Devotionals for November 23, 2023
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READ
James 4:8 NLT
"8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”
Matthew 11:28-29 NLT
“28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
"8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”
Matthew 11:28-29 NLT
“28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
REFLECT
Have you ever noticed that when you don’t do a task repeatedly, you can sometimes forget how to do it or you forget an important step in completing it? In order to remain in a relationship with God you have to put the time in. You have to remain committed and constant in that relationship so that you are able to bear the fruit of that relationship.
APPLY
Q: How do you keep from being severed from the vine?
Q: What fruit do you want to bear?
Q: How is your fruit a witness to others?
Q: What fruit do you want to bear?
Q: How is your fruit a witness to others?
SING
PRAY
"Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us."
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. There are times that I am blind to the anger in my heart. Open my eyes so that I may unburden my heart from that anger. Soften my heart so that I may treat those who have wronged me with compassion. I humbly ask that you guide me with your counsel. Show me the way to forgive others as you have shown forgiveness to me.
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. There are times that I am blind to the anger in my heart. Open my eyes so that I may unburden my heart from that anger. Soften my heart so that I may treat those who have wronged me with compassion. I humbly ask that you guide me with your counsel. Show me the way to forgive others as you have shown forgiveness to me.