James 3:13

OBSERVATION
The verse is part of a passage about wisdom. The verse says that Godly behavior is seen through action and the words spoken. The passage further speaks that ambition should be acknowledged and corrected in line with God's ambition for us. Hate and bitterness should be purged in our hearts for the glory of God.

APPLICATION
To be mindful of speech and action especially towards others keeping in mind that it is our tesiltimony as God's children.

PRAYER
Lord, I pray for guidance in my words and deeds. May I be an example for others to follow Your will, O Lord. Amen.

1 John 4:16

OBSERVATION
To be a follower if Christ, we must embody love as He loved us. God is love and as we become more Christ-like we become Love.

APPLICATION
To show love for God in serving in His ministry. To continue serving in the ministry He has provided for me.

PRAYER
Lord, I pray that you grantbmee strength and fortitude to continue serving You and the body of believers in Christ. Amen.

Philippians 2:1-2

OBSERVATION
The goal of the Christian faith is to be like Christ united in mind and spirit loving each other as Christ loved us.

APPLICATION
To encourage each follower of Christ with gracious words to spur them to nake disciples who will make disciples.

PRAYER
Lord, grant me wisdom to know what to say and not to say. May I not utter words not glorifying your name. Lead me to encourage each follower in spreading the good news. Amen.

1 Peter 3:8

OBSERVATION
This verse speaks of a summation of how Christians should be with each other. This is to keep discord away and always be gracious to fellow believers always keeping love to be paramount in being one in the body of Christ.

APPLICATION
To always give grace as grace has been given to me by the Lord. To keep love ine another as a worship to God.

PRAYER
Lord, I pray that I treat everyone with grace as you have given me your Grace. May I keep in mind that you love us equally and so should also love my fellow believers and fellow men. Amen.

Philippians 4:4

OBSERVATION
The verse is the part of the final exhortations of Paul to the Philippians. It admonishes the hearer to be with the Lord and find the happiness and joy in Him. The passage further speaks of being gentle and to be an example to all men in finding joy in living with the God.

APPLICATION
To continually seek Him and His will in my life by the reading of scripture and sharing His joy to others.

PRAYER
Dear God, I love you with all my heart and soul. May I continually seek you and share you to others that they may seek you always. Amen.

Titus 2:2

OBSERVATION
This verse lists the characteristics that mature men following Christ would have. This is consonant with being slow to anger, keeping Godly counsel and sure in the faith.

APPLICATION
Continuously study the qord of God, keeping it ready as the need arises.

PRAYER
Lord, may I mature in the faith in You, O Lord. Grant me wisdom that I may be an example of a follower of Yours. Amen

Psalm 143:10

OBSERVATION
This verse is part of a psalm attributed to David speaking of deliverance and guidance. The verse talks of how stability is given to us by God through the Holy Spirit. It says that we can be anchored in Life by knowing God's will.

APPLICATION
Seek guidance rooted in God's will. Seek this from the Bible, from God-fearing men and other Godly counsel.

PRAYER
Lord, teach me in Your will. Lead me to Your word and to the counself of those who follow you. I am in need of your counsel Lord. Amen

Colossians 1:28

OBSERVATION
It is the mandate of each and every Christian to Go and Make Disciples wherever he may be. Paul speaks of this mandate despite his illness and sufferings whose goal is that the Good News is spread and every man who has ears may hear.

APPLICATION
Share the Gospel at least once each week or even daily.

PRAYER
Lord, I pray that I can spread your news wherever I am, Lord. I pray that the fear of rejection does not overwhelm me or the fear of shame. Guide me in what to say and what not to say and be an example to other followers as I follow others miniaters of Your Church and Your Son. AMEN.

John 14:23

OBSERVATION
Professing our love for Christ is not only through words but also through our actions and more importantly our thoughts. It is through this, we experience God's love for us and grants us eternity woth Him.

APPLICATION
To observe all of my thoughts and actions and that everything is in accordance with His will for me on earth by studying His word.

PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the love you have shown us through Your Son. I pray Lors that I keep on to your ways guided by the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2 Timothy 1:13-14

OBSERVATION:
This verse is from Paul speaking to Timothy. The apostle admonishes Timothy   to be sure of his words when speaking to men especially when that of sharing the gospel with the Holy Spirit. It speaks of being confident in God so that others may see it. It speaks of not using words that may sow confusion and give clear meaning.

APPLICATION:
To speak in words that are not deceitful. Speaking only with clear meaning and intent.

PRAYER:
Father, thank you for the dwelling in us through the Holy Spirit. Grant us the confidence in sharing Your good news to all mean. Allow us to speak clearly and confidently to all that hears. Amen.

Psalm 119:64

OBSERVATION:
The verse is part of a section of a much longer Psalm. The section speaks of following the precepts of the Lord despite being assaulted/shown evil. It speaks of staying the path set by the Lord and that the Lord will not relinquish His promises. It ends with the verse above saying despite the evils there are kindnesses in the world that the Lord provides them.

APPLICATION:
Continue to pursue God as when the Isrealites lived even though being bitten by snakes as in the story of Genesis.

PRAYER:
Lord, continue to teach me your ways despite the evils of others and even of my own heart. I know that if I persist in looking to You alone, I will be free. Amen

Proverbs 22:6

OBSERVATION:
The future of a child is developed early. Develop a child to love God early and he will be able to love God later on. Failure to do this would come at a later time.

APPLICATION:
Set an example to young kids to have faith in God and follow His ways by reading, obeying and teaching His word.

PRAYER:
Lord, make me a vessel to teach kids to Love you more. Amen.