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MARCH 2018

LENT DAY 38
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Theme: SUFFERING SAVIOUR

Scripture readings: John 19:17-22

Memory Verse: John 19:17-18

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How valuable have you taken your salvation?
2. What should be your response we to the suffering Saviour?

Further readings suggested
• Galatians 3:13-14
• Isaiah 53:1-8

Prayers
1. Pray for revelation and understanding in the sufferings of Jesus and it's relevance in your life.
2. Pray for grace to properly appropriate the sufferings of Jesus.
3. Pray that the realities of His sufferings be manifested and established in your life.
4. Praise and thank God for His mercies..

LENT DAY 37
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Theme: JESUS FACED CRUCIFIXION WITH PRAYER

Scripture readings:Matthew 26:36-46

Memory Verse:Matthew 26:39

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. In prayer our human spirit is connected to God's Holy Spirit to strengthen us when we are helpless. Think about this.
2. Jesus said to His disciples, "Watch and pray so you don't fall into temptation." Prayerlessness makes us fall when tempted. How do you relate this to your life?

Further readings suggested
• Romans 8:26-28
• James 5:13
• Psalm 6:9, 65:2

Prayers
1. Pray to be filled with the spirit of prayer.
2. Pray for the spirit of humility to bring your struggles before God in prayer.
3. Pray for increased faith and trust in God.
4. Praise and thank God for His faithfulness.

LENT DAY 36
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Theme: STEPPING OUT IN FAITH

Scripture readings:Exodus 14:13-29

Memory Verse:Exodus 14:13

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How do you handle your fears?
2. Our faith gets strengthened when God takes us through experiences we cannot by ourselves handle. Think about this.

Further readings suggested
• Ephesians 1:17-17
• 2 Timothy 1:7

Prayers
1. Pray for revelation and understanding in the knowledge of God through His word.
2. Pray for grace to journey with God in true faith and absolute surrender.
3. Pray against the spirit of fear.
4. Pray for the manifestation of the Spirit of love, power and sound mind.
5. Praise and thank God for His grace and faithfulness.

MHB 511

LENT DAY 35
Monday, March 26, 2018

Theme: GOD'S SUPPLY IN THE MIDST OF POVERTY

Scripture readings:2 Kings 4:1-7

Memory Verse:2 Kings 4:7b

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How do you feel when all you have depended on seems lost?
2. "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). How does this verse apply to you?

Further readings suggested
• Psalm 46:1-3
• Philippians 4:19

Prayers
1. Pray for grace to have increased faith in God's word and directions.
2. Pray for revelation and understanding in the word of God and the spirit of obedience to His word.
3. Praise and thank God for His provisions and providence.

LENT DAY 33
Friday, March 23, 2018

Theme: POURING OUT OUR HEARTS TO THE LORD

Scripture readings:1 Samuel 1:1-28

Memory Verse:1 Samuel 1:15

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How do you react to troubles?
2. Take time to reflect on MHB 538 for inspiration and action.

Further readings suggested
• Philippians 4:6-7
• 2 Timothy 1:17
• 1 Peter 5:7
• Psalm 55:22

Prayers
1. Believe in the truths of God's word, capability and willingness of God to help His beloved.
2. Pray against the spirit of fear and anxiety.
3. Pray for an encounter with God that will increase your faith in Him.
4. Pray for the peace of God to fill your heart and mind.
5. Praise God for His grace and lovingkindnesses.

MHB 538

Stanza 1
WHAT a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

Stanza 2

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged:
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness:
Take it to the Lord in prayer!

Stanza 3
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour still our refuge,
take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee.
Thou wilt find a solace there.

LENT DAY 32
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Theme: CALLED TO BE HOLY

Scripture readings:1 Peter 1:13-25

Memory Verse:1 Peter 1:15-16

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How important t's it to you to live a life of holiness? Read and reflect on Hebrews 12:14, Psalm 24:3-6 and 1 Peter 1:14-16
2. How does the Holy Spirit help you on our journey of holiness? Read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Hebrews 10:20-23

Prayers
1. Pray that you receive empowerment through the grace of God to reflect the holiness of God
2. Pray for renewal of your mind through the revelation of the truths in His word, that you'll walk according to His revealed truths
3. Pray for the spirit of the fear of God
4. Praise and thank God for His grace and faithfulness

LENT DAY 31
Wendesday, March 21, 2018

Theme: PUT ON THE NEW SELF

Scripture readings:Ephesians 4:17-24

Memory Verse:Ephesians 4:22

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What of your past do you need to put off?
2. What do you plan to do in order to put off the old way of life?
3. What new do you now need to put on?
4. How can you help others to do same?

Further readings suggested
• Romans 6:1-7
• Colossians 3:8-10, 12-14
• 2 Corinthians 5:17

Prayers
1. Pray the Father for the Holy Spirit to grant you revelation of things to put off and strength to do so.
2. Pray for grace and wisdom to engage the scriptures in the renewal of your mind.
3. Pray for guidance to other people you can journey together in putting off the ild nan and putting on the new.
4. Praise God for His grace and faithfulness.

LENT DAY 30
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Theme: BE IMITATORS OF GOD

Scripture readings:Ephesians 5:1-8

Memory Verse:Ephesians 5:1

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Who have you been imitating?
2. How can you as a believer influence your society?

Further readings suggested
• Romans 8:29
• Matthew 5:14-16
• 1 John 4:17

Prayers
1. Pray for grace that you'll walk in the manner Christ walked upon the earth.
2. Pray for that you shall live to renew your mind and to have the mind and nature of Christ.
3. Praise and thank for for making your life as that of His dear Son Jesus Christ.

LENT DAY 29
Monday, March 19, 2018

Theme: WHO IS WORTHY TO WORSHIP GOD?

Scripture readings:Psalm 24:1-6

Memory Verse:Psalm 24:3-4

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How should you approach the worship of God?
2. "The Character of God determines the character of the worshippers." Think through this.

Further readings suggested
• Psalm 15; Isaiah 33:14-19
• Isaiah 1:15-16,18
• Matthew 5:8
• John 4:23-24

Prayers
1. Pray for grace to live a life of worship unto the Lord.
2. Pray for grace to live a life that is blameless before God (pure intentions and motives, sincere acts of godliness, obedience and surrender to Him).
3. Praise and thank for creating you in His image and manifesting His character and nature in you.

LENT DAY 28
Saturday, March 17, 2018

Theme: BLAMELESS WALK

Scripture readings:Psalm 15:1-5

Memory Verse: Psalm 15:1-2

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What would be your response to someone who tells you that you can never walk blamelessly before God because you were born in sin?
2. How do you plan to walk blameless before the Lord?

Further readings suggested
• Matthew 5:48
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24
• 2 Corinthians 5:17

Prayers
1. Pray for grace and strength to walk blamelessly before the Lord.
2. Pray for insight in ways to walk blameless before the Lord.
3. Praise and thank for His faithfulness, for making the new creation a reality in your life and walking blameless before him.

LENT DAY 27
Friday, March 16, 2018

Theme: CHOOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

Scripture readings:Matthew 7:13-14

Memory Verse: Matthew 7:14

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Human life is full of anxieties and doubts. It is therefore better to walk through the wider gate than the narrow gate. Think about this statement in the light of our reflection.
2. Are you walking the narrow way or the broad way?

Further readings suggested
• Matthew 16:24
• Matthew 11:28
• Psalm 23:3
• Matthew 6:25-33

Prayers
1. Pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance to choose and walk the narrow path of righteousness.
2. Pray for a renewed mind and understanding into the ways and purposes of God.
3. Pray for strength and grace to walk the narrow way.
4. Praise and thank God!

LENT DAY 26
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Theme: WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING

Scripture readings:Exodus 2:1-12

Memory Verse:Exodus 2:12

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. If God sees you anywhere and every time, how should you conduct your daily life?
2. How can you come out of your secret sin?

Further readings suggested
• Psalm 139:1-12
• 1 John 1:5-7

Prayers
1. Pray, that as the Lord sees all your sins he'll cause you to identify and acknowledge your hidden sins also.
2. Pray for the spirit of obedience to the directions and leading of the Holy Spirit.
3. Pray for the spirit of wisdom and understanding in the truth of God's word.
4. Pray for an excellent spirit, that you may walk in integrity according to God's word.
5. Praise and thank God for His grace, mercies and lovingkindness.

LENT DAY 25
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Theme: BE HONEST IN SMALL MATTERS

Scripture readings:Luke 16:1-12

Memory Verse:Luke 16:10

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How is honesty or dishonesty manifested daily in your life?
2. How can you practically demonstrate a life of honesty?

Further readings suggested
• Proverbs 28:20

Prayers
1. Pray the Father that He may grant you the spirit of honesty and faithfulness in all things.
2. Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal to you things in your life that you are being unfaithful or dishonest in; and give you the strength to repent of them.
3. Praise and thank God for making this a reality in your life.

LENT DAY 24
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Theme: WORSHIP AS LIFESTYLE

Scripture readings: Romans 12:1-2

Memory Verse: Romans 12:1

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What practical steps can you take to renew your mind as stated in Romans 12:2?
2. Identify as many of the benefits you may derive from making worship a lifestyle.

Further readings suggested
• Psalm 119:130
• Hebrews 4:12
• Philippians 2:5
• 1 Corinthians 2:16

Prayers
1. Pray that your life will be a life of sacrifice consecrated unto God.
2. Pray that your mind may conform to the mind of Christ.
3. Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal the truth of the word of God unto you.
4. Praise and thank God for making you a living sacrifice unto Himself.

LENT DAY 23
Monday, March 12, 2018

Theme: SLAVES TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

Scripture readings: Romans 6:15-23

Memory Verse: Romans 6:22

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. As Christian how can you avoid being a slave to sin?
2. What should characterize your life as a slave to righteousness?

Further readings suggested
• Psalm 19:7-14; 119:1-18
• Ephesians 4:31-32, 5:18-21
• Colossians 3:8-14

Prayers
1. Pray the Father that the death of the deeds of the flesh will be manifested in your life.
2. Pray the Father to fill you with the spirit of obedience.
3. Pray the Father that the deeds and fruits of righteousness may be manifested in your life.
4. Praise and thank your Father for fulfilling his righteousness in your life.

LENT DAY 22
Saturday, March 9, 2018

Theme: SLAVES TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

Scripture readings: Mark 7:14-23

Memory Verse: Mark 7:15

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Reflect on Mark 7:22-22, identify the negative tendencies Coming from the inside which you need to avoid.
2. "Like newborn babies, crave for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation" 1 Peter 2:2. How may this verse be actualized in your life?

Further readings suggested
• Ephesians 4:23
• 1 Peter 3:3-4
• Matthew 12:34-35
• Proverbs 4:23

Prayers
1. Pray the Father that your heart shall be transformed with the purity of the word of God.
2. Pray the Father that your deeds shall proceed from a pure and sincere heart in Christ.
3. Praise and thank your Father for making your heart and your deeds pure and pleasing in His sight..

LENT DAY 21
Friday, March 9, 2018

Theme: YOU HAVE POWER OVER SIN

Scripture readings: 1 John 3:4-9

Memory Verse:1 John 3:9

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What steps should you take to overcome prevailing sin or weakness?
2. What roles do the Holy Spirit and word of God play in keeping you out of sin?
3. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's works (1 John 3:8b). How can you appropriate this verse for yourself?

Further readings suggested
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Romans 8:37
• Hebrews 2:17-18, 4:15-16
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• 2 Corinthians 2:11

Prayers
1. Pray for obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct you away from sin.
2. Pray for wisdom to identify the schemes of the devil.
3. Pray for grace to offer yourself as an instrument of righteousness.
4. Praise God for His faithfulness and thank Him for making the newness of life in Him manifested in your life.

LENT DAY 20
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Theme: PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS

Scripture readings: Psalm 130

Memory Verse:Psalm 130:4

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Read the following passages Luke 7:36-50, 1 John 1:9 and Matthew 6:15. What are the conditions for our forgiveness? Are you ready to fulfil these conditions?
2. Read 2 Chronicles 7:14. What is the link between repentance and forgiveness?
3. This week you are offered the opportunity to re-examine your life by conducting a search in your heart to deal with any hidden sin.

Further readings suggested
• Luke 7:36-50
• 1 John 1:9
• Matthew 6:15
• 2 Chronicles 7:14

Prayers
1. Pray the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden sin and unforgiveness stored in your heart, and sincerely confess them.
2. Pray the Father for the spirit of humility.
3. Praise God that His promises of forgiveness, healing and restoration is made a manifested reality in your life.
4. Praise God for His faithfulness and mercies towards you.

LENT DAY 19
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Theme: COME WITH A REPENTANT HEART AND MIND

Scripture readings: Psalm 51:12-17

Memory Verse:Psalm 51:17

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What does the Lord expect from the forgiven sinner?
2. Why would sacrifices not satisfy the Lord as they once had? What can be done in place of sacrifices for the remission of our sins?
3. Read Psalm 50:10. What are the characteristics of the new heart God bestows upon his children? Reflect on MHB 550 and follow the sequence of thoughts in it.

Further readings suggested
• Matthew 5:14-16

Prayers
1. Pray that you'll not have just outward deeds of religion but acts that flows from genuine repentance.
2. Pray for a heart that abhors sins.
3. Pray that your life shall be a life that leads others to true repentance.
4. Praise the Lord for his mercies and loving kindness

Hymn
MHB 550

Stanza 1
O FOR a heart to praise my God,
A heart from sin set free,
A heart that always feels Thy blood
So freely shed for me.

Stanza 2
A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
My great Redeemer’s throne,
Where only Christ is heard to speak,
Where Jesus reigns alone:

Stanza 3
A humble, lowly, contrite heart,
Believing, true, and clean;
Which neither life nor death can part
From Him that dwells within:

Stanza 4
A heart in every thought renewed,
And full of love divine;
Perfect and right and pure and good,
A copy, Lord, of Thine.

Stanza 5
Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above;
Write Thy new name upon my heart,
Thy new, best name of love.

LENT DAY 18
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Theme: PURITY OF HEART

Scripture readings: Psalm 51:1-11

Memory Verse:Psalm 51:10

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. How can you subject yourself to the Lord for him to "blot out, "wash and "cleanse your sins?
2. What does it mean to have a new heart?
3. Use this Lent period to examine your heart. How does it conform to the new heart David asked for?

Further readings suggested
• 2 Samuel 12:1-13
• Psalm 32:1-5

Prayers
1. Pray for the Lord's mercies.
2. Pray for God to wash, cleanse and purify you from your sins.
3. Pray for the Lord to create a new heart in you.
4. Pray for an open and sincere heart that you will not hide any sin in your heart from God.
5. Pray that the Spirit of the Lord will be with you always.
6. Pray for the joy and presence of the Lord to be with you.

LENT DAY 17
Monday, March 5, 2018

Theme: GENUINE REPENTANCE

Scripture readings: Ezra 9:1-2, 10:1-17

Memory Verse:Ezra 10:11a

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. What should you do if you do not feel sorrow for your sins?
2. What specific sins are you confronted with and how do you genuinely intend to repent on them?
3. Are you in any relationship that does not honour God? Lay out a plan for repentance.

Further readings suggested
• John 16:8
• 2 Cor. 7:10
• Ezekiel 36:26 Joel 2:16-27
• Ephesians 5:18-19

Prayers
1. Pray the Father for a truly repentant heart.
2. Pray for the Holy Spirit's conviction of sin.
3. Pray for empowerment to sincerely and concretely deal with revealed sin in your life.
4. Pray for the grace of God to sustain you and fill you with peace in your inner man.

LENT DAY 16
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Theme: BEARING FRUITS WORTHY OF REPENTANCE

Scripture readings:Luke 3:8-20

Memory Verse:Luke 3:8

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Do you think you can sincerely describe your present state of life as a new life in Christ?
2. What spiritual fruits do you have to show as your evidence of repentance?
3. How would you describe a person who claims to believe in Christ and yet does not have evidence of repentance?

Further readings suggested
• Galatians 5:22-25

Prayers
1. Pray for the Spirit of God to lead you to genuine repentance.
2. Pray for grace to bear fruits worthy of repentance.
3. Pray for grace to continuously live a truly repentant life.
4. Pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit to live a life of conviction according to the word of God.

LENT DAY 15
Friday, March 2, 2018

Theme: A CALL TO REPENTANCE

Scripture readings: Joel 1:5-7, 13-15

Memory Verse: Joel 1:13a

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. In what areas of your life do you think you need repentance?
2. How often do you as a child of God need repentance?

Further readings suggested
• Joel 2:16-27
• Ephesians 5:18-19

Prayers
1. Pray the Father to lead you to true and sincere repentance.
2. Pray that you shall not turn back against God's repentant work in you.
3. Pray for the restoration of all you have lost.
4. Pray that you will be filled with, and led by the Holy Spirit

LENT DAY 14
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Theme: WHEN WE REPENT

Scripture readings:Job 42:2-6

Memory Verse:Job 42:3b

Questions for Reflection (Thinking it Through)
1. Can you think of other things that God does for you when you sincerely repent? List them. 2. How is believe in Christ related to repentance?

Further readings suggested
• 1 John 1:18-19
• Psalm 103:12
• Luke 15:20
• Ezek. 18:30-31

Prayers
1. Pray to God for a heart of repentance and the spirit of obedience.
2. Pray that God renews a right and contrite spirit in you.
3. Pray that the Holy Spirit leads you to turn towards Christ's direction in repentance.
4. Pray the Father for grace to bring forth fruits worthy of repentance (Luke 3:8)

Very Rev. Helena Opoku-Sarkodie