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APRIL 30 - START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVEOTION  John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. GO AND BEAR FRUITDisciple (followers, students, learners) in Jesus’ day usually chose the particular rabbi, or teacher, whom they wanted to follow. But Jesus chose His inner core of disciples, and for a purpose – to “bear fruit” (Verse 2, 4-5, 8). All Christ’s followers have that purpose. This fruit-bearing refers to
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APRIL 29- START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVOTION  Exodus 33:13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people. TEACH ME YOUR WAYSAll God’s people should passionately pray to know and understand His heart and embrace His ways. This includes His desires, purpose, wisdom, holy principles and even His suffering (Philippians 3:10-11). In so doing, we come to know God Himself. As you get to know God better, you will undergo a transition from just praying during times of trouble to wanting to serve Him with everything you are, every breath you take, and every talent you possess. When you fall in love with Jesus, you will crave more and more time with Him. BIBLE STUDY TOOLS I USE:
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