“Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets…”
Romans 3:20-21 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 31 - Sadly, most Christians don’t understand righteousness. Instead, they live in the New Covenant with an Old Covenant mind. What do I mean by that? Well, under the Old Covenant, God wrote His commandments in stone with His finger. He told His people, “Don’t commit adultery. Don’t bear false witness. Don’t have any other gods before Me. Don’t covet your neighbor’s wife. Don’t do this, and don’t do that.”

A Christian who doesn’t understand his own righteousness before God eventually begins to live like a robot, consumed with his efforts to fulfill all the do’s and avoid all the don’ts. On the inside, though, his mind rips him apart as he struggles with old, carnal desires to do wrong things.

God made a new covenant with man through the blood of His Son, and now He sees no fault in humanity. That’s not to say that humanity has no fault—it does. Rather, it’s to say that what Jesus did was enough
to eradicate the resulting spiritual separation.

Father, I thank You that by the deeds of the law, no flesh is justified in Your sight. But now Your righteousness apart from the law is revealed to me and in me.

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Matthew 27

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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 30 - To evolve means: to gradually acquire new traits or characteristics. In order to improve in any endeavor, we must be willing to acquire new traits and skills. These new acquisitions cause us to excel above the rest. Always remember: The excellent get ahead during the times that the mediocre waste.

We must spend any spare moment to improve our relationship with God, marriages, friendships, or our personal character. Our time is precious, and time is the price we must pay in order to see our lives continually improve.

Father I thank you that I am a new creature. Old things are passed away, behold everything has become new. I am righteous because I am in Christ and Christ is in me.

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Proverbs 31

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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.

Family Scripture Reading

Titus 2

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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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“That I may be found in Him, not having any righteousness that can be called my own, based on my obedience to the law’s demands (my personal performance) but possessing a right standing with God, which comes from God.”
Philippians 3:9 (AMP)

DECEMBER 27 - Trim since a young girl, her long, silky blond hair caught the attention of onlookers of all ages. Playing the piano with confident expertise, her father owned a large moving company so fashionable clothes, the latest cars, and frequent trips came without thought. Hovering about her as she dropped into church on Sunday morning to fill in for the regular pianist, her performance went without a hitch—every note played to perfection, not a sour note in any of the seven hymns. Yet, no one had ever heard her testimony. Had she truly followed Christ? Was she in right standing with Him after all?

Our right standing with God lies within the act of Jesus on the cross two thousand years ago. Don’t believe that you can achieve righteousness of your own merit. If that is true, Jesus died in vain. Never diminish the power of the cross by attempting to stand before God righteously based upon your good performance. Remember, in the eyes of God, all of our righteousness is as filthy rags.

Father, I thank You that I have right standing with You. You declare that I am the righteousness. I live in obedience to Your Word, and I enjoy the rewards of being righteous.

Family Scripture Reading

Genesis 50

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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.

Family Scripture Reading

Titus 1

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“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.”
Revelation 3:21 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 22 - Being a believer does not necessarily qualify us to receive the abundant life Jesus desires for us to wonderfully achieve and blissfully enjoy. Diplomas are not passed out on registration day for your freshman year in college. God calls for those who truly put their trust in Him to reign in this life. It is our God-given right and responsibility to reign over our flesh and the enemy that comes against us.

So why is it that so many Christians do not walk in a life of abundant rewards? We must not kid ourselves when answering this question. We can clearly see in scripture that rewards come only to those who overcome. Nobody gets rewarded for participation—divine rewards come only to those who win the contest.

We are in a battle and Satan is not going to surrender or lose effortlessly. He will, however, bow his knee and fall to defeat if we continue to retaliate with the spiritual weapons that we possess. As we resist his
onslaught and become people who conquer, we soon experience the abundant and rewarding life God desires for us.

Father, I thank You that Jesus came to give me abundant life. I am victorious over my flesh and the enemy that continues to pursue my life. I reign forevermore and enjoy the rewarding abundant life You desire for me.

Family Scripture Reading

Isaiah 9:1-7

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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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“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
John 14:21 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 21 - As the worship time came to a close, her thoughts were on everything—everything but God!

“Oh, what is tomorrow going to be like at work?—hope no one calls in sick—those lazy, lying good-for-nothings. I better stop by the store after this; is there any milk left or did the boys gulp it all down? If I give that amount God told me, will I still be able to go shopping on Saturday?”

How can we say we love God, but deliberately neglect the things He instructs us to do—like love one another and completely forsake care and worry? We must understand, however, God is the One who adequately determines whether or not we truly love Him. God made it clear to us that He wants us to show His love to others, not only through the words that we speak but also through the actions we perform.

It is when we leave the futile realm of insincere words and move into the mode of obedience that Heaven and earth know we love God. Obedience was foremost in Jesus’ mind at the final Passover before His death. It was the only evidence necessary for God’s plan of redemption to continue, and Jesus Himself confirmed it saying, “So that the world may know that I love the Father, I do as He commanded.” As we begin to do what God commanded, we soon have enough evidence to bring before the courtroom of Heaven to prove we truly love God.

Father, I thank You for giving me the opportunity to prove my love to You. Not only do I declare my love with the words I speak, but I prove my love through my daily obedience.

Family Scripture Reading

2 Timothy 4

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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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“Thank (God) in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus…”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (AMP)

DECEMBER 20 - “You didn’t have to,” the snowy-haired woman gaped at the beautifully-wrapped package, a tiny tear starting in the corner of her eye. “Grandma, it’s not that I had to, I want to. You’ve done so much for me—helping with my tuition, chipping in on the car. This gift is just a small token of my gratitude.” Bending down to hug the wheelchair bound woman, there was nothing in the world that could have stopped him from showing his thanks. And there is nothing in the entire world that can conceal the heart of a thankful individual. Gratitude is the one attribute that carries with it the ability to live open before all of Heaven and earth. It has the power to protect an individual from the temptation of pride and discouragement. Those who truly possess a thankful heart are granted access to both the power and presence of God.

In Luke 17:15, Jesus curiously questioned the lone leper who returned to offer his thanks, “Were there not nine others who were made well? Where are they?” Remember, Heaven searches for men and women who are eager to proclaim their praise for the things God does. As we cultivate a heart of gratitude and live a life of  thanksgiving, we soon experience a favorable response from Heaven.

Daily Confession

I bless the Lord at all times and thank Him for all He does in my life.
The Lord is good; I do not forget all His benefits. I have a favorable response
from Heaven because I possess a heart of thanksgiving.

Family Scripture Reading

Revelation 18

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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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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 12 - To evolve means to gradually acquire new traits or characteristics. In order to improve in any endeavor, we must be willing to acquire new traits and skills. These new acquisitions cause us to excel above the rest. Always remember: The excellent get ahead during the times the mediocre waste.

We must spend any spare moment to improve our relationship with God, marriage, friendships, or our personal character. Our time is precious, and time is the price we must pay in order to see our lives continually improve.

• Why are people unwilling to evolve?
• Why don’t people want to change?

There are two reasons that I have discovered over the course of many years of ministry. The first reason is that people have a fear of failure. Ask the person who tried to overcome a negative habit in the last few years why they gave up. It is because they continually failed and don’t want to go through the pain of acknowledging their unwillingness to overcome that way of life. The second reason people don’t want to change is because they don’t know how. The desire is there, but the teacher to instruct them is not. I am focused on one thing…change. When people come around me, they have the desire to change things in their lives. Why is that? Because that is how it is with God. The moment we got saved, He has been changing us and He has not stopped since.

Father, I thank You that I am a new creature. Old things are passed away; behold, everything has become new. I am righteous because I am in Christ and Christ is in me.

Family Scripture Reading

Mark 14

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