A FAVORITE POSTCARD
September 1
As the Bible tells us in II Cor.1:3, God is the “Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” Yes, God wants to help and comfort us in every situation! But how many of us actually experience His comfort? Does God seem to be far away from you – or to have forsaken you completely? This program can help you find the comfort you’re looking for, through a prayer that is guaranteed to reach God’s heart.
DON’T REPRESS – CONFESS
September 2
Do you experience God’s joy in your life? Time and again the Bible tells us to rejoice in the Lord, and to let our lives be filled with the joy that comes from Him. However, many of us can’t really be joyful because we’re too vulnerable to discouragement and depression. The following program will help us to take a look at our discouragement and depression in a new light. It will help us to understand why we get down, and show us how to fight against this to freedom and lasting joy.
ONE THING IS NEEDFUL
September 3
God is the only One who can help our world today. Not a teaching, not a doctrine, not a vague belief in its supreme being – only a personal relationship of love with Him who is Almighty and All-powerful can change the lives of people and nations. This program will tell us how we can find this relationship with God and experience the love that is stronger than all the problems in our world today.
RESPECTED BY GOD
September 4
God is the One who deserves all the honor in heaven and on earth. But when Jesus became man He gave up His honor out of love for us. This program will tell us how we can follow in His footsteps and gain the honor and respect of God.
NEW DIVINE LIFE – BUT HOW?
September 5
God has the power to change lives and nations! But perhaps you’re wondering, “If that’s really true, why can’t I see Him at work in the world today? Why doesn’t He help me out of all my difficulties? I pray, but I never seem to get an answer.” The following program will tell us how we can actually experience His help.
PRAISE IS A GREATER WEAPON?
September 6
God is at work in our world, even though troubles and tensions seem to be increasing from day to day. It’s true that the forces of hatred seem to be gaining the upper hand, and that mankind already has enough weapons on hand to destroy the whole world. But God is the only One who can stand against the hatred, evil, and corruption. He is more powerful than all of these. He has given us a wonderful weapon with which we can hold back all the powers of destruction. The following program will tell us what this weapon is and how we can use it.
SIGN-POSTS FOR THE WORLD
September 7
God is the light of the world, and, as we read in the gospel of John, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it!” What an appropriate word for our world today – when darkness is spreading over the face of the earth. But why do so few people see His light? The answer is in this meditation called SIGN-POSTS FOR THE WORLD.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CALLING
September 8
Through Jesus Christ God has given us many wonderful callings. But who knows about one of the holiest of these – the calling to bless one another? As we read in 1 Peter 3:9, “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary, bless, for to this you have been called.” In this meditation, we will be taking a look at what it means to be called to bless.
TEACH US TO LOVE YOU
September 9
God has created and redeemed us so that we might love and be loved by Him. He has granted us sinners the privilege of loving Him out of repentance and gratitude for His forgiveness. If we would respond to His love, He would make us happier than we have ever dreamed of being! This meditation called, TEACH US TO LOVE YOU, will show us how we can do this.
MERCIFUL LOVE
September 10
The greatest proofs of God’s existence are the miracles He works in human hearts. He can truly change lives – remolding people into the image of His love. The following meditation shares the true story of how a woman made this discovery and became a testimony for a whole neighborhood.
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“…THERE SHALL MY SERVANT BE!”
September 11
It is almost incomprehensible that God should want to have us close to Him – as His followers and friends. But as we read in John 12:26, “Where I am there shall my servant be also.” Following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it brings us happiness which is beyond compare. This program will share how a minister discovered this happiness – when he took Jesus at His word.
IN GOD’S SCHOOL
September 12
God is a God of Love. But because He loves us so much, He also takes the pains to educate and discipline us, even when it hurts. Why? Listen to the following meditation.
ARE YOU DEPRESSED TODAY?
September 13
It is not always easy for us to recognize God at work in our lives, especially when things aren’t going well. Is that the way you’re feeling today? The following meditation can help you find the solution to your difficulties.
THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE
September 14
The Bible tells us in John 14:6 that “God is the Way, the Truth and the Life.” And it also challenges us to follow Him on His way. But are you wondering, “What is the right way?” Some people say we have to deny life and others say we can do anything and still be Christians. Is there a “right way” that will lead us to real happiness? Listen to the following program called THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
September 15
God is He for whom nothing is impossible. Shouldn’t He, who created the heavens and the earth, also be able to solve the problems in our lives? Of course He can – but He doesn’t always do it in the way we expect! This meditation called BLESSED ARE THE MEEK tells about one of the “surprising” ways of God – and how it totally transformed the relationship of a wife and her mother-in-law.
FOR DARK HOURS
September 16
If you are going through a time of darkness and discouragement and you don’t know where to turn for help, listen to this meditation. In it we will be hearing how we can find the answer to our problems, and a perfect weapon against our thoughts of depression.
TO GLADDEN THE FATHER’S HEART
September 17
God is a loving Father with a heart that longs for the love of His children. And because we are His children, it lies within our possibilities to bring Him joy or to grieve Him. But perhaps you’re thinking, “I fall down so often! With all my sins I just make trouble for God. How can I ever bring Him joy?” This meditation shares how a student nurse learned to do this.
OVERCOMING THE FUTURE
September 18
Many people all over the world can testify to God’s reality and about how He has helped them in wonderful ways. But perhaps you haven’t experienced His help. Are you oppressed by cares and worries? Do concerns about the future leave you no rest? Then listen to the joyful news of the following meditation called OVERCOMING THE FUTURE.
FIRST LOOKING BACK
September 19
God is our Father and through Jesus Christ we have truly become His children. Therefore, like any loving father, He is concerned that we be brought up in a right way – so that we’ll be strong and happy for all eternity. What does it actually mean to be brought up by God the Father? This meditation is a comforting and encouraging answer.
THE GREATEST PRIVILEGE
September 20
God loves us and wants us to be with Him. If people only knew what a wonderful privilege it is to love and be loved by God, no one would want anything else! The following meditation called THE GREATEST PRIVILEGE will tell us about the secret that makes even thorns seem beautiful.
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HEAVEN WILL COME DOWN
September 21
God is real and wherever He touches a human life, a bit of heaven comes into that person’s life. Perhaps you don’t experience God’s power and reality. You’re smothering under a mountain of problems, and life seems anything but heavenly! Well, now is just the time when you can experience the reality of God – and the reality of heaven. The following meditation will tell how.
RENOUNCE YOUR PEACE AND QUIET
September 22
The Bible calls God the Lion of Judah and the mighty Conqueror. His very name contains a wonderful promise for us. For in Him we too can become conquerors, victors over all the problems of everyday life. However, one thing is clear – there can’t be a victory without a battle. This meditation called RENOUNCE YOUR PEACE AND QUIET is about fighting to win.
THE BIBLE REPEATS ITSELF TODAY
September 23
Perhaps you don’t experience His reality and power in your life. Are you depressed by endless problems and responsibilities? Are you at the end of your resources and don’t know where to turn? It happened in the Bible also – to King Solomon! Listen to the helpful words in this meditation.
ON FIRE FOR JESUS
September 24
When we begin to let God work in our lives we become filled with strength, faith and joy. But what about when we come to a physical or spiritual stand-still? Listen to the following program called ON FIRE FOR JESUS.
BLESSED IS HE WHO CAN WAIT
September 25
God lives and works today! But perhaps you don’t feel that way. Do you see no way out of your problems and suffering? Then now is the time that God can do His greatest miracles! The promises of the Bible are true! And as we read in Proverbs 20:22 ” If we wait for the Lord, He will help us.” This meditation, BLESSED IS HE WHO CAN WAIT, shares what can happen when we’re willing to wait.
OUT OF LOVE
September 26
Those who have experienced God’s love are the happiest people in the world, because His love makes us truly happy. But who is it that can experience His love? Perhaps you believe in God and know Jesus as Your Lord and Savior, but you wonder, “How can I really experience His love and love Him in return?” Listen to this encouraging meditation.
NOT HALF-WAY, BUT HIS WAY
September 27
Jesus’ life on earth is an example of how we can all be overcomers, victorious over sin in our lives – over sorrow and all the powers of darkness. To overcome these things – would really mean happiness – on earth and for all eternity. But how can we be overcomers? What was the secret of Jesus’ victorious way? The answer is in the following meditation.
VICTORY IN BATTLE
September 28
God has won the victory over all the powers of sin and death. Yes, Jesus is Victor! But perhaps you don’t feel victory has been won over the sin in your life. You’re still plagued by the same thoughts of bitterness, the same unlovingness? You pray to be set free but you don’t see any results? If you really want the victory of Christ in your life, the following meditation called VICTORY IN BATTLE can help you.
TRUE JOY
September 29
Almost everyone is looking for satisfaction in life, for something that will make him truly happy. But how many people ever find what they’re looking for? Don’t most people just end up unhappy with life? This meditation, called TRUE JOY, tells about someone who did find happiness and satisfaction. A glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi will give us a clue in our search for joy.
KEEP HAVING THE GOAL IN MIND
September 30
Today, more than ever before, people are saying, “Where is God? He seems to have withdrawn His help from the world.” However, in the midst of the growing tensions and problems, God is alive and has given each of us a wonderful promise which He will fulfill. This meditation tells what this exciting promise is.