LOVE: "Greater love lays down its life for others.” John 15:13 (Honoring our Vets)

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down their life for their friends.” John 15:13

Prayer:
I praise You, Heavenly Father, for the greater love You showed through Jesus Christ, my Savior, who willingly laid down His life to save me and all who believe in Him from sin and eternal death. Thank You for loving me when I was so unlovely. Thank You for seeking me when I was so lost. Thank You for choosing me when I was so unworthy as a sinner. I also remember and thank You for our veterans and service members who courageously sacrificed their time, health, safety, and lives to defend our freedom and protect our country. Please comfort the families who grieve the loss of loved ones who never returned home. Heal the visible and invisible wounds of those who served, and fill their hearts with Your perfect peace that brings wholeness and enduring hope. Lord Jesus, form Your selfless heart in me so that I, too, may learn to love family members and others sacrificially by laying down my life in service to them. I ask this in Your mighty name. Amen.

VISION: “Keep your eyes on Christ, whose Kingdom is coming!” Daniel 7:26

Then He said to me, “This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling and crushing everything in its path. Its ten horns are ten kings who will rule that empire. Then another king will arise, different from the other ten, who will subdue three of them. He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time. “But then the court will pass judgment, and all his power will be taken away and completely destroyed. Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will last forever, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.” That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself. Daniel 7:23-28

Prayer:

The negativity and chaos of this world grows strangely dim as I fix my eyes upon You, Lord Jesus. Please do not let my heart be troubled by the evil I see growing in this world, because You have already won the victory over the powers of darkness that rise against You, the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE! Holy Spirit, replace any fear with courage and strengthen me to remain faithful amid opposition as a servant of Jesus Christ. Help me embrace the glorious vision of God’s eternal Kingdom, where Christ will reign forever, so I never lose hope. Use me today to strengthen the faith of someone overcome by fear from the enemy’s attacks. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, my victorious King.

POSSESS: "The day is coming when you possess the Kingdom." Daniel 7:22

While I was looking, this horn made war against God's chosen ones and was winning the battle. Then God Most High, the Eternal God, came and judged in favor of His chosen ones, because the time had arrived for them to possess the Kingdom. Daniel 7:21-22

Prayer:
No matter what temporary losses, persecution, or physical suffering I experience here on earth, I am no longer a victim of defeat; I am a victor and more than a conqueror through You, Lord Jesus. I praise You for triumphing over the powers of darkness through Your death and resurrection. Holy Spirit, strengthen me to keep fighting the good fight of faith, remembering that my battle is not against human beings but against the rulers, authorities, and spiritual forces of the devil. Lead me today to someone who feels spiritually defeated and needs encouragement. Use me to strengthen their faith and help them embrace the truth that Christ has already won the battle and that we are on the victorious side. Open their eyes to see and believe that the day will come when we will possess His everlasting Kingdom. I ask this in Jesus’ mighty name. Hallelujah and Amen!

KINGDOM: "The Most High's kingdom will be given to His saints." Daniel 7:18

I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me. So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this: “These four huge beasts represent four kingdoms that will arise from the earth. But in the end, the saints of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.” Daniel 7:15-18

Prayer:
When my mind is troubled by the events unfolding in the world and the rise of godless powers fills my heart with worry, remind me, Lord Jesus, that every human kingdom is temporary, but Your Kingdom will endure forever and ever. Thank You for being the perfect expression of God’s love by sacrificing Your life on the cross to provide an eternal inheritance for sinners whom You transform into saints as they place their trust in You. Use me, Holy Spirit, to help lead my family, friends, and truth-seekers to faith in Christ Jesus so that they may become saints of His eternal Kingdom and reign with Him forever. I trust in Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

Quote: “The end of my earthly life is not the end of hope; it is the doorway to eternal life under Christ’s everlasting reign in His Kingdom!” - Hector Perez

COMING: "Jesus is coming to rule with an everlasting dominion." Daniel 7:13

“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a Son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Daniel 7:13-14

Prayer:
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I look forward with great anticipation, Almighty God, to the coming of Jesus Christ, who will reign forever in glory and sovereign power over all nations and peoples of every language. Until that day comes, I willingly submit my life to His authority and confess Him as my LORD and Savior. Reign in me and come quickly, Lord Jesus!

SAVES: "God saves you from the power of the lions." Daniel 6:27

"He delivers, and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has saved Daniel from the power of the lions." Daniel 6:27

Prayer:

God of my salvation, thank You for sending Jesus Christ to save all who trust in Him from the power of the lions. I praise You, Lord Jesus, for the signs and wonders of salvation You accomplished through Your death and resurrection. Guide someone across my path today, Holy Spirit, who feels beaten and devoured in a “lion’s den.” Use me to point them to faith in Jesus, who delivers and saves all who call upon His name. Amen!

REVERENCE: "Fear and reverence God, who rules forever." Daniel 6:26

Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: “Peace and prosperity to you! “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and He will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His rule will never end." Daniel 6:25-26

Prayer:
I bow in reverence before Your presence, Abba Father, acknowledging You as the living God who rules over all and is worthy of praise, honor, and glory. I pray that Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Lord Jesus, I need You and confess You as my Lord and Savior. Please use me today, as You used Daniel, to pray for someone who needs a miracle. Hear our feeble cry as we call upon Your mighty name, and bring them to salvation. Hosanna in the highest!

Living Truth:

• "But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine." Psalm 33:18-19
• "You who fear Him, trust in the Lord—He is their help and shield." Psalm 115:11
• "Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways." Psalm 128:1