Jan. 21 - MONDAY (4th round): He (God) guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. - Psalm 25:9
Some of you reading these words right now know from painful experience what I'm speaking about. But that's a price you don't have to pay, if you'll just listen to God and follow His direction. There are only two ways: His way and yours!
Jan. 22 - TUESDAY (Quarterfinal): In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. - Proverbs 16:9
Have you been asking God for specific direction for your life? You should, for He knows the next step you need to take
Jan. 23 - WEDNESDAY (Quarterfinal): We have confidence before God and receive from Him anything we ask, because we obey His commands and do what pleases Him. - 1 John 3:21,22
The pressure you're feeling right now is just God's way of getting you back in line.
Jan. 24 - THURSDAY (1X Men's Semifinal, Women's Semifinal): Peace I (Jesus) leave with you; My peace I give you. - John 14:27
The wonderful thing is that Christ didn't just die and leave it to you; He rose again to make sure you got it.
Jan. 25 - FRIDAY (1X Men's Semifinal): I have finished my course. - 2 Timothy 4:7
Try to visualize the finish! What will that scene be like? Will you be able to look back with joy and say the same thing? If you can, then truly, nothing else will matter!
Jan. 26 - SATURDAY (Women's Single Final): You (God) will keep us in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You: because we trust in You. - Isaiah 26:3
God will become your peace only when He becomes your constant focus.
Jan. 27 - SUNDAY (Men's Single Final): Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God. - Isaiah 50:10
God's character, God's faithfulness and God's power are all wrapped up in His name. So, when you pray and claim the promises in His name, you're trusting in His character, His faithfulness and His power - it's like standing on a rock!
