Y’all Have a Good Day Devo

Walk in the Light

Jim and Sheila Schmidt share stories and humor, emphasizing the importance of 'walking in the light,' drawing parallels between spiritual and physical navigation.They encourage participants to apply biblical teachings in their daily lives, using metaphors like the 'armor of light' and the 'light saber.' They share personal experiences and a video to highlight the significance of seeing others through the lens of Christ's light. They conclude with a prayer of gratitude for the light of Christ.

The Greatest RSVP

Jim and Sheila Schmidt celebrate their organization's sixth anniversary of leading the Ya'll Have A Good Day weekend devotion. Today's devotion is based on Luke 17:24, emphasizing the importance of spiritual readiness for Jesus' return. Jim uses the analogy of a wedding RSVP to highlight the need for Christians to internalize biblical teachings. They encourage participants to nurture God's word in their hearts, sharing personal anecdotes about healing and faith. The devotion concludes with a prayer for spiritual awareness and readiness.

Correction or Condemnation?

Jim and Sheila Schmidt celebrate their six-year anniversary of sharing stories and conducting a devotional reading. In this devo they emphasize the importance of distinguishing between godly correction and condemnation from the devil. They share a personal encounter with a non-religious neighbor, a retired New York cop. They encourage listeners to avoid condemning others and to remember that they stand just in God's presence due to Jesus' sacrifice. They conclude with a prayer for continued guidance and love from God.

Hope!

A radio broadcast featuring Jim and Sheila Schmidt, who discuss the importance of hope and faith in the context of daily life challenges. They share personal stories and references to biblical teachings to emphasize that hope comes from God's word. They encourage listeners to meditate on the Bible for guidance and strength, using their own experiences with cancer as an example. They also highlight the work of June Hunt, a radio minister known for her work on hope, and encourage listeners to explore her resources. The broadcast concludes with a prayer for hope and faith, urging listeners to apply these principles in their lives.

Righteous

Jim and Sheila Schmidt, lead a discussion on the concept of righteousness, drawing from a biblical perspective. They emphasize that righteousness is a gift from God, not something to be earned, and discuss the two types of righteousness: man's righteousness, which is imperfect, and God's righteousness, which is perfect through Jesus Christ. They encourage the audience to understand this concept to fully grasp their standing with God and access the promises of God's word. The discussion concludes with a prayer of gratitude for the gift of salvation. 

Compel Them To Come

Jim and Sheila Schmidt lead a discussion focusing on the biblical passage where Jesus instructs their disciples to compel people to come. They use this as a metaphor for spreading the gospel, emphasizing the importance of actively reaching out to others rather than waiting for them to come to us. They encourage listeners to use their influence to compel others, sharing personal anecdotes and examples of successful outreach efforts. They also highlight the significance of love in fulfilling the great commandment and the great commission, urging listeners to write a love letter from God to themselves to deepen their understanding of God's love. The discussion concludes with a prayer for listeners to be compelled by the Holy Spirit to share the love of Jesus with others.
 
Action items
1. Write a love letter from God to themselves.
2. Engage with young people to share the gospel.
3. Consider donating to ministries reaching young people.

Mindset

Jim and Sheila Schmidt, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, lead a devo from 'Everyday with Jesus' by Andrew Womack, focusing on the difference between living by faith and legalism. They share personal experiences of how they chose to change their mindset after tragedies and experiences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an intimate relationship with God is a key to making that choice. They encourage listeners to adopt a mindset of grace, relying on what Jesus has already done rather than striving to earn righteousness through works. The conversation ends with a prayer of gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice.

Who Do You Think You Are?

Jim and Sheila Schmidt host a broadcast discussing the importance of self-identity as defined by God's word, not by societal or career roles. They read from a devotional by Andrew Wommack titled, Everyday With Jesus, and various Bible verses emphasizing that individuals are saved, created by God, and have the potential to do great works. They encourage listeners to adopt this perspective, free from anxiety, and to use the provided scriptures to affirm their identity.

Faith in the Name of Jesus

Jim and Sheila Schmidt lead a morning devotion, focusing on the power of the name of Jesus as discussed in a devotional by Andrew Wommack. They emphasize that using the name without faith in it is ineffective, citing biblical examples. They discuss the importance of understanding and applying the teachings of Jesus to combat spiritual warfare. They share personal anecdotes about using the name of Jesus to bless others, using a small figure of Jesus as a tool for encouragement. The devotion concludes with a prayer of gratitude for the teachings of Jesus.

The Blessed Hope

Jim and Sheila Schmidt lead a group in a morning prayer and devotion session, focusing on the biblical promise of the second coming of Jesus Christ. They encourage participants to live in anticipation of this event, using the analogy of changing addresses to symbolize spiritual transformation. They share a story about a sermon by Graham Lot, emphasizing the importance of living for Christ rather than just working for them. They share personal anecdotes about sharing faith through small gestures  and encourage participants to share their faith with others throughout the week.