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Creation Reveals

Published on July 24, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.“
Romans 1:20

What has God revealed about Himself in His creation?
Who can witness His greatness in creation?
We don’t have to be in the mountains or at the ocean, the beauty of God is all around us – every day! We all have an opportunity to witness God’s power and His divinity in His creation. Look around. Write down where you see Him today! Then praise His for it!
Pray for your friends and family who don’t know Jesus & all unbelievers… that in this day they would see God in His creation!

Praying you can see the power of God’s hand in this beautiful world that surrounds you.

Even the Heavens Speak

Published on July 22, 2015July 21, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.com1 Comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

“The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
Psalm 19:1

My friend posted these pictures on her facebook page from the Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore. Our God truly is an awesome God. Look upward, where did you see the glory of God today? Where did you see His handiwork?

Praying that you will see the glory of God everywhere today. He is so amazing, every part of His creation cries out to Him.

In the Mirror

Published on July 17, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

Romans 12:9-21

Paraphrase the whole passage we’ve been studying.

That is what your life should look like.

Our lives should reflect the love, mercy and truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Praying that His Spirit will work in you to transform your life for His glory. Praying for you!

How to Win

Published on July 16, 2015July 17, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

2 Timothy 1:7

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control”
2 Timothy 1:7

According to Romans 12:21 what is God’s plan for overcoming evil?
As we see this world filling with more and more immoral and evil acts we can be certain it is not by accident. What does Ephesians 6:12 & 2 Corinthians 4:4 tell us about who we are fighting against.
But, if you know Jesus, God has provided His Spirit to dwell within you. Using 2 Timothy 1:7 describe the spirit that lives in you?
We are not called to overcome evil on our own. No, God has given us His very own Spirit! Jesus Himself shared with us how the Spirit would aid us in doing good and defending ourselves against evil. Write down His promise in Luke 12:11-12.
We can overcome evil with the love of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. Ask the Lord to give you insight and discernment about how to do good in the face of evil…write out your prayer.

Praying “that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Thessalonians 1:11

Love All Around

Published on July 15, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“To the contrary, ‘if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.'”
Romans 12:20

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

Matthew 5:44-48

^“But I say to you,
Love your enemies and
pray for those who persecute you.”
-Jesus
Matthew 4:44

Using Romans 12, instead of vengeance, what are we called to do for our enemy?
Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 that it means nothing to love those who love us. To stand out in a self-centered society, what instead does He ask us to do?
Society tells us it’s ok to call names and make horrible accusations to those who oppose us or our views. But Jesus calls us to more. He asks us to pray for our enemies and Paul tells us to feed and provide for the needs of our enemy. Is there someone who you need to pray for? Is there someone who you need to feed? DO IT!

It is not enough for us to love those who love us. No, we must show God’s love by loving, feeding, praying for those who oppose us. Praying for you!

Perfect Justice

Published on July 14, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'”
Romans 12:19

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”
Matthew 7:1-5

In Jesus’ teaching on judgement, what does He reveal about our own guilt when we judge others?
We are guilty of hypocrisy. But, also, we judge only what we can see. Instead, how does God judge (Luke 16:14-15)?
God’s judgement is entirely just, judging hearts and minds. Our judgement is hypocritical and only at face value. We can not know who is truly unrighteous or ungodly. But God can. We must trust that He will enforce perfect justice. We do not know the plan of God. But we know that He can work all things together for the good of those who love and serve Him (Romans 8:28). Ask the Lord now to help you trust Him for His perfect justice and judgement. Ask Him to give you wisdom and words to face the injustices in this world and stand for His truth.

We are called to be salt and light, not judge and jury. We are told not to repay evil for evil. God is the perfect judge and His justice will prevail! Praying for you!

If Possible

Published on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
Romans 12:18

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

2 Timothy 2:22-26

^“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,correcting his opponents with gentleness.”
2 Timothy 2:24-25

According to 2 Timothy 2:22-26, what are we called to flee?
Instead, we should pursue what?
We are also called to avoid what activity?
How are we to approach our opponents?
Why are we called to correct our opponents misconceptions with gentleness?
In your opinion what is the difference between quarreling & correcting?
We do not have control over how others act or react, only in the way that we act or react. How does 2 Timothy 2:22-26 help you to understand, “so far as it depends on you”?
We are the example of God’s love…we are the example of God’s grace…we are the example of God’s truth. Ask the Lord to guide you as you stand firm in His truth & share it with gentleness.

Remember, it does not say, “walk away” or “avoid”. No it says, correct your opponents with gentleness. Praying for you!

Live It

Published on July 9, 2015July 8, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“…but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”
Romans 12:17b ESV

“Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.”
Romans 12:17b NLT

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

” Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.”
1 Peter 2:11-12 NLT

How does Peter describe our position in this world?
As Christians we are foreigners in this world because our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20), for this reason we are called to act in what way?
Write down some synonyms of the word honorable.
According to 1 Peter what results from our honorable behavior?
Ask the Lord to help you act in a way that brings Him honor in all things.

Bring God honor by acting honorably! Praying for you!

Pay-Up

Published on July 8, 2015July 7, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Repay no one evil for evil.”
Romans 12:17a

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

” For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.”
1 Peter 3:17

As humans our immediate reaction is to lash out… or react to whomever is doing us harm. But, what does Romans 12:17a about how we are called to react?
How does 1 Peter 3:17 bring clarity to the Romans passage?
We are not facing this alone… what does 2 Timothy 1:7 tell us about the Spirit in us?
God has given us a Spirit of power and self control. He is our strength. Claim Psalm 119:14-15 now & use it whenever you feel attacked.

“You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.”
Psalm 119:14-15

Do good… and remember – Jesus has overcome the evil of this world! Praying for you!

Wise guy

Published on July 3, 2015July 2, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

” Never be wise in your own sight.”
Romans 12:16c

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

” Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.’”
Jeremiah 9:23-24

Where does wisdom come from (Proverbs 2:6)?
We may believe that we have such great ideas, or our knowledge surpasses others. But what is the truth about our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9)?
According to Jeremiah 9: 23-24, in what do we boast?
We are to boast that we know Him. Not that we are wise, or mighty or rich… No that He is the Lord!!!! What are the attributes of God that underlined in verse 24?
God is so far beyond our complete understanding, but we know our wisdom comes from Him. We know that His love is steadfast, He makes us righteous, and His justice will prevail. In a time when human wisdom is often hailed as truth, what do these verses reveal?

Wisdom comes from the Lord… Continue to search out His word so that His wisdom will be yours! Praying for you!