Devotions for the Man in the Mirror : 75 Readings to Cultivate a Deeper Walk with Christ

by Patrick Morley, Author of The Man in the Mirror

• ISBN13: 9780310244066
• ISBN10: 0310244064
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Are you tired of feeling half alive? Half faithful? Half obedient? Half the totally committed Christian you long to be? Then this could be the most important book you'll ever read. In it, Patrick Morley offers the motivation and inspiration you need for finding the abundant life you desire. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Patrick Morley is a business leader, speaker, and the best-selling author of nine books, including The Man in the Mirror. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	1	(6)
Part One: The God We Want Versus the God Who Is
The Kingdom: Temporal Kingdoms (Matthew 6:10)	7	(2)
Jesus: A Case of Mistaken Identity (Matthew 16:15)	9	(4)
Revival: The Gospel of Addition (Acts 26:20)	13	(4)
Worship: Our Attitude Toward God (Revelation 4:11)	17	(6)
Part Two: The Escape from Cultural Christianity
Prosperity: A Gift of God (Ecclesiastes 5:19)	23	(4)
Money: The Treasure Test (Luke 12:34)	27	(4)
Idolatry: Too Close to the Boiling Point (Corinthians 10:14)	31	(4)
Discipline: The Shakable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:25)	35	(4)
Materialism: Divided Interests (Corinthians 7:30-31)	39	(4)
Surrender: A Recovering Materialist (Proverbs 27:20)	43	(4)
Failure: A Six-Point Formula for Spiritual Failure (Philippians 1:10)	47	(4)
Resurrender: The Way Back (Revelation 3:20)	51	(4)
Values: Making a Comeback (Colossians 2:8)	55	(4)
Dependency: The Safety of the Unmet Need (1 Timothy 5:5)	59	(4)
The Fear of the Lord: Love Wisdom and Hate Evil (Proverbs 19:23)	63	(6)
Part Three: Our Relationship with Christ
Jesus: Commitment to a Person versus a Set of Values (Matthew 9:9)	69	(4)
Christ: Is There Another? (John 6:68)	73	(2)
Born Again: The Dramatic Conversion (John 3:3)	75	(4)
Eternal Life: The Undone Thing (Matthew 19:16)	79	(4)
Assurance: Assurance of Salvation (Romans 8:16)	83	(6)
Part Four: The World of My Motives
Ambition: Fifteen Minutes at the Top (Psalm 43:3)	89	(4)
Potentiality: The Nature of Our Potential (James 4:14)	93	(4)
Intentions: The Things of God (Mark 8:33)	97	(4)
Approval: Man-Pleasers and God-Pleasers (Galatians 1:10)	101	(4)
Obedience: The Secret of Pleasing God (Philippians 3:16)	105	(2)
Devotion: Fully Devoted to God (1 Kings 11:4)	107	(6)
Part Five: The Art of Surrender
Surrender: The Process of Surrender (Luke 9:23)	113	(4)
Impulsiveness: Good Ideas versus God Ideas (Matthew 17:4)	117	(2)
Significance: About Being Busy (Ecclesiastes 2:22)	119	(4)
Trustability: Remember What Is in You (John 2:24-25)	123	(2)
Interests: The Proved Workman (Philippians 2:22)	125	(2)
Servanthood: In Search of Excellence (John 3:30)	127	(4)
Expectations: Surrendering to Scripture (Psalm 37:4)	131	(4)
Testing God: Playing the Probabilities (Exodus 17:2)	135	(2)
The Holy Spirit: How to Strengthen a Willing Spirit (Mark 14:40)	137	(4)
Principle: The Principle Is the Thing (Luke 22:42)	141	(6)
Part Six: The Tools of Surrender
Prayer: The Disposition to Pray (Ephesians 6:18)	147	(4)
Prayer: Praying for the Inarticulate Need (Romans 8:26)	151	(4)
Prayer: The Method of Prayer (Matthew 21:21-22)	155	(4)
Prayer: How Prayer Reflects Our Spiritual Phase (Revelation 5:13)	159	(4)
The Mind: Above All Else (Proverbs 4:23)	163	(4)
Quiet Time: Meeting with God (Deuteronomy 4:29)	167	(4)
Devotions: Don't Be Distracted (Luke 10:41-42)	171	(2)
Scripture: Gaining Spiritual Weight (1 Peter 2:2-3)	173	(6)
Part Seven: Responding to the Struggles of Daily Life
Grace: Living Worthy of Our Calling (Ephesians 4:1)	179	(4)
Perseverance: The Need for Persevering Faith (Hebrews 10:36)	183	(4)
Faith: Living by Faith (2 Corinthians 5:7)	187	(4)
Affliction: When God Is Silent (Lamentations 3:26)	191	(4)
Belief: Faith and Doubt Together (Mark 9:24)	195	(4)
Temptation: The Purpose for Severe Temptation (Matthew 4:1)	199	(4)
Temptation: The Flesh or Satan? (Galatians 5:17)	203	(4)
Encouragement: I Have to Occasionally Remind Myself (Hebrews 12:5)	207	(4)
Satan: Defend Yourself (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)	211	(6)
Part Eight: Developing My Personal Character
Suffering: If You Must, Suffer for the Right Reason (1 Peter 3:17)	217	(4)
Depravity: Utter Versus Total (Galatians 5:16)	221	(4)
Character: Circumstance Success Versus Character Success (Genesis 39:2)	225	(4)
Tomorrow: The Antidote for Frustration (Matthew 6:34)	229	(4)
Holiness: Becoming Holy (Hebrews 12:14)	233	(4)
Equipping: The Lag from Calling to Sending (Galatians 1:18)	237	(4)
Isolation: Stuck on a Blank Page (Psalm 42:2)	241	(4)
Sorrow: The Food and Drink of Job (Job 1:21)	245	(4)
Trust: Trust God with All Your Heart (Proverbs 3:5)	249	(4)
Surrender: The Prayer of Agur (Proverbs 30:7)	253	(4)
Human Nature: The Weaknesses We Detest in Others (Romans 7:21)	257	(4)
Pressure: The Purpose of Pressure (2 Corinthians 1:8)	261	(4)
Part Nine: Getting Along with People
Power: Give People the Good (Proverbs 3:27)	265	(2)
Witnessing: Come to the Light (John 12:46)	267	(4)
Witnessing: There is No Cause for Shame (2 Timothy 1:12)	271	(2)
Love: A Gentle Reminder (1 Corinthians 13:11)	273	(2)
Prayer: The Antidote for Envy and Slander (1 Peter 2:1)	275	(2)
Children: Making the Right Impression (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)	277	(4)
Self Image: Gaining a Good Self Image (2 Corinthians 5:16)	281	(4)
Slander: When Your Friend Talks Behind Your Back (Ecclesiastes 7:21-22)	285	(2)
Service: The Reward for Serving Others (Ephesians 6:7-8)	287	(4)
Time: Take Time for the Moment (1 Corinthians 15:55)	291	(4)
Scripture Index	295	(4)
About the Author	299