Impact Devotional Series

Adding Fuel to Your Faith

Acampora

• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN: 9781498283595
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion

Anthony Acampora knows firsthand the power of Spirit-fueled compassion and the incredible impact the Word of God can have on a broken life. Through Christ he has overcome tremendous suffering and loss. The same kind of straightforward love and counsel he received he now offers to you through The Impact Devotional Series. Anthony also brings to bear years of experience as a chaplain, biblical counselor, ministry director, and spiritual growth consultant in this powerful volume of devotionals meant to be read, not sequentially, but as the Holy Spirit leads you. Let Anthony come alongside you, as he has so many others, to give you hope, encouragement, and determination to face today's trials by the power of the one who leads us through all troubles victoriously--Jesus Christ.

Following Instructions from Above

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

—Psalm 32:8, NIV

Thought of the Day: Am I waiting on God’s instruction?

Today’s Devotional

Throughout God’s word, we see He is a loving Father who wants to instruct, teach, and bless us. If we are going to be a recipient of these things, we must first seek Him. All of the benefits of the Father are there for us when we establish, or re-establish, our relationship with Him.

Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for the many blessings You have poured over me. Please continue to reveal Your perfect will.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Where Are The Other Nine?

As Jesus entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And Jesus said to the man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.”

—Luke 17:12–19, NLT

Thought of the Day: What am I grateful for?

Today’s Devotional

Many times we blame God for what is wrong in our lives but never give Him thanks or show gratitude for what He has done for us. Maybe we take Him for granted because of the countless answered prayers and blessings. We learn from Luke 17 that God does, in fact, notice those who are ungrateful for the blessings He gives us. When we direct our focus on what we have, rather than on what we do not have, we will quickly realize we have much for which to thank Him. 

Heavenly Father, I thank You for all of the amazing blessings that You have given me.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Anger: The Potentially Destructive Emotion

“Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.’” Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.”

—Genesis 4:6–8, NIV

Thought of the Day: Am I controlling my anger or is it controlling me?

Today’s Devotional

The first murder ever recorded—Cain and Abel. Many of us are familiar with this story. Cain kills his younger brother Abel. Why? Because he did the wrong thing with the offering, became angry and jealous of his own brother, and disregarded what God told him he must do. God told him. “Sin is crouching at your door.” He warned Cain, but Cain did not listen, and the result was a tragic one. We can save ourselves much pain and suffering when we follow God’s lead. Follow the peace and allow Him to direct your path.

Heavenly Father, I welcome Your instruction, guidance, and will for my life.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Come As You Are

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

—Matthew 11:28, NIV

Thought of the Day: What is keeping me from trusting Him?

Today’s Devotional

When we are covered in guilt and shame, it may be difficult to believe that Jesus would want anything to do with us, let alone give us rest. But that is exactly what He wants to do! 2,000 years ago, Jesus surrounded Himself with the worst people of the time. When questioned as to why, He replied, “It is not the he...

Table of contents

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Preparing to Use Your Impact Devotional
• Chapter 1: Following Instructions from Above
• Chapter 2: Where Are The Other Nine?
• Chapter 3: Anger: The Potentially Destructive Emotion
• Chapter 4: Come As You Are
• Chapter 5: The More I Trust God, the Less I Fear My Situation
• Chapter 6: Faith in The Midst of the Fire
• Chapter 7: Complete Trust in Him
• Chapter 8: Where Do I Find Hope, Peace, and Joy?
• Chapter 9: Faith Throughout the Storm
• Chapter 10: Tell Me Who Your Friends Are and I Will Tell You Who You Are
• Chapter 11: His Will, Not My Will
• Chapter 12: Carried Through The Storms
• Chapter 13: Trust in God
• Chapter 14: Seek Him First
• Chapter 15: Choose to Trust Him
• Chapter 16: Unforgiveness—The Spiritual Poison
• Chapter 17: Give God the Glory He Deserves
• Chapter 18: Eternity
• Chapter 19: God Has A Plan For Your Life!
• Chapter 20: Trust Through the Turmoil
• Chapter 21: Prayer vs. Worry
• Chapter 22: Gratitude
• Chapter 23: Peace Instead of Fear
• Chapter 24: Controlling My Thought Life
• Chapter 25: Why Trust?
• Chapter 26: Seek God With All Your Heart
• Chapter 27: Walking in the Spirit
• Chapter 28: Random Acts of Kindness
• Chapter 29: Did God Really Say . . . ?
• Chapter 30: Avoiding The Trap