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This is the audio from the January 5, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In prayer,
Tom
Each one of us is on a journey to our final, and eternal, destination. As Christians, we live with the confident assurance that our eternal home is with God. But, we’re not home yet and there is a life to be lived as we journey toward heaven. It is my prayer that this series of devotions will help you discover not only a glimpse of heaven, but that it would prepare you to more fully live like you are home even as you continue the journey.
This is day thirty from the devotional journal, “Almost Heaven: Devotions For the Journey Home”. Each of these devotions are designed to help a person spend time with God in the process of discovering how He would have us to live as we prepare for an eternal home.
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.“
James 3:17-18 (NIV)
Who is the wisest person you know? What makes you think that about them? Do you always make wise decisions? Why? Does advanced education always equal advanced wisdom? Why? What is the difference between the two? Have you ever been part of a home that lacked wisdom? What would, or did, it take for that to change? How desirable is a home of wisdom to you? How can you make your current home be more like the home of wisdom you are headed towards?
It appears that our culture has become so fixated with education that we no longer make much effort to pursue wisdom. It isn’t that we should abandon our quest for education, rather we should add a deliberate pursuit of the wisdom that comes from God. God describes wisdom as a quality that flows from His character and is offered freely to all who would ask. As you pray, ask God to increase your wisdom as you grow in Christ. Pray that you would acknowledge God as your source of wisdom in all things. Pray that your home would be filled with a godly wisdom that comes from humility and represents the home you are headed toward.
In prayer,
Tom
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This is the audio from the January 4, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In prayer,
Tom
Each one of us is on a journey to our final, and eternal, destination. As Christians, we live with the confident assurance that our eternal home is with God. But, we’re not home yet and there is a life to be lived as we journey toward heaven. It is my prayer that this series of devotions will help you discover not only a glimpse of heaven, but that it would prepare you to more fully live like you are home even as you continue the journey.
This is day twenty-nine from the devotional journal, “Almost Heaven: Devotions For the Journey Home”. Each of these devotions are designed to help a person spend time with God in the process of discovering how He would have us to live as we prepare for an eternal home.
“And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment — to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.“
Ephesians 1:9-10 (NIV)
What does unity mean to you? What things do you believe are necessary for unity to exist? What do you think are some of the reasons unity seems to be so elusive? Do you believe unity should be pursued at all costs? What might be some limits to the price of unity that might make it undesirable — or perhaps make it not be unity at all? What role does submission have when it comes to having a home of unity? How can your home today look more like the home of unity you are headed towards?
When the world speaks of unity, they are often actually referring to conformity. God says that heaven is a home of unity, not because we are all alike but because we are living our unique giftedness under one head — Jesus Christ. I like all of the parts of my truck to work in unity in order to transport me to where I want to go. I don’t want a truck built out of parts that have all become the same — I want unique parts that are working together to accomplish the purpose of their designer. As you pray, ask God to help you live in unity with others as each of you accept His headship over all things.
In prayer,
Tom
Each one of us is on a journey to our final, and eternal, destination. As Christians, we live with the confident assurance that our eternal home is with God. But, we’re not home yet and there is a life to be lived as we journey toward heaven. It is my prayer that this series of devotions will help you discover not only a glimpse of heaven, but that it would prepare you to more fully live like you are home even as you continue the journey.
This is day twenty-eight from the devotional journal, “Almost Heaven: Devotions For the Journey Home”. Each of these devotions are designed to help a person spend time with God in the process of discovering how He would have us to live as we prepare for an eternal home.
“‘All these I have kept since I was a boy,’ he said. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, ‘You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was a man of great wealth.“
Luke 18:21-23 (NIV)
What do you value most in this life? What do you think the people closest to you would say you value most? Why? What would you do to get the thing you treasure most? Is there anything that you wouldn’t give up? What does that say about what you really treasure? Have you ever saved up an amount of time and/or money in order to do something special? How did you feel about putting aside immediate desires in order to experience a treasured moment later? Was it worth it?
Many people save up money in order to have or do something at a later time. Typically our perceived value of what we’re looking forward to will influence our seriousness in saving up for whatever it is. When God talks about heaven being a home with treasure, He does so as a reminder of the value it should have to us. When we view eternity with God to be the greatest treasure that could ever be obtained, it motivates us to loosen our grip on the stuff of this world that we are tempted to call treasures. As you pray, ask God to help you pursue a home with Him as the greatest treasure you could find. Pray that you would invest all you have in obtaining that treasure.
In prayer,
Tom
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This is the audio from the January 2, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In prayer,
Tom
Each one of us is on a journey to our final, and eternal, destination. As Christians, we live with the confident assurance that our eternal home is with God. But, we’re not home yet and there is a life to be lived as we journey toward heaven. It is my prayer that this series of devotions will help you discover not only a glimpse of heaven, but that it would prepare you to more fully live like you are home even as you continue the journey.
This is day twenty-seven from the devotional journal, “Almost Heaven: Devotions For the Journey Home”. Each of these devotions are designed to help a person spend time with God in the process of discovering how He would have us to live as we prepare for an eternal home.
“He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.“
Matthew 18:2-4 (NIV)
How comfortable are you with change? Do you think the people closest to you would agree with your answer? Are there things about you that you would like to see changed? What is keeping that from happening? How has your life changed by being a follower of Christ? Are there people that have noticed a transformation in your life? Should they? How much transformation would it take for you to become like a little child? Where will you start? Who will help you?
As the disciples argued about who was the greatest, Jesus taught that entering the kingdom of heaven required a transformation of significant magnitude. We spend so much time wanting children to grow up and act like adults that we rarely comprehend the transformation that God desires in us. As we make the journey toward home, God wants to do His work of transformation in our lives. As you pray, ask God to lead you to a point of humility so that your heart can be transformed to become like that of a child. Pray that you would work on, and allow, the process of transformation to continue as you make your journey home.
In prayer,
Tom
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This is the audio from the January 1, 2021 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.
You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In prayer,
Tom
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