March 16

Quote:
Just as you do not expect a plant to grow without air and water, you
must not expect your heart to grow without prayer and faith.
~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon {adapted}

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Prayer:
Father,
Grow my heart and my faith. Mature me as a believer and strengthen
my trust in You. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

March 17

Quote:
Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover that
He is the rock at the bottom. ~Adoration to God {submitted by Fran}

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Prayer:
O God,
You are my maker, benefactor, proprietor, upholder. You sustain me,
support and indulge me, save and keep me. In every situation you meet
my needs. Thank You for always being there for me. Amen.

March 18

Quote:
The Word of the Lord is a light to guide you, a counselor to counsel you,
a comforter to comfort you, a staff to support you, a sword to defend you,
and a physician to cure you. The Word is a mine to enrich you, a robe to
clothe you, and a crown to crown you. ~ Thomas Brooks

Acts 17:11b
…they received the word with all readiness of mind,
and searched the scriptures daily…

Prayer:
Almighty God,
If I do not read Your Word daily I have no light, no counsel,
no comfort and no support. I am lost. But when I do faithfully
read, study and search my Bible, You speak directly to me,
You minister to my heart and bless my soul. Thank You for
this precious gift. Amen.

March 19

Quote:
Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others
cannot keep it from themselves. ~ Sir James M. Barrie
{submitted by Rev. Nancy}

James 2:8
If ye fulfill the royal law according to the scripture,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Prayer:
O God,
Help me to bring the joy of the Lord into the lives of
those with whom I have contact each day. Even a
word or a touch can often be the spark that ignites a
great flame in another person. May I provide the spark. Amen.

March 20

Quote:
Just as the telescope and microscope show us that there is order and
design in all the works of God's hand, from the greatest planet down to
the least insect, so does the Bible teach us that there is wisdom, order
and design in all the events of our daily life. There is no such thing as
"chance", "luck", or "accident" in the Christian journey through this world.
All is arranged and appointed by God: and all things are 'working together'
for the believer's good. ~ J. C. Ryle

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Prayer:
Beloved Father,
Thank you for creating the universe right down to the smallest detail.
As I comprehend the order and greatness of Your works, how can I
possibly think that "chance", "luck", or "accident" happens. Thank you
for watching over me and guiding my steps each day for good. Amen.

March 21

Quote:
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat,
known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out
of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an
understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep
loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross {submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Zechariah 13:9 NSAB
"And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer
them; I will say, 'They are My people,' And they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"

Prayer:
Father,
When I am suffering, struggling, feeling lost and defeated let me call upon Your
name to strengthen me in this time of need. It is only by going through the fires
of life that I can be refined as gold. Through suffering I learn an appreciation, a
sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills m

March 22

Quote:
Your circumstances may not be what you envisioned, but
they are no obstacle for God. Paul learned that God was
fully capable to reveal Himself, not only in the expected
places, but in that which was unexpected as well. ~ Francis Frangipane

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in His triumph
in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the
knowledge of Him in every place .

Prayer:
O God,
My circumstances are rarely what I envisioned but I know
without doubt that You are ever present and always in control.
My trust is in You. Amen.

March 23

Quote:
We can never ascribe too much to Jesus. He is worthy to be believed
first and foremost, rather than Satan, unbelief, the world, or appearances.
~ James Smith {adapted}

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding,
that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his
Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Prayer:
Dear Jesus,
Forgive me when I start to believe the lies of Satan or falter because of
appearances. Only You are true, faithful and righteous. You are my rock
and my fortress, unchanging and full of compassion. Amen.

March 24

Quote:
Just as a broken bone, when it is healed, becomes stronger
at that place than it was before it was broken, so you can
become stronger by your very weaknesses. Thus when you
stumble, you stumble forward; when you fall, you fall on your
knees and get up a stronger person. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

John 15:1-2 ESV
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every
branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every
branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit."

Prayer:
Thank you Jesus,
for guiding me forward when I stumble, for lifting me up from
my knees and making me a stronger person. I have been
broken in several places but always I heal more strongly in
these areas. Amen.

March 25

Quote:
God’s Voice will never tell us to engage in any activity or relationship
that is inconsistent with the Holy Scriptures. ~ Charles Stanley

2 Peter 1:19 ESV
And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which
you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark
place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

Prayer:
Father,
Your Word is the yardstick by which I must measure all activities
and relationships. Thank you for giving me this sure guidance. Amen.

March 26

Quote:
God has two dwellings;
One in heaven,
And the other in a meek and thankful heart.
~ Izaak Walton

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another
Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth,
whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees
him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you
and will be in you.

Prayer:
Father,
Meekness is not weakness. It is knowing that I am to
set my false pride aside and recognizing You as Lord.
You are the source of all blessings and I thank You for
them all. Amen.

March 27

Quote:
God believes in me; therefore, my situation is never hopeless.
God walks with me; therefore, I am never alone.
God is on my side; therefore, I cannot loose. ~ Chaplain Michael Clark

Isaiah 40:11
He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather
the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.

Prayer:
Thank You Father,
That no situation is ever hopeless, that I am never alone
and that I can always attain victory through Jesus Christ. Amen.

March 28

Quote:
As you exercise your faith, as you rest, trusting in Him,
do what Christ would do in your circumstances. Unbelief
will flee as you become Christlike in the crisis. God will
turn your setback into a setup that releases destiny.
~ Francis Frangipane

2 Corinthians 1:24
By faith ye stand.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
Show me how to exercise my faith each day and in
every circumstance. Let unbelief melt away as I stand
on my faith. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.

March 29

Quote:
How wonderful that Christ's love for me is so real, based on the fact
that he knows the worst about me. No discovery can disillusion
Him about me, the way I am so often disillusioned about myself,
and quench His determination to bless me. It is humbling to know
that He sees all the twisted things about me that others do not see
(and I am glad!), and that He sees more corruption in me than I see
in myself (which, in all conscience, is enough). There is, however,
equally great incentive to worship and love God knowing, for some
unfathomable reason, He wants me as His friend, and desires to
be my friend, and has given His Son to die for me in order to realize
this purpose. ~ James I (J. I.) Packer {adapted}

Song of Solomon 2:4
He brought me to the banqueting house,
and his banner over me was love.

Prayer:
My Lord,
You know everything about me: my twisted thoughts, my unreasonable
actions, my corruption and my failures. Yet, You choose to love me. You
continue to reach out to me. Today, I will reach back and grab on to Your
hand. Amen.

March 30

Quote:
Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you
hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that
even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to
be a beautiful place. ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., writer (1922-2007)
{submitted by Rev. Nancy}

Proverbs 3:5 NASB
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.

Prayer:
My Savior,
The world seems so wicked. Pain is inflicted daily. But I will not let
my heart be troubled. You promise, "Peace I leave with you; My peace
I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart
be troubled, nor let it be fearful." To that I say, Amen!