NOVEMBER 23, 2023

EMBRACE THE NEW

“Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Have you ever felt weighed down by the mistakes and regrets of your past? Do you find yourself dwelling on former things, unable to fully embrace the new things that God wants to do in your life? Do you often struggle with guilt, and find it difficult to forgive yourself and move on? It is important to note that when we hold onto the past, we limit God’s ability to work in our lives. We become so focused on what was, that we fail to see what can be.

Our opening text today contains the Word of the Lord to you, urging that you forget the former things and refuse to dwell on the past. He wants you to understand that He is constantly at work, doing new things in your life. Just as He made a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland for the Israelites, He is making a way for you in the midst of your challenges. This is a truth you must embrace.

Therefore, do not continue in guilt or unforgiveness. If you have mistakes or hurts that you need to release to the Lord, or even thought patterns that keep you bound to habits that limit your progress, apply now for the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ to break free from them all, and to walk in the liberty wherewith Christ has made you free (Gal. 5:1). A glorious future awaits you in God. Do not settle for anything less. The old is gone, the new has come, embrace it!

DAILY STARTUP PRAYER

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Startup Prayer:

Father in the name of Jesus, give me the grace to let go of the past, and the faith to trust in your plans and provisions for my future, in the name of Jesus!

PRAYER FOR A NATION – SAUDI ARABIA
62% are unreached with the Gospel of Christ. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace and stronghold of Islam. From Mecca, Islam holds influence over billions and permeates many cultures

Prayer for the Nation:
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the hold of Islam be broken in this land, and let the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ shine in the hearts of the people in Jesus name.

Prayer for the Leaders:

 Father in the name of Jesus, raise unto yourself in the leadership of Saudi Arabia, men who love righteousness and will stand to speak for the course of your Kingdom, in the name of Jesus!

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 in the name of Jesus, we thank you for the spirit of oneness and unity of the faith that is in the body of Christ, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL

Father in the name of Jesus, we thank you for purchasing salvation for us on the cross of Calvary through the death, burial, and resurrection of your Son. We pray that many will discover this love and surrender to your lordship in their lives in Jesus Name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Job 27 & 28, Proverbs 12, 1 John 3.