1 Thesalonians 1
This week read the 1st chapter once a day.
For Reflection continue the discipline of observing portion using the following indicators.
P- is there a universal truth being taught here.
A- something that helps me to love Christ more.
I- an insight about myself.
D- something I would like to detach from myself
Pray through this passage each day for yourself, your family, your church, etc. Give thanks for the work God is doing and will do in your life.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Hey Jude!
The Letter of Jude
Read through the book of Jude each day this week.
Mark the passages with the following letters that apply.
P- is there a universal truth being taught here.
A- something that helps me to love Christ more.
I- an insight about myself.
D- something I would like to detach from myself.
Pray
Lord Jesus Christ, whose will all things
obey: pardon what I have done and grant
that I, a sinner, may sin no more. Lord,
I believe that though I do not deserve
it, you can cleanse me from all my sins.
Lord, I know that man looks upon the
face, but you see the heart. Send your
spirit into my inmost being, to take
possession of my soul and body. Without
you I cannot be saved; with you to
protect me, I long for your salvation.
And now I ask you for your salvation.
And now I ask you for wisdom, deign of
your great goodness to help and defend
me. Guide my heart, almighty God, that I
may remember your presence day and night.
Read through the book of Jude each day this week.
Mark the passages with the following letters that apply.
P- is there a universal truth being taught here.
A- something that helps me to love Christ more.
I- an insight about myself.
D- something I would like to detach from myself.
Pray
Lord Jesus Christ, whose will all things
obey: pardon what I have done and grant
that I, a sinner, may sin no more. Lord,
I believe that though I do not deserve
it, you can cleanse me from all my sins.
Lord, I know that man looks upon the
face, but you see the heart. Send your
spirit into my inmost being, to take
possession of my soul and body. Without
you I cannot be saved; with you to
protect me, I long for your salvation.
And now I ask you for your salvation.
And now I ask you for wisdom, deign of
your great goodness to help and defend
me. Guide my heart, almighty God, that I
may remember your presence day and night.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Praying for the Church is praying for yourself.
Monday
John 17:13-21
Tuesday
1 Corinthians 1:4-10
Wednesday
Galatians 1:6-10
Thursday
Ephesians 1:18-23
Friday
Philipians 1:3-11
Saturday and Sunday
Colossians 1:9-11
Reading and Praying
Read these prayers for the universal and specific churches. Do you pray for the church? Why not? Why wouldn't you be praying for the body faith that is supporting and building you up in the faith. It needs prayer also. The church is more than a spiritual vending machine that provides different services based upon your needs. The church is people. It is your eternal family. Take time to pray through each of these passages for church because when you do, you are praying not only for others, but for yourself.
Challenge
Memorize one of the verses above. I'm going to memorize the Colossians passage. Ask me Sunday how it went.
John 17:13-21
Tuesday
1 Corinthians 1:4-10
Wednesday
Galatians 1:6-10
Thursday
Ephesians 1:18-23
Friday
Philipians 1:3-11
Saturday and Sunday
Colossians 1:9-11
Reading and Praying
Read these prayers for the universal and specific churches. Do you pray for the church? Why not? Why wouldn't you be praying for the body faith that is supporting and building you up in the faith. It needs prayer also. The church is more than a spiritual vending machine that provides different services based upon your needs. The church is people. It is your eternal family. Take time to pray through each of these passages for church because when you do, you are praying not only for others, but for yourself.
Challenge
Memorize one of the verses above. I'm going to memorize the Colossians passage. Ask me Sunday how it went.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Presence
Deuteronomy 31:8
Joshua 1:5-6
Hebrews 13:5
Isaiah 41:13
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." We have heard these words, and we have also felt abandoned, by people and sometimes by God. Sometimes we have been the one to abandon. In either case, the pain we have felt and carry because of our experiences is very real and hard to carry.
This Week
Read each of these portions every day and then pick the one that resonates with you the best and memorize it.
Journal
Get a note book or piece of paper and write out the experiences when you have felt abandoned. Then write your memory verse at the end.
Prayer
Lord God, your words are true. You will never leave us nor forsake us. Forgive us when we have forsaken you. Forgive us for turning away. Your grace always welcomes us back with open arms. Heal our pain, Lord. Help us to forgive those who have abandoned us. Help us to repent for the times we have abandoned others. Thank you for the presence of the Holy Spirit. Help us to live this day in the community of God.
Joshua 1:5-6
Hebrews 13:5
Isaiah 41:13
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." We have heard these words, and we have also felt abandoned, by people and sometimes by God. Sometimes we have been the one to abandon. In either case, the pain we have felt and carry because of our experiences is very real and hard to carry.
This Week
Read each of these portions every day and then pick the one that resonates with you the best and memorize it.
Journal
Get a note book or piece of paper and write out the experiences when you have felt abandoned. Then write your memory verse at the end.
Prayer
Lord God, your words are true. You will never leave us nor forsake us. Forgive us when we have forsaken you. Forgive us for turning away. Your grace always welcomes us back with open arms. Heal our pain, Lord. Help us to forgive those who have abandoned us. Help us to repent for the times we have abandoned others. Thank you for the presence of the Holy Spirit. Help us to live this day in the community of God.
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