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     Lord, I Need You14 Days of Devotional Readings

    To Help You Prepare For Easter

    Presented by New Vision Church of Raymore

    www.newvisionchurch.com

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    Are You Ready For Easter? 

    It is our biggest day of the year! Not because churches are full.

    Not because lilies are in bloom. And not because a bunny

    leaves treasure-filled eggs. Easter is our biggest day of the year because on this day two thousand years ago, Jesus was raised

    from the dead! Demonstrating to his followers that he was

    more than a good person and more than a great teacher, the

    resurrection made it clear that Jesus was the Son of God who

    had defeated sin, hell and death once and for all!

    In fact, Easter was such a big deal, the earliest followers of

    Jesus (who were all Jewish) changed their primary day of

    worship from Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath) to Sunday. Easter

    will be here in two weeks. Are you ready? We have provided

    these daily Bible readings and inspirational devotionals written

    by our own church family members to help you prepare your

    heart and mind for Easter. Here is how to use this devotional.

     

    Choose a consistent time and place where you canspend approximately 15 minutes every day.

      Read the daily Scripture reading in your Bible or app.

      Read the devotional.

      Spend a few minutes asking yourself, “What is God

    saying to me? ” and “What am I going to do about it? ” 

      Conclude your time with prayer.

    We encourage you to see what God does in your own life as you

    give him 15 minutes every day over the next fourteen days!  

    If you have children, we encourage you to involve your

    children. You might retrieve the play-dough and ask your kids

    to re-create the scene of the Bible passage. During the second

    week, we encourage you to use and discuss the Resurrection

    Eggs .

    We are praying that this will be the most meaningful

    Easter ever for you and your family!

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    Sunday, March 13

    Scripture Reading: Luke 9:43-51

    Devotional:

    Have you ever heard something very clearly, the words were

    not difficult to understand, and yet, you didn’t understand

    what was being said? Parents know the feeling when their kids

    go against the wisdom of their experience.

    Jesus dealt with this very issue with his disciples. They were

    either caught up in the time of excitement and victory, or bytheir very narrow view of events. They were bickering about

    who was the greatest and who should be ministering in Jesus’

    name.

    Our passage says some haunting words. Jesus said, “’Listen to

    me and remember what I say. The Son of Man is going to be

     betrayed into the hands of his enemies.’ But they didn’t know

    what he meant . . . and they were afraid to ask him about it.”  

    (Italics added) (vv. 44-45 NLT)

    We may not always understand the words of Jesus. Often it

    come later. But if we don’t ask Jesus to clarify what he is saying

    to us, we will find ourselves doing and saying ill-advised

    actions and words.

    The good news is that Jesus isn’t deterred from the path set

     before Him. He went to the cross to die for us and he lives now

    to keep us close to God. We need him.

    So what will you do? Will you ask him what he means when He

    speaks to you, or will you just go on your merry way? Let’s ask

    him for his help in understanding!  

    -Fred La Plante

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    Monday, March 14

    Scripture Reading: John 11:1-44 

    Devotional:

    Lazarus died. Mary and Martha were grief stricken. Jesus met

    them in their pain as He entered Bethany. To comfort them He

    said (v.25-26), "I am the resurrection and the life. He who

     believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives

    and believes in me will never die."

    For the Christian, death is not the beginning of night, it is thedawning of a new morning of Life with God, and glorious

    reunion with loved ones in Christ who have died.

    Peter Marshall, the great Presbyterian preacher in the late

    1940's, suffered a fatal heart attack in January 1949. As the

    ambulance came to carry him to the hospital, Peter motioned

    to Catherine, his wife, that it was okay, and he was gone.

    After months of grieving, Catherine went to their beach cabin.

    The pain generated by the memories of that now empty cabin

    was more than she could bear. She went out to the beach, and

    looked out over the vastness of the ocean. Suddenly she

    remembered the last words she had spoken to Peter. As he lay

    on the stretcher, Catherine leaned down close and said,

    "Darling, I'll see you in the morning." But before morning, Peterwas dead. Now those words echoed with the hope of the

    Psalmist (30:5b) " . . . weeping may remain for a night, BUT

    REJOICING COMES IN THE MORNING."

    A morning will come that will reunite us with our loved ones,

    and with our Beloved, Jesus. If you know Jesus, then you have

    already begun to experience the power of the resurrection. So

    when death takes someone you love, you can have hope of a

    glorious reunion when that resurrection morning dawns.

    -Tom Mills

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    Tuesday, March 15

    Scripture Reading: John 11:45-57

    Devotional:

    So what's the big deal here? Why did the Pharisees and the

    chief priests worry so much about people believing in and

    following Jesus? Didn't the people have the right to choose?

    Why were the religious leaders trying to exercise control over

    them? The reason is they were under Roman rule and "Rome

    gave partial freedom to the Jews as long as they were quiet andobedient." (Life Application Study Bible)

    Jesus miracles and teachings were causing quite a stir and the

    Jewish religious leaders were concerned that things were

    getting out of hand, threatening the Jewish nation's peace.

    They would rather Jesus die than lose their tranquility.

    So what are we most concerned about--keeping the peace orfollowing Jesus? Following Jesus might cause a stir among our

    family, friends, co-workers or fellow students. Are we afraid of

    offending others? In our recent BLESS series, author Dave

    Ferguson said, "Are you more concerned about what people

    think of you, than whether or not they find their way back to

    God?"

    As this passage tells us, Jesus had to avoid the mainstream fora while. Have you stuck Jesus away in some remote area of

    your life that you visit privately or do you bear His likeness at

    all times and in all places?

    The people who sought to follow Jesus needed Him. Those in

    your life who are far from God need Him.

    Lord, by Your Spirit living in me, empower me to be one through

    whom others are drawn to new life because of the death and

    resurrection of Your Son.

    -Martha Martin

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    Wednesday, March 16

    Scripture Reading: John 13:1-7

    Devotional:

    It appears that much of what Jesus did and said was a

    contradiction of expectations for Jewish standards of thinking

    and practice. A person in high position expected to be

    honored. In this case when someone was invited for dinner, it

    was customary for the host to make arrangements for someone

    to wash the feet of the guest. The roads and pathways weremostly dirt or rock and footwear was sandals, so feet got dirty.

    That job was normally assigned to a servant or the lowest

    ranking member of the family. It was never the host who

    would do something like that.

    Yet, Jesus takes the basin and towel and washes the disciple’s

    feet. The reason for Jesus’s action is revealed in Vs. 15. “I have

    set an example that you should do as I have done.” Theexample was not necessarily to wash each other’s feet. We are

    to be willing to be the servant in any situation. Or, be willing to

    take the task that is the least-liked. It is not necessarily doing a

    task but being willing to be the servant in any circumstance.

    To have the attitude of servanthood.

    How might you take on a task that is the least liked at home or

    the office? Maybe it would be doing the dishes on a consistent

    basis, or taking out the trash before being asked at home.

    - Ken Schubert

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    Thursday, March 17

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:21-28

    Devotional:

    Jesus was a king from a carpenter’s house who rode on a

    donkey to proclaim his Kingdom. Jesus washed his servants’ 

    feet at his last supper. Regularly He reminded his followers

    that he was a Servant King. This King of the universe had a

    knack for looking at the world through a different lens than

    the rest of us. A pastor of my youth called this lens the backwards principle.

    Jesus knew He was called to die for the world. He was always

    living the life of a Servant. It would be extremely frustrating

    to know your goal but to have no one understand the path to

    take to the goal. One time when I was on a trip with friends we

    wanted to see the sunset. We pulled our canoes over and

    climbed the hill and enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation. Weheaded back down the hill through the thick under-brush. We

    all knew the goal was to get down to the canoes and set up

    camp, but no one was excited about leading in the dark

    through the pain of the thorn bushes. Finally, I led the way,

    ignoring all of the advice of those who couldn’t see the path.

    We made it safely through the brush. We noticed that the

    leader was more bloodied from the thorns and stumbled moreoften than the followers but led everyone to a place of peace.

    Jesus walked through the dark guiding his friends to the Cross

    where he would die for them and in turn they would suffer and

    die for the Father Jesus loved so dearly.

    I challenge us to follow the backwards path of servanthood

    today and with the light of Christ lead others to the Cross wherepain and peace are found.

    -Jeremiah Reynolds

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    Friday, March 18

    Scripture Reading: Mathew 20:20-28

    Devotional:

    Let me admit it –  I’m a Momma’s Boy. For my entire life, as

    early as I can remember, she has been my guide and support in

    life’s ups and downs. Where other boys followed their Dads

    around garages working on cars and talking sports, I followed

    my Mom. She taught me the fine art of shopping, she cuddled

    me when I was scared, she loved me when I was at my leastlovely, in all things she has been there for me. More

    importantly, my Mom has been my spiritual mentor and guide.

    She has spent countless hours on her knees pleading on my

     behalf to Christ.

    In this story, we see a Mom on her knees pleading for her boys.

    Who can say no to a Mom’s love and hope? But the boys should

    know better. Jesus just got through telling the disciples oncemore that He had come to die. And their response is to jockey

    for positions of greatness. It would seem absurd if we didn’t

    repeat the mistake all too often. Christ calls us into a life of

    servant hood, of sacrifice on behalf of others. And yet I find

    myself peaking to the skies every time I manage to do

    something good for God. I check to make sure He notices. I let

    the story slip to others. I wish to be seen as great. How oftendo I need to remember that He came to serve and He calls me

    to do the same?

    Ask Christ for a chance to serve when no one is watching, where

    no one will hear, to imitate the greatness of Christ that comes

    through giving our lives for those He loves. 

    -Jim Spears 

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    Saturday, March 19

    Scripture Reading: John 13:18-38

    Devotional:

    Judas. A name that Christians associate with the very

    embodiment of evil, a demon in the flesh. His name is

    synonymous with deceit, falseness, and betrayal. He sold

    Christ, the very Son of God, for money!

    But what is betrayal? According to one dictionary I consulted

    the second meaning reads: “To surrender somebody or

    something treacherously.” (Encarta Dictionary of the English

    language) That would fit Judas’ crime, would it not? Jesus

    offers a description in this passage that brings it a lot closer to

    home: “...He who shared my bread has turned against

    me.”(v.18) Sharing bread or a meal in those times was an act of

     bonding, uniting, sharing the substance of life. It was an act of

    giving life to each other and therefore a soul-deep relationshipwas formed. This is just before Jesus changes a breaking of

    the bread and drinking from a cup into a sacrament of

    remembrance and worship of Him who gives us life.

    In the narrative Peter ask a vital question. “Lord, who is it?” (v.

    25) We all raise our hands and shout, “It’s Judas, It’s Judas”.

    Yes, he did. Peter did too in the courtyard later, and all the

    disciples abandoned Jesus in His Jesus’ hour of need with the

    possible exception of John.

    Bible stories are not given to us to entertain but to help us

    allow the Holy Spirit to examine us. Where do you plug into

    this story? Are you Jesus? Are you Peter who wants to take

    out the threat?

    Could it be that you and I find our place in this story close to

     Jesus, sharing dipped bread and bonds of eternal relationship?

    Are we the ones who will share Jesus’ bread and turn against

    Him when it is to our immediate advantage?

    -Mitchell Powell

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    Sunday, March 20

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11

    Devotional:

    Several years ago I had the opportunity to participate in a

    “Passion Play”, beginning with the healing of Jarius’ daughter

    (Matt. 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43), ending with Jesus’ resurrection. I

    was flabbergasted when asked to portray the part of Jesus. At

    first, I turned it down and was asked to reconsider and pray

    about it. Upon accepting, my prayer became something likethis, “God, use me to reach others. Help me to portray Jesus to

    those attending. Help me to see through the eyes of you,

    Jesus.” 

    There was one particular scene that I will never forget. During

    the production, there was “that moment” –  that very moment

    was clear to me when I was seeing through the eyes of Jesus.

    Jesus revealed to me saying, “This is what I saw. Look throughmy eyes. Journeying down that road, people were smiling,

    cheering, crying out, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is

    He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the

    highest!” I saw people, the very people I came to love, praising

    me and laying down garments to be walked on, waving palm

     branches, singing praises, giving honor and rejoicing. Yes,

    those very ones that within one week would be shouting wordsof hatred and death to me were now at this moment giving

    praise. Little did they know that I would be dying for them.” 

    My prayer had been answered, in that moment while portraying

    Jesus, holding back the tears from running down my face,

    thinking all the time, those very ones are the ones that God

    came to earth for. We are the people that Jesus died for, so that

    life may be eternal and yet at this moment the journey Jesusrode is triumphant and victorious .

    -Rick Robson

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    Monday, March 21

    Scripture Reading: John 12:1-8

    Devotional:

    I heard the Minister as he greeted the family following the

    lowering of the casket of our loved one. As soon as I could, I

    walked a few feet away so I could ponder what life would be

    like following the death of such a loved member of our family.

    Then I heard some whispers. “…who will get his car, condo?

    Where will all of his money go? Who in the family will get the

    most? Will he leave any for a charity?...”

    Let’s look at the contrast of the ones whispering at this

    graveside, perhaps wondering about whom would be receiving,

    compared to Mary who actually gave her all to her Lord.

    This Scripture states that the house of Lazarus had been

    prepared for Jesus. Martha took her place of serving. Jesus

    was seated. Without bringing any attention, Mary came in with

    the most unusual expensive gift. She anointed and massaged

    Jesus’ feet and then wiped them with her hair. The fragrance of

    the oils filled the house.

    Imagine with me the grumbling that began among the

    disciples…”why wasn’t this oil sold and the money given to thepoor?” and maybe even…’who does she think she is?’ 

    Then Jesus spoke on Mary’s behalf, giving her such hope for

    the future when He said to those disgruntled men,…”Leave her

    alone!” 

    “Lord, would You again show me that You are alive today,

    forgive my sins with Your cleansing power, and give me thatsame hope. I need You! Amen”  

    -Joanna Schubert 

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    Tuesday, March 22

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:17-30

    Devotional:

    Here we find Jesus, in the bustling city of Jerusalem,

    celebrating a Passover festival with his disciples. This holiday

    is special, anticipated all through the year. Guests are passing

    favorite dishes and wine, enjoying great tastes and smells. His

    friends are relaxing at the table, eating, telling stories, and

    laughing –  so unaware of the thoughts swirling in theirteacher’s mind. 

    In the midst of the holiday excitement, Jesus is deeply

    troubled. Knowing – dreading – all that is about to happen to

    him, Jesus tells the disciples that he will be betrayed by one of

    the very friends eating with him. One by one, each disciple

     begins to ask his teacher, “Surely, not me, Jesus? Surely I would

    never betray you!”How paradoxical it seems, that in those moments, Jesus breaks

    the bread and takes the cup we now celebrate as communion.

    In the midst of the questions, he calls the bread his own

     betrayed, and broken body; and the wine his own blood.

    Then Jesus does something profound - he offers himself to all

    his disciples – yes, to the one who would betray him to death;

    yes, to those who would later abandon him to his arrest; Yes, to

    those who would deny later that night that they even knew

    him.

    Jesus offered himself for us on the cross to forgive us. And as

    he did that night with his disciples, he offers himself to us in

    communion– to us, who, like his disciples, have sold out – but

    in covenant with him, are now made totally new.

    In Lent we return to this moment again. Although communion

    is a reminder of our own buy-in to his death in sin, communion

    is also our most hopeful, powerful, and touchable reminder of

    his “buy - in” to covenant with us.

    -Rachel Harris

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    Wednesday, March 23

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16 & 27:1-10

    Devotional:

    Was Judas just a calculating sociopath, willing to do and say all

    the right things for his own gain? Maybe, like his other Jewish

    companions he just misunderstood how the Messiah was

    actually going to bring about change? Maybe he thought he

    was just hurrying the process along, thinking something like,

    “Jesus is the Son of God. They couldn’t actually hurt Him!” 

    It’s almost a reflex to read these passages and throw Judas

    onto the Monopoly game board. No ‘Get out of hell free’ card.

    Do not pass ‘Go.’ Do not collect $200 (Um, ok thirty pieces of

    silver – but not for long).

    It’s easy for us to see this picture of Judas as simply the bad

    guy in the story. He was so overwhelmed by the realization ofhow wrong everything went (I suggest), he didn’t even think to

     beg forgiveness from Jesus but rather melted down and hung

    himself!

    Every time we do life ‘our way’ especially when we knowingly

    sin we repeatedly are modern day Judases. We assume that

    since God loves us He has to forgive us. But does he?

    Easter represents not only Jesus’ death on our behalf –  but

    even more, new and vibrant life! Left to our own abilities we

    are not able to not betray Christ. We desperately need Jesus

    Christ. We need to walk continually in His new life!

    He’s given Himself to us. Let us give ourselves to Him! 

    Practice dwelling in God’s authority by spending some time eachmorning reading the bible, and then literally picturing Jesus

    next to you all day, helping you to apply what you’ve studied

    earlier. 

    -Ted Hall

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    Thursday, March 24

    Scripture Reading: John 19:1-15

    Devotional:

    As I read through this scripture it made me think about what

    must have been going on in Jesus’ mind. All these people who

    were praising Him as God just a few days before, when He was

    raising Lazarus from the dead and then triumphantly riding

    into Jerusalem on a donkey, were now treating Him like an

    imposter. They believed the Jewish leaders who said that ifJesus were truly God, he would save himself from suffering

    and death. They did not understand that he allowed himself to

    die on the cross to save them, and us. Even his beloved

    disciples backed away from Him during his trial and torture

    out of fear and confusion and only later had their faith fully

    restored by the risen Savior’s appearance. Then they were

    strengthened by the presence of the Holy Spirit so they could

    stand up for Christ and begin a witness that would change the

    world.

    I believe that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins.

    Because I’ve asked for forgiveness, I have the Holy Spirit in my

    heart. Throughout my high school years, every day was a battle

    for me because I defended my beliefs. Where I lived there were

    not many Christians. In fact, there were more atheists thanChristians. Every day I was called names and bullied because I

    was not afraid to spread God’s word. I was not afraid of what

    they would do because the Holy Spirit was with me and I knew

    I was following God’s will.

    Jesus wants all people to spend eternity with him. He has

    tasked all of us as Christians to spread the good news of

    salvation. We need to follow Jesus’s command, and not beafraid to show the world what we believe. I challenge you to

    step out of your comfort zone and spread the news of Jesus’ love

    to all.

    -Catie Johnson

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    Friday, March 25

    Scripture Reading: John 19:16-37

    Devotional:

    As a Christian you believe Jesus died on the cross for your sins.

    Do you understand the gravity of this event? It was not just

    happenstance because things went bad for Jesus. Nor was it a

    minor feat, but one of horrific pain, and the greatest sacrifice

    of all time.

    God gave us free will, maybe because true love can’t be forced.

    We need only follow a few good rules. Adam and Eve messed

    up as do we. Actions have consequences. God had a plan. The

    crucifixion and events preceding it was prophesied in detail,

    long before Jesus was on earth, like David wrote in Psalms,

    1000 years before. Oh the power and brilliance of a God who

    made all those things happen. And no greater act can prove

    love, than to give your life for someone, even if they deny,reject, and hate you.

    The power of what Jesus went through should put you in awe.

    The scourging before the crucifixion was horrific and would

    have killed most. The strength of a man to endure such torture!

    Imagine having spikes driven into your hands and feet. Then

    for 6 hours, hanging on a cross, enduring excruciating pain

    from the wounds, suffocating on liquid in your lungs,

    humiliated by your treatment, your nakedness, and scoffing,

    when deserving praise, honor, and glory. God could have

    stopped the torture and rescued Jesus from the cross at any

    time, but he didn’t because actions have consequences,

    sacrifices must be made. Just as lambs were used as a sacrifice

    for sins, Jesus, the perfect lamb of God, died for you, the

    perfect sacrifice for your sin.

    Pray and make a sacrifice, perhaps fasting, in remembrance,

    honor, and gratitude for what Jesus and God has done for you 

    -Larry Stock

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    Saturday, March 26

    Scripture Reading: John 19:38-42

    Devotional:

    Jesus is dead. Today, the Sabbath Day almost 2,000 years ago,

    Jesus was dead.

    Yesterday, two prominent men prepared and laid Jesus to rest

    in a tomb. We can only imagine the thoughts and feelings of

    Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. So many hopes, dreams

    and expectations were dashed. Scripture tells us that Joseph

    was “waiting for the Kingdom of God”  (Mark 15:43b). Did he

    need to wait longer? Was his and Nicodemus’ faith and

    discipleship misplaced?

    We are told in this passage that they gave Jesus the traditional

     burial rights of spices and a cloth wraps. Myrrh and aloe were

    standard spices for burying someone since the time of ancientEgypt. Such spices were commonly used to help preserve the

     body and mask the smell of a decaying corpse. However, they

    also had many medicinal purposes and mystic symbolism.

    Myrrh was and is a common ingredient in perfume, especially

    the holy anointing oil used for everything in the Temple and

    the priests. In other words, in the darkest hour of death there

    is beauty and healing. Even though Joseph and Nicodemus had

    all of their hopes crushed, they still took care of Jesus.

    What will we do in times of great distress and loss? When all

    we had hope in is seemingly futile? In whom and what will we

    put trust and out of faith act? Will we stand faithfully with and

    for Jesus in the face of defeat, personal harm and death?

    On this day when Jesus lay dead may we see the beauty andlife that comes in the midst of the shadow of death. May we

    have the endurance to seek and rely on God in the hardest times

    of painful waiting. May we cling to hope, despite doubt that God

    is not done with us yet. 

    -Steven Harris 

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    Sunday, March 27

    Scripture Reading:  Mark 16:1-8

    Devotional:

    It was awesome to see. A mass of blue stretched across a field

    of green. An estimated 800,000 fans gathered at and around

    Union Station to celebrate a World Series for the Kansas City

    Royals. A team that had been dead for so long was alive again

    and hope was kindled anew. It bound our city together and our

    peaceful celebration was a marvel that spread throughout thelands of sport. It was and often still is the main topic of

    conversation wherever two or more are gathered.

    The story we see here is even more miraculous. This one, this

    Jesus, who was truly dead, is risen. As these women realize

    that life has sprung from a tomb, they hear the words “go, tell.”

    But “they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.” I

    wish I could say that I don’t get it. I wish I could claim that Iwould have been rallying the crowds. I wish I could say I would

    have started the parade that would spill out into the city and

     beyond.

    Yet how often do I have the chance to share the story of the

    risen Christ and stay silent? When the struggles of life that

    attempt to entomb us hit a friend, a co-worker, a family

    member, do I speak words of life or out of fear do I stay silent?

    How often do I stay silent when I should be celebrating for all

    to see? He has risen – let the parade begin!

    Take a risk. Tell the story. Someone you know, someone you love

    may need desperately to hear, “Christ is risen! He is ris en,

    indeed!”  

    -Jim Spears

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    What’s Next?

    We hope you have been inspired this season to experience

    Easter in a new way! Maybe you have discovered details about

    the story that you never knew before. We hope you have feltthe value of a daily quiet time.

    So now what?

    It is pretty simple: Keep going! You have heard it said that it

    takes 21 days to develop a good habit. Well here is the good

    news:  you are 2/3 of the way there!   I know this has been a

     busy few weeks of extra church services, activities, etc., andthat you may be tempted to “get some rest.”  Can we encourage

    you to not give your good habits a break! (How about getting

    some rest from your bad habits?)

    So here are a few spiritual habits that will keep you growing:

      Come to Church every Sunday where you can celebrate

    and be taught in a healthy church family.

       Join a Connection Group  where you can grow in a

    supporting community of adults.

      Read the Bible and pray every day.  If you are new to

    Bible reading, start with the stories of Jesus. Read one

    chapter a day and underline the one verse that speaks

    to you the most. The YouVersion Bible app (available

    on all formats) not only has several Bible translations, but also has Bible reading plans to keep you consistent

    every day.

      Share with someone what you are reading or learning

    from God. Something good happens when we don’t

    keep our faith to ourselves.

    We want to help you grow in your faith. If there is anything we

    can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask!

    -Your Friends at New Vision Church of Raymore

  • 8/19/2019 "Lord I Need You" Easter Devotionals

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    We invite you to join us on Easter!Easter is all about good news of life and hope! Invite your family and

    friends to worship with you on Easter at New Vision. We will worship

    at our regular times of 9:00 & 11:00 AM. Every guest will receive a

    free gift! After each service, we will invite our kids to participate in an

    egg hunt. 

    New Vision Church

    100 S. Sunrise Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083

    www.newvisionchurch.com 816.348.0303