Handling Discouragement

   Mary Southerland- "Valleys are lined with disappointment and discouragement. Some people seem to thrive on adversity, emerging from their valley with greater strength and deeper faith. 

   Others stumble and fall, giving in to discouragement and dropping out of the race. The difference in outcome is determined by the way we choose to handle discouragement.(Google image, Sad man)

#24 The Fellowship of the Spirit in Prayer

   Samuel Chadwick: The Holy Spirit does nothing of Himself, neither does He do anything for Himself. His mission is to glorify Christ, and all He does is based upon the finished work of Christ.

   He could not be given until Jesus was glorified, and in experience there can be no Pentecost until there is a Coronation. The Spirit is the Coronation gift of Jesus, whom the Father has made to be both Lord and Christ. (Google image, Holy Spirit Power and fire)

#23 Praying in the Spirit

   Samuel Chadwick: Early in the year 1882 there came to me an experience that lifted my life to a new plane of understanding and of power.

   I received the gift of the Holy Spirit. I was led in ways I did not know, for I had hardly so much as heard that such an experience was possible.
 (Google image, Pray in the power of the Holy Spirit)

The Choice

Max Lucado- "It's quiet. It's early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming.

In a few moments the day will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day. (Google image, From the rising of the morning sun)

#22 For the Sake of the Name

   Samuel Chadwick: (Quoted from the end of #20 Praying in the Name- "Prayers offered in the name of Christ are scrutinized and sanctified by His nature, His purpose, and His will. They are endorsed by Him."

   It means more than that. We are heard for His sake. He is the petitioner. He ever liveth to make intercession for us. In Apocalypse He is represented as taking our prayers and adding to them the fire of the altar that makes them prevail. (Google image, Jesus prayed for our protection)

#21 In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ

     Samuel Chadwick: Our Lord never explained what was meant by praying in His name. The meaning was plain enough to every Israelite. God had revealed Himself through His name. 

   He had made them an elect people, that they might be the interpreters, custodians, and witnesses of His name. When they dishonored it in their own land and degraded it among the Gentiles, He redeemed and restored them for the sanctification of His name. (Google image,Man praying with Bible) 

Enjoying Wonderful Things

   Merlin Carothers: "No mere man has ever seen, heard, or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord" 1 Cor. 2:9 (TLB).

   When are we scheduled to enjoy these wonderful blessings that God has prepared for us? Only in heaven? No! Today, tomorrow and forever! God has given us His plan for us to receive these unusually good things. (Google image, I Love God)

#20 Praying in the Name

   Samuel Chadwick: The most incredible things are promised to prayer. The Old Testament abounds in promises and examples. 

   Deliverance and help, guidance and grace were assured to those who called upon God and committed their way unto Him. (Google image, Seeing the Old Testament through Jesus' eyes) 

#19 Scriptures I Read at Stated Seasons

Samuel Chadwick: There are scriptures that I read at stated seasons! One of my earliest attempts at real Bible study was to try to write out in order the doings and sayings of our Lord in the week of His Passion, and I go over those passages always in the Sacred Week!

   There are similar passages for Advent and other festivals of the Christian year! (Google image, Enjoy reading the Bible)

Do Not Fear

   Kelly Balarie-_There is no fear in Christ’s love. Today, I feel strongly that scripture explains all this better than I can. No matter what you face, His love is enough to save you. 

   His strength is enough to deliver you. His Word is enough to encourage you. His life is enough to compel you. His goodness is enough to believe in. Take faith, and enjoy Psalm 27. I love you all.

(Google image, Do Not Fear)

#18 How to Use the Word in Prayer

   Samuel Chadwick: It is best to have no book but the Bible, that scripture may be interpreted by scripture. I find it well to take the sayings of Psalmist and prophet and turn them into prayers.

   Avoid the lure of sidetracks. I have been interested to find that men known far and wide for their Biblical scholarship always use the Authorized Version in their devotions. I commend their example. Search the Scriptures. The heart is soon aglow then the Word is alight. (Google image, Read the Bible 6 reasons to read the Bible)

#17 The Praying Method in the World

   Samuel Chadwick: Paul said, "I will pray with the understanding also." The Word of God gives understanding to prayer. 

  The Bible is not an easy book to the uninitiated, and that is why so many fall back upon ordered and simple books of devotion, but it is the book of common prayer to be understood by the common people. 

   I think I can help you best by telling you of my own method.(Google image, Young man reading the Bible)

Have You Ever Been Alone with God?

Oswald Chambers- "Our Solitude with Him. Jesus doesn’t take us aside and explain things to us all the time; He explains things to us as we are able to understand them.     The lives of others are examples for us, but God requires us to examine our own souls. It is slow work—so slow that it takes God all of time and eternity to make a man or woman conform to His purpose. (Google image, Man alone with God)