“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 18 - That term “conformed” refers to being molded or shaped as a cake to a baking pan. God does not want you and me to be molded to the image of this world. When we become pliable to God and His Word, the process of transformation begins. As we pattern our lives according to God’s Word, we soon walk as Jesus walked, and thus do the things Jesus did. Conformation means making changes on the outside; transformation is something that can only happen from within.

As the Jews listened to Jesus’ parables—powerfully poignant accounts of the foolish and the wise, the one who sowed and his seed, and the wheat and the tares—the hearers were being transformed, deep down inside. We cannot change our lives from the outside in; we must first change the inside.

As we continually seek God’s Word for the answers to life, our way of thinking transitions into God’s way of thinking. Controlling our thoughts changes everything about us. There is no other way for true, inner transformation than by exchanging our thoughts for His.

Father, I thank You that I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind. I prove Your perfect will in my life. I speak, think, and do the Word, and have good success.

Family Scripture Reading

Matthew 3

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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)

SEPTEMBER 16 - “He would not do it!” Jesus made the commitment as a youngster; He would not do anything apart from what His Father instructed Him to do. And He certainly would never attempt to take authority over something for which He was not responsible. Do you realize that the pathway to promotion is abruptly halted when this principle is violated? It shows a superior that the current responsibilities are not
enough for the employee, and that the employee didn’t choose to go above and beyond in his or her duties. Never attempt to take authority over something for which you are not responsible. Allow me give you an example.

As we see in the above passage, Jesus rebuked Peter the moment he stepped outside of his responsibility. 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—and getting involved in someone else’s business would sabotage his life! Peter had to focus 100% on his
responsibility, which means that he could put no thought into what another person had to do.

While the Son of God did not take authority for what did not belong to Him, He did consistently lean upon the instructive authority of His loving Father. Why not follow His example by obeying this principle today?

Father, I thank You and praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works; my soul knows them very well.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 16

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“Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”
Proverbs 28:14 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 15 - Respect is a lost virtue in twenty-first century society. It is a noble character trait few come to understand. The power of this virtue is remarkable. Men are drawn toward it; God is pleased by it. What does it mean to respect, and how is it expressed? These are questions that must be answered before we can experience the true rewards of respect. Respect contains within it the willingness to treat another even greater than we desire to be treated. Respect has the capability to bring out the best in others. It causes those who receive it to stand as proud and as tall as the most esteemed king.

All men desire to be respected. Every employer, government official, husband, wife, or friend vigilantly searches for someone who is eager to respect not only them but also their time.

Respect is the commitment we make to those in authority over us, and as we do such, God makes the commitment to shower His favor upon our lives. We must always remember that to love something
is to find it desirable; to respect something is to find it valuable. Do those above you know that you value them, their time, and their money? If they do, rest assured, favor is soon to manifest in your life.

Father, I thank You for giving me the opportunity to show those above me the respect they rightly deserve. I live a life of respect and I expect to abound with the blessings of favor.I understand favor is granted exclusively to those who choose the route of respect.

Family Scripture Reading

Matthew 1

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“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”
Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 14 - “Cha-ching, Cha-ching,” proclaimed the pretty suburban mother of two young boys, retaining a smug snicker. The aunts, uncles, nieces, and in-laws who gathered around the Thanksgiving table stared in disbelief. “When I saw him downtown that night, I knew I couldn’t let that one get away.” Rosy-cheeked with embarrassment, her mother-in-law smiled with a hollow grin, yet inwardly she seethed like a trounced alley cat. Now everyone knows—she only married my son for the money!

I’ll never forget the day someone I once trusted sat across the desk from me and ominously declared, “The only reason I wanted a relationship with you was because I knew what it would do for me.” That statement revealed to me that all along, I was in relationship with a taker and a user. Those words crushed me, causing me to understand how important it is to never allow the gifts that have been bestowed upon you to ever eclipse the one who bestowed them.

Celebrate the people who deposit goodness into your life and take you to a place of success and favor. Celebrate your mentors in huge fashion, since this “attitude of gratitude” and humility keeps you from proudly thinking about the particular gifting of your own life.

• Consistently refuse the temptation to seek the gift more than the giver.
• Treasure those whom God brings into your life.
• Never let those people go.

Father, I thank You and praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works; my soul knows them very well.

Family Scripture Reading

Ephesians 6

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• How do you shift from being conquered to becoming more than a conqueror?

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“So when He saw them, He said to them, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.”
Luke 17:14-16 (NKJV)

April 1 - Olive oil—considered an engaging gift from God to His people, was one of the most neglected oils until recently. In the past few years, doctors around the world have begun promoting the usage of one of Palestine’s main agricultural crops, grateful for the olive and its priceless oil, which serves a variety of purposes. One of the most neglected virtues in all of humanity is that of sincere gratitude. Throughout the ages, individuals have become increasingly ungrateful for their present condition—the people they have and the things they share together.

God is a good God; He is faithful to meet every one of our needs. Let us practice being thankful for what we have. The more we focus on appreciating what we have, the more we cultivate a true and sincere heart of gratitude. As we focus upon that which is good, joy rises within our hearts. God does not need our thanksgiving; but we are in need of being thankful to Him. God understands the unrivaled benefits thanksgiving achieves inside a person’s life.

In the passage above, Jesus showed mercy to ten lepers by healing them of leprosy. Only one returned to offer Jesus gratitude for what He did. That one man possessed the proper response mercy required. He was rewarded for his gratitude by being made completely whole, free from any scars or any trace of the limb-deforming disease called leprosy. Heaven continuously responds favorably to those who regularly
respond with heartfelt gratitude.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for all You do. I shout with joy; I worship You with gladness; I come before You with singing and joy.

Family Scripture Reading

Ecclesiastes 13

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In the times we live in, the temptation for us is to become weaker in most areas of life. Pressure to compromise is coming from every direction. God’s Word encourages us to stand and be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Philippians tells us to press toward God’s mark. The Proverbs 31 woman is energetic and strong. Now is not the time to grow weary in well-doing.

Our strength is from the Lord. As you listen to and confess these scriptures you will be empowered with strength and able to face the pressures that come your way.

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