“So David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.’”
2 Samuel 9:7 (NKJV)

AUGUST 15 - Very few understand the subject of favor. Many think favor is “luck” or “good fortune” and perhaps even “chance.” They do not understand that we are the determining factor for the favor that comes into our lives. God does not sit up in Heaven and tell Jesus, “Let’s show favor to Jimmy today, but as for Barbara, we are not going to show favor.” He gave us principles by which we can live our lives. By executing those principles, favor increases, and neglecting to do them, in turn, causes favor to decrease.

What is favor? Favor is the desire that someone has to help you succeed. It is when someone has a desire to participate in your future. John the Baptist needed the favor of Jesus—His Godly character of meekness and His eternal strength—to persevere through the greatest
of trials to come. He desperately needed Jesus in order to help him succeed, to take him where he had never been in his God-given assignment on earth.

We desperately need those who can take us to where we haven’t been. Understand this about favor: it can only come from those who can promote us. We must seek to please those God called us to serve, and when we do, we see the favor we need to enter the future we truly desire.

Father, I thank You that as Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and
in favor with You and men, so do I. I apply the necessary principles
to my life to cause the favor I need to come to fruition.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 7

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“I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.”
John 5:30 (NKJV)

“For I have come down from Heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.”
John 6:38 (NKJV)

AUGUST 14 - I hear it quite frequently, “What is God’s will for my life?” All of us want to know what career we are to pursue, who we are to marry, and where we are to live. But we must understand that God’s unknown will may only be discovered by those who choose to travel upon the road of obedience. God called humanity to simply obey; it is His will
for our lives. As John the Baptist walked down the highway of obedience, and Jesus walked upon the road of obedience, we too must submit ourselves to the instructions that lie within the pages of God’s written Word, putting a sound conclusion to infinite searching and exhaustive wondering.

Jesus came with one purpose: to obey the instructions of His Father. Our calling in life is to please the One who chose us. When we focus upon obeying the Word of God, we no longer are distracted with the perpetual curiosity of God’s unknown will. As we obey, we are assured that He leads and guides our steps. It is only a matter of time before we enter His perfect will for our lives. Let us renew our minds to the call that is placed upon our lives to passionately obey God’s known will—His written Word.

Father, I thank You that I am willing to rebuke a man and find more favor afterward. I refuse to flatter with my tongue.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 6

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“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
Galatians 5:16 (NKJV)

AUGUST 13 - Consider the example of Jesus. Prior to beginning His earthly ministry, the Bible says He was led of the Spirit into the wilderness. Jesus was physically tested as the tempter called upon Him to change the stones into bread. Jesus was tested as the tempter tried to cause Him to doubt His authority and His position in God, calling upon Him to throw Himself down and be rescued by angels.

The tempter tried Jesus by placing all the world’s kingdoms before His eyes in an effort to trade earthly riches for worshipping the devil. But only after Jesus’ character was tested and proven in the wilderness did He return in the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill His divine purpose on this earth.

In the same way, before you can go forth in the power of the Spirit, you must first go to the wilderness. You don’t have to go there the same way Jesus did, because He already defeated every challenge you could ever encounter in the wilderness. Nonetheless, in faith and through His power, we are called to conquer the obstacles that come our way in the wilderness, because whatever you refuse to conquer ultimately conquers you.

Father, I thank You that I walk by Your Spirit and I do not fulfill the lust of my flesh.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 5

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Introduction
1 The Law of Agreement
2 The Law of Access
3 The Law of Covenant
4 The Law of Single Purpose
5 The Law of Exclusivity
6 The Law of Transparency
7 The Law of Mutual Benefit
8 The Law of Sacrifice
9 The Law of Synergy
10 The Law of Ascent
Conclusion

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“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.”
Proverbs 21:5 (NKJV)

AUGUST 12 - As buses and trucks spewed out exhaust and a dusty haze clouded the street lights, she wouldn’t give up; neither would she listen to excuses. Attending church since a mere toddler, when the young mother moved into a new neighborhood in the city, she diligently questioned her neighbors, faithfully searched the area newspaper, and patiently checked the telephone book, praying that God would lead her small family into the right place to worship. It took a little discipline, hard work, and time, but it was well worth it, since years later, those very same children repeated their mother’s diligence, searching for a place to worship in whatever city they lived. Diligence requires discipline, hard work, and time. In other words, it requires a marked effort. For us to delight in the promises of God, we must continually apply diligence to our efforts. God’s system is not arranged in such a way that a one-time action produces lasting results. God’s way of progress requires diligence, faithfulness, and patience.

The same principle applies for any endeavor. We cannot expect to be physically fit by exercising one week out of the year. To see positive results, we must continue for several months, and for lasting results, we must make exercise a part of our daily lifestyle! All of us want to achieve more and do great things, but we only experience true greatness by diligently applying God’s principles to our lives. Diligence bridges the gap between discipline and reward. Anyone can discipline himself for a day, but only discipline coupled with diligence causes us to lay hold of Heaven’s reward.

I refuse to have a slack hand knowing it leads to poverty. I walk in plenty and not in lack because I diligently apply God’s principles to my life.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 11

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Do you find these questions stirring within you? If so, you have found the right book, because Dr. Robb Thompson has discovered a dynamic key that will revolutionize your life. Here is the key: The single most important factor that defines your future is the relationships you embrace. Those closest to you determine the outcome of your life.

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Introduction
1 The Law of Agreement
2 The Law of Access
3 The Law of Covenant
4 The Law of Single Purpose
5 The Law of Exclusivity
6 The Law of Transparency
7 The Law of Mutual Benefit
8 The Law of Sacrifice
9 The Law of Synergy
10 The Law of Ascent
Conclusion

Posted under Diligence

“He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward than he who flatters with the tongue.”
Proverbs 28:23 (NKJV)

AUGUST 11 - Many people have become masters at avoiding or distorting the truth because they refuse to confront others over their sin. It seems as though many Christians play a game with each other. We’ve all heard the phrase “there is ‘honor’ among thieves.” Well, there’s that “false honor” among Christians, as well. It’s an unspoken understanding that says, “We’re not going to discuss the real issues. And as long as all of us do not discuss the real issues, the real issues don’t exist.”

A “real issue” existed, however, for John the Baptist. Having confronted the leader for his sinful relationship with his brother’s wife (and a long list of additional transgressions), just as Jesus’ ministry began, Herod the tetrarch decided to shut away John in prison.

John, you see, had no experience in avoiding or distorting the truth—walking in love for John meant to repent from sin! And as the daylight was slowly eclipsed by the darkness of the dungeon, by doing what was right through loyalty to the commandments of God, John knew that he ultimately possessed eternal favor from Heaven. Many times we fool ourselves and call it walking in love, not realizing we consent to another’s spiritual demise. So don’t overlook someone else’s sin in the name of loyalty. Confront their sin and help them walk free from the chains that bind them.

Father, I thank You that I am willing to rebuke a man and find more favor afterward. I refuse to flatter with my tongue.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 4

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Do you find these questions stirring within you? If so, you have found the right book, because Dr. Robb Thompson has discovered a dynamic key that will revolutionize your life. Here is the key: The single most important factor that defines your future is the relationships you embrace. Those closest to you determine the outcome of your life.

The Ten Critical Laws of Relationship will enable you to maximize every relationship in your life. You will begin to recognize the special people God strategically assigned to your life to be divine links to your future and to advance you to a higher level of personal effectiveness.

Learn these laws. Practice them, and you will unlock the door to your purpose, your assignment, and your future!

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 The Law of Agreement
2 The Law of Access
3 The Law of Covenant
4 The Law of Single Purpose
5 The Law of Exclusivity
6 The Law of Transparency
7 The Law of Mutual Benefit
8 The Law of Sacrifice
9 The Law of Synergy
10 The Law of Ascent
Conclusion

Posted under Loyalty

“Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.’”
Numbers 20:12 (NKJV)

AUGUST 10 - When we observe the lives of Adam, Moses, David, Samson, Judas, and even Lucifer, we see that Scripture continually exemplifies this principle. Still, there are many people who truly believe God is a God of the second chance. The Scripture, however, does not support this teaching. God is a God of fresh starts, but never will we regain the same position as the day we disobeyed God. If one were to fail a class, he would not start where he failed; he would have to repeat the entire class. Although he had a fresh start, he could not regain the position he once held in that class, nor could he recoup his time.

Let’s take a closer look at Moses. God told him to speak to the rock, but Moses decided he was going to disobey God. Out of frustration, instead of speaking to the rock, he struck it with all his might. Then notice what God said, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land because of his disobedience. Just one act of disobedience kept Moses from enjoying the pleasures of Canaan.

We must clearly understand—God is serious about our obedience; life is not merely a game to Him. He can only reward the obedient. He desires for all of us to possess the Promised Land, but only those who choose the avenue of obedience enjoy the fruit of Canaan.

Father, I thank You that I am willing and obedient, therefore, I eat the best of the land. My obedience proves my trust in You and I choose to obey Your instruction.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 3

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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 this assignment? And once I do, how can I ever make it come to pass?

Do you find these questions stirring within you? If so, you have found the right book, because Dr. Robb Thompson has discovered a dynamic key that will revolutionize your life. Here is the key: The single most important factor that defines your future is the relationships you embrace. Those closest to you determine the outcome of your life.

The Ten Critical Laws of Relationship will enable you to maximize every relationship in your life. You will begin to recognize the special people God strategically assigned to your life to be divine links to your future and to advance you to a higher level of personal effectiveness.

Learn these laws. Practice them, and you will unlock the door to your purpose, your assignment, and your future!

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 The Law of Agreement
2 The Law of Access
3 The Law of Covenant
4 The Law of Single Purpose
5 The Law of Exclusivity
6 The Law of Transparency
7 The Law of Mutual Benefit
8 The Law of Sacrifice
9 The Law of Synergy
10 The Law of Ascent
Conclusion

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“Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.’”
Numbers 20:12 (NKJV)

AUGUST 9 - When we observe the lives of Adam, Moses, David, Samson, Judas, and even Lucifer, we see that Scripture continually exemplifies this principle. Still, there are many people who truly believe God is a God of the second chance. The Scripture, however, does not support this teaching. God is a God of fresh starts, but never will we regain the same position as the day we disobeyed God. If one were to fail a class, he would not start where he failed; he would have to repeat the entire class. Although he had a fresh start, he could not regain the position he once held in that class, nor could he recoup his time.

Let’s take a closer look at Moses. God told him to speak to the rock, but Moses decided he was going to disobey God. Out of frustration, instead of speaking to the rock, he struck it with all his might. Then notice what God said, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land because of his disobedience. Just one act of disobedience kept Moses from enjoying the pleasures of Canaan.

We must clearly understand—God is serious about our obedience; life is not merely a game to Him. He can only reward the obedient. He desires for all of us to possess the Promised Land, but only those who choose the avenue of obedience enjoy the fruit of Canaan.

Father, I thank You that I am willing and obedient, therefore, I eat the best of the land. My obedience proves my trust in You and I choose to obey Your instruction.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 4

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“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)

AUGUST 8 -His thoughts resting upon God as his feet sunk into the desert sand, John’s garment scratched against his weathered skin, Heaven’s voice echoing louder than all the wild animals in the barren wilderness
combined. Realizing that change was apparent, that his long years alone were about to end, he was willing for God’s change, prepared to become the vessel through which the Holy Spirit could perform His vital work. Instead of always wanting our circumstances or the people around us to change, we must be willing for God to change us on a daily basis. Only then can we become the kinds of vessels through which the Holy Spirit can help others.

It is God’s plan for us to continually be in a state of transformation as we become increasingly more like Jesus. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Christians refuses to change. We want our circumstances
to change but we do not want to change. In fact, statistics show that in America, more than ninety-three percent of the population refuses to change.

We must be willing to change if we want to excel and win in this life. We must embrace change every day, as did John the Baptist, so we can be significant in the lives of those we serve and in the heart and mind of God as He leads us into the fullness of what He plans for us. Take a moment and ask yourself this question: What single change have I avoided and postponed for a later time?

Father, I thank You that with an unveiled face, I behold Your glory as in a mirror. I am transformed into the same image from glory to glory by Your Spirit.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 6

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“And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east. And they separated from each other.”
Genesis 13:10 (NKJV)

AUGUST 7 - The way you treat a relationship when it no longer saves your life, pays your bills, or soothes your broken heart candidly reveals the motive you had for it, right from the very start. It is impossible to
escape your motives once you establish them as the direction for your life. With pure motive of heart, John the Baptist “made way for the Christ” since Jesus’ baptism by John was a starting point for apostolic preaching and the new, exhilarating era of salvation.

John’s meekness in his attitude toward Christ, making way and standing aside as the Son of God commenced His ministry, revealed the true motive of his character—humility, selflessness, and sacrificial purity.

Carefully examine your motives before entering any relationship, but especially a relationship with an authority figure. If there is even a shred of selfishness in your heart, any thought of “What’s in it for me?” you would be wise to stop pursing that relationship until you purify your motives. Otherwise, you’ll run into a dead end and be at a regretful loss to appropriately recover.

Father, I thank You that I understand that whatever I sow is what I reap. I choose to sow the right seeds today that will produce the future You desire for my life. I won’t grow weary in well doing, for I know that in due time I will reap a harvest if I do not faint.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 4

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“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
John 3:30 (KJV)

AUGUST 6 - Like a careless match setting a house wildly aflame, ultimately rendering it into nothing but a useless pile of rubble, it is only a matter of time before we see those who have yet to commit their life to God cry out for help. Although they may have all the worldly possessions one could want, in reality, their life is little more than a brittle heap of scorched ash.

God always begins His strategic work on the inside before He ever manifests the final product on the outside. True progress is when one commits his or her life and plans to the Lord, allowing Him to exclusively lead. And as soon as you commit your work to the Lord, somehow through Him, your plans begin to favorably succeed.

Choose today to give God not part, but your entire life. He deserves it, doesn’t He? God desires to make you great; all He requests is your heartfelt compliance! John the Baptist said (and we must do the same), “I must decrease and He must increase.” That means the more we pursue God, the less we desire the pleasurable
things this world offers, thereby allowing the progression of His will to be accomplished.

Father, I choose to decrease so Jesus may increase in my life.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 10

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For small group studies add:
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Posted under Progress