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Creator God

Published on July 1, 2016June 30, 2016 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.

You pick! We have an amazingly good God! Search the Bible and find a verse that highlights this part of His character. Here are some possibilities…

Psalm 24:1-2 Revelation 4:11 John 1:1-5 Corinthians 8:5-6

Thanking God for His goodness. May we all see His hand and perfect will in this day Praying for you!

Where were you?

Published on June 30, 2016 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.

Job 38

There is so very much in the book of Job, and today we are not going to get into the layers and purposes of this important story. But, we are going to listen as God speaks to Job in response to Job’s “fault-finding” (Job 40:2).

In His power God responds from a whirlwind. What an awesome vision. As you read through chapter 38 envision each picture that God gives us that reveal who he is. Write down some of His statements that bring new understanding to God as creator.
As we here on Earth come to greater and greater understanding of the physical world, many put themselves in the place of God. But what evidence does He give of His great power & wisdom?
God’s plan of and for creation is so much greater than we can see with our eyes or understand with our limited intellect. Read Job 42:1-6. What is Job’s response when he realizes his own place in God’s creation?
Do you question why, how, when, what-if, if-only?He has a perfect plan and he knows. WE DO NOT KNOW the purposes, layers, wisdom, knowledge of God. Lay your questions at the feet of God, write them down, confess & trust God!

Praying that you would live knowing that God can do all things and that His purposes will prevail! Praying for you!

He can be seen…

Published on June 29, 2016June 27, 2016 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 1:18-22

God’s creation is awesome! Look around you can see Him everywhere. Take time now to pray for your loved ones – and all those who don’t know the Lord. That they would see Him in His creation and this would bring them into a relationship with Him!

Praying that all would see His eternal power and divine nature in His creation today! Praying for you!

in the beginning…

Published on June 28, 2016June 27, 2016 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.

Genesis 1

At the beach this week and thinking of our creator God! Read Genesis 1 and take time to write a prayer and thank God for his amazing creation. He is an awesome God!

Praising God for this amazing world. What an artist – so grateful for every grain of sand and drop of water! May you see His power and strength and beauty in His creation today. Praying for you!

Rest

Published on June 26, 2016June 25, 2016 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 June 25, 2016 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 12:21

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

With all that is going on in the world today… Spread the love off Christ! Overcome evil with good! May the wisdom and strength of the Lord be yours today! I will be praying for you!

Good Good God

Published on June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 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.

You pick! We have an amazingly good God! Search the Bible and find a verse that highlights this part of His character. Here are some possibilities…

Psalm 145:9 Mark 10:18 Psalm 110:5 Romans 12:2 Lamentations 3:25

Thanking God for His goodness. May we all see His hand and perfect will in this day Praying for you!

Good Gifts or…

Published on June 23, 2016 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 1:16-18

The beginning of this passage starts with a warning – what is it?
I think in our culture we sometimes believe that we somehow create the good in our lives. How does James correct that thinking?
God is Creator God & we can be certain that He is unchanging (v. 17c). He doesn’t shift like shadows or sway in the current of cultural change. Read Romans 8:28. Even when events, circumstances & life in general does not seem “good” we can be certain of what truth?!!!!
God is good! He has a perfect plan! What did He choose to do for you and me (v. 18)?
We have been changed by His word of truth – the Gospel of Jesus Christ! And have now taken what place in creation?
We are a kind of first-fruits. Look up what first fruits are (http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/first-fruits/). Write down your thoughts.
Take time now to praise Him for His perfect, life changing, awesome Gift of His Son – Jesus Christ!

Praising God for His goodness & for His good and perfect gifts (and even those that don’t seem so perfect) He can use all things! Praying for you!

My Choice

Published on June 21, 2016 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 16

“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.”
Psalm16:5 ESV

“The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, my cup [He is all I need];
You support my lot.”
Psalm 16:5 AMP

“Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.”
Psalm 16:5 NLT

The end of Psalm 16 is quoted by both Peter (Acts 2) and Paul (Acts 13) pointing us to the identity of Jesus – that “‘You will not let your Holy One see corruption.” (Acts 13:35) This points to the truth that Jesus would indeed be resurrected and reign forever. Praise God! Still, the entire Psalm reveals to us where our hearts should be and encourages us to look forward to eternal life with our Lord in heaven! What joy!

Looking to verse 1 what is the Psalmist’s (probably David) first request?
His refuge is the Lord – Ask the Lord to be your refuge! And trust God for His protection whatever may be swirling in your life.
In verse 5 the Psalmist makes a choice. He doesn’t choose to rely on the things of this world to fulfill him. Instead what choice does he make?
God is all you need! No matter all of the “if only’s” you have in your life. Write down some of them. Then cross them off and write – God is all I need!
Write down verse 8! Memorize it! Live like it! What difference does it make if the Lord is what you choose to pursue?
What is the result when we make this choice (see verses 9-11)?
What is your choice?!

Though our bodies will see decay (if we die before Jesus returns)- when we trust in Jesus and put our lives in the hands of the Lord we too can look forward to eternity in heaven with our Almighty God! Alleluia!

Praying that you will set the Lord always before you! You will not be shaken! Praying for you!

No Good

Published on June 20, 2016 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 16

^{“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.’“}
Psalm 16:2

We are going to dig into the entire Psalm tomorrow.
But, today we are just going to meditate on verse 2 of Psalm 16.

Take time not to lift this up to our Almighty!

^{“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.’“}

The word good can be an adjective, a noun and an adverb. It both describes a thing, an action and it stands alone – as good.
- adj. : something desired or approved
- n: that which is morally right
- adv.: completely
Despite what the world my tell you, good is God alone! What does it mean to you that there is no good thing or action apart from God?
He is amazingly good! All good! All of the time! Sometimes it is hard to see, but trust and cling to His goodness! You are so loved! Pray and ask Him to reveal this to you in this day!

This is one of my favorite songs right now! Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin.

It gives us a clear picture of who He is and who we are to Him! Alleluia!

Praying that the goodness of God will fill you and transform you today! Praying for you!