Journal Prompt – Page 33 – pray write grow

Your Gift to God – Repent

Published on January 15, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

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

Luke 15:1-7

“There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
Luke 15:7

Do you feel lost? Is there a piece of your heart/mind/body that you are not giving to God? Are you involved in a habitual sin (gossip, hatred, coveting, unforgiveness)? Are you avoiding God’s call? Pray about it…What is standing between your heart and a relationship with the Living God?
God sent Jesus to build a bridge between you and God…Jesus is searching for you in your lostness right now. He is reaching out to you…turn away from your sin and turn to Christ, “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:14). Pray and write about how you are going to take action today.
REMEMBER – YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Romans 8:10-11 reminds us that if you know Christ you “the Spirit of Him who raised Christ from the dead is living in you.”
So, how is this a gift to God…seems like He’s doing all the work. But, it brings God joy to see our heartfelt repentance. Re-write Luke 15:7 replacing “one sinner” with your name!

Repent today – all of heaven will rejoice! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Rejoice

Published on January 14, 2014January 15, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Psalm 118:24

“This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24

Rejoice in this day! The Lord of all the universe made it. Thank Him for it and set out on this day with a grateful heart.

Rejoice in God’s wonderful creation. Praise His holy name – it is your gift to God! I will be praying for you!

Rest

Published on January 12, 2014January 10, 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

Your Gift to God – Be Still

Published on January 11, 2014January 10, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Psalm 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10a

Off to a busy start to your day? Did you take time to be still with God?

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.”
James 4:8

He wants you to spend time with Him…Be still…
Journal about how He is exalted among the nations and exalted in the earth.

Be still with Him – He loves you and wants to spend time with you – it is your gift to God! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 4

Published on January 10, 2014January 9, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Matthew 5:14-16

“Let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

Where does our light come from – See John 8:12?

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Make yourself available to Him today! He will surely use you. Write a prayer asking Him to show you how to shine His light today.

Let His light shine in you – it is the light of life! It will bring God glory! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 3

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

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Hebrews 13:16

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Hebrews 13:16

Write a definition or some synonyms of the word neglect.
Do you ever leave good “undone” or get careless about it? Read Galatians 6:1-10 & make a list of some of the ways we can do good.
It is sometimes hard to discern, but God does not leave us alone to figure it out.

” Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2

Ask God to renew your mind and transform you so that you can discern what He has planned for you in this day…write down anything that He brings to mind.
One of the ways we can do this is by sharing what we have. Make a list of he qualities, spiritual and material gifts, etc. that you possess which you can share and how you can share them.
It can be the smallest thing a smile a phone call or a note. Set out in this day to be obedient to what God has called you to. It is a gift to Him!

Offer God your gift doing His will and sharing what you have! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 2

Published on January 7, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Hebrews 13:15

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
Hebrews 13:15

When should you be praising God?
This praise is an outpouring of our gratefulness. How is it described here?
Using this passage, write down from where that gratefulness springs?
Do you often thank God only for your good circumstances. We are to continually offer up a sacrifice of praise. In this day thank God for every circumstance. Ask the Spirit to guide you…

Offer God your gift of praise! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 1

Published on January 6, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com1 Comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Mark 12:28-31

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.’”
Mark 12:30-31

Write these down as you fill in the Blank…
Jesus says I am to love God with my heart!
Jesus says I am to love God with my soul!
Jesus says I am to love God with my strength!
Is there anything/anyone that should come before God in our list of what we love?
Have you put anything or anyone in front of God on your list? Ask God to show you what you need to change to reflect Jesus’ command – write it down!
Jesus also tells us about the importance of loving one another. How does Jesus tell us we need to love our friends, family neighbors, or even enemies?
Take time to pray and ask God to reveal how you can love better. What did He stir in you? Write it down and then live it!

Give God the gift of your whole heart, soul and strength today! I will be praying for you!

Advent – God’s Gift Day 25

Published on December 25, 2013December 9, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Pray & ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s gift for today.

Read Luke 1:26-38

“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest! Our Savior has been born! I will be praying for you!

Advent – God’s Gift Day 24

Published on December 24, 2013December 9, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Pray & ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s gift for today.

Read Luke 1:26-38

“And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.
Luke 1:30,31

Accept this wonderful gift! God gave you the gift of Jesus! I will be praying for you!