insights from the 10 short letters of paul devotion guide galatians - philemon first united methodist church jasper, alabama july 1 - august 18, 2018
Introduction Paul wrote thirteen letters contained in the New Testament comprising almost half the twenty-seven books. Three of Paul s letters, Romans and 1 st and 2 nd Corinthians have 45 chapters, more than the other ten combined. We ll call the other ten letters his short letters, Galatians through Philemon. It is in these ten books we will find the richness and depth of God s amazing grace. We will wrestle with issues of the law and the fledgling church. We will experience pastoral care and be encouraged by profound promises. We will gain much needed insight into dealing with a culture wanting to pull us away from vibrant faith. We will read one chapter each day Monday through Saturday with Sunday focusing on worship. A prayer focus is suggested each day. Include these in your daily time of prayer. The first twenty-one days will be centered around our character and spiritual journey. The last twentyone days we will focus on honoring God and his character and attributes. My daily devotions emailed Monday through Friday will come from a selected few verses from each day s reading. If you are not currently receiving my daily devotion email me at abeasley@jasperfirstumc.com and I will add you. The final two pages are note pages for thoughts from your daily reading and prayer requests. I m praying these short letters of Paul will speak to each of us in large, profound ways. Sunday, July 1, 2018 Monday, July 2, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 1 Prayer Focus - Growth in grace Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 2 Prayer Focus - Love Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 3 Prayer Focus - Honesty and Integrity Thursday, July 5, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 4 Prayer Focus - Self-Control Friday, July 6, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 5 Prayer Focus - Love for God s Word Saturday, July 7, 2018 Scripture - Galatians 6 Prayer Focus - Respect - for self, others, authority Alan H. Beasley, Senior Pastor
Sunday, July 8, 2018 Monday, July 9, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 1 Prayer Focus - Faithfulness Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 2 Prayer Focus - Courage Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 3 Prayer Focus - Holiness Thursday, July 12, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 4 Prayer Focus - Generosity Friday, July 13, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 5 Prayer Focus - Joy Saturday, July 14, 2018 Scripture - Ephesians 6 Prayer Focus - Humility Sunday, July 15, 2018 Monday, July 16, 2018 Scripture - Philippians 1 Prayer Focus - Compassion Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Scripture - Philippians 2 Prayer Focus - Contentment Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Scripture - Philippians 3 Prayer Focus - Servant Thursday, July 19, 2018 Scripture - Philippians 4 Prayer Focus - Perseverance Friday, July 20, 2018 Scripture - Colossians 1 Prayer Focus - Hope Saturday, July 21, 2018 Scripture - Colossians 2 Prayer Focus - Passion for God
Sunday, July 22, 2018 Monday, July 23, 2018 Scripture - Colossians 3 Prayer Focus - Prayerfulness Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Scripture - Colossians 4 Prayer Focus - Gratitude Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 1 Prayer Focus - Self-Discipline Thursday, July 26, 2018 Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 2 Prayer Focus - The Great I Am - Jehovah Friday, July 27, 2018 Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 3 Prayer Focus - Sanctifier Saturday, July 28, 2018 Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 4 Prayer Focus - Provider Sunday, July 29, 2018 Pray for the service you attend. Monday, July 30, 2018 Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 5 Prayer Focus - Holy Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Scripture - 2 Thessalonians 1 Prayer Focus - Healer Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Scripture - 2 Thessalonians 2 Prayer Focus - Sovereign Thursday, August 2, 2018 Scripture - 2 Thessalonians 3 Prayer Focus - Shepherd Friday, August 3, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 1 Prayer Focus - Almighty Saturday, August 4, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 2 Prayer Focus - Shield and Strength
Sunday, August 5, 2018 Pray for the service you attend. Monday, August 6, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 3 Prayer Focus - Lord Over All Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 4 Prayer Focus - Most High Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 5 Prayer Focus - Mighty God Thursday, August 9, 2018 Scripture - 1 Timothy 6 Prayer Focus - Everlasting Friday, August 10, 2018 Scripture - 2 Timothy 1 Prayer Focus - Creator Saturday, August 11, 2018 Scripture - 2 Timothy 2 Prayer Focus - Sustainer Sunday, August 12, 2018 Pray for the service you attend. Monday, August 13, 2018 Scripture - 2 Timothy 3 Prayer Focus - Redeemer Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Scripture - 2 Timothy 4 Prayer Focus - Perfecter Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Scripture - Titus 1 Prayer Focus - Sufficient Thursday, August 16, 2018 Scripture - Titus 2 Prayer Focus - Compassionate Friday, August 17, 2018 Scripture - Titus 3 Prayer Focus - Gracious Saturday, August 18, 2018 Scripture - Philemon Prayer Focus - Truthworthy
Notes from Scripture Reading Prayer Requests