Journal Prompt – Page 29 – pray write grow

ALL the Days! Psalm 23

Published on March 11, 2014March 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

Psalm 23:6

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.”
Psalm 23:6

What do you think that is means to have God’s goodness and mercy (Titus 3:3-7)?
Surely if you know Christ, you too will dwell in the house of the Lord forever! Read John 14:2-3 and record what Jesus shared about His Father’s house.
God’s goodness and mercy extends all the days of your life. Think about that, and your eternal destiny…does that change the way you look at your life/circumstances (see also Romans 8:28-30)?

ALL your days are His – from now to eternity! His goodness and mercy follow you! I will be praying for you!

Overflow! Psalm 23

Published on March 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

Psalm 23:5

“You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.”
Psalm 23:5

Here David records some of God’s acts of mercy toward him and us. Write them down.
When God prepares a table for you in the presence of your enemies, what do you think that says about how He cares for you.
Each act of God revealed here is so personal and intimate. What is the result of these blessings.
Record some of God’s blessings in you life. You may be overwhelmed, lost, or broken…but God’s abundant life is yours if you will accept it. (see James 1:17, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 139:13-16)

When we trust in God, our glass is not half full…but overflowing with blessing! I will be praying for you!

Rest

Published on March 9, 2014March 8, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days you shall labor, and do all your work,
but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.
Exodus 20:8-9

Saturday Proverb

Published on March 8, 2014March 8, 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 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths”
Proverb 3:5-6

Write about what it means to truly trust in the Lord.

Trust! I will be praying for you!

Do Not Be Afraid!

Published on March 7, 2014March 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

Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4

When you know Christ, are you ever alone (Matthew 28:20)?
For this reason, as we walk through difficult times, trials, evil, and even death what should our attitude be?
Read Romans 8:9-11, Write the reasons that you should have no fear.
He is with you…pour out your heart to Him – His rod and staff comfort you. Trust in Him – nothing can snatch you out of His hand. (John 10:27-28)

Say it – “I am not afraid” ! Say it again! Remember Christ is with you! I will be praying for you!

Which Path Do You Choose?

Published on March 6, 2014March 6, 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 23:2-3

“He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:2-3

Picture your day yesterday, then picture yourself being led by the Lord as in verse 2. Where does He take you? What is the difference?
He is the shepherd, you are the sheep. Which path specified here does he walk you down?
What is the purpose in His path of righteousness?
When people choose not to walk in His ways it is not peace that results (Romans 1:21-23). Consider the Israelites who did not trust God on the path He chose for them. What is the result (see Deuteronomy 1:26-35) of either of these paths?
God’s path brings rest, renewal and righteousness and you bring Him glory when you walk in His will. You have a choice today…which path do you choose? Write about it. Ask God to take charge of your day…today and every day!

May His path of righteousness and still waters be yours today and every day! I will be praying for you!

Are You a Sheep?

Published on March 5, 2014March 5, 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 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1

In this Psalm David refers to the Lord as His shepherd. What are some characteristics of a shepherd?
What are some characteristics of sheep?
Jesus called Himself a shepherd in John 10:1-18. Read this passage…it does help to understand the relationship between the Lord and His sheep? Write down some specific verses that characterize Jesus as a Shepherd.
This passage also help us to understand the role of the sheep. What does 10:14-16 reveal about Jesus’ sheep?
The Lord provides for His sheep! In Psalm 23 what does David tell us about the Lord’s provision (read this verse in several translations to give you a fresh prospective)?
He knows our name! We know His voice! We follow Him and He provides all we need. How often we forget. What do you need to trust to Him today? Lay it in His arms and follow His lead!

Be a sheep! I will be praying for you!

What Kind of Love is It?

Published on February 27, 2014February 27, 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

Romans 5:8 John 3:16 John 14:15-17 Matthew 22:36-40

“’For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.'”
John 3:16

“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8

“’Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.'”
Matthew 22:36-38

“’If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.'”
John 14:15-17

God’s love for you is unconditional. Is your love for God unconditional?
Think about what it means to love unconditionally. Write down what that looks like.
You are not in this alone. God has given you His Spirit that dwells in you…a Helper! How are you going to live your love for God today?

Love God! I will be praying for you!

Why Is It Snowing, Again!?

Published on February 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

Isaiah 55:8-11

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater.”
Isaiah 55:10

Do you ever ask God why? Are you ever left uncertain? Do you question your circumstances?
What do verses 8 & 9 tell you about trying to understand God?
God has a purpose! What is His purpose for the snow and rain?
Like the snow and rain, how does Isaiah explain the purpose of the word that goes out from the mouth of God?
How do you think that God uses His word to accomplish His purposes (see also 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 10:17).
His thoughts and purposes are so far beyond the comprehension of you and I. But, you can be certain, He has a purpose for you & for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). You and where you are now in your life is not an accident (Romans 8:28)! Does this passage make you consider your purpose in a new way? Does it help you to trust in the sovereignty of God?

Truts God – He sees the whole picture! I will be praying for you!

Bring Him Back… James 5

Published on February 25, 2014February 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

James 5:19-20

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”
James 5:19-20

How do these verses shed new light on your call to bring your friends and loved ones back to the truth of Jesus Christ?

Seek the lost… I will be praying for you!