Psalm 35:1-2

Just like the disciples who followed Jesus during his time on earth, we look to our Savior for wisdom and direction. As the disciples saw first-hand and we read in the Bible, Jesus gained strength when he spent time with the Father. So, we ask him, “Jesus, teach us to pray.” This reading plan from author Bobby Schuller shows you how to follow Jesus’ lead in “Praying the Psalms.”

Do you feel ill-equipped to defend the spiritual territory you’ve worked so hard to gain? Ask yourself, “Do you sometimes feel powerless or defeated? Do you fear losing the ground you've gained in relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends?” If you haven't realized it before, you are in an all-out war. You are not only fighting for your life, but also for the lives of those you care about. However, take comfort; this seven-day reading plan will reveal that you have been equipped with the greatest arsenal of weapons available—power and authority!

Many of us will not travel to every corner of the world except through stories. Stories transport us into countries, communities, churches, and homes we may never visit. In this global Advent, you are invited into the stories of children around the world who have experienced God with them. In their stories, you will see how Christ's hope, peace, joy, and love are still vibrantly expressed in our world.