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January—Communing With God

Jesus, Our Pattern, Depended on Prayer, January 1

Christ’s Example Gives Power to Resist Temptation, January 2

Approaching God With Reverence, January 3

Pray for Daily Bread, January 4

Have a Forgiving Spirit, January 5

Have a Heart Filled With Gratitude, January 6

Pray in Jesus’ Name, January 7

Our Prayers Will Be Answered, January 8

Not Only Pray, but Ask and Work!, January 9

Pray in Submission to God’s Will, January 10

To Avoid Darkness, Stay Close to God, January 11

Pray to Reflect Christ’s Unfathomable Love, January 12

Gain Spiritual Strength Through Prayer, January 13

Plead for Wisdom and Power, January 14

Pray Silently, Continually, January 15

Take Your Children to Jesus in Prayer, January 16

A Prayer That Includes Us, January 17

In Sincere Pursuit of Truth We Commune With God, January 18

Prayer Closely Related to Reformation, January 19

Prayers Enlist the Help of Angels, January 20

By Prayer, Prepare for Convocations, January 21

Look to Jesus in Prayer, January 22

Prayers of a Godly Woman Answered, January 23

What It Means to Pray in Christ’s Name, January 24

Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, January 25

Walking With God Through Prayer, January 26

Prayer an Effective Weapon Against Satan, January 27

Transformed by Communion With God, January 28

Pray Earnestly for Christian Character, January 29

Pray in Humbleness of Heart, January 30

Prayer Helps Guide to Truth, January 31

February—The Blessings of Obedience

Obey God, Just as Jesus Did, February 1

Everything Lost by Disobedience, February 2

The Promise of Redemption, February 3

God’s Word the Supreme Authority, February 4

Jesus Showed That We Can Obey, February 5

Obey From Principle, February 6

Israel Pledges to Obey God’s Commandments, February 7

Christ’s Perfect Obedience Can Be Ours, February 8

Obedience Through Grace, February 9

Christ, the Model of True Obedience, February 10

Happiness Guarded by God’s Law, February 11

Obedience to Be Rewarded, February 12

Commandment-keeping Families Glorify Christ, February 13

Obedience Brings Peace and Happiness, February 14

Joy in Loving Obedience, February 15

Jesus Gives Power to Obey, February 16

Abraham’s Great Example of Obedience, February 17

God’s Law Important for All Time, February 18

Disobedience Indicates Rebellion, February 19

Obedience Results in Happiness, February 20

Even Nature Obeys Divine Commands, February 21

Obey God, the Supreme Authority, February 22

Make Obedience Attractive, February 23

God’s Law Is Perfect, February 24

Jesus, the Perfect Pattern of Obedience, February 25

Our Obedience Enables God to Fulfill Promises, February 26

Obedience Has Immediate and Eternal Rewards, February 27

Genuine Sanctification Involves Obedience, February 28

March—Investing Time and Other Talents

Time to Study Revelation, March 1

Depend on Our Divine Advocate, March 2

A Message for Our Time, March 3

Work Faithfully, Using Time Wisely, March 4

Submit to God’s Training Process, March 5

Improving Opportunities for Service, March 6

Regularity and Promptness Are Religious Duties, March 7

Every Hour Is Valuable, March 8

Buried Talents Should Be Used, March 9

How to “Redeem” Time, March 10

Use Even One Talent Wisely, March 11

Use Abilities and Means for God’s Glory, March 12

A Time for Vigilant Work, March 13

Both Money and Active Service Needed, March 14

Work for Low Wages Rather Than Be Idle, March 15

Every Spiritual Gift Is Important, March 16

Be Satisfied With Humble Work, March 17

Every Person Has a Gift and Is Accountable, March 18

Small Talents Have Value and Can Increase, March 19

Work Faithfully Where You Are, March 20

Working With Jesus to Save the Lost, March 21

One Talent, Used Faithfully, Will Gain Other Talents, March 22

Faithful Users of Talents Will Hear “Well Done”, March 23

Use Well the Talent of Speech, March 24

Reveal Jesus’ Love Through Speech, March 25

Use Responsibly the Gifts of Speech and Influence, March 26

Speak Winsomely of the Savior, March 27

Influence—A Power for Good or Evil, March 28

God’s Grace Essential to Right Use of Influence, March 29

Our Service Should Meet Heaven’s Approval, March 30

Using God’s Gifts as He Wills, March 31

April—Exploring God’s Word

No True Wisdom Apart From God, April 1

The Rewards of Bible Study, April 2

The Spirit Must Illuminate the Word, April 3

Seek God for Wisdom, April 4

Reach for the Highest Standard of Personhood, April 5

Prepare Now for Immortal Life, April 6

To Grow, Study the Word, April 7

Learn the Truth, Then Live It, April 8

To Find the Word Interesting, Receive the Spirit, April 9

Treasures of Truth Are for Those Who Dig, April 10

Ever Search for More Light, April 11

Examine Diligently Every Belief, April 12

Bible Study Strengthens the Intellect, April 13

Search the Word Objectively and Personally, April 14

Preparing for Trying Times, April 15

Do Not Merely Read the Scriptures, but Search, April 16

Hear Christ’s Voice Through the Word, April 17

Earnest Study Produces True Conversion, April 18

God’s Word the Standard of Judgment, April 19

Scripture’s Grand Themes Expand the Mind, April 20

Exciting Experiences Await Bible Students, April 21

The Holy Spirit Illuminates the Word, April 22

Accept the Bible as the Foundation of All Faith, April 23

Have Fellowship With Jesus Through the Word, April 24

Enjoy the Rich Banquet Found in the Word, April 25

True Higher Education Found in the Word of God, April 26

To Understand God’s Word Better, Be Obedient, April 27

The Bible Reveals the Way to Christ, April 28

Search the Scriptures, and Be Obedient, April 29

True Learners Accept the Scriptures as God’s Voice, April 30

May—The Day That God Made Holy

God’s People to Keep the Sabbath, May 1

The Sabbath Intended for All Humankind, May 2

A Day Pointing to God’s Power and Love, May 3

Six Days for Us, Only One for God, May 4

The Sabbath Turns Minds to the Creator, May 5

On Day Six, Prepare for the Sabbath, May 6

Threefold Miracle Reveals Sabbath Sacredness, May 7

Satan’s Attack Against God’s Memorial, May 8

Sabbath Truth Supported by the Word, May 9

The Sign of God’s Authority, May 10

The Spurious Sabbath a False Signpost, May 11

Do Good on the Sabbath, May 12

Do Soul-saving Work on the Sabbath, May 13

Doing Well on the Sabbath Honors the Day, May 14

The Sabbath Designed to Bring Us Into Harmony With God, May 15

The Sabbath a Sign of Covenant Relationship, May 16

A Day of Healing and Joy, May 17

A Day on Which to Show Mercy, May 18

Set Example of Sabbath Sacredness, and Teach It, May 19

The Commandments Are for All, May 20

Jesus Kept the Sabbath by Doing Good, May 21

The Sabbath Memorializes a Literal Day, May 22

The Sabbath Reminds Us of God’s Creative Power, May 23

Believe God’s Word, Not Human Reasoning, May 24

The Sabbath Was Kept Anciently, and Is Today, May 25

Keeping the Sabbath as a Family, May 26

Good Works Continue on the Sabbath, May 27

A Vision of the Sabbath Commandment, May 28

Why Worship Is Due God, May 29

The Sabbath Not Jewish but Christ’s Holy Day, May 30

Sabbath Rest and Joy in Eternity, May 31

June—Doing the King’s Business

Be Like Jesus, Not Like the World, June 1

Do Right in Business, Not Just in Church, June 2

Be Honest With Others and With God, June 3

Imitate Jesus and His Ethics, June 4

Never Take Advantage of Another’s Misfortune, June 5

Character Tested by Presence of the Less Fortunate, June 6

The Golden Rule to Govern Business Dealings, June 7

God’s Plan to Prevent Poverty, June 8

God’s Grace Needed to Polish Us, June 9

Principles of the Gospel Must Control Us, June 10

Our Business Standards Reveal Our Character, June 11

Even “Small” Sins Have Big Consequences, June 12

Build Character on Jesus, the Rock, June 13

Public Service Demands Strict Integrity, June 14

God’s Word Approves the Judicial Oath, June 15

Choices Being Made Between Two Sides, June 16

Handling Money to Meet God’s Approval, June 17

To Win Souls, Forgo Personal Gain, June 18

Set Right Priorities in Life, June 19

Christians Must Never Depart From Integrity, June 20

Reveal Love While Doing God’s Business, June 21

Imitate Christ, Not the World, June 22

Be Compassionate When Poverty Is Unavoidable, June 23

Show Divine Love by Being Merciful, June 24

Seek Divine Wisdom in Handling Money, June 25

Invest to Glorify God, Not Self, June 26

Represent Christ in Every Circumstance, June 27

In Planning, Consider the Unending Future, June 28

Never Dishonor God by Violating Righteous Principles, June 29

Faithful Stewards Provide for God’s Work, June 30

July—Practicing the End-time Lifestyle

The New Lifestyle Through Jesus, July 1

Jesus Requires Wholehearted Commitment, July 2

God Has Sent Warnings, but Few Listen, July 3

Fanaticism and Noise No Evidence of Faith, July 4

God Not Pleased With Tasteless Disorder, July 5

Follow Christ and Defeat the Enemy, July 6

Decided Efforts Must Be Made Against Sin, July 7

Seek to Be Temperate in All Things, July 8

Training Children a Sacred Responsibility, July 9

Work and Exercise Contribute to Health, July 10

When Trials Come, Cling to Jesus, July 11

For Every Difficulty, God’s Grace Is Sufficient, July 12

Husbands Are to Be Thoughtful and Cheerful, July 13

Bible Holiness Is Our Great Need, July 14

Be Faithful in Small, Common Tasks, July 15

Meeting Difficulties Develops Spiritual Muscle, July 16

Maintain Integrity, Whatever the Cost, July 17

Motive Determines Value of Our Acts, July 18

Stay Close to Jesus and Become Like Him, July 19

To Find True Happiness, Obey God, July 20

When in Trial, Review God’s Great Mercy, July 21

Receive Light, and Walk in It, July 22

Reveal Love, Compassion, and Tenderness, July 23

Do Not Accuse Others, but Intercede for Them, July 24

Live Unselfishly, and Teach People to Love Jesus, July 25

Bring the Lower Passions Into Subjection, July 26

Seek to Reflect the Image of Jesus, July 27

We Should Give Hope to the Fallen, July 28

Take Time for Prayer and the Word, July 29

Study Christ’s Words, Not Human Opinions, July 30

Be Used by the Spirit in Christ’s Service, July 31

August—Relating to the Natural World

Happiness to Be Found in Natural Surroundings, August 1

All Nature Entrusted to Adam and Eve, August 2

God’s Wisdom and Love Revealed in Nature, August 3

Work Given as a Source of Happiness, August 4

The Earth Will Produce Abundantly for Diligent Workers, August 5

Work and Study Benefit Both the Earth and the Mind, August 6

Cooperating With God in Work Promotes Happiness, August 7

Well-regulated Work Aids All-around Development, August 8

The Beauty of Nature Reveals God’s Character, August 9

God’s Love and Glory Seen in Nature, August 10

God’s Power Exercised Constantly in Nature, August 11

Appreciate Earth’s Natural, Quiet Beauty, August 12

Nature Offers Messages of Hope and Comfort, August 13

Draw Spiritual Lessons and Health Benefits From Trees, August 14

Nature Is Guided and Upheld by the Creator, August 15

Christ Points Us to a More Glorious World, August 16

Many Lessons to Be Learned From Nature, August 17

How to Learn From Nature Its Deepest Lessons, August 18

Nature Teaches the Value of Obedience to Law, August 19

Valuable Objects in Nature Are Pruned or Refined, August 20

Nature Testifies of a Master Artist and Designer, August 21

Earth’s Bounties Give Evidence of God’s Love, August 22

The Natural World Speaks of the Creator, August 23

Rich Blessings From a Sabbath for the Land, August 24

The Poor Have Rights in God’s World, August 25

Work, for Earth’s Night Is Coming, August 26

Cultivating the Soil Is Doing God’s Service, August 27

An Exhaustless Source of Instruction and Delight, August 28

Fallow Ground of the Human Heart Should Be Worked, August 29

Greater Efficiency and Deeper Consecration Needed, August 30

Keep Streams of Beneficence in Constant Circulation, August 31

September—Sharing the Good News

Tell Others to Love and Obey Christ, September 1

All Have a Duty to Witness, September 2

Carry Light and Hope Everywhere, September 3

To Witness Successfully, First Crucify Self, September 4

Invite People to Become Children of God, September 5

Angels Cooperate With Soul Winners, September 6

Guard Your Words and Be Tactful as You Witness, September 7

Now Is the Time to Work for Christ, September 8

Practical Christianity Important in Witnesses, September 9

Witness Wherever Jesus Calls You, September 10

Jesus Identifies Himself With the Needy, September 11

The Holy Spirit Will Empower for Witnessing, September 12

God Gives Grace to Those Who Believe His Word, September 13

One Small Book Produced Big Results, September 14

Personal Ministry Is Key to Winning Souls, September 15

Make Clear the Worth of the Soul, September 16

Music Can Attract People to God’s Message, September 17

Truth Is to Be Lived, Not Merely Spoken, September 18

Aim High and Attempt Much for God, September 19

Witness at Every Large Gathering in Cities, September 20

Christ’s Followers to Differ From the World, September 21

Win Souls Through the Sabbath School, September 22

Work to Be Done in Large Cities, September 23

Expressions of Sympathy Open Hearts to the Gospel, September 24

Soul Winning Creates Demand for Holy Spirit, September 25

Consecrated Workers Could Do Great Work in Short Time, September 26

Workers to Reveal the Spirit of Jesus, September 27

Consecrate Self, Then Search for Perishing Souls, September 28

Unselfish Service Gives Joy to Both Christ and Us, September 29

Every Member to Help Spread the Gospel, September 30

October—Enjoying Good Health

Everyone Should Know and Obey the Laws of Life, October 1

Leaders to Practice and Teach Health Reform, October 2

It’s Time to Give Up Health-destroying Indulgences, October 3

Share the Light on Healthful Living, October 4

Nutritious Diet Important for Intellectual Vigor, October 5

Higher Powers to Control Physical Nature, October 6

Good Health Needed to Achieve Success, October 7

Aim for Holiness, Not Merely Health, October 8

Health Reform and Third Angel’s Message Closely Allied, October 9

Advent Message to Sanctify Body and Soul, October 10

Conditions for Good Health Must Be Observed, October 11

Self-development Essential to Accomplish Most Good, October 12

Temperate Habits and Physical Exercise Produce Vigor, October 13

Follow the Example Set by the Four Hebrews, October 14

Control the Appetite Through Christ’s Power, October 15

Christians to Be Strictly Temperate, Governed by Principle, October 16

Food to Be Wholesome and Palatable, October 17

Control of Appetite to Begin in Childhood, October 18

Stimulants Eventually Produce Evil Results, October 19

Through Jesus Comes Health and Relief From Perplexities, October 20

Obey Nature’s Laws to Enjoy Health, October 21

Follow Divine Counsel to Preserve Health, October 22

Effect Follows Cause, Producing Health or Disease, October 23

To Have a Clear Mind, Follow Temperance Principles, October 24

Physical Work Helps to Develop Mind and Character, October 25

Temperance in All Things Is Essential, October 26

Our Thinking Is Affected by Our Eating, October 27

Prepare Wholesome Diet Without Flesh Meats, October 28

Both Physical and Mental Faculties to Be Cultivated, October 29

Pure, Fresh Air Promotes Health of Mind and Body, October 30

Love for God Is Essential for Perfect Health, October 31

Nobember—Worshiping at Home

Though We Fall, We Can Conquer, Nobember 1

Move Forward in Faith and Unity, Nobember 2

Make Family Worship Interesting, Nobember 3

Daily Family Worship Yields Precious Results, Nobember 4

Worship Faithfully Every Morning and Evening, Nobember 5

Parents to Begin Reformation in the Home, Nobember 6

Time for Worship to Be Set Apart as Sacred, Nobember 7

God’s People Will Be Refined by Time of Trouble, Nobember 8

Consecrate Your Family to God, and Look to Calvary, Nobember 9

The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, Nobember 10

Angels in Heaven Worship With Us, Nobember 11

Christ’s Blood and Righteousness Purify Our Worship, Nobember 12

Talk of Jesus, and Reflect the Joy of Being a Christian, Nobember 13

Jesus in the Heart Makes the Life Fragrant, Nobember 14

Family Worship Can Help Create Harmony, Nobember 15

Victory Is Assured for All Who Obey Christ’s Orders, Nobember 16

In Every Situation Jesus Gives Fresh Blessings, Nobember 17

In Love and Mercy Jesus Pleads With Us and for Us, Nobember 18

Diffuse the Light Throughout the Dark World, Nobember 19

God Alone Is to Be Worshiped, Nobember 20

Christ’s Self-sacrificing Life Is Our Lesson Book, Nobember 21

Memorize the Scriptures, Preparing for the Future, Nobember 22

We May Receive God’s Unlimited Grace, to Do Good, Nobember 23

To Feed the Soul, Commune Constantly With Jesus, Nobember 24

Be Courteous, Lifting Others’ Burdens, as Did Jesus, Nobember 25

We Are to Grow in Piety, Purity, and Love, Nobember 26

God’s Word and Love Will Open Hearts to Jesus, Nobember 27

Special Endowment of Grace and Power Needed Today, Nobember 28

When We Thirst for Righteousness, Jesus Draws Near, Nobember 29

Angels Join Us as We Help Those in Need, Nobember 30

December—Repenting, Then Growing

Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, Knows Each Sheep, December 1

True Christians Focus on Christ, Not Self, December 2

Truly Converted People Aim for Perfection, December 3

Converted Sinners Live a New Life, December 4

Repent Today, and Receive Christ’s Robe of Righteousness, December 5

Jesus Lovingly Calls, but Many Wait Too Long to Respond, December 6

When Sinners Repent, Heaven Rejoices, December 7

Conversion Creates New Interests and New Loves, December 8

Repentant Souls Hate Sin and Love Righteousness, December 9

Humanity, Allied With Divinity, Can Keep the Law, December 10

Conscientious Persons Must Guard Against Being Deceived, December 11

True Repentance Involves Remorse for Sin and Forsaking It, December 12

By Grace You Can Reach Christ’s Ideal, December 13

God’s People Are Polished Stones in His Spiritual Temple, December 14

Advance the Kingdom by Leading Sinners to Repentance, December 15

Look to Jesus, and He Will Give You Victory, December 16

Lift Up the Standard as the Great Controversy Intensifies, December 17

Bible Sanctification Involves Humility and Constant Growth, December 18

Repentance to Be Followed by Change of Character, December 19

Both Repentance and Forgiveness Are Gifts From Christ, December 20

God Calls for Repentance and Holy Living, December 21

God Waits to Receive All Who Repent, December 22

Jesus’ Love Draws Sinners to Repentance, December 23

Good Works to Follow Revival, December 24

Jesus Pays the Debt of Repentant Sinners, December 25

God’s People to Reflect His Glory, December 26

Everyone to Work for the Lost, December 27

Repentance Essential During Day of Atonement, December 28

God’s Law Leads to True Repentance, December 29

Christ’s Robe of Righteousness Is for the Repentant, December 30

All Who Repent Will Be Forgiven and Accepted, December 31