January
10Read James 2:14–26
Reflect How does your life reflect the reality that true faith is accompanied by action?
Pray Ask God for wisdom and obedience in following His call to care for orphans and widows.
Action This week, look for ways to show “Love Works.”
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Read Luke 9:18–27
Reflect What does it mean to you to “pick up your cross”?
Pray Ask God to show you the areas of your life that He wants you to surrender to Him.
Action What are some tangible ways that you could deny yourself today, this week?
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Read Matthew 25:31–36
Reflect How do theses verses challenge your view of what it means to be a Christ-follower?
Pray Pray that you may be able to see Christ in all those you encounter each day.
Action As you interact with others this week, remember Matthew 25:31–36 and ask God to help you see the spirit of Christ in those you come across.
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Read 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
Reflect What do you think God’s solution is for dealing with disparity?
Pray Pray for a renewed spirit of generosity.
Action Think about all the opportunities and privileges you have had over your lifetime and write them on a piece of paper. Thank God for them this week.
February
7Read Isaiah 58:6–12
Reflect What parts stand out? What is the fasting that God desires from us? What other things might qualify as “fasting” in your world?
Pray Pray for the Church.
Action Find out about all the ministries CPC is involved in, and decide which one you are going to participate in, or start one yourself.
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Read Mark 6:30–44
Reflect What did Jesus say to the disciples when they panicked about how they would feed the large group of people? Imagine that Jesus is asking you the same question, “How many loaves do you have?”
Pray Pray for the courage to use your talents, time, and treasure in service of His kingdom.
Action What talents, treasure, or time do you have to offer? Take a piece of paper and write down the three T’s listed above in separate columns.
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Read Romans 13:9 and 1 John 4:21
Reflect Who is your neighbor?
Pray Ask God to help you know and love your neighbor today.
Action What is one thing you can do this week to love your neighbor?
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Read Matthew 18:1–6
Reflect What place do children have in the heart of God?
Pray Ask God to use the children of CPC during the Love Works initiative.
Action How can you bless a child this week?
March
7Read Psalm 10:2–10
Reflect What do these verses say about injustice?
Pray Pray for those around the world who have been placed in jail without charge or trial.
Action Take some time this week to study issues in the news that include dimensions of injustice.
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Read Psalm 72:12–14
Reflect What do these verses say God will do for the needy?
Pray Pray for the estimated 1 million children that are kidnapped or lured into prostitution each year around the world.
Action Go to our website and pray for each of our 29 missions partners this week.
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Read Luke 10:25–37
Reflect What did the Good Samaritan have that he shared with the man in need?
Pray Pray that God would give you more qualities like the Good Samaritan.
Action Look for one way you can help someone else in need this week.
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