Journal Prompt – Page 22 – pray write grow

Wear your Love

Published on June 11, 2015June 10, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

“”Love one another with brotherly affection.”
Romans 12:10

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.
Colossians 3:12-14

How are we called to clothe ourselves?
What binds together all of the characteristics?
Can others see that you are wearing the special garments that God has chosen for you?
Ask Him now to completely clothe and equip you to love the way He has called us to love.

“Love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34
Put on the garments the Lord has provided and love with His love! Praying for you…

Hold on & Don’t Let Go

Published on June 10, 2015June 9, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

“Hold fast to what is good.”
Romans 12:9c

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

“Hold fast to what is good.”
Romans 12:9c ESV

“Hold tightly to what is good.”
Romans 12:9c NLT

“Cling to what is good.”
Romans 12:9c NIV

“Cleave to that which is good.”
Romans 12:9c KJV

“Hold on for dear life to good.”
Romans 12:9c The Message

Reflecting on each of these different translations there is no doubt what we are called to do. Restate it in your words.
So… the question is… What is good?

God is good!
“For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100:5

So… how do we cling, cleave, hold on for dear life to our Lord our God? Read Deuteronomy 6:4-9
When we do what is the result? James 4:8
It is not just us reaching out for Him, but it is our loving God who reaches out to us. Write a reaction.
In clinging to God, we also reject what opposes Him. Is there anything that has crept into your life that is preventing you from holding fast to what is good? Confess it now.
By the blood of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Now what can you do in your life today to cling a little more closely to the Lord? Read your Bible, Listen to Christian Music, Read a Christian Book, Pray with a friend… ask the Lord to direct you. Then start today!

He is faithful… He sent Jesus to redeem us so that we can have a relationship with Him. Don’t take it for granted… “hold on for dear life.”

Just Reject It

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

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

“Abhor what is evil.”
Romans 12:9b

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

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:12

When did evil make it’s first appearance (see Genesis 3. Especially 3:21-24)?
Who initiated it’s entrance?
Ephesians 6:12 reflects on exactly that. Rejecting evil is rejecting who?
Ephesians 6 goes on to remind us how to combat this spiritual darkness. What are the pieces of armor.
Romans 1:18-32 gives us a glimpse of evil in our world. Yet…we are told instead how to live our lives (1 Peter 1:14)?
We can live transformed lives through the blood of Jesus. He allows us to overcome evil by the power of the cross. I try to use Philippians 4:8 as a benchmark in regards to what I watch, listen to, say. Write down the things we are called to think about.

We are called to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. May Jesus guide and protect you as you seek to reject evil and follow the way of the truth! Praying for you…

True Love

Published on June 8, 2015June 5, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Let love be genuine.”
Romans 12:9a

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

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love,
love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again,
not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God”
1 Peter 1:22-23

What is Truth (to find out what Jesus said look up John 8:31, John 14:6, John 18:37) ?
How do we purify our soul (see 1 John 3:3)?
What is the result of our transformed life… our souls have become pure through Christ for a reason. What is it?
Who are we to love (see John 15:12)?
How are we to love?
The definition of “earnest” is – showing a sincere & intense conviction. Rewrite 1 Peter 3:22b inserting that definition in place of the word earnest. Love one another…
Still, earnest love will mean nothing unless we have what heart condition?
What does the word pure mean to you?
This pure, earnest love pours out of us as a result of what?
Respond… is there anything you need to change? What does “Genuine Love” look like to you?

He has poured out Himself for you! Jesus is the Way the Truth & the Life. You have been eternally transformed by Christ.
– SO –
Love with a heart made new by the Spirit that lives within you!

I’m Back

Published on June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

It’s been a long time. The Lord took me on a beautiful journey on a different path of service to Him. But, He has directed me back to this one. Next week I will begin blogging again. Pray for me. That I will honor our Precious Savior Jesus in all I write and share.

Get Ready…We’ll be digging Deep into Romans 12:9-21

He is worthy!

Published on August 25, 2014 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

Revelation 5:13

“And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,

‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!’”
Revelation 5:13

Who is pictured here worshiping God and the Lamb (see also Romans 8:19)?
What strikes you about this kind of woship and who is seeking the Lord?
This includes you! You are part of God’s creation…write the words of praise spoken in this passage in Revelation.
Now write you own praise to the Lord of Lords & the Lamb that has taken away the sins of the world!

Praise Him! I will be praying for you!

Rest

Published on August 24, 2014August 21, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

“So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God,
for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.
Let us therefore strive to enter that rest,so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.”
Hebrews 4:9-11 ESV

True Wisdom

Published on August 23, 2014August 21, 2014 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

Proverbs 8:17

“I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.“
Proverbs 18:7

Love the Lord…seek the Lord! I will be praying for you!

Your Heart and His will

Published on August 22, 2014August 21, 2014 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

Mark 1:35

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. “
Mark 1:35

When did Jesus get up?
Where did He go?
What did He do?
What does this verse reveal about the importance of time alone with God?
Do you have a quiet time each day to simply pray?
We often think we don’t have time or not now. But, what can you learn form Jesus abut His choice of quiet time?
Take time now to ask God when you have time in your day to spend with Him.
Now make it part of your daily routine as you grow to know Him better…

Alone time with God! Seek it! I will be praying for you!

Seek After

Published on August 21, 2014 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

Psalm 27:4-6

“One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life.”
Psalm 27:4

What is the one thing David has asked of the Lord?
Here David tell us not just that he has asked to dwell in the house of the Lord, but He also writes of his own action. What action did David highlight?
This is relationship. David seeks God and God provides him respite in the midst of trouble. How does David show his gratitude to God (end of verse 6)?
Do you seek the Almighty? Do you make sacrifices for him and to him (Romans 12:1)? Do you ever sing His praises (in our mind or with your voice)?
God love you!!!! He wants a relationship with you! What can you do today to seek after him?

Seek and you will find… I will be praying for you!