My Life Today - Contents
- Foreword
- Monthly Topics
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January—A Consecrated Life
- The Way of Righteousness Is Life, January 1
- I Consecrate My All, January 2
- I Give My Heart, January 3
- Ask in Faith, January 4
- All Things Are Possible, January 5
- Have Faith in God, January 6
- One With God Through Faith, January 7
- Doubting Nothing, January 8
- The Touch of Faith, January 9
- God Shall Supply My Need, January 10
- Pray in the Morning, January 11
- Prayer Never Out of Place, January 12
- Pray Always, January 13
- Power in Prayer, January 14
- Find God Through Prayer, January 15
- Examples of Prayer Life, January 16
- Mother's Prayers, January 17
- Search the Scriptures, January 18
- The Bible Stands without a Peer, January 19
- The Bible Begets New Life, January 20
- My Counselor and Guide, January 21
- Food for My Soul, January 22
- My Light, January 23
- A Treasure in My Heart, January 24
- Morning and Evening Worship, January 25
- Teach Them Diligently, January 26
- Bow Before God, January 27
- Confess Your Faults One to Another, January 28
- Worship God and Be at Peace, January 29
- Timothy's Life a Result of Family Religion, January 30
- Abraham Built an Altar Wherever He Went, January 31
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February—A Spirit-Filled Life
- God's Gift of the Spirit, February 1
- To Every One Is Given a Gift, February 2
- For the Perfecting of the Saints, February 3
- For the Unity of the Saints, February 4
- Truth Revealed by God's Prophets, February 5
- The Spirit of Prophecy—A Gift for Me, February 6
- Believe and Prosper, February 7
- To Convict Me of Sin, February 8
- To Enlighten My Understanding, February 9
- To Bring All Things to My Remembrance, February 10
- To Transform My Character, February 11
- To Endow Me With Power From Above, February 12
- To Raise a Standard Against the Enemy, February 13
- To Glorify Christ in Me, February 14
- Love, February 15
- Joy and Peace, February 16
- Long-suffering, February 17
- Gentleness, February 18
- Goodness, February 19
- Faith, February 20
- Meekness, February 21
- The Promise of Power, February 22
- Preparing for Power, February 23
- Tarrying for Power, February 24
- Receiving the Power, February 25
- Witnessing With Power, February 26
- I Want That Power, February 27
- The Whole Earth Will Be Lightened, February 28
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March—A Challenging Life
- Esther, March 1
- Paul, March 2
- Joseph, March 3
- Stephen, the First Martyr, March 4
- Three Hebrew Worthies, March 5
- Youth Today, March 6
- Modern Heroes, March 7
- Love Not the World, March 8
- Purity in This Corrupt Age, March 9
- Choose the Way of Truth, March 10
- Christ's Adherence to Principle, March 11
- Daniel Lived by Principle, March 12
- Joseph, a Man of Principle, March 13
- Principle Not to Be Sacrificed for Peace, March 14
- I Keep My Body in Subjection, March 15
- I Live by God's Rules, March 16
- I Will Love as Christ Loved, March 17
- I Will Set a Watch Over My Lips, March 18
- I Will Use Self-control in Eating, March 19
- I Will Be Master of My Mind, March 20
- I Will Be a Christian at Home, March 21
- I Will Keep the Door of My Heart, March 22
- I Will Set No Wicked Thing Before Mine Eyes, March 23
- I Will Seek the Good, That I May Live, March 24
- I Will Tune My Ear to Heaven, March 25
- I Will Love Good Books, March 26
- I Will Keep a Song in My Heart, March 27
- I Will Sing Unto the Lord, March 28
- God Permits Trial and Affliction to Purify Me, March 29
- God Has a Purpose in Every Affliction, March 30
- God Gives Power to Bear Every Trial, March 31
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April—A Progressive Life
- The Ladder of Christian Progress, April 1
- Add to Your Faith Virtue: and to Virtue Knowledge, April 2
- Add to Temperance Patience, April 3
- Add to Godliness Brotherly Kindness and Charity, April 4
- The Grace of God Is for Me, April 5
- The Exceeding Riches of His Grace, April 6
- I Must Grow in Grace, April 7
- Growth in Grace Begins at Home, April 8
- How to Grow in Grace, April 9
- The Path of the Christian Leads to Heaven, April 10
- O God! Help Me to Higher Levels, April 11
- The Beginning of Wisdom, April 12
- Wisdom Giveth Life, April 13
- How to Gain Knowledge, April 14
- Keep Sound Wisdom and Discretion, April 15
- Wisdom for My Work, April 16
- Wisdom Shown by My Conversation, April 17
- Nature, the Key to Unlock Treasure House of God's Word, April 18
- He Multiplies My Talents, April 19
- The Talent of Speech, April 20
- The Talent of Time, April 21
- The Talent of Money, April 22
- Strength Is a Talent, April 23
- God Gives Me Power to Do Good, April 24
- Affections and Impulses Are Precious Talents, April 25
- Be Strong and Courageous, April 26
- Be an Example to Fellow Believers, April 27
- A Saving Influence Over Associates and Unbelievers, April 28
- The Influence of a Meek and Quiet Spirit, April 29
- The Influence of a Christian Family, April 30
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May—A Healthful Life
- My Body Belongs to God, May 1
- Man Created in God's Image, May 2
- My Wonderful Body, May 3
- God Made Man Upright, May 4
- Cleanliness, May 5
- Exercise, May 6
- Industry, May 7
- A Nutritious Diet, May 8
- Rest, May 9
- Preserve the Body Temple, May 10
- Prosper and Be in Health, May 11
- Outdoor Activity, May 12
- The Air We Breath, May 13
- Sunlight, May 14
- Water, May 15
- Enjoy God's Created Works, May 16
- Do All to the Glory of God, May 17
- Temperate in Labor, May 18
- Do Not Turn Day Into Night, May 19
- Temperate in Study, May 20
- Appropriate Attire, May 21
- Regularity in Eating, May 22
- Daniel an Example in Temperance, May 23
- The Body Is to Be Servant of the Mind, May 24
- Security in Christ Improves Health, May 25
- Peace Through a Consciousness of Rightdoing, May 26
- A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine, May 27
- Kind Acts and Pleasant Words Promote Health, May 28
- Health and Happiness, May 29
- Forgiveness of Sin Brings Healing, May 30
- A Prescription for Healing of All Ills, May 31
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June—A Happy Life
- Remember Your Creator in Your Youth, June 1
- Christ Within the Source of Happiness, June 2
- No Real Joy Apart From Christ, June 3
- Wisdom and Understanding Bring Happiness, June 4
- The Bible Shows the Way to True Happiness, June 5
- The Happiest People in the World, June 6
- Obedience, June 7
- Delight to Do God's Will, June 8
- Willing and Obedient, June 9
- The Golden Rule, June 10
- Rejoice and Do Good, June 11
- Patient Continuance in Well-doing, June 12
- Being Good and Doing Good, June 13
- Contentment, June 14
- Gratitude, June 15
- Thanksgiving and Praise, June 16
- Faithful in the Little Things of Life, June 17
- Loving Thoughtfulness in the Home, June 18
- Sing and the World Sings With You, June 19
- The Beauties of Nature, June 20
- Peace and Assurance, June 21
- A Merry Heart Makes a Cheerful Countenance, June 22
- Kindness the Mark of a Christian, June 23
- Love Heals Many Wounds, June 24
- Say Nothing That Will Wound or Grieve, June 25
- Perfect Peace, June 26
- Trust Means Security, June 27
- Weep Not, June 28
- Fear Not, June 29
- Doubt Not, June 30
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July—A Social Life
- Jesus an Example in Social Relationships, July 1
- Love People as Christ Loved Them, July 2
- Love Friend and Foe Alike, July 3
- Be Sympathetic to All Men, July 4
- How Pleasant Are Words Fitly Spoken, July 5
- True Refinement, July 6
- Christian Courtesy, July 7
- Thoughtful of Others, July 8
- Hospitality, July 9
- Cheerfulness, July 10
- Kind Speech, July 11
- Children Love Mother's Companionship, July 12
- Father's Heart Turned to His Children, July 13
- Happy Companionship Together, July 14
- Hold the Family Together by Affection, July 15
- Make the Home a Blessing to Others, July 16
- The Home Should Be a Refuge for the Youth, July 17
- Let Visitors Join in Family Worship, July 18
- To Have Friends We Must Be Friendly, July 19
- Righteousness Enriches Life, July 20
- Take a Day in the Country, July 21
- Visiting With One Another, July 22
- Jesus and His Friends at Bethany, July 23
- The Friendship Between Paul and Timothy, July 24
- Jonathan and David, July 25
- Recreation Refreshes and Invigorates, July 26
- No One Lives to Himself, July 27
- God Gives Us the Good, July 28
- Walk in the Way of Good Men, July 29
- Walk Not in the Way With Sinners, July 30
- Associate With Those Who Love God, July 31
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August—A Life of Service
- God Makes Me Perfect in Every Good Work, August 1
- Be Zealous of Good Works, August 2
- Work Diligently for God, August 3
- Let Your Light Shine, August 4
- Abound in Love at Home and Abroad, August 5
- A Little Maid Witnesses for God, August 6
- God Supplies the Resources, August 7
- Restore the Old Paths, August 8
- Jesus Came to Serve, August 9
- Relieve Suffering Humanity, August 10
- Give Men and Women the Water of Life, August 11
- Work for the Children, August 12
- Work for Prominent Men and Women, August 13
- Work for the Needy, August 14
- Do Good on the Sabbath, August 15
- Who Is My Neighbor? August 16
- Speak the Truth to My Neighbor, August 17
- Save Myself by Saving Others, August 18
- Be Kind and Tenderhearted, August 19
- Have an Understanding Heart, August 20
- Be Full of Compassion, August 21
- Sing and Pray With My Neighbors, August 22
- Visit Fatherless and Widows, August 23
- Deal My Bread to the Hungry, August 24
- Clothe the Naked, August 25
- Relieve the Oppressed, August 26
- Be Eyes to the Blind; Feet to the Lame, August 27
- A Father to the Poor, August 28
- Remember Especially Needy Church Members, August 29
- My Spirituality Strengthened and Health Improves, August 30
- I May Shine as the Stars for Ever and Ever, August 31
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September—A Sanctified Life
- Wholly Sanctified: Body, Soul, and Spirit, September 1
- A Practical Example of Sanctification, September 2
- Sanctified Through Obedience, September 3
- The Fruits of Sanctification, September 4
- Christ Sanctified Himself for Me, September 5
- Meek Men and Women, September 6
- Daniel's Life of Temperance, September 7
- Enoch's Life of Holiness, September 8
- Steadfast Integrity of the Three Hebrews, September 9
- John's Love and Loyalty, September 10
- Lives of John and Judas Contrasted, September 11
- The Lord Sanctifies Sabbathkeepers, September 12
- Christ Is the Truth, September 13
- Truth Sanctifies, September 14
- Truth Elevates, September 15
- Truth Purifies, September 16
- Truth Enlightens, September 17
- Truth Transforms, September 18
- Truth Will Triumph Gloriously, September 19
- The Work of a Lifetime, September 20
- Characters Polished After the Similitude of a Palace, September 21
- Righteous Shall Live Forever, September 22
- God Loves Most a Beautiful Character, September 23
- Perfection, the Goal to Be Gained, September 24
- Clothed in the Robe of Righteousness, September 25
- Saints Shall Possess the Kingdom, September 26
- Partakers Through God's Promises, September 27
- Christ Dwells in Me, September 28
- Dwell Together in Unity, September 29
- Strength From Above, September 30
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October—A Reverent Life
- Respect for Parents, October 1
- Respect for the Aged, October 2
- Respect for Authority, October 3
- Reverence for God, October 4
- Reverence for God's Name, October 5
- Reverence for the Word of God, October 6
- Reverence in the Home, October 7
- Reverence for God's Representatives, October 8
- Reverence for the House of God, October 9
- Reverence for the Sabbath, October 10
- He Is a Living God, October 11
- God Is My Father, October 12
- God Is With Me, October 13
- God Sees Me, October 14
- God Cares for Me, October 15
- God Is All in All, October 16
- God in Nature, October 17
- Abundant Life in Christ, October 18
- Christ Is My Perfect Example, October 19
- Christ My Elder Brother, October 20
- Jesus as a Youth, October 21
- Christ Was Obedient, October 22
- Christ Tempted as We Are, October 23
- Christ in Me the Hope of Glory, October 24
- My Guardian Angel, October 25
- Angels in My Daily Life, October 26
- Angels Join Me in Soul Winning, October 27
- Angels Employ My Hands to Do His Work, October 28
- Peter Delivered by an Angel, October 29
- Angels Are Preparing Me for Eternity, October 30
- Angels Holding the Four Winds, October 31
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November—A Victorious Life
- Put on the Whole Armor of God, November 1
- Loins Girt About With Truth, November 2
- The Breastplate of Righteousness, November 3
- Feet Shod With Gospel of Peace, November 4
- The Shield of Faith, November 5
- The Helmet of Salvation, November 6
- The Sword of the Spirit, November 7
- In Christ There Is Strength, November 8
- Through Christ There Is Victory, November 9
- The Will Is the Deciding Power, November 10
- First Victories Won in the Home, November 11
- Be Steadfast, Unmovable, November 12
- Walk in the Light, November 13
- Hold Fast, November 14
- Christ's Victory as Complete as Adam's Failure, November 15
- Christ Overcame the World, November 16
- Christians in All Ages Have Overcome, November 17
- Paul's Shout of Victory, November 18
- Jeremiah's Declaration of Thanksgiving, November 19
- Job Knew That His Redeemer Lived, November 20
- None Greater Than John the Baptist, November 21
- With Honesty, November 22
- With Truthfulness, November 23
- With Humility, November 24
- With Liberality, November 25
- With Love, November 26
- With Christlike Words and Deeds, November 27
- With Peace, November 28
- Not One Word of His Promise Has Failed, November 29
- God's Promises Are for Me, November 30
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December—An Eternal Life
- Make Your Calling and Election Sure, December 1
- Keep the Commandments, December 2
- Walk With God Continually, December 3
- Walk by Faith, December 4
- Be Ready and Waiting, December 5
- God's People Delivered, December 6
- Christ Himself Comes for Us, December 7
- Christ's Coronation Day, December 8
- Christ Presents Me With a Crown and Harp, December 9
- Given a White Robe of Righteousness, December 10
- Victory Over Death, December 11
- No More Sin, December 12
- As Heirs, We Inherit the Kingdom, December 13
- Families Will Be Reunited, December 14
- We Shall Recognize Each Other, December 15
- A Beautiful Country, December 16
- Eat of the Tree of Life, December 17
- At the Marriage Supper, December 18
- The Glories of Our Heavenly Home, December 19
- Labor for Pleasure and Enjoyment, December 20
- Harmonious Social Life, December 21
- Study God's Wisdom Throughout Eternity, December 22
- Christ Will Teach the Redeemed, December 23
- Travel to Worlds Afar, December 24
- Listen to the Angel Choir, December 25
- Worship Together, December 26
- Privilege of Open Communion With God, December 27
- The Veil Will Be Drawn Aside, December 28
- I Shall Meet My Guardian Angel, December 29
- Why the Great Controversy Was Permitted, December 30
- I Press Toward the Mark, December 31
I Consecrate My All, January 2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1.ML 6.1
God calls for whole-souled consecration to His ways. Our highest powers are to be carefully cultivated. Our talents are lent us by God for use, not to be perverted or abused. They are to be improved by use, that they may do the work of God.5The Youth's Instructor, June 30, 1898.ML 6.2
We are to give ourselves to the service of God, and we should seek to make the offering as nearly perfect as possible. God will not be pleased with anything less than the best we can offer. Those who love Him with all the heart will desire to give Him the best service of the life, and they will be constantly seeking to bring every power of their being into harmony with the laws that will promote their ability to do His will.6Patriarchs and Prophets, 352, 353.ML 6.3
Personal consecration is necessary, and we cannot have this unless heart holiness is cultivated and cherished.7The Review and Herald, October 2, 1900.ML 6.4
Let your prayer be, “Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.” This is a daily matter.8Steps to Christ, 70.ML 6.5
The surrender of all our powers to God greatly simplifies the problem of life. It weakens and cuts short a thousand struggles with the passions of the natural heart. Religion is as a golden cord that binds the souls of both youth and aged to Christ. Through it the willing and obedient are brought safely through dark and intricate paths to the city of God....ML 6.6
How many times have the deep things of God been unfolded before us, and how highly should we prize these precious privileges.... The bright beams of Heaven's light are shining upon your pathway.... Receive and cherish every Heaven-sent ray, and your path will grow brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.9The Youth's Instructor, February 2, 1893.ML 6.7