Sunday (9/12)

We are continuing our series about The Whole Armor of God as described by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 6. Throughout the series you are invited to read and study verses from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Ephesus as well as other scripture found in the Bible. You’re also invited to memorize a verse or two each week. Memorizing scripture is a way to equip your mind with messages from the Lord that will speak to you during the challenges of life, as well as help to defend you against the attacks of the Enemy (Matthew 4:1-11).

 

Invite the Lord to speak to you today by praying the prayer below based on Revelation 2:7:

Lord, help me to hear what you are saying to me today

so that I respond according to your will.

 

Read Romans 3:19-31, part of the apostle Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome. What do these verses reveal about righteousness and faith? Which word, phrase, or verse is God using to speak to you today from what you read?

 

Pray in response to the Lord.

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Tuesday (9/14)

Invite Jesus to speak to you today by praying the prayer below based on Revelation 2:7:

Jesus, help me to hear what you are saying to me today

so that I respond according to your will.

 

Read Romans 4:1-12 to continue studying Paul’s message to the Christians in Rome. What do these verses reveal about righteousness and faith? Which word, phrase, or verse is God using to speak to you today from what you read?

 

Pray and thank God for the men and women of faith who have come before us. Pray for those who are following in your footsteps of faith.

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Wednesday (9/15)

Invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you today by praying the prayer below based on Revelation 2:7:

Spirit of the living God, help me to hear what you are saying to me today so that I can respond and live respond according to your will.

 

Read Romans 4:13-25 to conclude our study of Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome for this week. What do these verses reveal about righteousness and faith? Which word, phrase, or verse is God using to speak to you today from what you read?

 

Pray with thanksgiving to God for what he had done for us in and through Jesus. Pray through your day, praying about all you will do or have already done, as well as for the people you’ll encounter or the ones you encountered.

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Thursday (9/16)

Invite God to speak to you today by praying the prayer below based on Revelation 2:7:

Father in heaven, help me to hear what you are saying to me today through scripture and the whisper of your voice within me, so that I live according to your will.

 

Read Ephesians 4:1-16, a very important part of Paul’s letter to Christians in Ephesus. Which word, phrase, or verse is God using to speak to you today from what you read? Notice what maturity looks like within the church. This month we are emphasizing serving as a congregation. Are you serving others within the congregation as well as helping AUMC to serve our surrounding community?

 

Pray for our local congregation, the United Methodist denomination, and the church of Jesus Christ throughout the world, which includes many denominations.

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Friday (9/17)

Invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you today by praying the prayer below based on Revelation 2:7:

Spirit of the living God, help me to hear what you are saying to me today

so that I can respond and live according to your will.

 

Read a continuation of Paul’s message from Ephesians 4:17-5:2. What do these verses reveal about righteousness? Which word, phrase, or verse is God using to speak to you today from what you read?

 

Pray to be made new in the attitude of your mind (vs. 23). Pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to transform you from the inside out so that you continue becoming more like Jesus (vs. 24).

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Saturday (9/18)

Invite the Lord to speak to you today by praying the prayer below:

Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.

 

Read Isaiah 59:15-17, which is printed below. Notice the imagery the prophet uses and how the apostle Paul borrows this concept for his description of the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:13-17.

 

“The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him. He put on righteousness as his breastplate…” – Isaiah 59:15b-17 (NIV)

 

Pray in response to the Lord and for those who are suffering from the injustices within the world.

 

*Our memory verse this week is Genesis 15:6.

 

Consider observing the sabbath either today or tomorrow as a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy recreation. The questions below can be used to help with reflecting:

How did I see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

Who needs to hear about my experience sometime in the coming days?

 

*If you do not have a Bible, consider downloading the YouVersion Bible App for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play for your smartphone or tablet. You can also use www.BibleGateway.com to look up and read various translations of Bible verses online.