Today's Scripture:
Matthew 14:19-23

Key Verse:
Matthew 14:23

"...He went up into a mountain a part to pray... He was there alone."

The Point:
"Great men and women of God rush from the limelight to be alone in the presence of their God." - Dr. Walter Allen Yoho

Confess:
Confess and forsake any known sin.

Proverbs 28:13 "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."

Probing Questions:

• Have you ignored the calling of God’s Spirit to come and be with Him?
• Have you let other things take priority over time with God?
  • If so, apologize for making other things more important.
  • Confess, by faith, your belief that you need time with Him.
  • Ask God to help you give Him the best part of your day.

Recommit to spend a few moments with Him in prayer before your feet touch the floor in the morning.

Thank Him now for cleansing. 1 John 1:9

Praise:
I am overcoming the world.

John 16:33 "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

Request:

• Ask God to save people in your life who don't know Him yet. There is no one beyond God's ability to save.
  • Start talking to God now about your friends', neighbors', and coworkers' salvations before you talk to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers about God’s salvation.
• Ask God to begin "drawing" your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to Himself so that they will be saved for His glory. (Reference: John 6:44)
• Ask God for wisdom on how you can deepen your relationships with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
• Ask for specific ways you can serve these people so it can lead to a gospel conversation in the future.