April 17

April 17

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1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

As Ecclesiastes says, “there’s nothing new under the sun”. The prodigal will not encounter any temptation that has not been around for a long time. God’s promise – He provides a way out.

I’m praying the prodigal will begin to recognize their strongest temptations…then in God’s strength, choose to walk away at their first chance of escape. May they learn to quickly identify any trap the enemy has set for them.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has seized _____ except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let _____ be tempted beyond what he/she can bear. But when______ is tempted, He will also provide a way out so that ______ can stand up under it.

April 17

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1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

As Ecclesiastes says, “there’s nothing new under the sun”. The prodigal will not encounter any temptation that has not been around for a long time. God’s promise – He provides a way out.

I’m praying the prodigal will begin to recognize their strongest temptations…then in God’s strength, choose to walk away at their first chance of escape. May they learn to quickly identify any trap the enemy has set for them.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has seized _____ except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let _____ be tempted beyond what he/she can bear. But when______ is tempted, He will also provide a way out so that ______ can stand up under it.

April 17

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Ephesians 2:4-7 (NLT)

But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!). For, He raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all He has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.

I thought it appropriate on this Easter Sunday to give a reminder of just what God has done for us and our prodigal! I can’t comprehend the vastness of God’s great love, how He continues to offer grace to all who will accept it.

Have you ever thought of God pointing to us as an example? Who is He pointing us out to – the enemy… angels? I look forward to the day the Father can point to my prodigal as an example of how the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness transforms a life!

Ephesians 2:4-7 (NLT)

But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved ______ so much, that even though he/she was dead because of his/her sins, He gave _______ life when He raised Christ from the dead (It is only by God’s grace that ______ has been saved!). For, He raised _______ from the dead along with Christ and seated him/her with Him in the heavenly realms because he/she is united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to _______ in all future ages as an example of the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness toward him/her, as shown in all He has done for _______ who is united with Christ Jesus.

April 17

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What we think eventually comes out in words and actions. It’s so vitally important to program our minds with good, pure, lovely, excellent thoughts. It takes constant monitoring to recognize when our thoughts are shifting. The Word of God is the best input we can have to stay the course of “right” thinking.

I pray our prodigal will love the Word of God and be able to recognize when their thinking is not godly. May they desire to think on noble, pure, excellent things…

Philippians 4:8

Finally, ________, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

April 17

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What we think eventually comes out in words and actions. It’s so vitally important to program our minds with good, pure, lovely, excellent thoughts. It takes constant monitoring to recognize when our thoughts are shifting. The Word of God is the best input we can have to stay the course of “right” thinking.

I pray our prodigal will love the Word of God and be able to recognize when their thinking is not godly. May they desire to think on noble, pure, excellent things…

Philippians 4:8

Finally, ________, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

April 17

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What we think eventually comes out in words and actions. It’s so vitally important to program our minds with good, pure, lovely, excellent thoughts. It takes constant monitoring to recognize when our thoughts are shifting. The Word of God is the best input we can have to stay the course of “right” thinking.

I pray our prodigal will love the Word of God and be able to recognize when their thinking is not godly. May they desire to think on noble, pure, excellent things…

Philippians 4:8

Finally, ________, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

April 17

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Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

These verses are a reminder of the progression to freedom….

recognize our sin

realize our rebellion against God

admit our sin

trust in His willingness to forgive

accept His forgiveness

We even have freedom from the guilt of our sin!

There is power in agreeing with God about our sin. He knows, so we might as well confess! Knowing His forgiving nature and trusting in His forgiveness is what frees us from guilt.

May your expectations of what God will do in your prodigal’s life rise as you trust that they will begin to walk these progressive steps to freedom!

Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, ______ confessed all his/her sins to you and stopped trying to hide his/her guilt. ______ said to himself/herself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave him/her! All ______’s guilt is gone.

April 17

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Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

These verses are a reminder of the progression to freedom….

recognize our sin

realize our rebellion against God

admit our sin

trust in His willingness to forgive

accept His forgiveness

We even have freedom from the guilt of our sin!

There is power in agreeing with God about our sin. He knows, so we might as well confess! Knowing His forgiving nature and trusting in His forgiveness is what frees us from guilt.

May your expectations of what God will do in your prodigal’s life rise as you trust that they will begin to walk these progressive steps to freedom!

Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, ______ confessed all his/her sins to you and stopped trying to hide his/her guilt. ______ said to himself/herself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave him/her! All ______’s guilt is gone.

April 17

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Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

These verses are another reminder of a progression to freedom….

recognize sin

realize our rebellion against God

admit sin

trust in His willingness to forgive

accept His forgiveness.

We even have freedom from the guilt of our sin!

There is power in agreeing with God about our sin. He knows, so we might as well confess up! Knowing His forgiving nature and trusting in His forgiveness is what frees us from guilt.

May your expectations of what God will do in your prodigal’s life rise as you trust that they will begin to walk these progressive steps to freedom!

Psalm 32:5 NLT

Finally, ______ confessed all his/her sins to you and stopped trying to hide his/her guilt. ______ said to himself/herself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave him/her! All ______’s guilt is gone.