Month: April 2020

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Integrity

Biblical Character Trait
Integrity – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Integrity comes from a desire to follow God wholeheartedly inside and out.

We can practice integrity in our lives by speaking honestly, by living in line with the Word of God, and by keeping a blameless conscience before God and men.

2 Corinthians 8:21
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Additional Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Psalm 25:21, Psalm 78:72, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 28:6, 1 Peter 3:15-17, Proverbs 12:22, Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 4:25-27, Hebrews 13:8, Luke 6:31, Proverbs 41:11-12, Philippians 4:8, Isaiah 26:7, Job 2:3, Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 20:7,11

Prayer: Lord, may integrity and honesty protect my family because of their hope in You.

Songs of Praise:

  1. Do Right
  2. Dare to Be A Daniel
  3. Cleanse Me (Search me, O God…)
  4. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
  5. A Child of the King
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Love

Biblical Character Trait:
Love – strong affection for another 
arising out of kinship or personal 
ties; unselfish loyal and benevolent 
concern for the good of another

God’s love is unconditional and unselfish. Love gives not only to those who are good and kind to us but also to those who are deliberately mean to you.

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Additional Scripture:
1 Corinthians 13, Matthew 5:53-48, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:5, John 3:16, 1 Peter 4:8, Colossians 3:14, John 13:34-35, John 15:13, 1 John 4, Proverbs 10:12, Romans 12:9-10, Proverbs 17:17, Ephesians 4:2-3, Mark 12:30-31, Luke 6:27-35

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your love for me. Help me to love others as You. If I am lacking in love toward others, please show me where I need to improve.
Help my family learn to live a life of love without expecting anything in return. Help us to demonstrate Your love to all we come in contact with.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Songs of Praise:

  1. Isn’t the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful?
  2. Jesus Loves Me
  3. Love Lifted Me
  4. My Savior’s Love
  5. Oh, How I Love Jesus
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Salvation

Biblical Character Trait
Salvation-deliverance from the power and effects of sin

Everyone has the need of salvation. All men are sinners. Our sin separates us from God.

Jesus made salvation possible through his death on the Cross. We must believe and confess our sins. Only then can we be made whole in Jesus.

John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Additional Scripture:
Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Psalm 62:1-2, Romans 10:9-10, Titus 2:11-12, Luke 19:10, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 1:16, Mark 20:52, Psalm 62:7, Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:13, 1 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Timothy 2:10

Prayer:
Lord, thank you for Your sacrifice at Calvary and for forgiving my sins through Your blood. I pray that my family will obtain salvation and learn to have a personal relationship with You. Help me to be a light to others around me that they may want to know You too.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Songs of Praise:

  1. Come and Dine
  2. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
  3. Jesus Saves
  4. Look to the Lamb of God
  5. The Light of the World Is Jesus
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Gentleness

Gentleness

When we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, the Fruit of the Spirit will show as a result.  Gentleness is not meekness.  It is more than being tender; it involves having a humble heart and being kind towards others (Ephesians 4:32). 

The Greek word in Galatians 5:23 for gentleness is Prautes, which means to submit one’s strength in a posture of meekness. Gentleness is defined as kindness, consideration, a spirit of fairness and compassion.  We will be gentle with others once we submit ourselves to God.

Gentleness is not a lack of convictions or weakness.  It isn’t about being double minded, indecisive, or wimpy.  It’s refusing to use power to hurt others.  Rather, it means we value the soul of the person we share God’s truths with and treat them as a person fashioned in the image of God.

Jesus gave a great example of gentleness just prior to His death.  In Luke 22:50-52, we see that while Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, a great multitude came to betray and arrest Him.  In attempts to defend Jesus, Peter drew his sword struck off the ear of the servant of the high priest.  Our Lord’s reaction was not to pat Peter on the back for a job well done, nor scold Peter for only getting his ear.  Rather, Jesus touched the servant’s ear and healed him.  This was a great act of gentleness and consideration.

When the gentleness of Christ flows through us, we will want what’s best for others. 

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Boldness

Biblical Character Trait
Boldness: a. fearless before danger: b. showing or requiring a fearless. daring spirit

Boldness is the opposite of fearfulness. It’s the courage to face your fears and do what’s right no matter the cost.

It’s realizing that God is in control. It’s having the confidence knowing that God is always with you.

Ephesians 6:19
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Additional Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Mark 8:34-38, Romans 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:8-12, Ephesians 3:12, Romans 8:31-32, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 6:19

Prayer for Boldness:
Lord, please dispel my insecurities and fears. Help me to step out in faith and boldly proclaim the gospel of Christ and the victories I have through You.
Help me to comprehend all that You have done for me. He me build my confidence as I draw closer to You so that I may boldly share Your love with others.

Songs of Praise:

  1. Nothing but the Blood
  2. I Am Resolved
  3. Dare to Be A Daniel
  4. Faith of Our Fathers
  5. Stand Up for Jesus
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