http://bible.com/r/3D.1t Today I am reading day 117 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional:
yesterday was an exciting and exhausting day
Ended with hurt feelings because Craig didnt even ask how my day was. but what an incredible reminder. Thank you Lord, You care and were with me.
Out of 4 that Rich Warren shared, the chapter by chaoter method resonated ( as does topical)
The Chapter Summary Method: According to Warren, the student should read a chapter of a Bible book at least five times, and then write down a summary of the central thoughts as well as the major points in the chapter. Make a list of the most important people. Why are they included? Choose a verse which summarizes the whole chapter or one which speaks to you personally. List any difficulties you may have with the chapter (such as statements you don't understand), questions, and key words of the chapter. Look for other verses that help clarify what the chapter is talking about. What are the major principles, insights, and lessons? Why does God want this passage in the Bible? Ask yourself a series of questions relating to the content of the chapter, and ending with a general summary of the chapter. Divide the chapter into its natural sections and find headings for them that describe their contents. Write down the leading facts of the chapter in their proper order. Make note of the persons mentioned in the chapter and of any analysis of their character. Think of what might be the central truth of the chapter, along with the key verses
Confirmation to have prayer on Monday morning to cover our school
http://bible.us/r/3d.1w Today I am reading day 120 of Draw Near – 365 Guides to Greater Intimacy with God:
THE BRINGING
Several years ago, a group of Philadelphia businessmen began an experimental prayer group. The effects of their prayers have been dramatic, and the group has flourished. Today, it encompasses many people who give themselves daily to the purpose of prayer. They explain, "Matthew says, 'and they brought unto him all sick people with divers diseases and torments...and he healed them.' It is not the healing we try to do, but the bringing."
Hezekiah knew how important it was to present his people before the Lord. When they were not sanctified at Passover time, he took them to the Lord and prayed for them (2 Chronicles 30:13-20). God heard Hezekiah's prayer and "healed the people."
We do not do the healing but the bringing. In obedience we daily bring friends, family, and others to the Master for His touch. And, as we bring them, He heals them of physical ailments, mental anguishes, and "various diseases." Prayer is not just a responsibility, it is a privilege. It is the privilege of presenting those we love to the Lord. He alone can heal them. Today, may we present our loved ones to Christ so they might be exposed to His positive healing process. More things are wrought by prayer than we can possibly imagine.
http://bible.us/111/2KI19.14.NIV Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord . Bible.com/app
Prayer puts us in alignment with gods word.
Hezekiah praised God First.
Father, I lift my eyes up to you. You have created the heavens and the earth and all that is in it. You alone sent your only son to save us. Father, forgive our sins. Forgive my sins Lord. Lord jesus, you have redeemed your people, father, saving Miranda and deven is not impossible for you. Please lord, open their eyes to your goodness. I fail somoften its no wonder they dont follow you since im the only real example they see. Draw our hearts togther father. Draw them...call them...
Lord I also lift up my marraige. I feel stuck father. Thank you Lord for bringing such a kind man to my life, lord I dont know what to do. Father, I give you my relationships and ask father....I spread them out before you. Please strengthen them so the enemy doesnt have a foothold.
Father ..vlcs is yours thank you for the way you have brought everything together. Inpraise you Lord for the work you are doing. I praise you for the staff you have put tigether and the families you have brought. Nothing is chance Lord! Thank you jesus! I feel like we are being attcked. Heal bodies and spirits lord. Angela needs you...david needs you... father draw rhonda closer again....give her your spirit and grace. Help us to be undaunted Lord. Give me your wisdom....be with our board. Lord, please save us and protect us.
http://bible.us/111/COL3.1.NIV Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Bible.com/app
God Isn't Glorified Through Our Suffering
Many Christians live under the false idea that God wants them to suffer. This creates a nonstop victim mentality.
Suffering is inevitable, but God is not glorified through our suffering. He is glorified when we have a good attitude during our suffering - and He wants us to be victorious!
So why would we choose to remain bitter, angry and wounded or depressed?
There's one surefire way to overcome suffering with the right attitude: Set your mind, and keep it set, on things above, not on things of the earth. You must be armed with right thinking, or you will give up during hard times.
Set your mind and be fully aware that moving from being a victim to being a victor will not be a quick process. It will take time, but your experience will make you stronger and enable you to help others who are facing similar battles.
Get excited about your future and realize that going through something with God means that you will come out on the other side with a victory that cannot be taken away from you.
Prayer Starter: God, I need Your help to overcome a victim mentality. I choose to set my mind on things above so that I can have the right attitude. With Your thoughts and truth inside me, I know I can overcome.
God forgives me. I am cruel and unkind at times, but He sees me through the blood of Jesus. Why do I never see people through the blood of the Lord? Heavenly father, I dont want to be naive, but I dont want to be cynical any longrr. Lord, I desire to see people the way you see them. I really need help today...in loving my husband. I am hurt, but I want to let go of that hurt. I want to live him as you do. Father, I dont even know how to communicate with him anymore. I do desire do lead live and love as you do.
I dont care if they like me.... I didnt come here to make friends. I dont even care if they respect me.....I know who I am.....
Jackie robinson.... 42
