October 2015 Focus – Finishing Well
Week of October 18, 2015
Scripture for the week (6) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; – 2 Timothy 4:6-7
Weekly Overview: Prayer, humility, obedience and praise moves the heart of a faithful God in challenging times. www.odb.org
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Monday, October 19, 2015 – Waiting for an Answer – Psalm 9:1-10
Focus: In every situation we must pray and wait on God for the answer. Even though the answer may not come right away, let’s keep seeking and put our trust in Him.
Scriptures: Matthew 7:7-8; 2 Corinthians 12:6-10
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 – An Inside View – 1 Samuel 16:1-7
Focus: God takes an inside view of our hearts and not the exterior to determine who will do His bidding in the earth realm. Let’s respond to His love by obeying His command to care for others.
Scriptures: Acts 1: 23-26; Hebrews 10:22
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 – Pride at the Core – Ezra 9:1-9
Focus: During successful times in our lives, let’s remain humble and stay in God’s Word to avoid the pitfall of pride. When we sin, repent and turn our whole heart to God to restore us to a higher calling.
Scriptures: Daniel 4:33-37; James 4:6; Daniel 4:33-37
Thursday, October 22, 2015 – The Joy of Your Presence – Psalm 145:1-18
Focus: As we bask in the presence of God, let’s praise Him with our whole heart. Let’s give him thanks for His goodness and the joy that He gives us each day.
Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 118:24
Friday, October 23, 2015 – For This I Have Jesus – Isaiah 49:13-20
Focus: No matter what our challenges are today, we must remember the faithfulness of God. He cares about everything and knows all the details! For this, we can say and be comforted, “For This I Have Jesus”!
Scriptures: Lamentations 3:20-26; Esther 4:13-15