10/30 Psalm 17:12-13
They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart — like young lions in hiding, waiting for their chance. Arise, O LORD! Stand against them and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
POWER
Jesus has real power. Nothing can separate us from Him. Rejoice today because you are safe in Christ. Jesus is God’s everything and you belong to Him. Stand fast in the face of the world and the Lord will deliver you.

10/29 Psalm 17:10-11
They are without pity. Listen to their boasting. They track me down, surround me, and throw me to the ground.
WORLD
The world is a hard, evil place. It destroys people. The world is always seeking to put us down. The world brings famine, pestilence, war and a multitude of other disappointing, destructive things. Jesus stands against the world and brings us an abundant life. In Christ we find meaning and value. Jesus is alive and He lives in those of us that name His name as Lord and Savior.

10/28 Psalm 17:6-9
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. You save with your strength those who seek refuge from their enemies. Guard me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.
CONFIDENCE
We can have confidence in the Lord. He knows everything about us. The Lord is intimately involved in our life. Seek to know Him. Spend time with Jesus. When you spend time with Jesus you will begin to see things from His perspective. You will know He is present and you will stand against the world without being shaken.

10/27 Psalm 17:3-5
You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing amiss, for I am determined not to sin in what I say. I have followed your commands, which have kept me from going along with cruel and evil people. My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.
THINK
Think about your daily walk. Are you aligning yourself with the things of God? It is important that we discuss our life and lifestyle with the Lord for He cares for us. He will give us the wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding that we need to live under His control.

10/26 Psalm 17:1-2
A prayer of David. O LORD, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from an honest heart. Declare me innocent, for you know those who do right.
FOCUS
Think about the Lord. Stop thinking about problems, issues, good things, bad things anything else except the Lord. Focus your thoughts on Jesus. When you do you will be amazed at what will happen: you will hear the Lord. Jesus will speak to your heart and guide you. He will help you.

10/25 Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God. I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis. Dear Doctor Luke sends his greetings, and so does Demas. Please give my greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and those who meet in her house. After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them. And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you.” Here is my greeting in my own handwriting — PAUL. Remember my chains. May the grace of God be with you.
GRACE
Grace is God giving us what we need and cannot earn. What are your needs today? Peace, ask the Lord. Strength, ask the Lord. Comfort, ask the Lord. Whatever you need today ask the Lord.

10/24 Colossians 4:7-11
Tychicus, a much-loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me. I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and much loved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will give you all the latest news. Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. And as you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish Christians among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!
PEOPLE
People count with the Lord. Paul recognizes the people he is with and commends them to the Lord and us. Pray for one another. You are important to the Lord and so are those you know.

10/23 Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
FORGIVING
An attitude of gratitude and a forgiving heart will change how we see others. The Lord wants to partner with us in the spread of the Gospel-Good News. Seek the Lord and let Him change your outlook and heart. Speak to others in such a way that they will know you care about them. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

10/22 Colossians 4:5
Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
WISDOM
We are to be wise in well doing. Proclaim the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ understanding that the lost will not understand what you are saying. What they will understand is if you care for them. As you live a life like Christ and speak of His work in your life you will attract those in need. The key is to be constantly be sharing the Lord as you live your life.

10/21 Colossians 4:4
Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
PRAY
We need to pray for others. We need to pray with purpose and power. This comes out of our walk with Jesus. Seek the Lord. Spend time with Him. Know that the Lord is seeking our best good. Do not cease praying for those that are in need of salvation.