1 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Are you unintentionally undermining what Christ accomplished for you on the cross by reducing it to eternal life alone? Christ lives within you so that you no longer share in the curses that affect those who live apart from Him. The reality you’re called to walk in is that of someone who knows who God has made them to be curse-proof.

You’re marked with Christ’s likeness and clothed in His authority. No curse or enchantment can penetrate the wall of protection He’s placed around you. Your life in Christ is filled with blessings. Therefore, live each day expecting God’s continual goodness and favour rather than fearing what a defeated adversary may attempt.

Remember, your inheritance in Christ isn’t only eternal life, but also victory, peace, and divine favour in your present walk with Him.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for the blessing I have inherited in Christ. Help me to walk confidently in a curse-free life, expecting Your goodness and favour every day.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
Blessings follow me wherever I go. I live a curse-proof life! No enchantment or weapon of the enemy can harm me or my family, in Jesus’ Name!

FURTHER STUDY
Numbers 23:20

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 119

1 Samuel 19-20; John 12:17-36

2 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Life is full of competition, in careers, relationships, and even families, but Scripture teaches that comparison is unwise. Many Christians burden themselves with unnecessary stress by comparing their walk with God to that of others. Scripture shows that the only true competition for a Christian is with oneself.

It’s not wrong to notice the progress of others, but your motivation should be to grow beyond your own past self, not to outdo anyone else. Do not lose sight of the path God has chosen for you by becoming preoccupied with another’s journey. Stay focused, keep growing, and strive each day to become the person God has called you to be.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, keep me focused on the path You have set before me. Deliver me from comparison and help me to grow daily according to Your unique plan for my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
My only competition is myself. I am focused on the path God has set before me. As I walk in His perfect plan for my life, His grace causes increase and favour to follow me everywhere I go!

FURTHER STUDY
Galatians 6:4

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 118

1 Samuel 17-18; John 12:1-16

1 Corinthians 13:4–5 (AMP)
Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.

Viewing someone through “rose-tinted glasses” describes the act of overlooking faults in a person and seeing the best in them. Today’s verse details the true meaning and conditions of walking in God’s love. One of these is choosing not to keep a record of the wrongs others commit against you.

Putting on spiritual rose-tinted glasses doesn’t mean denying someone’s mistakes; it means choosing to move beyond them and loving others as Christ loves you, without bitterness, disdain, or a catalogue of past failures. Let your view of others be coloured with love, and this will be your best year yet!

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, teach me to love like Christ loves. Help me to release past hurts, refuse bitterness, and see others through the lens of Your unconditional love.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I love others with the same love Christ extends to me, without jealousy, envy, or bitterness. I choose to see the good in everyone, regardless of past faults or failures.

FURTHER STUDY
Ephesians 5:2

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 117

1 Samuel 15-16; John 11:46-57