God’s motivation for the week

Daily verses of encouragement

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February 6

Ephesians 6:5,7 – Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ…  Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.

Who are my “masters” (coaches, teachers, employers, pastors)?  Regardless of how they treat me, can I treat them in the same way that Christ would?  Can I serve them in the same way that I would serve God?

February 7

Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Where does my strength come from?  Is God’s power at work in my life?  Have I asked the Holy Spirit to lead and guide and empower me today?

February 8

Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Am I committed to obeying God and standing against the devil’s schemes?  Am I using all the resources that God has given me in order to fight the daily battles?

February 9

Ephesians 6:12 – For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Do I recognize the unseen spiritual battle that is taking place around me?  Am I aware of the attacks that the devil is making on my life every day?  Am I resisting the devil’s attacks?

February 10

Ephesians 6:13 – Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Am I convinced that God is strong enough to help me fight the devil’s attacks?  Do I believe that God is powerful enough to allow me to stand after the dust has cleared?  Am I committed to standing my ground at all costs?

February 11

Ephesians 6:14a – Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…

Does my life exhibit truth?  Do I “bend the rules” and deceive others when it is in my interests to do so?  Am I truthful with myself about areas in my life that need to change?  Do others view me as a person of integrity?

February 12

Ephesians 6:14 – Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.

Am I committed to always doing the right thing?  Does my commitment to doing “right” protect me from making wrong choices?  How do I keep myself from compromising on decisions of right and wrong?