Devotionals
Introduction
The Gospels provide us with more than information; they bring us to discovery. The gospel message is a message of good news—wonderful news that must be shared with everyone on the earth. This passionate devotional will bring you to the feet of Jesus Christ in wonder and worship. The historical facts of His life live through the pages of the Bible, and each day you will find Jesus loving the broken, restoring the bruised, and healing the hearts of men and women. So many truths are waiting for you each day as you examine the life of Jesus.
The love of God doesn’t come in spurts. It is constant, eternal, and ever present. Jesus embodied the love of God when He took on human form. How grateful and how blessed we are now, to be able to see what love looks like!
Jesus is love with skin on. He walked, talked, and exuded the ever present love of God wherever He went. To follow Jesus is to follow in the footsteps of this great love. To miss the message of love is to miss the gospel message: “For God so loved the world” (John 3:16). That message begins with a love for every human being, a love that cannot be fully described. And believing that message is not simply believing the facts of Jesus’ life; rather, it is believing in the love that sent Him into the world.
May you experience a measure of the ever present love of Jesus as you turn the pages of this book. May each day become a discovery of how great and vast His love is for you! You will see Jesus through a lens of love as you read each devotion. Consider it a daily journey into the heart of Jesus. He will not disappoint.
Be blessed, my friend, on this exciting excursion into the heart of God!
Brian Simmons
100 DAYS
of
Character
Daily Devotional
STEPHEN ARTERBURN
Contents
Introduction
DAY 1: Building Character through Honesty
DAY 2: Building Character by Putting God First
DAY 3: The Right Kind of Example?
DAY 4: Faith Builds Character
DAY 5: A World Brimming with Temptation
DAY 6: Discipline Builds Character
DAY 7: Choices That Build Character
DAY 8: Studying God’s Word Builds Character
DAY 9: Optimism Builds Character
DAY 10: Adversity Builds Character
DAY 11: Prayer Builds Character
DAY 12: Forgiveness Now
DAY 13: The Need to Lead
DAY 14: What Is Your Focus?
DAY 15: Living on Purpose
DAY 16: Beyond Fear
DAY 17: Sharing Your Faith Builds Character
DAY 18: Character and Maturity
DAY 19: Patience Builds Character
DAY 20: You and Your Conscience
DAY 21: Worship Builds Character
DAY 22: Kindness Builds Character
DAY 23: Making the Most of Mistakes
DAY 24: A Life of Integrity
DAY 25: God Gives Us Strength
DAY 26: Habits Become Character
DAY 27: Listening to Guilt
DAY 28: Perseverance Builds Character
DAY 29: Friends Who Honor God
DAY 30: Enthusiasm, Properly Directed, Builds Character
DAY 31: Do It Now; Build Character Now
DAY 32: Controlling the Direction of Your Thoughts
DAY 33: A Willingness to Serve
DAY 34: Obedience Builds Character
DAY 35: The Media Tears Down Character
DAY 36: Behaving Differently
DAY 37: Doing the Right Thing
DAY 38: Generosity Builds Character
DAY 39: Beyond Discouragement
DAY 40: Spiritual Warfare
DAY 41: Walking with the Wise Builds Character
DAY 42: You’re Accountable
DAY 43: Sloth Destroys Character
DAY 44: Trusting God’s Promises
DAY 45: Real Transformation? Inner Transformation!
DAY 46: Materialism Tears Down Character
DAY 47: Need Something from God? Ask!
DAY 48: Using the Talents God Gave You
DAY 49: Value-Based Decisions
DAY 50: Strong Enough to Encourage Others
DAY 51: Beyond Excuses
DAY 52: Beyond Worry
DAY 53: Too Many Distractions?
DAY 54: Your Character, Your Family
DAY 55: Taking Time to Praise God
DAY 56: Society’s Treasures
DAY 57: Seeking God’s Plans
DAY 58: Money: Tool or Master?
DAY 59: Emotions: Who’s in Charge of Yours?
DAY 60: The Character-Building Path: Following God’s Footsteps
DAY 61: Too Friendly with the World?
DAY 62: Rebellion Invites Disaster
DAY 63: Humility Strengthens Character
DAY 64: Embracing God’s Love
DAY 65: With Wisdom Comes Character
DAY 66: Asserting Yourself, Protecting Your Character
DAY 67: Christ-Centered Leadership
DAY 68: Keeping a Proper Perspective
DAY 69: Getting to Know God Builds Character
DAY 70: The Right Places. The Right Friends
DAY 71: Matching Your Actions to Your Beliefs
DAY 72: Walk in God’s Truth
DAY 73: Critics Beware
DAY 74: The Spiritual Journey
DAY 75: Beyond Failure
DAY 76: Subtle Immorality
DAY 77: God Is Sufficient
DAY 78: Controlling Your Temper
DAY 79: Making Peace with the Past
DAY 80: Problem-Solving Builds Character
DAY 81: Discipleship Builds Character
DAY 82: Building Character in Silence
DAY 83: God Wants to Teach
DAY 84: Love Is a Choice
DAY 85: Got Strength?
DAY 86: Observing the Sabbath
DAY 87: Staying Off the Slippery Slope
DAY 88: Holding On to Hope
DAY 89: The Right Kind of Fear
DAY 90: Listen Carefully to God
DAY 91: Real Repentance Builds Character
DAY 92: Accepting Life
DAY 93: Acknowledging God’s Presence Builds Character
DAY 94: Overcoming Addiction Builds Character
DAY 95: Hard Work Builds Character
DAY 96: Building Character by Finding Courage
DAY 97: Gratitude Builds Character
DAY 98: The Right Kind of Attitude
DAY 99: A Regular Daily Devotional Builds Character
DAY 100: For God So Loved the World
