VERSE:Acts 4:20–for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.TRUTH:What difference has Christ made in our lives? Are we so overjoyed and overwhelmed that we cannot help but share with everyone we come into contact with the awesomeness of our Lord and Savior?RESPONSE:Lord, help me have the passion for sharing all that You are and all I’ve experienced with others all the time!

VERSE:Acts 3:19–There repent and return so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.TRUTH:Repentance brings refreshing. How are we refreshed? We humble ourselves; we repent; God cleanses us; we’re brought into the presence of God; His presence refreshes us!RESPONSE:Lord, I need Your refreshing. Help me to repent in the areas that need more of Your presence.

VERSE:Acts 2:36–Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ–This Jesus whom you crucified.TRUTH:The position that Jesus holds in creation is already determined, regardless of how we respond to Him. Some people accept it now, others reject it. How we treat Jesus does not change who He is. One day all will bow.RESPONSE:Lord, You are the true and only Lord. Help me make Your name known throughout the world!

VERSE:Acts 1:8–but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.TRUTH:We have a purpose here. We will be witnesses. If we say we know Christ, people will examine our lives. Do our lives testify of who Jesus Christ really is and all that He has done in our lives? Do we seek to spread that message to the whole world?RESPONSE:Lord, please use me to spread Your word to the nations so that all may know of You.

VERSE:James 5:10–As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.TRUTH:When we go through difficulties because of our belief in Christ, we’re not alone. Others have gone through this before. We can be encouraged by the example that they have set.RESPONSE:Lord, thank You for showing me that I can make it through because others have made it through. Following You is the only way, regardless of suffering.

VERSE:James 4:17–Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.TRUTH:Do we always do the things that still, small voice of God prompts us to do? God is very clear, if we know what we should be doing and don’t do it, we are guilty of disobedience.RESPONSE:Lord, forgive me when I don’t do what You tell me to do. Help me to be listening to hear Your voice and follow whatever You have for me to do.

VERSE:James 3:17–But wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisyTRUTH:Are these the characteristics that make up all aspects of our life? If not, we need to come back to God, the giver of wisdom, and surrender to Him.RESPONSE:Lord, help me see the areas in my life that don’t line up and surrender them to You so this can describe my whole life.

VERSE:James 2:12–So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of libertyTRUTH:We have been given new life by the mercy of Jesus Christ. That new life sets us free and gives liberty. Do we show others the same mercy that we have received by our words and actions?RESPONSE:God, thank You for Your mercy that brings freedom; help me use it to show mercy to others

VERSE:James 1:20–for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.TRUTH:Things happen that frustrate and anger us. God wants us to give our anger over to Him instead of acting on our anger ourselves. God has His plan and His timing. We must be careful we don’t let our anger get in the way of experiencing God’s best.RESPONSE:Lord, thank You for giving peace in the midst of anger. Help me to glorify You regardless of the circumstance.

VERSE:Daniel 12:3–Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.TRUTH:What are we doing that will last? The major theme throughout the book of Daniel has been to stand firm and lead people to Christ because you never know what will come in the future. Are we sharing the righteousness of Christ?RESPONSE:Lord, help me to share Your righteousness with everyone I meet.