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Devotional #2 Grace and living by the Spirit
Michael Durr 5/28/19 Michael Durr 5/28/19

Devotional #2 Grace and living by the Spirit

When we live by the Spirit, grace not only saves us but also trains us to walk in holiness and reflect Christ in our daily lives.

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My Daily Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,
Who sits enthroned in the highest heaven—the Creator of the heavens and the earth—glory be to Your holy name! The angels cry out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” The twenty-four elders fall down before You and lay their crowns before Your throne. Truly, there is no one like You; there is no one holy like the Lord.

Father, thank You for Your mercy and grace— for withholding Your righteous judgment against Your creation. We are sinners, and sin cannot stand in the presence of a holy God. Thank You for the air in my lungs, the roof over my head, the water I drink, and the food I eat. Most of all, thank You for loving the world so much that You gave Your one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Thank You, Jesus, for willingly laying down Your life of Your own accord. My heart overflows with gratitude for Your obedience in fulfilling the will of the Father—even to the point of death on the cross while we were still sinners. Thank You for Your holy blood, the ultimate sacrifice of The Great Exchange, where You took upon Yourself the sins of humanity, and in return, all believers receive Your righteousness. Through You, we are redeemed by the blood of Jesus and reconciled to God the Father.

Thank You, Father, for sending the Helper—the Holy Spirit. The world needs His conviction of sin, His comfort, and His power. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for being our Teacher, our Guide, our Comforter, and our Advocate. You intercede for us and confirm our salvation in Christ. Lead us daily into all truth and transform us into the likeness of Jesus Christ. May humanity never suppress Your work but yield fully to Your presence.

I pray for all unbelievers— that they may come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Harden not your hearts, for today is the day of salvation. Jesus died on the cross so that none should perish but have eternal life. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for those who once walked with You but have turned away. Lord, draw them back by Your Spirit. Let them repent and return to the truth they once knew. For if we know the truth yet choose sin, there is no other sacrifice left for sin. Help us remain steadfast in faith. In Jesus’ name.

I pray against hatred and division among brothers and sisters because of race or color. Satan uses hate to divide and destroy, but we will not fall for his schemes. Lord, break the chains of hate and replace them with Your love and unity. Without faith, no one can please You. Keep us strong in faith and guard us from the enemy’s lies. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for the elders, widows, and orphans who feel forgotten or voiceless. Protect them, Father, from those who seek to harm or exploit them. Place a hedge of protection around them and meet their every need. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for laborers in the harvest— send them out, Lord, with boldness and compassion to proclaim Your truth. In Jesus’ name.

Blessed are the meek, the poor in spirit, the humble in heart, and the peacemakers. May they see Your face. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for those imprisoned unjustly, that You would bring them freedom and justice. In Jesus’ name.

I pray that innocent blood no longer touches the ground. Lord, stop the violence and deliver the innocent. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for missionaries—for their protection, provision, and focus on Christ alone. Strengthen their hearts and multiply their impact. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for the weary and the brokenhearted. Lord, give them rest. Let all who feel crushed in spirit know that You are near. Restore hope to those who feel forgotten. In Jesus’ name.

I speak against false teachers, prophets, and religions that lead people away from the truth of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Let their deception fade and Your truth shine. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for those enslaved by sin, whose minds the enemy has blinded. Break every stronghold of lust and dishonor. Teach us to glorify You with our bodies. Let all who struggle with sin experience true deliverance through Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for those who have committed crimes—that they repent, become salt and light, and bring others to You, Lord. In Jesus’ name.

I pray for the wealthy, that they would not worship money or status but turn to You, knowing that riches cannot follow them beyond the grave. Reveal to them their need for a Savior. In Jesus’ name.

Heavenly Father, heal my body, purify my heart, and grant me wisdom and understanding. Bless me with favor and enlarge my territory—not for my glory but Yours. I surrender my life completely to You. I love You, Lord, and I repent of my sins before a holy God. Please keep Your hand upon me daily.

In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.

Seven Supporting Bible Verses

1. God’s Holiness & Majesty

Revelation 4:11 (NIV) “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

2. Salvation Through Christ Alone

John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

3. Christ’s Sacrifice & Redemption

Romans 5:8–9 (NIV) “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!”

4. The Work of the Holy Spirit

John 16:13 (NIV) “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.”

5. Intercession for the Lost

2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

6. God’s Heart for the Vulnerable

James 1:27 (NIV) “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

7. Personal Surrender & God’s Guidance

Psalm 51:10 (NIV) “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

This prayer was written to glorify God, intercede for others, and inspire daily devotion. It’s a personal reflection of gratitude, repentance, and surrender to our Lord Jesus Christ. May these words draw you closer to the heart of God.

Seriously

A call to remember what truly matters

Do you know of anyone who spends 1 hour and 30 minutes recognizing God, giving Him praise, saying, “Hallelujah to Your holy name,” and then waits until next Sunday morning to repeat it — to play it back?

Some days, I can’t believe Jesus would leave Heaven with a mission to die on the Cross for sinners.

What would it take for humanity to believe the Father loves us? Let’s not forget — He sent His Son.

John 5:22 “For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.”

Can you imagine? On Judgment Day, standing before Jesus — and it’s verified:

·      1,000,000 hours watching television

·      1,500,000 hours on your cell phone

·      250,000 hours on Sunday mornings reading the Bible

All the time you ever spent on anything related to God — totaled.

And then you say, “I can explain.”

But before you can, Jesus responds with the verse that says there is no excuse:

John 15:22 (NIV) “If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.”

Let us all take our walk with God seriously.

Heavenly Father, your love wakes me up this morning.

Jesus Christ, your Word uncovers my sinful nature this morning.

Holy Spirit, your breath breathe empowerment on me and revive my soul this morning.

"If you leave your thoughts unleashed and unfiltered, you will eventually reflect and act like the world rebelling against God. Make every effort to kill the flesh within and set your mind on things above."

Colossians 3:1–2 (NKJV)

1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.   2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Stop letting culture shape your thoughts.

Stop envying those God has blessed.

Stop believing you’re better than others — you’re a sinner too.

Stop letting past wounds keep unforgiveness alive.

Stop hating your brothers and sisters because of skin color.

Stop going to bed with unrepentant sin in your heart.

Stop grieving the Holy Spirit with the way you live.

❓ How BIG is sin?

  • Sin will cause a person to turn away from Christ.

  • Sin will cause a person to go back to their old ways.

  • Sin will cause a person to reject the only sacrifice that offers eternal life.

Lifestyles

A Call to Examine the Way You Live and Choose Spirit Over Flesh

Don’t be the one running from spiritual discernment or lacking understanding of God’s Word. Many race toward fleshly desires as self‑gratification screams, “More — I need more.”

Countless individuals never checked their behavior at the door. There is real damage in the one who says, “That’s all I know.”

Darkness sleeps with the one who allows its presence to rest on the pillow — blind to the attraction of the light.

A person’s actions reveal their identity by the fruit they bear — or fail to bear.

Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV): “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”

Moreover, there is no denying whether one is living by the Spirit or living by the flesh — there is no in‑between. Desires unleashed are a train without brakes.

A lifestyle shaped by the world and rejecting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is an enemy of God. A sinful nature, at the appointed time, will be separated from God. Stop becoming reckless. Be very careful who you associate with — the atmosphere is full of darkness.

You cannot hide from the eyes of the Creator; your actions are visible; for He does not sleep. Let your priority be to deny and kill your flesh and make every effort to please our Heavenly Father.

Commitment to God on this day.

Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV) Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: [a]adultery, [b]fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, [c]murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Let your actions demonstrate the love and character of Christ. Choose this day to stand firm in righteousness. Why are you not concerned about the serious consequences of your actions on Judgment Day, when you stand before a Holy God — Jesus Christ?

This is why Scripture confronts us with a choice.

Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Side Bar: “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord…”

Meaning: If you see serving God as a burden, be honest with yourself and choose – decide today whom you will serve. A Call to Examine the Way You Live and Choose Spirit Over Flesh

Don’t be the one running from spiritual discernment or lacking understanding of God’s Word. Many race toward fleshly desires as self‑gratification screams, “More — I need more.”

Countless individuals never checked their behavior at the door. There is real damage in the one who says, “That’s all I know.”

Darkness sleeps with the one who allows its presence to rest on the pillow — blind to the attraction of the light.

A person’s actions reveal their identity by the fruit they bear — or fail to bear.

Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV): “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”

Moreover, there is no denying whether one is living by the Spirit or living by the flesh — there is no in‑between. Desires unleashed are a train without brakes.

A lifestyle shaped by the world and rejecting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is an enemy of God. A sinful nature, at the appointed time, will be separated from God. Stop becoming reckless. Be very careful who you associate with — the atmosphere is full of darkness.

You cannot hide from the eyes of the Creator; your actions are visible; for He does not sleep. Let your priority be to deny and kill your flesh and make every effort to please our Heavenly Father.

Commitment to God on this day.

Galatians 5:19-21 (NKJV) Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: [a]adultery, [b]fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, [c]murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Let your actions demonstrate the love and character of Christ. Choose this day to stand firm in righteousness. Why are you not concerned about the serious consequences of your actions on Judgment Day, when you stand before a Holy God — Jesus Christ?

This is why Scripture confronts us with a choice.

Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Side Bar: “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord…”

Meaning: If you see serving God as a burden, be honest with yourself and choose – decide today whom you will serve.

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James 3:1-2 (NKJV) “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things…”

Romans 3:23 (NKJV) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

"Don’t let anyone lie to you about sin. Just because someone has a title behind their name doesn’t mean they don’t struggle. We all wrestle with sin — pastors, leaders, influencers — everyone. No one is perfect, and no one is exempt. The key isn’t pretending we’re sinless, but humbly admitting our need for a Savior every single day."