This week of daily devotions in the Book of First John center on the Apostle’s Prologue to his letter. You’re going to need your Bible and I’ve provided the Study Notes on this website that you can either bookmark, or print. Be sure to scroll down to the notes outlining and commenting on the PROLOGUE.

I hope this helps those of you who are committed to journaling this year.

Week 2: 1 John 1:1-4

1 John PROLOGUE Day 1: Happiness or Joy?

1 John PROLOGUE Day 2: No Substitute for Experience

1 John PROLOGUE Day 3: Have you lost your joy?

Three Words, Three Priorities

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Remember the Olympic Games?

What would you think if when the sprinters lined up and gun went off, six of the athletes ran down the course straining toward the finish line, but four of them casually stood up and walked down their lane waving at the crowd, talking and laughing with one another, listening to their ipods, and passing a big greasy bag of Peanut M&M’s back and forth?

Would you be surprised and maybe even a little appalled at their brash disregard for all the Olympics means to the world? Would you wonder how they could so offhandedly disregard and neglect the great privilege they have as gifted athletes?

If you’re upset, what do you think their teammates must be feeling? What about the countries they represent? Can you imagine the disappointment of their coach, and what he might say to them after the race?

Go for the Gold

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From my journal:

“Okay, Lord, it’s 2:30 AM and I’m wide awake. Guess there’s nothing to do but pray.”

Do you struggle with insomnia?

Do you often find yourself roaming the house after midnight, wondering if you’ll ever get to sleep?

Me too. I’ve never been a good sleeper.

You know what you need? More than a new prescription for sleep aids. More than an eating and exercise regimen. More than some sheep to count.

You need a journal!

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