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Temple of God

Published on October 12, 2013October 10, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Acts 17:49-50

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV

““‘Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
What kind of house will you build for me?
says the Lord.
Or where will my resting place be?
Has not my hand made all these things?’”
Acts 17:49-50 NIV

YOU are God’s temple…If you know Jesus – the Spirit lives in you & you are the temple of the Living God. Created by Him for His glory – How does that make you feel…

Pray that you will feel his presence and prepare the soil as He builds His house in you! I will be praying for you!

Unlimited Love

Published on October 11, 2013October 10, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 John 3:1

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”
1 John 3:1 NIV

Soak it in…Child of God. If you know Jesus – you are a child of God! Awesome! Write about this amazing relationship with your God and your Savior.

Pray that you will feel the love that God has so graciously lavished on you! I will be praying for you!

If You…Then…

Published on October 8, 2013October 7, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Proverbs 2:1-5

“If you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.”
Proverbs 2:4-5 ESV

Here we see action & effect. Write down what action God is calling you to as you seek after Him. If you…
Our society continues to chase after things of no eternal value. Instead God asks us to seek His word like treasure. What does it mean to you to seek God like hidden treasure.
According to this passage what is the effect of this action (Proverbs 2:4-5)
From these verses, what did you learn about what you must do to gain the knowledge of God?

Pray that the Holy Spirit will increase your fear and knowledge of God! I will be praying for you!

The Beginning of Knowledge

Published on October 7, 2013October 6, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Proverbs 1:1-7

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
Proverbs 1:7 ESV

What does this passage tell us about the purpose of the book of Proverbs – make a list.
If we are to gain knowledge in any way – where does it start?
Why do you think that knowledge begins with the Lord (see also Genesis 1, James 1:5-8)?
Write a praise thanking God for giving you knowledge and ask Him to help you to grow in your knowledge of him & to understand what it truly means to fear the Lord?

Pray that the Holy Spirit will increase your fear and knowledge of God! I will be praying for you!

Run…

Published on October 4, 2013September 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Acts 20:24 NIV

What did Paul say was the purpose of his race (Acts 20:24)?
Summarize the 1Corinthians passage.
Why do you think it is important to maintain self control as you run this race?
What kind of race are you running?

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of self control in you today! I will be praying for you!

Self Control & God’s Glory

Published on October 3, 2013September 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 Peter 4:1-11

“so as to live forthe rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God”
1 Peter 4:2 ESV

1 Peter 4:2 instructs you in how to live your life. What does it tell you to do.
We need to be prepared at all times, verses 7-11 give us some specifics about how to live. Make a list of actions you are asked to take.
Have you ever considered that the purpose in your life is to bring glory to the Father through Christ? Write your reaction- how is the Spirit moving you?

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of self control in you today! I will be praying for you!

Spirit Controlled

Published on October 1, 2013September 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 Corinthians 7:5

“Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.”
1 Corinthians 7:5 ESV

This speaks specifically about the marriage relationship. Still, reflect on what the lack of self control could allow in your life?
Have you felt the tug of temptation in your life recently? Do you think that there is a lack of self control in this regard?
Write a prayer asking the Spirit to grow the fruit of self control where you feel most weak.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of self control in you today! I will be praying for you!

The Fruit of the Spirit is Self Control

Published on September 30, 2013September 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Titus 2:11-14

” It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,
and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,”
Titus 2:12 NIV

What is the grace of God (Titus 2:11)?
What training does Jesus offer? Make a list of how you are called to live.
Where do you see the importance of self control in your life?
Is there anywhere you feel out of control? Ask the Spirit to calm and guide you so that you can practice self control in your life.
We are told here why Jesus gave up His life. What is the reason?

**Remember – He wants you to be His, purified and ready for every good work.
Confess and ask God to purify you and guide you in His service. **

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of self control in you today! I will be praying for you!

Speak with Gentleness

Published on September 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 Peter 3:14-17

” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
1 Peter 3:15

You are told in verse 15 to prepare your heart in what way?
You also need to be prepared for what task?
We each have a unique testimony of how Christ has worked in our lives to bring us to salvation. Pray about it – what is the reason for the hope that you have?
It is easy to be confrontational or defensive when we share the truth of the gospel. But here Peter reminds us just how we are to share the truth of Christ. In what manner are you to share your hope?
What does Peter tells us is the purpose in sharing the truth of Christ in this manner?

People do not always react to the truth in a positive way, but we are called to deliver the truth with gentleness and respect. May our Lord Jesus guide you as you share His truth.
“Even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed, do not be frightened.” 1 Peter 3:14

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of gentleness in you today! I will be praying for you!

Be Gentle

Published on September 27, 2013September 26, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Titus 3:1-10

” Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.”
Titus 3:1-2 ESV

We need to prepare ourselves for God’s service when He calls. What does this passage from Titus tell us about how we are to prepare?
Paul reminds us of what we once were. and then shares what you become when you know Jesus. Paraphrase Titus 3:4-7 using the first person.
What does Paul warn against?
Knowing his encouragement and his warnings, what does this passage reveal about what God characteristics God desires to grow in us.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of gentleness in you today! I will be praying for you!