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SEEK MY FACE If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) We are entering today into a 30 day journey, focused on the action points of this verse:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Humble ourselves Pray Seek God’s face Turn from our wicked ways

God promises that if we will do these things, He will hear from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land. “Seek My Face” is arranged in three levels. The first level should take about 15 minutes per day to complete; the second level is another 15 minutes, and the third level is another half hour. Do whatever levels you find most challenging and satisfying. This is merely a devotional guide—mostly scriptures to read, with a few action points along the way. Rather than looking for the right answers and filling in blanks in a workbook, this exercise is designed to help you hear God Himself speaking to you, especially through His Word. Listen! Let His Word penetrate your soul with His truth. Listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit, who gently guides us into truth, as we submit to Him. Don’t assume that because you’re not sensing anything dramatic or supernatural feeling, that God is not guiding you; He is! He promises to be found by those who seek Him, so if you’re seeking His face, He will make sure you find Him. Feel free to ask God questions. Then look and listen as you read the scriptures. Don’t allow yourself to get sidetracked by things you don’t understand in the Bible. Don’t allow distractions to steal you away from being close to God. Don’t listen to voices or thoughts which contradict the Bible, don’t agree with the character and holiness of God, or are not accompanied by God’s peace. Anything like that is not from God! Reject those thoughts and messages. But be open to receiving instruction you know to be from God: The Bible—all of it; the Holy Spirit, who always brings peace and clarity, and never confusion. When we humble ourselves before God and pray, when we seek His face and turn from our wicked ways, God hears our prayer, forgives our sin and heals our land. That’s what we’re expecting to see happen in these 30 days. If you feel led to engage in fasting—either from food or from entertainments or activities, follow God’s leading in this, and you will be blessed! Don’t feel guilty for not engaging in it, if you are not led to do so. The Holy Spirit may guide you into additional activities not mentioned in this devotional guide. You may also wish to ignore suggested activities which are included in this guide. Be led by the Spirit! God will hear our prayer, forgive our sins, and bring healing to our land.

DAY 1 LEVEL ONE: Read Genesis 3 (The Fall) (If you are going to Level 2 today, read Genesis 1-3); Read Psalm 25 (Remember not the sins of my youth); Read Proverbs 1:7 (The beginning of wisdom) On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your spiritual life, these days? ____________. Where would you like your spiritual life to be? ______________________. What is one thing you could do which you think would improve your spiritual life?__________

LEVEL TWO: Read Genesis 1-3. Whose fault was it that Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden? LEVEL THREE: Read Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel); Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Romans 3:21-31. Write down any thoughts you have after reading these scriptures.

DAY 2 LEVEL ONE: Read Genesis 6-7 (Noah). Read Psalm 27 (Seek my face!) Read Proverbs 3:1-8 (Trust in the Lord; Be not wise in your own eyes) When you need wisdom, where do you go?

Where do you think God wants you to go for wisdom?

LEVEL TWO: Read John 3. What was Nicodemus’ response to Jesus’ words?

LEVEL THREE: Read Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel); Genesis 18:16-19:29 (Abraham intercedes for Lot); Ephesians 2 Write your thoughts about one of these passages.

DAY 3 LEVEL ONE: Read Genesis 8-9 (The Flood subsides, rainbow); Proverbs 3:31-35 (to the humble he gives favor) Philippians 2 (Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus) Pray and ask God if there is anything He wants to tell you. Then listen for His voice.

LEVEL TWO: Read John 8 What is Jesus’ response to sin? LEVEL THREE: Read Isaiah 1:1-20; Isaiah 9; Luke 3:1-22 What is it like to be in the presence of God? What does it do to people?

DAY 4

LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 4:23-27. Read Philippians 4.

What does Philippians 4:8 tell us to think about?

What difference do you think it would make in your life if you chose to think about those things in place of worrying or thinking of things which are depressing?

Read 2 Chronicles 7 (Level Three read 2 Chronicles 6-7)

What four things does 2 Chronicles 7:14 tell us to do if our nation is in trouble?

If we do these things, what does God promise to do in response?

Pray right now, asking God to forgive you for any sins, and to show you what He wants you to do to turn from them.

LEVEL TWO: Read Acts 2. Read 1 Corinthians 13 (Level Three, read 1 Corinthians 12-13) Who is the most difficult person in your life to love, right now? Pray for them. Ask God what He wants you to do to better this relationship, then do whatever you think He wants you to do.

LEVEL THREE: Read Luke 13:1-5. When calamity strikes, as it did in the two examples cited in Luke 13:1-5, Jesus says the ultimate answer is not faultfinding or vengeance, but repentance. Has that been the pattern in our country when disasters have struck? Has it been the pattern in your own life?

Read 1 Corinthians 12-13. Are the spiritual gifts and natural talents God has given to you under God’s control in your life, or under your control? Make sure all your talents and gifts are submitted to His control.

Read 2 Chronicles 6-7. What do you think God is telling you, personally, to do in regard to 2 Chronicles 7:14?

DAY 5 LEVEL ONE: Read Exodus 20 (Ten Commandments). Read Galatians 5:14-26 Galatians 5:14-26 describes two very different lifestyles, life in the flesh and life in the Holy Spirit. Which of these descriptions best fits you right now? Which one do you want to describe you? Ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit and to produce in your life the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Proverbs 6:16-19. This passage describes some of the things the Lord hates. Among them: “haughty eyes.” What does that phrase mean to you? What is the cure for “haughty eyes”?

A pastor friend of mine admonishes his people in the church bulletin each week to have “soft eyes” for one another. I love that phrase! Ask God to help you to have “soft eyes” for everyone— especially those with whom you disagree.

LEVEL TWO: Read Matthew 1-3 (John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism). Pray for the people at work or school by name.

LEVEL THREE: Read Exodus 12 (Passover). Read Exodus 32 (Golden calf). Read Luke 14 Think of an act of service you can do for someone outside your family. Do it.

DAY 6 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 8:13-17. Read Luke 18 (Pharisee and the tax collector).

What was the difference in approach between the Pharisee and the tax collector? Which approach did God honor?

Read John 13 (Jesus washing the disciples’ feet). Jesus commanded His disciples to love and serve one another. What is a way you could show love and service to another person today? Do it! For a great song about serving God, Google “Clear the Stage, sung by Philippa June,” and watch the video.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 1. Read Matthew 4 (temptations of Jesus, beginning of His ministry). Ask God to reveal any idols in your life…and what to do about them.

LEVEL THREE: Read Luke 15 (the chapter on the lost). Pray for the lost people you know personally. Read Exodus 33-34 (Moses’ encounters with God). What does it mean for you to “seek God’s face”? Do whatever you think will help you draw closer to God right now.

DAY 7 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 11:2-3. Read Matthew 5:1-12 (Beatitudes). Read James 1. Take action, based on something you just read, today.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 8. Fast from something which tends to make you feel farther from God. For the next 24 hours, go without it, and whenever you are drawn toward it, focus on seeking God’s face, instead.

LEVEL THREE: Read Leviticus 18-19. Read Luke 22. What did you learn from what you just read, today?

DAY 8 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 12:15-16. Read Matthew 5:14-16 (Light of the world). Read 1 John 1-2:2. This passage from 1 John lets us know that all we have to do to be in fellowship with God and to have all our sins forgiven is to come into the Light and walk in it! Come into God’s Light today, and let Him cleanse you from all unrighteousness. Confess your sins instead of hiding them! Be totally honest before God, and He promises to forgive all your sins. Then just walk in His Light, letting Him guide you and cleanse you day by day. Don’t spend another minute in the darkness! Come into the Light and be free.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 14. Read James 2. Ask God to help make everything that comes out of your mouth today something which honors Him.

LEVEL THREE: Read Leviticus 20. Read 1 John 2-5. Write down what you got out of your scripture reading, today.

DAY 9 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 14:34. Read Matthew 5:17-20 (Unless your righteousness exceeds…). Read Romans 1. 2 Chronicles 7:14 tells us what needs to happen before our nation will experience forgiveness and healing: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land.” The first order of business is for God’s people to humble themselves. (We have not done well in this category!) How often have your efforts been directed at trying to humble someone else, instead of humbling yourself? What do you think the Lord wants you to do?

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 15. Read James 3. Pray for the election. Pray for the political parties—especially the one which least represents your views.

LEVEL THREE: Read Numbers 21:4-9 (Bronze serpent). Read Numbers 22-25 (Balaam). Read Romans 2. What did you learn today?

DAY 10 LEVEL ONE: Read Matthew 5:21-26 (anger). Read Proverbs 15:25. Of what are you most proud? Ask the Father if there is anything He wants you to do concerning that.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 16. Read James 4. What do you consider the greatest accomplishment in your life? Has this ever gotten in the way of your spiritual life? Do whatever you think God wants you to do about it.

LEVEL THREE: Read Romans 6. Read Deuteronomy 5 (The Ten Commandments). Read Deuteronomy 8. How do these passages speak to your life today? Seek God’s face, and seek His forgiveness and direction.

DAY 11 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 16:18. Read Matthew 5:27-37 (Lust). Fast from Facebook, today. Devote whatever time you would have spent on it to talking to God.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 17. Read James 5. Confess any sins to a trusted friend, then pray for one another.

LEVEL THREE: Read Romans 8. Read Deuteronomy 6-7 (Greatest commandment, a chosen people). How would you describe your love for God?

What have you found makes you love God more?

Do that.

DAY 12 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 18:12-13. Read Matthew 5:38-48 (Perfect love). Pray and ask God to reveal any pride in your life which He wants to remove. Pray for your neighbors by name.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 18. Read Acts 9 (Paul’s conversion). Pray for those persecuted for their faith, around the world. Pray for someone you know of another faith. Pray for clergy you know by name.

LEVEL THREE: Read Deuteronomy 10:12-21 (Circumcise your heart). Read Deuteronomy 11 (Love and serve the Lord, blessings and curses). Read Ecclesiastes 7:8-12. Read Ecclesiastes 12. Read Romans 12. Is there anything you have been withholding from God? Is it time to turn it over and trust Him?

DAY 13 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 19:21. Read Isaiah 2:6-22. Read Matthew 6:1-15 (Giving and the Lord’s Prayer). Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Now pray it again, slowly, thinking about each line in it.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 30. Read Acts 16 (Praises in prison). Spend five minutes in praising God.

LEVEL THREE: Read Deuteronomy 28 (Blessings and curses). Read Isaiah 24. Read Isaiah 29. Read Romans 14. Is there a question you have for God, these days? Ask Him the question, then expectantly trust Him to show you the answer you need.

DAY 14 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 21:1-4. Read Isaiah 3:9. Read Matthew 6:16-24 (Fasting, laying up treasure in heaven). Fast from something for 24 hours: food, television, secular music… Whenever you are reminded that you are fasting, turn your attention toward God, instead. Expect to come closer to God!

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 33. Read Revelation 21. Visit an elderly person.

LEVEL THREE: Read Deuteronomy 29-30 (Covenant renewed, choose life or death). Read Isaiah 40. Read Isaiah 44. Read I Corinthians 3. Pray for the sick people you know. Pray for each member of your family by name. Pray for our leaders.

DAY 15 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 21:23-24. Read Isaiah 5. Read Matthew 6:25-34 (Don’t be anxious, seek first the Kingdom of God). Seek God’s face instead of watching TV today.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 34. Read Revelation 22. Fast from secular music today, too.

LEVEL THREE: Read Joshua 5 (Whose side are you on?). Read Joshua 24 (Choose this day…). Read Isaiah 58-59. Read I Corinthians 5. Is there an area of life where you struggle to maintain control, instead of giving it over to God? Ask His help to release it to Him, now. Choose to trust God—with everything!

DAY 16 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 21:30. Read Isaiah 6. Read Matthew 7:1-6 (Judge not). Do you consider yourself superior to others because there are certain sins in which you do not engage? What do you think God wants you to do about that? Do it. Pray for forgiveness for yourself if you are aware of pride, or judging others. Pray God’s grace for anyone you have judged. If there is anything else you need to do to deal with a “speck in your own eye,” do it.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 37. What is the most difficult situation you are currently facing? Take it to the Lord in prayer, and commit it to Him.

LEVEL THREE: Read Judges 2 (Trouble because of sin). Read Judges 10:6-16 (Humility before God). Read Jeremiah 2. Read 1 Corinthians 6. Are there any sins you need to confess? Confess them before God and receive forgiveness. Ask God to help you turn away from anything He considers wickedness.

DAY 17 LEVEL ONE: Read Psalm 32. Read Proverbs 22:4. Read Matthew 7:7-14 (Ask, seek, knock; The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate). Are you willing to follow Jesus alone, if need be? How can you put the Golden Rule (Do to others as you would have them do to you) into practice today? Do it.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 40. Pray for healing for our nation. Pray for people you know who struggle with sexual orientation or with addictions.

LEVEL THREE: Read Judges 13-16 (Samson’s story). Read Judges 21:25. Read Ephesians 4. Is Jesus Lord over your thought life? What needs to happen before He is? Submit yourself to Him, and do whatever you think He would have you do. What about your mouth? Is what comes out of your mouth pleasing to God? What do you think He would have you do? Do it.

DAY 18 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 24:19-20. Read Psalm 38. Read Matthew 7:15-23 (By their fruits you will know them). Ask the Lord if there are any wicked ways in your life from which you still need to turn. Then do what you think He wants you to do.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 42. Read Matthew 8 (The cost of following Jesus). What are your most prized possessions? Are they all committed to God? Commit them now.

LEVEL THREE: Read Ephesians 5. Read the book of Ruth. What is something you could do to bless another person today? Do it. Think of an act of kindness you could do for someone this week. Then do it.

DAY 19 LEVEL ONE: Is there an area of life where you need direction? Ask God for direction right now. Then listen for His direction as you read the scripture. Read Proverbs 25:6-7. Read Matthew 7:24-29 (A house on the rock). Read Psalm 39. Do you have direction yet? If not, continue to listen as God reminds you of scriptures, leads you to thoughts which are coming from Him, or brings or confirms direction through the voices of others, accompanied by His peace. When you are receiving guidance from God, you are sure it’s from God, there is peace, and it will line up with God’s character and with the Bible. It will also usually be confirmed by fellow believers. Read James 1:5. God promises to give everyone all the wisdom they need if we will just ask! Seek God’s face in this area, expecting to get the wisdom you need. You won’t be disappointed!

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 49. Read Matthew 9-10 (Came to call sinners; the Faith Field Trip). Is there anything you know God wants you to do, but you haven’t done it, yet? Do it!

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Samuel 1-3. Read Daniel 1. Read Colossians 3. You must have gotten something out of those five chapters! What was it? What are you supposed to do? Do it.

DAY 20 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 25:15. Read Isaiah 55. Read 2 Samuel 11-12 (David and Bathsheba). “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” is part of the Lord’s Prayer. Pray that prayer right now. When we pray not to be tempted, a couple things happen: One is that we will see fewer temptations! The other is that when temptation does come into our lives, we recognize it as temptation and run! One of the most effective ways of living victorious over sin is to pray not to be tempted in the first place.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 63 (My soul thirsts for you). Read Matthew 11-12 (I am gentle and lowly in heart). Where does your soul need rest or healing? Seek God’s face. Come close to Him and receive healing, peace and rest for your soul. Don’t say anything, don’t do anything, just be with Him. Be healed in His presence. Come close to Jesus.

LEVEL THREE: You have your choice, today: You can stay in God’s presence, just listening to Him, maybe enjoying some Christian music or a walk outdoors, or you can read today’s scriptures. Do whatever you think will bring you closer to God. Read 1 Samuel 8-10 (Israel gets a king). Read 1 Samuel 15 (The Lord rejects Saul). Read Colossians 4.

DAY 21 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 25:21-22. Read Psalm 51. Psalm 51 was David’s psalm of repentance. This is what true repentance looks like: confessing our own guilt, not blaming it on others; accepting responsibility for our sins and the consequences; asking for mercy and forgiveness, not as an entitlement but as a gracious gift. Is there anything of which you need to repent, today? If so, pray a prayer of repentance modeled after what David does in Psalm 51.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 84. Read Matthew 13-14. Pray for people in your life who are currently far from God.

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Samuel 16 (David anointed king). Read 2 Samuel 7 (David’s prayer of gratitude). Read Daniel 2-3.

DAY 22 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 26:12. Read Proverbs 26:17-22. Read Matthew 20 (Best seats in the Kingdom). Does your speech reflect your love for Christ? What do you think Jesus wants you to do about the way you use your tongue? Ask Him, then do what you believe He wants you to do.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 90. Read Matthew 15 (Syro-Phoenician woman). Are you proud of your heritage, or of your race? Does this ever get in the way of your relationships with others, or your relationship with God? If pride is getting in the way, confess it to God and repent. Then do what you think God wants you to do to move in a good direction. Patriotism and national pride are not the same thing. Love of country doesn’t have to mean an unhealthy level of pride in country. A person can love their country without being disloyal to God. But national pride can also become arrogance, bigotry and worse. Ask God if your level of patriotism is healthy or not, and what He would have you to do about it.

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Kings 3 (Solomon’s prayer for wisdom). Read Daniel 4. Read 2 Timothy 2. Read Revelation 2-3. If Jesus was writing a letter to you, what do you think He would say?

DAY 23 LEVEL ONE: Read Matthew 18 (Unless you become like little children). Read Proverbs 27:1-2. “Toot! Toot! Toot! Toot! I hear someone tooting their own horn!” That’s what we would hear coming from the other room if someone began to brag about themselves around Gib Meyer, a wonderful friend and mentor many years my senior. The standard reply to Gib’s interruption around the Meyer household got to be, “He that tooteth not his own horn, it shall not be tooted!” Gib was right, though. The Bible recommends that we let someone else toot our horn, and not ourselves. It’s a hard habit to break, though, especially in situations where, “He that tooteth not his own horn, it shall not be tooted!” What do you think God would have you do about self promotion?

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 103. Read Matthew 16-17 (Take up your cross) Ask God if there is anything which you need to leave behind. Are you willing to follow Jesus alone, or are there conditions you are trying to place upon God for your obedience? Commit to follow Jesus, alone, if necessary.

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Kings 8 (Solomon’s dedication prayer). Read 1 Kings 9:1-9 (The Lord appears to Solomon). Read Daniel 5-6. Read 2 Timothy 3. Our choices matter. Take the choices you are considering to God! Trust and obey.

DAY 24 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 28:13-14,18,26. Read Matthew 19 (Rich young ruler). Pray a prayer of commitment. Commit everything to God: possessions, relationships, health, future, everything! Now feel the joy! You belong to Jesus!

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 106. Spend ten minutes in giving thanks to God.

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Kings 10-12 (Solomon and Rehoboam). Read Hosea 4. Read 2 Timothy 4. If your life were to end tomorrow, are you ready? Is there anything you still need to say or do? Are you at peace with God? Are you at peace with the important people in your life? Do what you need to do to be ready. Being ready to die is the best way to live! For Jesus.

DAY 25 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 29:1-2. Read Psalm 85. Read Psalm 101. I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. (Psalm 101:2-3) Now there’s a noble pledge! Why not make it your own?

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 107. Read Matthew 20 (Best seats in the Kingdom). Pray for the election. Pray for all the government leaders you can think of, starting with local ones, and broadening out as far as you want to go.

LEVEL THREE: Read 1 Kings 18-19. Read 1 Kings 20. Read Joel 2:12-17,28-32. Read Titus 2. Do something in service for your city, even if it’s just going out and picking up some garbage on the street.

DAY 26 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 29:11. Read Psalm 119:1-16. Read Isaiah 52:13-53:12. Think of all Jesus went through to save you from your sins! What is your spiritual condition, now? Have you turned from your wicked ways and accepted the forgiveness of Christ? Have you allowed His Holy Spirit to fill your life with Himself, and cleanse you from all unrighteousness? If there’s a step you still need to take to be on the receiving end of all God’s grace and forgiveness and peace, what are you waiting for?! Don’t wait for a worship service; do it now! Fall on your face before God and ask Him to forgive you, cleanse you and fill you—with Himself. Then be filled with peace and joy!

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 113. Read Matthew 21-22 (The Greatest Commandment). Pray and ask God to help you live the greatest commandment: to love God with your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself.

LEVEL THREE: Read 2 Kings 5 (Slave girl testimony; Naaman; Gehazi). Read 2 Kings 17 (The Fall of Israel, and why). Read Amos 5. Read Titus 3. Read Revelation 6. What can you do right now to honor God? Do it.

DAY 27 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 29:18. Read Psalm 130. Read Jeremiah 29:1-23. Seek God’s face. Do whatever makes you feel closer to God. Listen for His voice and His instruction. What do you think is God’s “vision” for you at this point in your life? What is your “assignment” from God? Have you received instructions from Him regarding what your current assignment is? Ask God to help you as you write down on a 3x5 card or a piece of paper what you believe your assignment from God is for this season of your life. Don’t ignore the obvious, such as “to love and serve each member of my family;” “to love and serve God,” etc. Having your current assignment from God written down in just a few words will help you greatly in fulfilling the vision He has for you.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 119:105-112. Read Matthew 23-24 (Watch!). Are you ready to meet God? Is there anything you need to deal with before you are ready to meet God? Do it. Be ready, and live ready! Are there earthly assignments God has given you which you need to finish before you’re ready to be with Jesus? What can you do about those assignments today? Do it.

LEVEL THREE: Read Hebrews 13. Read 2 Kings 18-20 (Hezekiah’s rule). Skim or read 2 Chronicles 29-32 (Also Hezekiah’s rule). Are you willing to accept God’s plans for your life, or are you still trying to maintain control? Submit. Please. You will be glad you did.

DAY 28 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 29:22-23. Read Proverbs 29:25. Read Proverbs 29:27. Read Psalm 131. Read Hebrews 12. Hebrews 12:14 tells us that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. Pray for a fresh cleansing by God’s Holy Spirit, today. We can’t make ourselves holy, but God can! It’s what He wants to do in us more than anything. Ask Him, and submit to His cleansing.

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 124. Read Matthew 25 (Whatever you did, you did for me). Serve someone today as if you were doing it for Jesus Himself.

LEVEL THREE: Read 2 Kings 22-23 (Josiah’s rule; revival). Read 2 Chronicles 34 (Josiah finds the Book of the Law). Read 1 Peter 2-3. Read Revelation 13. How committed are you to Jesus Christ? Have you thought through what you would do if you had to choose between Jesus and your possessions? Jesus and your freedom? Jesus and your life? Renew your commitment to Jesus today, that you will follow Him no matter what!

DAY 29 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 30:5. Read Proverbs 30:32-33. Read Psalm 133. Read the book of Jonah. Can you identify with Jonah? Why, or why not?

What kind of people do you have the hardest time liking? What do you think God wants you to do about them?

LEVEL TWO: Read Psalm 127. Read Matthew 26 (Watch and pray, that you not enter into temptation). Pray that you will not enter into temptation. Now intercede for someone you know who is struggling spiritually.

LEVEL THREE: Read Esther 1-4. Read Malachi 3-4. Read 1 Peter 4-5. God has made each of us “for such a time as this.” What is your assignment from God for this season of your life? If you don’t know, ask God to help you understand it, and to make it clear to you. Then write it down.

DAY 30 LEVEL ONE: Read Proverbs 31:30-31. Read Psalm 119:17-40. Read Psalm 139. You’ve completed 30 days of “Seek My Face”! Congratulations! I’m trusting that you feel closer to God than you did when you started. Now the question is, “What’s next for you? What does God want you to do?” Ask God to help you formulate a plan for the next 30 days. Then carry it out. Following Jesus is the Greatest Adventure! Seek God’s face every day. You won’t be sorry!

LEVEL TWO: Read Matthew 27-28 (Crucifixion, Resurrection, Great Commission). Read Psalm 146. Where is your trust? Does that need to change? If your trust is in yourself or something or someone other than God, make a deliberate choice right now to trust God—with everything! You will be so glad you did!

LEVEL THREE: Read Esther 5-7. Read 2 Peter 3. Read 2 Chronicles 7. What have you learned in these 30 days? What do you think God wants you to do in the next 30 days in the areas of humbling yourself, prayer, seeking God’s face, and turning from wicked ways? Ask Him. Then do it. And expect and receive forgiveness and healing. May God bless you!