May 3 - 9, 2009

Sunday, 5/3/09, Day 172, Reflection, To Love or Leave Unbelievers?
What is your attitude toward those who don't follow Jesus? Do you struggle more in speaking to them about your beliefs or in treating them with love and kindness? Pray that the apostle Paul's words would become real in your life: "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (I Peter 3:15).

Monday, 5/4/09, Day 173, Ezekiel 1:1-28
Have you ever felt abandoned by God? What helped?

Tuesday, 5/5/09, Day 174, Ezekiel 2:1-5, 9-3:3, 10-27
What obstacles do you face when you try to talk to people about God?

Wednesday, 5/6/09, Day 175, Ezekiel 4:1-17
How does God get your attention?

Thursday, 5/7/09, Day 176, Ezekiel 37:1-28
Where are you spiritually? With the dry bones? Barely stirring? Alive and well?

Friday, 5/8/09, Day 177, Reflection, God's Bizarre Ways of Loving
Can you see times in your life when God was romancing you, even in seemingly bizarre or unconventional ways? If you can recognize this romance in your life, thank God now for loving you so passionately. If you can't, ask God for the eyes to recognize his pursuit.

Saturday, 5/9/09, Day 178, Daniel 1:1-21
When have you taken a difficult or unpopular stand as a matter of integrity?