Monday, April 22 – 1 Corinthians 15

Thank You for the gospel preached to us, received by us, through which we are saved and in which we stand. v1,2

WOW We shall be changed. v51-52

Sorry that we make the perishable more important than the imperishable. v19

Help us be immovable v51 by your grace v10.

Prayer: Lord, my problem is my sin v17 and Your love provided the gospel; the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Elevate my vision to the imperishable. Call me to lift my eyes to Heaven.  The things of earth catch and hold my attention.  Show me what grave clothes I think I am still bound by that I may live in the freedom of new life.

The Trumpet Shall Sound by Phil Driscoll [Best Graphics]

Tuesday, April 23 - 1 Corinthians 16

Help Give us that wide door for effective service and help us among many adversaries v9.

Thank You for the gifts you give to us that we are able to share v2.

Sorry that I do not do all things in love v14.

Prayer Lord, You call us to share and serve and in all things love; and to be alert, to stand firm in the faith, to be strong, to act with courage and bravery; help us see this convict us of our fearful ways; convict us of our cowardice; grow us up in strength in You.

Newsboys - STAND (Lyric Video)

Wednesday, April 24 - Ephesians 1

WOW God, you chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before You in love.

Help us to know and follow your will.

Thank You for redeeming us by Christ’s shred blood; giving us forgiveness of sins by His grace.

Prayer: Father, please give us the Spirit of wisdom, revealing the knowledge of you, so that my heart may learn your understanding and be enlightened in your hope! 

Michael W. Smith - Open the eyes of my heart

Thursday, April 25 - Ephesians 2

WOW You meant us to be in community, together in love as the church, a dwelling place of your Spirit.

Help Father, help me to do the good works you have created me to do, so that your love and grace may be shown to the lost.

Thank You for making me alive and saving me by your gift of Grace.  You have brought me near by the blood of Christ with access by one Spirit to the Father.

Prayer: I was empty; You are fullness. I was dead; You are life. I was a child of wrath; You are the Son of God. I indulged my own ways; You are rich in mercy.  I was dead; You loved me with a great love and made me alive and raised me up with Him and have seated me in the high place in Him. I have faith; You give grace. I receive and You will show Your rich, kind grace in the ages to come. 

 Saved by Grace - Debbie Fortnum [Official Lyric Video]

Friday, April 26 - Ephesians 3

WOW God you have provided everything we need by the Holy Spirit, You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above ALL that we ask or think by that power that works in us.

Help me not to lose heart at my tribulations but to ask in prayer for Your strength.

Thank You for a love that is so deep and wide.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have an eternal purpose which you accomplished in Christ.  Help us to have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Christ, to share the good new.

O the deep, deep love of Jesus (with lyrics)

Saturday (no assigned reading)

Pray for our neighborhood that they will see the beacon of light through Windy City, that they will see their need and be drawn to the gospel at our church.

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