MARCH 24, 2024

PRACTICE SELF-AWARENESS

2Corinthians 13:5
“ Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?”

As believers, we are called to live in a manner that reflects the character of Christ. This requires that we constantly reflect on our lives to recognize areas where our thoughts and actions may not be aligned with His will, and to ask for His strength to make necessary changes. This is the basis for the call to introspection as we see in our opening text today.

Self-awareness is the ability to gain a deeper understanding of our thoughts, emotions, and actions, and how they impact ourselves and others. It is the ability to see ourselves through the lens of God’s Word, acknowledging both our flaws and our potential, a foundation for personal growth and development.
It begins with inviting God to search our hearts and minds, just as the psalmist beautifully expressed in Psalm 139:23-24. This leads into a place of intercession for others, recognizing the place of God in bringing any true lasting change in their lives and circumstances.

Therefore, spend ample time each day reflecting on your thoughts and actions in the light of God’s Word, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal areas needing improvement, and requesting for His strength to do His will in those areas. He is committed to helping you grow and outgrow every weakness, as you trust in Him.

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Oh Lord, search my heart and see if there be any evil way in me, and lead me in your ways today, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION-SWITZERLAND
Not long ago, almost every person in Switzerland would have been a Christian. Today, around one in seven considers himself non-religious. Muslims account for as much as 6% with many other religions appearing and growing rapidly.

Prayer for the nation:
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for the believers in Switzerland, that they will receive strength in their innerman to serve the Lord as witnesses for His name, in Jesus Name.

Prayer for the leaders:
Father, we pray that the leaders of this nation will pay heed to wise Counsel that will bring about progress and peace to the nation, in Jesus’name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, we pray that the church of Jesus Christ will be a fellowship of believers, a people set apart from the world to serve you in newness of life, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we bind every spirit of fear and timidity that is stopping our labourers from preaching the Gospel effectively. We ask that the spirit of boldness will rest upon us today, in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Amos 7 & 8, Psalm 102 , Acts 5