Journal Prompt – Page 25 – pray write grow

Rest

Published on July 13, 2014July 11, 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 July 12, 2014July 11, 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 12:15

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.“
Proverb12:15 ESV

“Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.“
Proverb 12:15NLT

“Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
wise people take advice.“
Proverb 29:20 MSG

Do you think you are always right?
Think again…open your heart and mind to the leading of God and to the advice of others.
This doesn’t mean you always have to believe others are correct, but be willing to listen and consider. Test it against God’s word and His leading.

Don’t be a fool! I will be praying for you!

Heart in His Word & on your Lips

Published on July 11, 2014July 10, 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

Joshua 1:7-9

“Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:7-9 ESV

God is preparing Joshua to carry out His long awaited plan for His people. How does He reassure Joshua…what are His instructions?
As with Joshua…He gives us a list of do’s and don’ts. Using this passage write your “To Do” list.
Now write your “Do not” list.
As I have shared before…I struggle with my tongue. But here, God gives us the remedy for that weakness. Write down the two key components that can help all of us, through Christ, win that battle.
This isn’t about quiet time each day, or saying the right prayers. It’s about meditating on His word day and night. It should never leave our lips…what changes can you make in your life to keep your heart fixed on Him and on His word?
This command leads to a “So That.” When we keep His word in our hearts and mouths what results.
The end of Verse 9 reiterates God’s command to Joshua – and to you. Write it down.
Write about the comfort it brings you to know that the Lord is with you wherever you go.

Put God’s word in your heart and on your lips! I will be praying for you!

Eyes On The Word

Published on July 10, 2014July 10, 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

2 Peter 1:20-21

“Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
2 Peter 1:20-21 ESV

Peter assures us that God’s word comes from what source?
Picture what it means to be carried along. What did you picture? Write it down.
Being carried along implies that it is not in ones own power. Instead whose power enabled the Scripture to be written.
Knowing this, we can be confident that when we study God’s word it is indeed just that. Soak that in…God’s own words. What power …write about your reaction.
Picture yourself being carried along by His Spirit. Are you allowing this in your study of His word or do you try to control your time with Him?
Pray about it and ask God to guide each time you spend with Him. Open your heart to Him and allow the Spirit to carry you.

Focus your eyes on God’s word! I will be praying for you!

Light In Your Eyes

Published on July 8, 2014July 7, 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

Matthew 6:22

““The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,but if your eye is bad,
your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!”
Matthew 6:22-23ESV

“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!”
Matthew 6:22-23NLT

“Your eyes are windows into your body. If you open your eyes wide in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. If you pull the blinds on your windows, what a dark life you will have!
Matthew 6:22-23MSG

Remember Jesus called himself the “Light of the world” (John 8:12) When we choose to use our eyes to see the that Light what is the result?
When we choose to close our eyes what is the result?
God has made Himself known through all of creation (Romans 1:20) we are all without excuse. What are some ways you may close your eyes to the Light of the world – or fill them with things that are not of the Light.
We know that when we follow Christ we will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12). Pray about it and ask God to give you ways to keep your eyes fixed on Christ so that you will be filled with light – is it more prayer time, more time in His word… Write down what he is inspiring in you.

Keep your eyes on the Light!!! I will be praying for you!

True Wisdom

Published on June 28, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

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

Proverbs 11:28

“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.“
Proverb 29:20ESV

“There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.“
Proverb 29:20NLT

“Observe the people who always talk before they think—
even simpletons are better off than they are.“
Proverb 29:20 MSG

Do you think before you speak?
Unfortunately, I think I end up in the fool catagory a little too much here. I react to quickly to comments and words I see as slights. Usually the spoken words are not intended that way…but it’s too late! Have you ever had this experience?
Pray about it and ask God to change your heart.

Don’t be a fool! I will be praying for you!

Done it!

Published on June 26, 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 22

“Posterity shall serve him;
it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation;
they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,
that he has done it.”
Psalm 22:39-31

Within this Psalm is a picture of Christ! What an awesome reminder that the plan of salvation existed long before the coming of Christ. Read Matthew 27. Share your reaction to this amazing piece of the story of our redemption.
Time and time again in this Psalm David calls out to God… “I cry by day, but you do not answer.” Each time his cries are followed by a “Yet.” Even when he doesn’t feel God’s presence He responds with what He knows. Write down what David knows to be true.
I have a friend who once told me we need to combat our irrational emotions with what we know. It’s about what we think not about what we feel. How does David display this in this Psalm.
How can you incorporate that response in your life?

All the ends of the earth shall remember – may you never forget! I will be praying for you!

Solid

Published on June 25, 2014June 24, 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 21

“He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
length of days forever and ever.”
Psalm 21:4

Reread PSalm 21:1-7 and insert yourself in David’s place.
How does this help you remember God’s place in your life?
David closes reiterating God’s justice…God will prevail! Write down one verse that brings you comfort.
Verse 7 really speaks to my heart. When we trust God what is the result?
What winds have blown in today? Think of it in the context of verse 7 – how does that change your thinking?

Trust in Him…you will not be moved! I will be praying for you!

Battle

Published on June 24, 2014June 23, 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 20

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They collapse and fall,
but we rise and stand upright.”
Psalm 20:7

We go into “battle” every day. Who do you call on…who do you trust to fight your daily battles?
Write about what it means to “trust in the name of the Lord our God” and what that looks like in your life.

Rise and stand upright…you trust in a mighty God!He will answer! I will be praying for you!

Perfect

Published on June 20, 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 19

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:4

David begins this Psalm focusing us on the glory of God…where can we witness this glory in our everyday life.
He goes on to praise the Lord for His law. Write down the different words he uses to describe God’s way. ex. Law of the Lord = Perfect
We often struggle, thinking of rules as rules. But, David doesn’t see God’s way that way at all. How does his description help you to see the freedom and joy available to us in seeking God?
According to verse 11 what result’s from keeping God’s law?
Psalm 19 is closed with a very familiar verse. Pray David’s prayer…

May you seek to live a life pleasing in the sight of the Lord. Hold tight to Him for He is your Rock and your Redeemer! I will be praying for you!