2/ Cleansed
Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican / Unknown Artist / Early 6th century / Mosaic
Morning meditation
Read Psalm 51:1-17 [CLICK To read]
Do you recognize your rebellion?
Set a timer for 5 minutes and spend that time quietly reflecting on your life.
Confess any areas of rebellion to God who promises to wash you clean of your guilt.
—Scripture Notes and Additional Questions
Morning Prayer
This week we are asking GOD for the Spirit of prayer each morning:
Lord, give me the Spirit of prayer—to pray in the Spirit through every situation. I will keep this in focus, so I am on alert, ready to pray fervently for the needs of my brothers and sisters. Help me be anxious for nothing, but in everything passionately pray with thanksgiving and make my requests known to You. And Your peace, which supersedes anything I can understand, will guard my heart and my mind in Christ. Make every prayer I pray effective and accomplish much!
—Adapted from Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; James 5:16
Today’s motivation
Almost anybody can accomplish almost anything if they work at it long enough, hard enough, and smart enough.
—rev. mark batterson, “win the day”
HIT Your Goals Today
Make sure your daily habits are locked in so you start strong!
☑️ Emotional - What have you decided to give up for these 40 days? Is it difficult but doable? Remember, this is connected to the tradition of self-denial.
☑️ Mental - How are you setting aside your funds each day? Remember, this is connected to the tradition of almsgiving.
☑️ Physical - Keep moving today and avoid the food you are fasting. Remember, this is connected to the tradition of fasting.
Evening Prayer
Set an alarm for this evening so you remember to end your day with God.
O God, Your love never fails me. Your compassion erases all my sin. Wash it away and cleanse me from my wrong. Create a pure heart within me. May your Spirit sustain me and be rock solid in me. Restore the joy of salvation to me. May your praise be always in my mouth. When I think about Your awesomeness, I am broken before You. Thank You for hearing this prayer. Amen.
Pray for your neighbors who live to your left, right, in front, in back, above and below. Pray for each by name if you know it.
Your action is needed!
A big part of Transformation Week 3 will be a virtual experience to India, March 7-10! It will stir your heart for what God is doing across the globe. You can register here. Costs go toward the experience box that you will receive. Scholarships are available! Just email info@secondplacechurch.com for scholarship info. Let’s go to India!