Craig Groeschel - Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul

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In a world where we are bombarded by doubt and fear, we need to be equipped with Gods truth to silence the lies of the enemy. Daily Power is an awesome tool that will help you connect with Jesus and his truth daily so that his power is activated in your life.

C HRISTINE C AINE , founder, A21 and Propel Women

Daily Power shatters the stereotype of the broken New Years resolution, providing the backbone needed to turn the idealistic dreams of a new year into reality. No matter how large or small the change you want to see, in Craigs words, Youre going to need Gods power to do it. His daily bites of Gods Word provide the encouragement, challenge, and steps needed to help you become all God created you to be.

L ISA B EVERE , New York Times bestselling author

Daily Power is exactly that. An explosion of grace and truth and mercy and insight that is accessible and helpful for you every day before you go off into your schools, jobs, or callings. Pastor Craigs words point you not only to truth the idea but Truth the person, Jesus.

J EFFERSON B ETHKE , author, Jesus>Religion

Ive known Craig Groeschel for many years, and I never cease to be amazed at his ability to share Gods Word in a way that just makes sense. In Daily Power, he offers a daily dose of wisdom and insight thats both simple and life-changing. If your goal is to get closer to God, this devotional can make a huge difference.

D AVE R AMSEY , bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host

When it comes to building healthy habits and cultivating discipline, theres no one Ive learned more from than Craig Groeschel. Ive seen him live out these principles and witnessed the results firsthand. If youre looking for a trustworthy guide to help you get the most out of each day, Daily Power is the resource youve been waiting for.

S TEVEN F URTICK , pastor, Elevation Church; New York Times bestselling author

Pastor Craig Groeschel is a hero in my life. In Daily Power he gives us a concentrated daily dose of faith, page after page, like only he can. Im grateful for his honest stories and applications, which remind us we are not alone on our journey. New Years resolutions often crash and burn as quickly as they are constructed, but the daily encouragement Pastor Craig shares will empower you to start and finish your year with discipline, encouragement, and strength.

P ASTOR R ICH W ILKERSON , Vous Church

ALSO BY CRAIG GROESCHEL

Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are

Chazown: Define Your Vision, Pursue Your

Passion, Live Your Life on Purpose

The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as If He Doesnt Exist

Dare to Drop the Pose (previously titled Confessions of a Pastor)

Divine Direction: Seven Decisions That Will Change Your Life

Fight: Winning the Battles That Matter Most

From This Day Forward: Five Commitments to Fail-

Proof Your Marriage (with Amy Groeschel)

It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It

Liking Jesus: Intimacy and Contentment in a Selfie-

Centered World (previously titled #Struggles)

Love, Sex, and Happily Ever After (previously titled Going All the Way)

Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World

Weird: Because Normal Isnt Working

What Is God Really Like? (general editor)

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Daily Power

Copyright 2017 by Craig Groeschel

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Names: Groeschel, Craig, author.

Title: Daily power : 365 days of fuel for your soul / Craig Groeschel.

Description: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, [2017]

Epub Edition August 2017 ISBN 9780310343240

Identifiers: LCCN 2017024790 | ISBN 9780310343080 (hardcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Devotional calendars. | Devotional exercises. | Christian life.

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Do not despise these small beginnings, for the L ORD rejoices to see the work begin. (Zech. 4:10 NLT)

A new year, another beginning, a fresh start.

More opportunities to grow closer to God. More chances to be the person he created you to be. More ways to serve those around you.

If youre like me, its often hard to know where to begin making changes. Whether you have a lot you want to change this year or just a few things, youre going to need Gods power to do it. And thats what this book is all aboutproviding you with bites of Gods Word along with some encouragement and some challenges, always seasoned with his truth and the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

To get you started, consider this: What do you want your story to be a year from now? What major difference do you want to see in your life when you reflect after this new year is over? Whats one tiny baby step you can take today to move in this direction?