In Jesus' Name for Women (eBook)

JANUARY 1

Sing Praise

It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,

your faithfulness in the evening.

PSALM 92:2 NLT

Without an agenda, give thanks to the Lord today. How has he been good to you? How have you witnessed his strong mercy in your life? Pour out your praises to him. Let your heart swell with wonder as you remember how faithful he has been. His unfailing love has not left you yet, and it never will. Proclaim it over your day, your family, your life. His unfailing love covers you all the days of your life.

Thank you, Jesus, for everything you have blessed me with. Your mercy has been evident in my life from my first breath, and it will continue to remain until my last. You have always been faithful to me, and I am so grateful for your unfailing love. I praise you today because you are worthy of being praised with my every breath.

JANUARY 2

All Generations

This forever-song I sing of the gentle love of God!

Young and old alike will hear about your faithful, steadfast love—never failing!

PSALM 89:1 TPT

God is constant in compassion, and full of second chances. In fact, he doesn’t put a limit on his mercy at all. It is never failing, never ending, and powerful to save. Why would we hide our joy when he is the pure delight of our lives? He is too marvelous for words, yet we shouldn’t stop declaring his goodness to all who will listen.

Jesus, I will sing about your goodness. The song of my heart overflows to the melody on my lips. You are wonderful. You are glorious! You are full of love that never ends. Your everlasting kindness is my assurance and my strength. You do not leave even one of your loved ones behind. You are the God who leaves the ninety-nine on the path of life to rescue the one who has gone astray.

JANUARY 3

A Big List

Let all that I am praise the LORD;

may I never forget the good things he does for me.

PSALM 103:2 NLT

The person who wrote this Bible verse was thankful for everything that God had given him. He was thankful for little things like flowers, surprise gifts, and quiet mornings, as well as big things like healing, relationships, and forgiveness of sin. Remember to praise God for all these wonderful things today.

With my whole heart I thank you, most wonderful Jesus. I will praise you forever for each thing you have given me. Through all you have blessed me with, you have shown me unconditional love. A love that is never failing, even when I think it is so. I pray I never listen to the lies that say you do not love me. Not only have you died for me, but you have also given me everlasting life. For these gifts, I must praise your name forever more!

JANUARY 4

Changed Heart

“I say to you, love your enemies.

Pray for those who hurt you.”

MATTHEW 5:44 NCV

It is not easy to love your enemies. Jesus did not command that we tolerate our enemies or peacefully avoid them, but that we actually change our hearts to love them. The way we can do this is by actively praying for them. When we genuinely pray to God, our hearts begin to soften and change. We are invested in that for which we are praying. We were Christ’s enemies when we were outside of grace. He suffered the cross for our sake because he loves us. Now, in response to that unimaginable love, we are told to love others including our enemies.

Jesus, you have forgiven me, so who am I to not forgive others? Help me to soften my heart toward my enemies. Remind me to continuously pray for them, so that I may love them in the best way possible. Do not let me be a coward; help me build courage to face my enemies but to do so in gracious love.

JANUARY 5

A Clear Guide

The LORD has told you what is good,

and this is what he requires of you:

to do what is right, to love mercy,

and to walk humbly with your God.

MICAH 6:8 NLT

Fortunately, as Christians, we don’t have to question what God requires of us. He has written it in the Bible. We have a plan book that shows us the way and gives us specific instructions on how to live right, love mercy, and walk with God. Any time we question the right thing for us to do, we can search the Scriptures and find the answer.

You are the living Word, Jesus. Thank you for your example and for what you have taught me through the Scriptures. I now know how to live my life. What you have taught me is locked in my head; please let it be brought to my heart, so that I may truly live the way you have intended for me.

JANUARY 6

Delicate Balance

Set your minds on the things that are above,

not on the things that are on earth.

COLOSSIANS 3:2 NASB

Isn’t creation incredible? Isn’t God’s handiwork infinitely glorious? Our world is dazzling in its beauty, bursting with opportunity, and dizzying in its variety. It’s also a tremendous distraction. We can get so caught up in our own possessions and problems, and in the vast wonders God supplied to the earth, we fail to remember the Supplier. Instead of being grateful for our homes, we become proud and possessive. The purpose we get from our worldly tasks can morph into obsession. Treating our bodies with respect can veer us into vanity. Remember, none of these earthly things define us. Only the Lord does that. Let him, and his love, be all that consumes us.

Dear Jesus, I am thankful for your earthly creation. You have shown me wondrous beauty, and I have seen small snippets of you here on earth. I ask that you would not let me stray from your heavenly beauty. Do not let me be distracted by earthly desires but fill my heart with only desires of love for you and your kingdom.

JANUARY 7

Description of Glory

All around him was a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining in the clouds on a rainy day. This is what the glory of the LORD looked like to me. When I saw it, I fell face down on the ground, and I heard someone’s voice speaking to me.

EZEKIEL 1:28 NLT

When we finally meet Jesus face to face, we might have a different way to describe what he looks like, but Ezekiel’s description is pretty magnificent. The human language is limited, yet we need to appreciate the beauty of descriptions. It is true that Jesus is our hope for the future; he is like that promise represented by a rainbow on a rainy day. Yes, he is our friend, but he is also the King of kings, and he is worthy to be worshipped.

What a beautiful God you are. There is no one like you. I have only a few words to describe the relationship between us. You are my friend. You are my family. You are my creator. You are my redeemer. You are my God. How delightful that I can choose to have this relationship with you! You have given me free will and with it, I choose you.

JANUARY 8

A Gift

LORD, every morning you hear my voice.

Every morning, I tell you what I need,

and I wait for your answer.

PSALM 5:3 NCV

Every time our sun has moved its way over the horizon line into our skies, it can be defined as one thing: a gift. It doesn’t matter what season it is, or if those skies are cloudy, full of storms, crystal clear, or speckled with fluffy white marshmallows. When our eyes flutter upon that first light, God himself is there holding the gift. Anticipation is full. Let the beauty of this sink into your heart for a moment. The God of the universe is presenting you with extraordinary gifts. What do you need?

You have always reminded me of the warm sun. Maybe it is because you fill my soul with warmth, and you have brought me to the light. Whatever the reason may be, I know that even during a cloudy day or a season of hardship, you are there. The sun is always there. You are constant. While I wait for the clouds to disappear, let me continue to ask you for my needs but don’t let me forget to worship your goodness.

JANUARY 9

Good Father

“Don’t worry. For your Father cares deeply

about even the smallest detail of your life.”

MATTHEW 10:30-31 TPT

Worry is a thief, and this generation is being robbed blind. Do you realize what is being stolen from you? The smallest moments as a whole make up your life. When you succumb to worry, you lose your life. But you do not have to live in the poverty of worry. You serve an all-powerful, all-knowing God who cares so deeply for those small moments. He wants to tend to the moments that are being stolen by anxiety and redeem them. He can change all those circumstances that are haunting you.

I know you have heard my worries and have seen my anxiety. It is so easy to get caught up in my thoughts and emotions. Jesus, please wipe away all of my fears and ease my anxieties. Guide my mind to thoughts of you, so that I may live in constant joy. I want to remember that at the end of the day all that matters is loving you.

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