Daily Quote, Bible Verse and Prayer - April
 

April 1

Quote:
If we endeavor, like people of courage, to stand
in the battle, surely we should feel the favourable
assistance of God from heaven. For He who gives
us occasion to fight to the end that we may get the
victory, is ready to help those that fight mightily,
and trust in His grace. ~ Thomas a Kempis {adapted}

Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed;
for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand
of My righteousness.

Prayer:
Blessed Lord,
When I stand and fight in battles of life, I can rely on
You to provide the victory. Alone, I can do nothing but
when I rely on You, I am given the superhuman strength
and courage that enables me to overcome. Thank you
Jesus. Amen.

April 2

Quote:
We do God's work for our brothers and sisters when we learn to listen
to them. So often Christians...think that their only service is always to
have to "offer" something when they are together with other people.
They forget that listening can be a greater service than speaking.
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

2 Corinthians 13:14
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Prayer:
Father,
Make me more compassionate toward others. May I always be more
willing to listen and not so quick to offer advice. Healing comes more
quickly for those who are allowed to pour out their hearts and troubles.
Amen.

April 3

Quote:
We do God's work for our brothers and sisters when we learn to listen
to them. So often Christians...think that their only service is always to
have to "offer" something when they are together with other people.
They forget that listening can be a greater service than speaking.
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

2 Corinthians 13:14
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Prayer:
Father,
Make me more compassionate toward others. May I always be more
willing to listen and not so quick to offer advice. Healing comes more
quickly for those who are allowed to pour out their hearts and troubles.
Amen.

April 4

Quote:
Hem your blessings with gratitude
Lest they unravel. {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song,
and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Prayer:
Father God,
Thank You for the many blessings that You
go generously bestow upon me. Yes, I may
have difficulties and trials but they are always
more than balanced by my blessings. I will
hem my blessings with gratitude each day. Amen.

April 5

Quote:
They lose nothing who gain Christ. ~ Samuel Rutherford

Philippians 4:19 ESV
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his
riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Prayer:
My Lord,
I used to think that if I followed You I would have to leave behind so much.
The exact opposite has happened. I have gained ALL! I praise You for the
rich blessings that have far exceeded my wildest dreams. Amen.

April 6

Quote:
God can not only heal the brokenness but also make you
strong at the broken place. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed;
save me, and I shall be saved: for Thou art my praise.

Prayer:
Beloved God,
Thank you for not only healing me but for also
making me stronger in my broken places. Amen.

April 7

Quote:
When you're in a pit, there is no gimmick, slogan, or
saying that will get you out --sometimes there's not
even another person who can help. Sometimes the
only thing you can do is go right back to God. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Psalm 103:2-5
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Prayer:
My Lord,
Thank You for always being there for me. Other
people, places and things ultimately do fail. But
You are steadfast and full of grace. Thank You for
blessing me so. Amen.

April 8

Quote:
Giving God control of our lives is not a sign of weakness, but it is
the greatest show of strength we will ever make. Under the guidance
of God, we become conquerors in a world that tries hard to break us
down. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Romans 8:37-39 ESV
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him
who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels
nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor
height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to
separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
It is in surrendering that I become an overcomer. It is in giving all
control over to You that I become free, free indeed. Nothing can
separate me from the Love of God. Amen!

April 9

Quote:
God is not one who is far away, nor is he eager to punish
us for our failures. No, He is a Father who loves us more
than we could ask to be loved. God, the creator of the
universe, the one who made all things out of nothing, loves
us. He wants to care for us, share His divine life with us,
and bring us to a perfect union with Him for all eternity.
We know with our mind that God loves us, but we must
also be convinced in our hearts so that we can respond
to His great love. ~ D. Rosage

I Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister
the same one to another, as good stewards of the
manifold grace of God.

Prayer:
O God,
Convince me in the depths of my heart so that I can
respond to Your great love. Amen.

April 10

Quote:
You are who you are and what you are because of what has gone into
your mind. You can change who you are and what you are by changing
what goes into your mind. ~ Zig Ziglar

2 Cor 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things
passed away; behold, new things have come.

Prayer:
Dear God,
Help me to read, see and comprehend things that are godly and will
nurture my spirit. May I reject all that is ungodly. In the name of Jesus
I pray. Amen.

April 11

Quote:
No one got anywhere without taking the first step.

Luke 9:23
And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny
himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever
would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my
sake will save it.

Prayer:
My Savior,
Changes need to be made in my life. You show me the path to
righteousness. Help me today as I take the first steps onto that
new road. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.

April 12

Quote:
If we lose God,
It is not God who is lost. {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Psalm 119:176
I have gone astray like a lost sheep;

Prayer:
My Lord,
If I loose You, help me to find my way back to You.
Make my path before me clear. Be my guiding light. Amen.

April 13

Quote:
The person without self-control is easy prey to the invader. He yields
himself to the first assault of his ungoverned passions, offering no
resistance... Having no discipline over himself, temptation becomes the
occasion of sin, and hurries him on to fearful lengths that he had not
contemplated. ~ Charles Bridges

Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!
I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

Prayer:
Dear Father,
I look to You to provide me with the strength for proper self-control.
Help me to recognize temptation for what it is and edify me that I stand
strong. I am a new creation in Jesus Christ, behold the old has passed
away. Amen.

April 14

Quote:
Like the butterfly transforming into a caterpillar, it’s the
struggle that gives you the strength to live a life of
character that God wants. And that character is what
produces the hope that you have. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made
perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather
glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest
upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in
reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses
for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Prayer:
O God,
When I am struggling, remind me of the caterpillar being
transformed into a butterfly. Yes, there is unbearable pain
but the end result is regeneration into someone who is
beautiful and more Christ-like. Amen.

April 15

Quote:
Repentance is the biblical, correct response to guilt.
The moment we committed our life to Christ, our
sins-past, present, and future-were forgiven. God's
righteousness was satisfied. But now we must
maintain fellowship with, dependence on, and
obedience to God. This necessitates confessing
our sins to our Lord as we become aware of them.~ Luis Palau

Deuteronomy 4:30-31
When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are
come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn
to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto His
voice; For the LORD thy God is a merciful God; He will
not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the
covenant of thy fathers which He sware unto them.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Lead me to repentance that comes from deep within
my heart. I will trust, obey and depend upon You for
cleansing of my sins, total removal of them and full
restoration. Thank you Lord. Amen.