negativity once and for all, the quickest way to rid ourselves of negativity is to separate from those who are negative. Negativity, you see, is a spirit that transfers from person to person.

Make a practice to see things from a positive perspective. When you make the life-changing decision to see things through the window of God’s Word, that negativity soon vanishes from your life, once and for all.

Father, I thank You that I put away from me all bitterness, wrath, clamor, and evil speaking. I decide to see things through Your Word and I choose joy.

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Revelation 20

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God has great plans for your life. But none of those plans can be accomplished apart from God. Only when you abide (live) in Him can you see your divine purpose fulfilled.

In the same way that different people choose different places to live, Christians seem to choose different levels of abiding (living) in Christ. The degree to which we choose to live in Him determines how far we go or grow in Him.

If you choose to live in the “outhouse,” you may not have the pressure or maintenance of an intimate relationship, but neither will you have the rich amenities and lavish abundance of living in the “castle.”

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“The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.”
Proverbs 12:24 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 2 - Diligence is defined as the determined pursuit of a worthy goal. We do not accomplish anything in life without diligence. It is the fuel that propels us above the rest. It refuses to quit or give up. Diligence stays active until completion or attainment of a desired goal. Diligence says:

• We must continually press toward God’s will for our lives.
• We cannot settle for second best.
• We must refuse the temptation to quit or stop trying.

The enemy disguised as inaction, however, is not going to back down without a fight. Whatever we desire, Satan attempts to stop us from achieving it. Only those who remain diligent and persevere rule in the end.

Jesus died so we could have an abundant life. That life is only achieved by those who are unwilling to stop when the times get tough. If we want to stand head and shoulders above the rest, we must refuse any backward motion and continue to press in when all others quit.

Father, I thank You that I do not cast away my confidence. I choose to diligently do Your Word, and I endure until the end, knowing that there is a great reward that lies ahead.

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Proverbs 14

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God has great plans for your life. But none of those plans can be accomplished apart from God. Only when you abide (live) in Him can you see your divine purpose fulfilled.

In the same way that different people choose different places to live, Christians seem to choose different levels of abiding (living) in Christ. The degree to which we choose to live in Him determines how far we go or grow in Him.

If you choose to live in the “outhouse,” you may not have the pressure or maintenance of an intimate relationship, but neither will you have the rich amenities and lavish abundance of living in the “castle.”

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“Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than price.”
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 1 - How many times have you come up to the final moments of a project and been tempted to take a break? In any endeavor, most people are great starters. They get in the middle of the project and start losing steam. Then, as they are about to round the last corner, the one that would take them to the finish line, they spin out of control! The last 10% of the project takes just as long as the first 90%! Are you guilty of this?

As Jesus’ fame spread, blind eyes were opened and every sickness and every disease was totally healed. Peering down upon the multitude, the Master inwardly shook—scattered abroad without a shepherd (their bodies, spirits, and minds flowing with the wind), people began to faint, their eyes, hearts, and souls growing weary of diligence, excellence, and completion.

Yet, looking on the bright side, if you turn that last corner without losing your focus, there is a great boost of energy that drives you like a racecar, straight to the finish. You can save yourself a lot of pain and lost time if you discipline yourself to take projects all the way through to completion. This, by itself, is able to welcome you into a whole new level of excellence.

Father, I thank You that You began a good work in me and You will carry it through to completion. Likewise, I thank You that I complete every work I begin with excellence and diligence!

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Revelation 19

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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.

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2 Healing Must Be Pursued
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4 Believing God For Yourself
5 Adjusting Your ‘Receiver’

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“…it shall be done for you as you have believed.”
Matthew 8:13 (AMP)

AUGUST 30 - “Please God, help me find them.” Searching everywhere, she continued to pray. When her brother called, he prayed too. Suddenly she thought: I was wearing that red coat…It must be… Extending her fingers inside the left pocket, there they were—the keys to her mailbox! The moment she realized those keys were missing was the moment she began to pray. And why did she bother to pray? She prayed because she rightly expected something in return—God’s favor and assistance, the bountiful difference between harvest and a barren field.

You may have been taught it is wrong to expect something in return when you give to God, thinking it is a form of greed. Well, let’s examine that teaching. Did you expect forgiveness when you confessed your sins to Christ? Of course you did! Was that greed? No, it was simply trusting God’s character, exactly as the woman who lost her keys. In the same way, neglecting to expect a harvest from your seed steals the pleasure God enjoys from blessing you. God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed. Expectation is the key ingredient that makes the seed work for us.

Whenever we come across a promise of God, we must expect that it will happen in our lives. God is not a respecter of persons. If He did it in the past for His children, He will certainly do it for you. Our faith moves the hand of God. Our obedience to His Word, wrapped in expectation, is what allows Him to move as He desires in our lives. As we sow a seed to meet a need we face, let us expect the promise of God to come to pass for us.

Father, I thank You that You do not lie. What You speak comes to pass in my life. I place an expectation upon the promises in Your Word, knowing that it is done unto me as I believe.

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Genesis 33

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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.

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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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