Day 12 - November 30

READING

• GENESIS 12
• PSALMS 12
• PROVERBS 12
• MATTHEW 12

MESSAGE

Proverbs 12 : 26

The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
or the way of the wicked leads them astray.

God is reminding me today to be careful on choosing the right friends to be with. Be with Godly people  whose thoughts are right before God and keep myself away from the wicked for they will lead me astray... far away from the Lord.


PROMISE

Proverbs 12 : 28

In the way of righteousness is life,
And its pathway there is no death.

COMMAND

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
or the way of the wicked leads them astray.

WARNING

Proverbs 12 : 4. 

The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

APPLICATION

1. Starting today, I will identify who are my friends that have so much influence on me. 

2. Identify whether those friends' influence is good or bad. 

3. Then decide, discard or keep.


PRAYER

Lord help to enjoy the good influences of my Godly friends. I know most of the times I find it boring, but as the old cliche goes, "it's just a matter of perspective," isn't it?

Day 11 - November 29

READING

• GENESIS 11
• PSALMS 11
• PROVERBS 11
• MATTHEW 11

MESSAGE

Matthew 11 : 28 - 30

28. "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

30. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Today God is comforting me with His promise that He will give rest to my restless soul if I will come to Him and take His yoke.

PROMISE

Matthew 11 : 28 and 29

... I will give you rest.
... and you will find rest for your souls.

COMMAND

Matthew 11 : 29. Take My yoke and learn from Me ...

WARNING

APPLICATION

I just realized I have been dealing with my issues and problems all by myself, I just discuss it with the You Lord but I never really ask for Your help at all. Starting today, I will get more personal with my Lord. You're my Lord but I know You're my friend too. I would like to find my rest, not with anybody else, but You, my friend and my Lord.

PRAYER

Help me Lord, I'm broken. Please carry me.

Day 10 - November 28

READING

• GENESIS 10
• PSALMS 10
• PROVERBS 10
• MATTHEW 10

MESSAGE

Proverbs 10: 9

He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.

Today, God is reminding me that nothing is hidden from Him, and He will make everything known in time. Skeletons are not meant to be kept in the closet but should be buried down the grave pit. Walk on His way and there should nothing to be afraid and ashamed of. 

PROMISE

25. When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

27. The fear of the Lord prolong days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

29. The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

30. The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

COMMAND
WARNING

27. The fear of the Lord prolong days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

29. The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

30. The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

APPLICATION

Starting today, the hunt is on to find a confession partner. Someone who is mature, have the wisdom of "discretion"and can openly rebuke me. 

Keep walking on God's path, following His way might be hard but God will strengthen me as I go along the way.

PRAYER

Lord, give me the strength to open up and confide to the confession partner that You will choose for me. It takes a lot of humbleness to do that, so help me God. Peel off my pride and break me so You can mold me again according to Your design. 

Day 9 - November 27

READING

• Genesis 9
• Psalms 9
• Proverbs 9
• Matthew 9

MESSAGE

Proverbs 9 : 10

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

God affirms His promise to me that if I will keep on putting my trust unto Him and continually seek His face, He will not forget me on my troubles and sufferings.

PROMISE

Proverbs 9 : 9, 12, 18

9. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.


12. When He avenges blood, He remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the humble.

18. For the needy shall not always be forgotten;
The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.

COMMAND

WARNING

5. You have rebuked the nations, You have destroyed the wicked;
You have blotted out their name forever and ever.

17. The wicked shall be turned into hell,
And all the nations that forget God.


APPLICATION

1. I will keep calling on God for my continuing struggle in all the areas of my life... career (my work status), love life, ... life in general. 

2. Keep in mind, He is my refuge in times of trouble.

PRAYER

Lord help me to continually trust in You. I know You always listen when I call. You are always there.

Day 8 - November 26

READING

• Genesis 8
• Psalms 8
• Proverbs 8
• Matthew 8

MESSAGE

Psalms 8: 4-5

4. What is man that You are mindful of him, 
And the son of man that You visit him?

5. For you have made him a little lower than the angels,
And you have crowned him with glory and honor.

Today, God is showing how special I am to Him ... I am crowned with His glory and honor... and I ALWAYS have His full attention. He is mindful of me.


PROMISES

2. Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants
You have ordained strength,
Because of Your enemies,
That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 

6. You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet,



COMMAND

WARNING

APPLICATION

1. No more self-pity, Henry. Whenever the  thought of unworthiness sweeps through my mind, especially work-related thoughts, always remember Psalms 8:5, you are crowned with God's glory and honor.

2. Keeping the crown I have on my head, I am responsible to keep my God's name and reputation good. As good as He is.

3. I am strong, and I am able for God has ordained me the strength to trample on the works of the enemies. They are all UNDER MY FEET.

PRAYER

Lord, thank You for reminding me of my strength and abilities, and of my special nature. Though I am unworthy of Your attention, You are always mindful of me. Help me keep in mind that I am special, I am strong and able, and that I am crowned with Your glory and power. 

Day 7 - November 25

READING

• Genesis 7
• Psalms 7
• Proverbs 7
• Matthew 7

MESSAGE

Matthew 7:21

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

God is reminding me today that not because you're a believer, doesn't mean you'll go straight to heaven. Obey the will of the Father.


PROMISE

Matthew 7: 8 

"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.


COMMAND
Matthew 7: 7

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.


WARNING

Matthew 7: 26 - 27

26. "But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:

27. "and rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and  beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall."


APPLICATION

1. I'll always keep myself reminded, starting this very day, that salvation is not just about accepting Jesus in your heart and offering praises and worship to Him. The keyword is to OBEY.

2. I should ask God for what I wanted to receive and find. The keyword is ASK.

3. Keep in mind the promise of God that everyone who asks will receive, those who seek will find and doors of opportunities will be opened to those who KNOCK.

PRAYER

Lord help me on my walk to continually be on focus to Your Word and Your commands. Give me a humble heart that is meek and always ready to admit that it needs help. Help from You, from my friends, relatives, and church mates. Help me to obey and seek Your Word that I may find the truth of Your love, goodness, and mercy.

Help me Lord.

Day 6 - November 24

READING

• Genesis 6
• Psalms 6
• Proverbs 6
• Matthew 6

MESSAGE

Psalms 9: 1- 4

1. O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,

Nor chasten me in your hot displeasure.

2. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak;

O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

3. My soul is greatly troubled;

But You, O Lord - how long?

4. Return, O Lord, deliver me!

Oh, save me for Your mercies' sake.

Lord, this is the prayer of my heart.

PROMISE

Psalms 6:8-9

8. Depart from me, all workers of iniquity;

For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

9. The Lord has heard my supplication;

The Lord will receive my prayer.

COMMAND

WARNING

APPLICATION

PRAYER

Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger. Heal me and help me for I am weak.

Day 5 - November 23

READING

• Genesis 5
• Psalms 5
• Proverbs 5
• Matthew 5

MESSAGE

Psalms 5: 12

For You, O Lord will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.

Today, the Lord is affirming His promise that He will surely bless me if I will keep myself righteous.


PROMISE

Psalms 5:12


For You, O Lord will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.



COMMAND


WARNING

Psalms 5: 6

You shall destroy those who speak falsehood;
The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.


APPLICATION

1. From today on, I will be more watchful on every word that comes from my mouth. Sometimes its the "choice of word" and its implications to others that makes us unrighteous. Lord help me change my vocabulary.

2. ...I will be more selective and careful in going places. E.g. keeping myself away from bars, parties or any places prone to committing unrighteous acts

3. ...same with selecting people that I will fellowship with. I know its hard to end relationships with people that you've been friends with for a long time, but God is mighty and I know He can help me do this. 



Psalms 5

1. Give ear to my words, O Lord,
Consider my meditation.

2. Give heed to the voice of my cry,
My King and my God, For to You I will pray.

4. For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness,
Nor shall evil dwell with You.


5. The boastful shall not stand in Your sight;
You hate all workers of iniquity.

8. Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight before my face.

11. But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them;
Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.

Day 4 - November 22

READING

• Genesis 4
• Psalms 4
• Proverbs 4
• Matthew 4

                             

MESSAGE

Psalms 4: 3 - 5

3. But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

4. Be angry, and do not sin.
Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.

5. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the Lord.

Today God is giving me assurance that He will listen to me if I will consecrate myself for Him, carefully search my heart for any iniquities, and trust Him fully.

PROMISES

3. But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

8. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone , O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

COMMAND

4. Be angry, and do not sin.
Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.

5. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the Lord.

WARNING

APPLICATION

1. Continuing on everyday struggle, I will be more vigilant and on guard on the attacks of the enemy specially at work place where I meet different kinds of people with different attitudes, on the train where there are so many unholy sights, inside the mall, etc. everywhere there are temptations, Lord fire up a holy anger in me that I may be able to keep my senses away from all these tempting.

2.  On my bed before bed time, I will recall all my encounters within the day and evaluate how my responses were. Did I please God or I did break His heart? I will make it a practice to do this before my prayer time with the Lord.

3. Continue to strengthen faith and give full trust in the Lord. Even if my boss said "Not Now," I trust the Lord that He will make everything beautiful, in His time.

PRAYER

Lord thank You for the reminder and the assurance that Your ears and eyes are open to those who obey your Words and put their trust on You. Help me to continually walk in your righteousness. It's a great struggle everyday to keep walking on this path but I know that keeping on will bring me to a better place full of Your rewards.

Keep Your eyes on me all day, do not depart from me. 

Day 3 - November 21

READING

• Genesis 3
• Psalms 3
• Proverbs 3
• Matthew 3

MESSAGE


Proverbs 3:7 & 11

7. Do not be wise in your own eyes; 
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

11. My son, do not detest the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;

Again and again, the Lord is reminding me not to trust on my own judgement and to veer away from evil.

PROMISES

23. Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.

24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

26. For the Lord will be your confidence,
And you will keep your foot from being caught.

35. The wise shall inherit glory, ...



COMMAND

1. My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;

5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;

6. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And he shall direct your paths.

7. Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

9. Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

11. My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;

31. Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;


WARNING

33. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
But He blesses the home of the just.

34. Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble

35. The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.


APPLICATION

1. I will be more attentive and sensitive to His corrections on me, especially about my views on church management and heed His call for obedience to my church leaders and elders.

2. I will continually strive to gradually limit my contacts with people that will not help me grow on my Christian walk. 

3. I will stand firm and hold on to God's revelations to me especially about my work status. He said wait and hold on, and so I will. It might sound odd and illogical to others but I know God is wiser and He has greater plans for me. I will put my 100% trust on this, with all my heart. 


PRAYER

Lord, time and time again, you keep on reminding me of putting my trust and hope in You, and of keeping my self away from all forms of wickedness. Thank you for not giving up. Three days in a row - all the same message. I know this is not just coincidence. I know you're doing something in me. I can feel it. I can sense it. Help me to be more sensitive on your corrections and chastening. Thank you Lord for chasing me back. 

Also, bless all those people who back me up with prayers. 

Amen. 

Day 2 - November 20, 2012

READING

• Genesis 2
• Psalms  2
• Proverbs 2
• Matthew 2

MESSAGE

Proverbs 2:1, 5 and 6, 10 - 13

1. My son, if you receive my words,
and treasure my commands within you, 

5. Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.

6. For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

10. When wisdom enters your heart,
And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,

11. Discretion will preserve you;
Understanding will keep you,

12. To deliver you from the way of evil,
From the man who speaks perverse things,

13. From those who leave the paths of uprightness
To walk in the ways of darkness;


Today, God is reminding me to keep on seeking the knowledge of His Word so I can have the understanding and will power to resist the temptations of this world.



PROMISES

7. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

8. He guards the paths of justice,
And preserves the way of His saints.

9. Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity and every good path.

11. Discretion will preserve you;
Understanding will keep you,

12. To deliver you from the way of evil,
From the man who speaks perverse things,

21. For the upright will dwell in the land,
And the blameless will remain in it;


COMMAND


WARNING
22. But the wicked will be cut off from the earth,
And the unfaithful will be uprooted from it.

APPLICATION

1. From this day on, I will make sure that I do not miss my daily devotion. On my day offs and on days when I work in the afternoon, I will do my devotion first thing in the morning after I wake up, otherwise, before bed time. This is to develop a devotion habit and to gradually incorporate devotion time as an essential part of my daily life.

2. Starting today, I will memorize one (1) memory verse a week. At least one. That will help me, little by little, build a database of His Word and promises inside my heart.

3. By the end of the week, I should be able to choose a mentor who will responsibly remind me about keeping my devotion and involve me on activities that will keep me away from the world.

PRAYER

Lord, help me dwell in the knowledge of your Word. Let your Word be my guide on all my dealings in life. I need your wisdom.

Day 1 - November 19

READING

• Genesis 1

• Psalms 1

• Proverbs 1

• Matthew 1

MESSAGE

PROVERBS 1: 10,15, and 23

10. My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.

15. My son, do not walk in the way with them, 
      Keep your foot from their path. 

23. Turn at my rebuke; 
      Surely I will pour out my spirit on you;
      I will make my words known to you.

Today the Lord is reminding me to focus my walk on Him; to close my eyes and listen not to the temptations that I will encounter along the way; to stay on the right path avoiding the roads that will lead me to the world of destruction.God is calling my attention to listen to his rebukes... and if I will, He'll make His promises true to me. 

PROMISES

23. Turn at my rebuke; 
      Surely I will pour out my spirit on you;
      I will make my words known to you.

33. But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
      And will be secure, without fear of evil." 

COMMAND

15. My son, do not walk in the way with them,
       Keep your foot from their path.

23. Turn at my rebuke; ...

WARNING

24. Because I have called and you refused, 
       I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded,

25. Because you disdained all my counsel,
       And would have none of my rebuke,

26. I also will laugh at your calamity;
       I will mock when your terror comes,

27. When your terror comes like a storm,
       And your destruction comes like a whirlwind,
                                                             When distress and anguish come upon you.
                                
                                                      28. "Then they will call on me, but I will not answer;
                                                            They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me

                                                  ... 33. For the turning away of the simple will slay them,
                                                            And the complacency of fools will destroy them;     
                                                          

APPLICATION

1. Starting this very day, I will do my very best not to entertain friend's invitation to parties that, I know, will not please God.

2. From now on, I will listen to what God wants me to do. I know He's been rebuking many times before but I chose not to listen 'coz I was thinkin' I can manage things myself and I have mastered self-control. 

3. Starting today, I will keep away from anything that will pull me towards the way of the world, e.g. watching TV shows and movies with "unholy" themes, patronizing secular music that speaks of world things and promotes earthly lifestyles. 

PRAYER

Lord, help me to walk on the right path, the path leads to Your righteousness. I am very weak and I cannot do this without your help. Surrounds me with people that will guide me and walk with me on the way to the path you wanted us to walk to. 

I know it's not  easy. I know I have failed many times when I tried doing it on my own, relying on my own strength. Forgive me Lord if I turned my back on your rebukes for so many times. I know I am stubborn, big headed, and proud; but I know your love for me is more stubborn... and you never give up on me. Thank you Lord for always being there for me on my dark hours.