1. Ask God to help you find a new “verse of the month” and a new “word of the month.” Post it where you can see it. And ask Him to help you apply it. (And/or ask Him if there is any task/challenge He wants to give you this month.)
2. Pick two or three new people to pray for this
month. Write their names down, pray for
them daily, and ask God if there is anything specific you should pray for about
them.
3. What five accomplishments of yours are you
most thankful for?
4. Pick another item from your “nice things to
do for others” list and find time to do it this month. (On a practical note, go through your medicine/vitamin cabinet and get rid of expired items, replace them with new items, so that you are ready for sick season before it hits.)
5. Ask God:
“In what area(s) am I not trusting You or listening to You right now?”
6. What five bits of advice (or quotes) are you
thankful for?
7. Spend at least 30 minutes away from all
technology at least three times this week and do something peaceful and
relaxing instead. Protect your “alone
time” and your time with your family.
8. Ask God:
“Is there any area You are trying to tell me “no” in? Any area You are trying to tell me “yes” in? Any area You are trying to tell me “stop” or
“wait” in?”
9. What five things are you thankful for that
help you recharge or relax?
10. Pick a verse you’ve always wanted to
memorize. Now memorize it.
11. Ask God:
“Am I living in an awareness of Your holiness? What in my life might show that I am
not? (Disobedience, not seeking after
You, no sense of conviction, etc.)”
12. What five life-changing moments are you
thankful for? (Or five life-changing
moments you are thankful that God brought you through?)
13. Next time you stand in line somewhere, pick a
person around you to pray for. And ask
God what He wants you to pray.
14. Ask God:
“Am I living in an awareness of Your love? What do I still need to learn about Your
love?”
15. What are five brown things you are thankful
for?
16. What three worries can you push aside for
now? Pray them over to God and refuse to
think about them for a week. (They will
still be there next week and you can resume worrying about them then, if you
want to.)
17. Ask God:
“Is there a way that You want me to display more love or is there
someone You want me to love more? (Lord,
help me love more!)”
18. What five books/authors are you thankful for?
19. Choose from your “nice things to do for
yourself” list. And do it soon.
20. Ask God:
“Since You know what’s best for me, what do I need most right now?”
21. What are five convictions, beliefs, or
disciplines of yours that you are thankful you have?
22. Do a little “quote” hunting online (such as
googling “Famous Quotes,” “Quotes about love or God,” “Inspirational Quotes”
etc.). Write down your favorite ones and
put them somewhere you can see them.
23. Ask God:
“Do You have anything You want to say to me regarding my view of
eternity? Of the supernatural/spirit
world? Do I live with enough/too
much/too little awareness of the spirit world?
Of eternity?
24.
What five “supernatural” or
awe-inspiring moments are you thankful for, even if it’s just seeing a
beautiful sunset while sitting on a beach on vacation?
25. Think of the things you are proud of about
your life. your success, yourself. Have
you remembered to thank God for them?
26.
Ask God: “Is there any way I am trying
to steal Your glory? What am I overly
proud about that I need to give You the glory for?”
27. What are five of your talents or strengths that you are thankful for?
28. Say “no” to something that you know you are
supposed to say “no” to. You do not have
to do everything for everyone. (If you
always say “no,” then say “yes” to something you wouldn’t normally do.)
29. Ask God:
“What are some of the greatest passions/talents You have given me and
how can I use them for Your glory and Your kingdom?”
30. What five experiences are you thankful for because they made you feel closer to God?
31. Pray for revival. In your heart, your home, your church, your
community, your country!
